2014 GMC Acadia electrical system problems
90 complaints about electrical system have been filed for the 2014 GMC Acadia, which is 15% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 90 15% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 72,000 miles 51 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 10 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 7 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 9 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 8 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 6 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 4 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 51 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 72,000 miles, and 41% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 3 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 GMC acadia. The contact stated that the liftgate failed to remain open without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the liftgate actuator motor control software needed to be updated. The contact's child suffered a minor head injury that required medical attention. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 15v415000 (structure); however, the VIN was not included.
Traction control sensor turns on-service stabilitrak-engine loses power-car dies while driving at any speed. Turn the car off wait for awhile and sometimes it will turn over and everything is fine. The issue is slowly happening more often and taking longer to start back up.
Other problems reported for the 2014 GMC Acadia
- Air bags 246 complaints
- Engine 47 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 35 complaints
- Steering 26 complaints
- Fuel system 25 complaints
- Lighting 22 complaints
- Stability control 19 complaints