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2018 GMC Acadia Problems, Recalls & Complaints

The 2018 GMC Acadia has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 382 owner complaints filed with federal regulators, with complaints concentrated in power train. Owners whose Acadia has needed repeated repairs for the same warranty problem may qualify for a buyback or compensation under state lemon laws.

Most-reported problem areas

Complaint counts by vehicle system, from 382 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2018 GMC Acadia:

Power train152 complaints
Unknown or other90 complaints
Electrical system70 complaints
Steering22 complaints
Service brakes12 complaints
Engine6 complaints

What owners told federal regulators

"My 2018 acadia keeps giving error message "shift to park" , it has drained my battery twice i had to get new one. in order to shut off error, i have to restart ignition and move shifter to drive or reverse several times before error message to shut off. at times the vehicle s…"
— owner complaint filed with NHTSA, 12/26/2019
"Car has started displaying a "shift vehicle into park" message when i have put the car in park. even though the care is clearly in park this warning displays and i'm unable to turn the vehicle completely off. have re restart and mess with the shifter several times in order to…"
— owner complaint filed with NHTSA, 12/23/2024
"The contact owns a 2018 gmc acadia. the contact stated that on three separate occasions while driving at undisclosed speeds, the gears inadvertently shifted from second gear to third gear and then to neutral. no warning lights were illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dea…"
— owner complaint filed with NHTSA, 12/22/2022

NHTSA recall campaigns (2)

Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
31/05/2018 · 18V358000
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. …
Power train:driveline:driveshaft
22/08/2017 · 17V516000
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.

Recall repairs are performed free of charge at franchised dealers. Check your specific vehicle with the free VIN recall checker.

Has your Acadia been in the shop repeatedly?

If the same warranty problem has needed 2+ repair attempts — or your Acadia has spent 30+ days out of service — it may qualify for a buyback, replacement, or cash compensation under your state's lemon law. Manufacturers pay the legal fees in most states, so the case review costs you nothing.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2018 GMC Acadia?

Based on 382 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas for the 2018 GMC Acadia are power train, unknown or other, electrical system.

How many recalls does the 2018 GMC Acadia have?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2018 GMC Acadia. Recall repairs are always free at franchised dealers regardless of warranty status.

Is the 2018 GMC Acadia a lemon?

A specific vehicle qualifies as a lemon based on its own repair history, not the model's overall record. If your Acadia has had power train or other warranty problems repaired 2–4 times without success, or has spent 30+ days in the shop, it may qualify under your state's lemon law — attorneys evaluate this free of charge.

Researching this car as a buyer instead? Read the full Carivo review of the 2018 GMC Acadia.

All recall and complaint figures on this page come directly from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) federal records for this make, model, and year, fetched at page build time and cached daily. Complaint excerpts are owner-submitted reports to NHTSA, lightly truncated. Carivo is an independent data site, not a law firm; lemon law eligibility is determined solely by attorneys under your state's statute.