Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
The most-reported problem — Power Train (31.2% of complaints) — has no NHTSA recall or open investigation on file.
Power Train complaints here are 3.7× the median for that category across the 2391 model-years tracked on this site.
2 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 4 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 266 · 31.2% | No official action | — |
| Electrical System | 148 · 17.4% | Recalled | Recall 08V441000 · Recall 10V240000 |
| Air Bags | 142 · 16.6% | Recalled | Recall 14V118000 |
| Steering | 127 · 14.9% | No official action | — |
| Engine | 124 · 14.5% | Investigation closed | EA08010 → recall 08V441000 |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 57 · 6.7% | No official action | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 853 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
NHTSA campaign 15V415000 · 2015 · reported 06/30/2015
If the open liftgate unexpectedly falls, it may strike a person, increasing their risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 14V118000 · 2014 · reported 03/17/2014
Failure of the side impact air bags and seat belt pretensioners to deploy in a crash increase the risk of injury to the driver and front seat occupant. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 08V441000 · 2008 · reported 08/28/2008
THIS MAY CAUSE OTHER ELECTRICAL FEATURES TO MALFUNCTION, CREATE AN ODOR, OR CAUSE SMOKE INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 10V240000 · 2010 · reported 06/04/2010
IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE HEATED WASHER MODULE TO IGNITE AND A FIRE MAY OCCUR. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 08V410000 · 2008 · reported 08/14/2008
IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, DRIVER VISIBILITY COULD BE REDUCED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
“I HAVE HAD THE RACK & PINION STEERING RACK REPLACED 2 TIMES SINCE I'VE OWNED THE VEHICLE (BOUGHT NEW IN JULY 2008) DEALERSHIP REPLACED BOTH…”NHTSA complaint 10461007 — filed 06/08/2012 · POWER TRAIN
“MY POWER STEERING GROANS AND MOANS WHEN TURNING AT LOW SPEEDS. TURNING THE WHEEL IS VERY DIFFICULT EVEN FOR ME BEING A MALE. THE NOISE…”NHTSA complaint 10415053 — filed 07/25/2011 · POWER TRAIN
“PURCHASED A 2008 GMC ACADIA SLE ON OCT. 23, 2008. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER ON NOV. 20, 2008 BECAUSE "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT CAME ON…”NHTSA complaint 10249608 — filed 11/23/2008 · POWER TRAIN
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Power train issues are the most-reported category, cited in 266 of 853 NHTSA complaints (31.2%), followed by electrical system (148), air bags (142), steering (127). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
853 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 22 involved a crash, 13 involved a fire, and 38 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 5 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 15V415000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
2 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
