2017 GMC Acadia Transmission & Power Train Problems
NHTSA component category: POWER TRAIN · 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 power train ranks on this vehicle
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
“WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PARKED AFTER DRIVING AND THE PLACED IN PARK, THE VEHICLE FAILS TO RECOGNIZE THAT IS IN "PARK". THIS CAUSES THE INTERIOR…”NHTSA complaint 11139191 — filed 10/09/2018
“WHEN THE CAR IS PARKED ON A FLAT SURFACE (INSIDE THE GARAGE, PARKING GARAGE, PARKING LOT), THE CAR WILL DISPLAY "SHIFT TO PARK" WHEN IT…”NHTSA complaint 11120893 — filed 08/19/2018
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 GMC ACADIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED INTO THE OFF POSITION WITH THE ENGINE DEPOWERED HOWEVER, THE…”NHTSA complaint 11120378 — filed 08/16/2018
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Power Train complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2017 GMC Acadia have transmission & power train problems?
Power Train is the most-reported problem area on the 2017 GMC Acadia: 227 of 697 complaints on file (32.6%). 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 power train category include?
NHTSA groups complaints about the transmission (automatic or manual), driveline, axles, transfer case and related parts under a single component category called POWER TRAIN. This page reports that category as NHTSA defines it.
