2017 GMC Acadia drivetrain & axles problems
Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 231 complaints for the 2017 GMC Acadia, 24% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 231 24% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 36,000 miles 158 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 4 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 30 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 62 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 34 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 17 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 6 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 158 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 36,000 miles, and 80% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 4 crashes, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 GMC acadia. While the vehicle was engaged in park with the engine running, it inadvertently rolled away. As a result, the occupant was struck by the door and the vehicle ran over the occupant's foot. Medical attention was required. The vehicle continued to roll away and rear ended another vehicle. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was awaiting diagnostic testing and repairs. The dealer was not contacted.
A "shift to park" message shows up after I have already put my vehicle in park which does not allow me to turn my vehicle off completely. I have 53,500 miles on my acadia and had to have a new battery put in last week. A GMC dealership states the part to fix the shift lever is on back order but that they have heard this is a common issue with the 2017 acadia. It is frustrating that GMC is aware there is an issue and that there has been a lawsuit filed regarding this however there has not been a recall issued.
Other problems reported for the 2017 GMC Acadia
- Electrical system 194 complaints
- Air bags 76 complaints
- Engine 64 complaints
- Brakes 37 complaints
- Steering 34 complaints
- Lighting 25 complaints
- Lane departure 18 complaints