2016 GMC Acadia Electrical System Problems
NHTSA component category: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How electrical system ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 233 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2016 GMC Acadia overview page.
What owners report
“Transmission is slipping Brakes / sometimes hydraulics not working properly Side and back sensors not working at all , malfunctioning of electrical components, while driving…”NHTSA complaint 11538919 — filed 08/16/2023
“Special Coverage Adjustment N172097060 Side Blind Zone Alert Module Water Intrusion was issued for my vehicle. I took it in to get fixed and was…”NHTSA complaint 11515743 — filed 04/06/2023
“The transmission is not changing gears and is shifting hard. Both Passanger side automatic electric windows will not go back up”NHTSA complaint 11511338 — filed 03/11/2023
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Electrical System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2016 GMC Acadia have electrical system problems?
Electrical System is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2016 GMC Acadia: 23 of 233 complaints on file (9.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2016 GMC Acadia have in total?
233 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 8 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 16 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's electrical system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
