2017 GMC Acadia Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

60Engine complaints

8.6%Of all 697 complaints

#5Most-reported category

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

How engine ranks on this vehicle

POWER TRAIN227 · 32.6%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM184 · 26.4%

Unspecified / other166 · 23.8%

AIR BAGS76 · 10.9%

ENGINE60 · 8.6%

Share of the 697 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2017 GMC Acadia overview page.

What owners report

“ENGINE FEELS LIKE ITS GOING TO STALL WHEN STOPPED AT STOP SIGNS OR RED LIGHTS. THE CAR LUNGES FORWARD WHEN IN PARK ON AN INCLINE.”NHTSA complaint 11102202 — filed 06/15/2018

“2017 GMC ACADIA DENALI AWD. WHILE ACCELERATING ON TO A HIGHWAY, AFTER MOVING FORWARD PARTIALLY INTO A LANE, MY VEHICLE LOCKED UP AND WOULD NOT…”NHTSA complaint 11089866 — filed 04/24/2018

“2 INSTANCES WITHIN A 2 WEEK PERIOD. ON 12/13/2017 VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN AND ENGINE POWER IS LOST AND CAR TURNS OFF WE HAD TO…”NHTSA complaint 11056575 — filed 12/26/2017

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 GMC Acadia have engine problems?

Engine is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2017 GMC Acadia: 60 of 697 complaints on file (8.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2017 GMC Acadia have in total?

697 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 10 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 15 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE 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.