Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2016 GMC acadia has 4 recalls, 228 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
4
Recalls
228
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
15V609000
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Traverse, GMC Acadia, and Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured August 18, 2015 t...
15V833000
SEATS
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Traverse, GMC Acadia, and Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured November 6, 2015,...
21V246000
AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2015, 2017 Buick Enclave, 2010-2019 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2011-2016 GMC Acadia vehicles. The sid...
23V334000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2016 GMC Acadia SUV FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The shift to park. It does not want to stay in park. I feel that if it does not stay in park, the v... |
| Mar 1, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2016 GMC Acadia on February 28, 2026. After purchasing the v... |
| Feb 2, 2026 | STEERING | While operating my vehicle, the power steering suddenly failed without adequate warning. The steerin... |
| Nov 18, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2016 GMC Acadia. The contact discovered a mileage discrepanc... |
| Oct 15, 2025 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2016 GMC Acadia. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V3... |
| Aug 4, 2025 | SEAT BELTS | The contact owns a 2016 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, t... |
| Jun 15, 2025 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2016 GMC Acadia. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V3... |
| Jun 11, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | unknowingly what the actual issue is in This 2016 gmc has major safety risk in Electrical major diff... |
| May 24, 2025 | AIR BAGS | I was in an accident and my AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. Filed claim with progressive insurance (claim # ... |
| Apr 4, 2025 | AIR BAGS | GMC has failed to repair/replace airbag due to recall |
| Apr 3, 2025 | Other/I am not sure,CHILD SEAT | This issues is regarding the front of the canopy. The base of the canopy clip, where it attaches to ... |
| Apr 1, 2025 | AIR BAGS | The contact owned a 2016 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that when she had placed the vehicle in reve... |
| Mar 7, 2025 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2016 GMC Acadia. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V3... |
| Mar 5, 2025 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2016 GMC Acadia. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V3... |
| Feb 3, 2025 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2016 GMC Acadia. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V3... |
| Jan 29, 2025 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2016 GMC Acadia. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V3... |
| Jan 20, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | On about 01/20/2025 my transmission? Auto started to shudder before going into 3rd gear threw 5th. ... |
| Dec 23, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LANE DEPARTURE | In March of 2022 the vehicle displayed a warning to service the side detection system. on March 31s... |
| Dec 17, 2024 | AIR BAGS | I was in minor accident this past December. The airbag ruptured and cut up my face. I was extremely ... |
| Dec 15, 2024 | AIR BAGS | I've contacted my local GMC dealer over a year ago around the exact time I received the letter about... |