2017 Gmc Acadia: Is It Reliable?
Problems, Recalls & Buyer Verdict
Shopping for a used 2017 Gmc Acadia? This page highlights owner-reported complaint patterns and recall history so you can inspect the right systems before buying. Current data includes 500 complaints, with Transmission / Drivetrain as the top reported area.
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2017 Gmc Acadia has 500 owner complaints, 3 crash-related complaints, and 4 recall campaigns on record. The most frequently reported component is Transmission / Drivetrain. NHTSA reliability signal: Notable Issues.
- Make
- Gmc
- Model
- Acadia
- Model year
- 2017
- NHTSA owner complaints
- 500
- Crash-related complaints
- 3
- Safety recall campaigns
- 4
- Top reported component
- Transmission / Drivetrain
- Reliability signal
- Notable Issues
Most Common 2017 Gmc Acadia Problems
Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.
Transmission / Drivetrain
Electrical Faults
Uncategorized Issues
Complaint patterns center on Transmission / Drivetrain, Electrical Faults, Uncategorized Issues. Use these as a pre-purchase inspection guide, then verify recall and damage history on the specific VIN.
Should You Buy a Used 2017 Gmc Acadia?
The 2017 Gmc Acadia shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase.
Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report.
What to Check Before Buying a Used 2017 Gmc Acadia
Inspection Focus
- Have a mechanic inspect the transmission and drivetrain before purchase.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for electrical system repairs.
- Check for any airbag-related service history.
Before You Close the Deal
- Have a mechanic inspect the transmission and drivetrain before purchase.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for electrical system repairs.
- Check for any airbag-related service history.
Shortlist with model-year data. Decide with the exact VIN.
Before buying a used 2017 Gmc Acadia, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, theft checks, and open recalls for the exact vehicle.
What the Complaint Data Suggests
Editorial interpretation of NHTSA public complaint data. Source: nhtsa.gov. Complaints are owner-submitted and do not confirm a defect. Methodology
Complaints for the 2017 GMC Acadia are concentrated in the transmission/drivetrain and electrical systems, which together account for over half of all reports. Airbag malfunctions and engine problems also appear as recurring themes, though the data is limited to a single model year and consumer-submitted reports.
- Transmission/drivetrain complaints are the most numerous, with 183 reports.
- Electrical faults account for 127 complaints, the second-highest category.
- Airbag malfunctions represent 71 complaints, a notable concern.
- Transmission / Drivetrain issues are the most frequently reported problem.
- Electrical Faults, including potential wiring or module failures, are a major concern.
- Airbag Malfunctions appear in a significant number of complaints.
All 2017 Gmc Acadia Complaints by Category
Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2017 Gmc Acadia. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 183 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 127 | — | 1 | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 113 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 71 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 52 | — | 1 | — | |
| Steering Defects | 25 | — | — | — | |
| Brake System | 25 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure | 16 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB | 12 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Issues | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Door Lock Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tether | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lower Anchor (On Car Seat Or Vehicle) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Traction Control System | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
Real Owner Complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2017 Gmc Acadia. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
When shifting vehicle into park and turning off the ignition switch a notification shows up and says shift to park even though vehicle is already in that position.
Dash states put in park. But in park, car would deplete battery which I replaced but didn't fix. Unsafe as manuel states car can shut down while driving to preserve battery. Only 23,635 miles. Mostly parked. Parts $57 with $378 labor!
Twice the side detection system failed due to corroded wiring under the bumper which then led into the electrical system failing on side air bag detection/blind zone detection/traction control system/display monitor and blinkers all failing to the point of vehicle not starting. …
Seeing the intermittent shift to park messages when the vehicle has been shifted into park and the ignition is turned to the off position. Shifter wire harness jumper & transmission controls A malfunctioning shifter raises fears of potential rollaway accidents, even if such case…
The contact owns a 2017 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the A/C system became inoperable. Additionally, the engine fan activated and remained activated even after the vehicle was turned off. The contact …
The shift to park keeps showing up and I had this issue taken care of last year at the dealership and it just started again. It is over $600 to have the repair done and should last more than a year before it needs to be replaced again. The lane assist pops up every couple weeks t…
Steering assist is reduced
The contact owns a 2017 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while parked at her work, she had attempted to start the vehicle and was unable. The contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the fuel pump needed to be repla…
Shift to Park warning comes on when the car is turned off and it is in park. When we park the the car and shift the car to park and turn the car off the warning "shift to park" comes on and the electrical systems will not disengage. The radio stays on, the car can not be locked, …
The contact owns a 2017 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle briefly lost motive power before slamming into gear. Additionally, the vehicle vibrated abnormally while changing gear. No warning light was…
In March of 2022 at around 79,000 miles, the temperature gauge was intermittently stuck on cold with the cooling fan constantly running and “steering assist reduced” displayed in the DIC. The car was found to have a bad thermostat which was replaced at the dealership on 3/28/20…
See attached document for complaint.
The engine is spewing oil from the sides of the engine. This is causing overheating and check engine light to come on. Mechanics cannot get an error read on it. There is no oil leak coming from under the engine.
Thermostat Issue (Steering Assist is Reduced Drive with Care) have changed this sensor 3 times in the past 3 years, there is no excuse for that. The emergency braking almost cause me and my daughter to be hit by a train when my car emergency braked while going over train tracks.…
On [XXX] my 2017 Acadia Denali started driving poorly and a steering assist reduced message appeared. I had O'Reilly scan for error messages and they were: P0128 and P0826-00. The dealership confirmed that they would need to replace the thermostat. The Buick GMC Beaverton tech…
Vehicle will not shut off, keep showing shift to Park, even when vehicle is in park with parking brake engaged. This has been a common occurrence and I see where people discuss a recall, but one is not available for my VIN.
The Car has over the last few years not turn off due to shift to park. This is concerning, due to we cannot turn the car off unless we strike the shifter few times assuming this is the remedy. It doesn't look like there is any type of recall but there should be.
Tire size is P235/65R18 I purchased these tires in December of 2024. I am concerned that these tires were built without the correct compound to be qualified as an all-season. I have never had tires this bad in snow, even though they are all season brand-new tires with full tre…
My car will not park. I get a shift to park error message. I tried restarting and shutting it off. Didn't work. I ended up putting it in neutral turning on the emergency brake and then shutting the car off. I have had no problems with this car to this point, I am a single car own…
Pulled into a parking space, put the car into park and tried to shut the car off. The warning system said I needed to shift to park. I was in park but could not shut the car off because the car thought I wasnt in park. Took 15 minutes of shifting from park to all gears and sh…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2017 Gmc Acadia.
2017 Gmc Acadia Recalls
4 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2017 Gmc Acadia. 4 recall campaigns are on record for this model year. Recalls are free to fix at authorized dealers, but completion status must be verified on the exact VIN.
2017 Gmc Acadia Buying FAQ
Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.
Is the 2017 Gmc Acadia reliable?▾
Notable Issues. NHTSA currently shows 500 owner complaints, 3 crash-related complaints, and 4 recall campaigns for this model year. The 2017 Gmc Acadia shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase. Treat this as a model-year signal, then verify the exact vehicle's condition and history before purchase.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Gmc Acadia?▾
#1: Transmission / Drivetrain (183 complaints). #2: Electrical Faults (127 complaints). #3: Uncategorized Issues (113 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2017 Gmc Acadia?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2017 Gmc Acadia?▾
Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2017 Gmc Acadia, NHTSA complaints include 3 crash-related reports and 1 fire reports out of 500 total complaints. 9 injury reports are also on file. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2017 Gmc Acadia have any recalls?▾
Yes. 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2017 Gmc Acadia. A major recall area is POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT. 4 recall campaigns are on record for this model year. Always verify open recalls by VIN because completion status varies by vehicle.
Should I buy a 2017 Gmc Acadia?▾
The 2017 Gmc Acadia shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase. Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report. Pay extra attention to Transmission / Drivetrain during inspection. Before committing, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, and recall completion for the exact car.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Gmc Acadia reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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Check the Exact Vehicle History Before You Buy
Model-year complaints and recalls reveal patterns. A VIN report confirms whether the exact car has accident history, title brands, mileage issues, or open recalls.