This page covers 6 recalls, 238 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2015 GMC Acadia.
19 mpg combined
12.4 L/100km
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
The dominant complaint pattern for the 2015 GMC Acadia centers on the airbag and restraint system, which draws by far the most reports. Owners frequently describe the airbag warning light illuminating unexpectedly, the passenger seat occupant sensor misreading or failing, and the instrument cluster going dark or flashing before returning with multiple warning messages. Steering complaints make up the second-largest named group, with owners reporting stiffness, loss of assist, or unexpected resistance during normal driving. Electrical issues also come up across multiple reports, including the side blind zone alert module losing communication and showing a system unavailable message, the anti-theft system locking up and preventing the vehicle from starting, and safety sensors in the mirrors going inoperative without any warning light. A smaller number of owners describe transmission shuddering or jerking during shifts, with several specifically pointing to torque converter behavior as the source of the shudder.
238
Total Complaints
5
Crash-Related
3
Fire-Related
4
With Injuries
By System
The 2015 GMC Acadia has 6 recalls, the most serious being a driver's airbag inflator that can explode during deployment and send metal fragments toward the driver and other occupants, raising the risk of serious injury or death.
A separate airbag concern involves the side curtain airbags, which may not be properly secured to their mounting points and could fail to deploy correctly in a crash. On the tire side, certain vehicles equipped with Goodyear P255/65R18 Fortera HL tires may develop tread cracking that leads to pressure loss or tire failure, increasing the chance of a crash. There is also a related tire concern where tread cracking can cause noise, vibration, or chunks of tread breaking away.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver's air bag inflator may explode when the air bag deploys due to a manufacturing defect.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the driver's air bag module at no cost to you.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver's air bag inflator may explode when the air bag deploys due to a manufacturing defect.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the driver's air bag module at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver-side front airbag inflator may rupture during deployment in a crash, preventing proper inflation and potentially sending metal fragments toward occupants.
What the fix does
General Motors will mail you instructions to visit a dealer, who will replace your driver-front airbag module.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The side curtain air bags may not be properly attached due to weld nut issues, which could prevent them from deploying correctly in a side-impact crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the side curtain air bag weld nuts and realign or replace them as needed at no charge to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Certain Goodyear P255/65R18 Fortera HL tires on these vehicles may develop cracks in the tread, which can compromise tire safety and performance.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace affected tires manufactured within a specific date range at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Some tires may have cracks in the tread that don't meet safety standards. This can cause tire noise, vibration, and tread separation, increasing the risk of tire failure.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the affected tires.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
