CarRecallWatchThe 2016 GMC Acadia has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 236 complaints with NHTSA, including 8 crashes, 2 fires, 16 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (130 reports).
2016 GMC Acadia recalls
Driver Air Bag May Explode, Sending Metal Fragments at Occupants
The driver's frontal air bag inflator can explode when the air bag deploys because of a manufacturing defect.
Side Curtain Airbags May Not Deploy Properly
Some vehicles have side curtain airbags that may not be properly attached to the vehicle.
Third-Row Seat Welds May Fail, Raising Crash Injury Risk
Certain 2016 vehicles built in mid-November 2015 may have welds on the left lower third-row seat frame that are not in the correct locations.
Wiper Motor May Overheat and Cause a Fire
The windshield wiper motor in certain vehicles built between August 18 and September 24, 2015 can overheat during use because of a manufacturing defect.
Most common 2016 GMC Acadia problems
Problem areas named in the 236 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 130 |
| Steering | 26 |
| Electrical System | 25 |
| Power Train | 21 |
| Unknown Or Other | 20 |
| Engine | 13 |
| Lane Departure | 10 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 5 |
| Seat Belts | 5 |
| Service Brakes | 4 |
What owners report
Transmission torque converter required replacement
Technician told me the engine "grenaded itself". "Cylinder #4 melted into the side walls of the cylinder wall caused by air to fuel mix ratio controlled by the ECU failure to mix appropriately." My family and I were traveling for Easter and were stranded on the side of the highway. I had a private repair shop (Greenville Auto Clinic LLC) confirm as well as the local dealership Greenville Chevy. The vehicle required an engine replacement. I did contact GMC's Zone Manager out of Atlanta, GA for assistance, he reduced the bill from over $10,000 down to $6098. There was no error messaging, only an engine that would not respond to the accelerator pedal. The engine would try to accelerate, bu
The cable that attaches the front driver seatbelt to the base of the seat (left side), suddenly broke when simply buckling the belt.
TRANSMISSION BEGAN HESITATING AROUND 1800RPM WITH ONLY 92,000 MILES SHOWING ON THE ODOMETER. IT FEELS LIKE A FLUTTER AS THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS INTO THE NEXT GEAR. I HAVE HEARD THE 2016 YEAR GROUP HAS HAD TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. BELIEVE A RECALL IS JUSTIFIED.
Without warning transmission overheated, blew out fluid and caught the front end of the vehicle on fire
2016 GMC Acadia questions
Does the 2016 GMC Acadia have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2016 GMC Acadia: Driver Air Bag May Explode, Sending Metal Fragments at Occupants; Side Curtain Airbags May Not Deploy Properly; Third-Row Seat Welds May Fail, Raising Crash Injury Risk; Wiper Motor May Overheat and Cause a Fire. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 GMC Acadia?
Based on 236 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (130), Steering (26), Electrical System (25).
How do I check if a recall on my 2016 GMC Acadia has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.