2007 GMC Acadia Air Bags Problems

NHTSA component category: AIR BAGS · data through 07/12/2026

52Air Bags complaints

12.1%Of all 428 complaints

#4Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How air bags ranks on this vehicle

POWER TRAIN171 · 40%

STEERING68 · 15.9%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM55 · 12.9%

AIR BAGS52 · 12.1%

ENGINE46 · 10.7%

Share of the 428 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2007 GMC Acadia overview page.

What owners report

“WE PURCHASED A USED 07 GMC ACADIA FROM A LOCAL DEALERSHIP AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT KEPT GOING ON AND OFF BY ITSELF. I ASKED THE…”NHTSA complaint 10466904 — filed 07/21/2012

“I AM ON ACTIVE DUTY AN ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY MEMBER. WHILE ATTENDING A MILITARY SCHOOL, I PURCHASED A NEW 2007 GMC ACADIA FROM A GMC…”NHTSA complaint 10441073 — filed 12/23/2011

“VEHICLE IS A 2007 GMC ACADIA. THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG TURNS OFF WHEN THERE IS A PERSON SITTING IN THE SEAT WHENEVER THEY MOVE. SOMETIMES…”NHTSA complaint 10374734 — filed 01/05/2011

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Air Bags complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 GMC Acadia have air bags problems?

Air Bags is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2007 GMC Acadia: 52 of 428 complaints on file (12.1%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2007 GMC Acadia have in total?

428 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 13 involved a crash, 7 involved a fire, 13 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's air bags category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the AIR BAGS category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.