Model year 2018 · Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
2018 GMC Acadia: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2018 GMC Acadia at 20–23 mpg combined across 4 versions. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 398 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.
Safety recalls
2
EPA combined mpg
20–23
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.
2018 GMC Acadia recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recalls for the 2018 GMC Acadia, newest first.
Fuel system, gasoline: Delivery: Fuel pump
NHTSA 18V358000Reported 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.
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.
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
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2018 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.
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.
2018 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.
2018 GMC Acadia NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle
Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk
Forward collision warning
2018 GMC Acadia SUV AWD
5 stars
5 stars
5 stars
4 stars
15%
Optional
2018 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.
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2018 GMC Acadia owner complaints
Owners have filed 398 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 GMC Acadia, most recently on Oct 25, 2026. 8 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 12 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.
Most-cited components in 2018 GMC Acadia complaints
Component named in complaints
Mentions
Power train
152
Unknown or other
118
Electrical system
107
Engine
35
Steering
24
Service brakes
21
Electronic stability control (ESC)
12
Power train: Automatic transmission: Lever and linkage: Floor shift
9
Fuel/propulsion system
7
Seats
5
Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.
