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2018 GMC Acadia recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2018 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component2
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 |
| Power train | 1 |
Safety recalls2
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| May 31, 201818V358000 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pumpA damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V358000
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| Aug 22, 201717V516000 | Power train: driveline driveshaftIf the front right intermediate drive shaft assembly separates while driving, the vehicle will lose propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 17V516000
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Owner complaints by component396
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 163 | 41 |
| Unknown or other | 118 | 30 |
| Electrical system | 109 | 28 |
| Engine | 34 | 9 |
| Steering | 24 | 6 |
| Service brakes | 21 | 5 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 12 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 7 | 2 |
| Lane departure | 6 | 2 |
| Back over prevention | 5 | 1 |
| Suspension | 5 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 5 | 1 |
| Seats | 5 | 1 |
| Seat belts | 4 | 1 |
| Wheels | 4 | 1 |
9 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Electrical system
“I get error electric Steering assist reduced or unavailable drive with care at around 84234 miles on my car . Upon looking up problem on Internet it has to do with the Thermostat.”
- Fuel system
“The contact owns a 2018 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the power steering message was displayed, and the check engine warning light illuminated.”
- Unknown or other
“Urgent code going off due to thermostat not being red gauge is stuck”
Other GMC Acadia model years
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2018 GMC Acadia recall questions
How many recalls does the 2018 GMC Acadia have?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 GMC Acadia. The most recent, 18V358000 (reported May 31, 2018), concerns fuel system, gasoline. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2018 GMC Acadia?
Power train is the most-reported component, named in 163 complaints out of 396 filed with NHTSA (41%). Across all complaints, owners reported 8 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2018 GMC Acadia?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the GMC recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised GMC dealer.
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