Model year 2017 · Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD

2017 GMC Acadia: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2017 GMC Acadia at 17–23 mpg combined across 6 versions. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls and 706 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

EPA combined mpg

17–23

NHTSA overall rating

5/5

Recall file dated Oct 28, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 28, 2026, 7:36 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a GMC dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2017 GMC Acadia recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 4 safety recalls for the 2017 GMC Acadia, newest first.

Air bags: Frontal: Driver side: Inflator module

NHTSA 23V334000 Reported May 10, 2023

Filed by: General Motors, LLC (manufacturer recall no. N232404980)
Units affected: 995,085 (estimate)
Problem: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's air bag module, free of charge. GM began mailing final owner letters February 23, 2024 and will continue mailing through December 2025. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N232404980.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Fuel system, gasoline: Delivery: Fuel pump

NHTSA 18V358000 Reported May 31, 2018

Filed by: General Motors, LLC (manufacturer recall no. 18188 18268)
Units affected: 895 (estimate)
Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange, possibly resulting in the pump damaging the high pressure fuel line.
Risk: A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump, and high pressure fuel pipe, free of charge. The recall began July 2, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18188.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Power train: Driveline: Driveshaft

NHTSA 17V516000 Reported Aug 22, 2017

Filed by: General Motors, LLC (manufacturer recall no. 17329)
Units affected: 2,905 (estimate)
Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles and 2017-2018 GMC Acadia vehicles. The right front intermediate driveshaft may fracture and separate while driving.
Risk: If the front right intermediate drive shaft assembly separates while driving, the vehicle will lose propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. If the assembly separates while parked on a grade, without the park brake engaged, the vehicle may move unintentionally, increasing the risk of a vehicle roll-away.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the right front intermediate drive shaft assembly, free of charge. The recall began August 25, 2017. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 17329.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Service brakes, hydraulic: Foundation components: Disc: Caliper

NHTSA 16V802000 Reported Nov 4, 2016

Filed by: General Motors, LLC (manufacturer recall no. 16096)
Units affected: 1,844 (estimate)
Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2017 Cadillac XT5 vehicles manufactured April 16, 2016, to May 9, 2016, and 2017 GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured April 19, 2016, to April 22, 2016. The front brake calipers may have a torn or misaligned caliper piston seal which may allow brake fluid to leak.
Risk: If there is a brake fluid leak, braking performance may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front brake calipers, replacing the brake caliper assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 12, 2016. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 16096.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2017 GMC Acadia fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2017 GMC Acadia EPA fuel economy
Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	Fuel	City/Hwy/Comb	Fuel cost/yr	CO2 g/mi
Acadia AWD	2.5L 4-cyl	Automatic 6-spd	All-Wheel Drive	Regular	21/25/23 mpg	$2,900	392
Acadia AWD	3.6L 6-cyl	Automatic 6-spd	All-Wheel Drive	Regular	18/25/20 mpg	$3,350	437
Acadia FWD	2.5L 4-cyl	Automatic 6-spd	Front-Wheel Drive	Regular	21/26/23 mpg	$2,900	386
Acadia FWD	3.6L 6-cyl	Automatic 6-spd	Front-Wheel Drive	Regular	18/25/21 mpg	$3,200	426
Acadia Limited AWD	3.6L 6-cyl	Automatic 6-spd	All-Wheel Drive	Regular	15/22/17 mpg	$3,950	518
Acadia Limited FWD	3.6L 6-cyl	Automatic 6-spd	Front-Wheel Drive	Regular	15/22/18 mpg	$3,700	507

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2017 GMC Acadia crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2017 GMC Acadia NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk	Forward collision warning
2017 GMC Acadia Denali SUV AWD	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	4 stars	15%	No
2017 GMC Acadia Denali SUV FWD	4 stars	5 stars	5 stars	4 stars	16.4%	No
2017 GMC Acadia Limited SUV AWD	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	4 stars	15.5%	Optional
2017 GMC Acadia Limited SUV FWD	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	4 stars	16.9%	Optional
2017 GMC Acadia SUV AWD	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	4 stars	15%	Optional
2017 GMC Acadia SUV FWD	4 stars	5 stars	5 stars	4 stars	16.4%	Optional

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2017 GMC Acadia owner complaints

Owners have filed 706 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 GMC Acadia, most recently on Oct 24, 2026. 10 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 15 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2017 GMC Acadia complaints
Component named in complaints	Mentions
Power train	229
Electrical system	186
Unknown or other	167
Air bags	76
Engine	62
Steering	35
Service brakes	33
Exterior lighting	24
Electronic stability control (ESC)	13
Seat belts	13

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other GMC Acadia model years

GMC Acadia by model year
Year	Combined	Recalls	Complaints	Overall rating
2027 Acadia	21–22 mpg	—	—	—
2026 Acadia	21–22 mpg	1	10	5/5
2025 Acadia	21–23 mpg	0	69	5/5
2024 Acadia	21–23 mpg	0	61	5/5
2023 Acadia	21–25 mpg	4	49	5/5
2022 Acadia	21–25 mpg	3	52	5/5
2021 Acadia	21–25 mpg	2	155	5/5
2020 Acadia	21–24 mpg	6	106	5/5
2019 Acadia	20–23 mpg	2	388	5/5
2018 Acadia	20–23 mpg	2	398	5/5
2016 Acadia	17–18 mpg	4	236	5/5
2015 Acadia	19 mpg	4	243	5/5

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Sources

Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 28, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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