2007 GMC Acadia Air Bags Problems
Owners have filed 64 complaints with NHTSA about air bags problems on the 2007 GMC Acadia, 15% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 90,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “air bag” (44% of reports).
- 64air bags complaints
- 90,000median miles at failure
- 8mention a crash
- 7mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $1,150typical repair cost reported by owners
- 28%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Air bag: mentioned in 28 of 64 complaints (44%)
- Passenger seat: mentioned in 5 of 64 complaints (8%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical air bags repair on the 2007 GMC Acadia at $1,150, and half of them between $1,100 and $2,500.
Based on 5 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2011–2018), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do air bags problems happen?
Based on 50 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 64 complaints, 8 mention a crash, 7 an injury.
GMC Acadia air bags complaints by model year
| Model year | Air Bags complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Acadia | 1 | 11% | 4,700 |
| 2024 Acadia | 1 | 2% | — |
| 2023 Acadia | 2 | 4% | 5,665 |
| 2022 Acadia | 2 | 4% | — |
| 2021 Acadia | 9 | 6% | 8,100 |
| 2020 Acadia | 3 | 3% | 10,000 |
| 2019 Acadia | 3 | 1% | 33,717 |
| 2018 Acadia | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2017 Acadia | 76 | 11% | 42,500 |
| 2016 Acadia | 130 | 55% | 130,000 |
| 2015 Acadia | 108 | 44% | 91,842 |
| 2014 Acadia | 246 | 53% | 82,500 |
| 2013 Acadia | 29 | 21% | 95,000 |
| 2012 Acadia | 33 | 11% | 81,000 |
| 2011 Acadia | 19 | 7% | 56,355 |
| 2010 Acadia | 16 | 5% | 62,370 |
| 2009 Acadia | 15 | 5% | 112,000 |
| 2008 Acadia | 150 | 18% | 83,455 |
| 2007 Acadia | 64 | 15% | 90,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Air bags:frontal:sensor/control module-inactive
Problem: On certain vehicles, the sensing and diagnostic module (sdm), which controls the function of front air bags, may not operate properly. As a result, the front air bags may fail to deploy in a frontal crash. Also, the air bag warning lamp on the instrument panel may fail to provide warning that the system is inoperative.
Risk: In the event of a crash, this condition could increase the risk of injury to occupants in the front seat.
Fix: Dealers will reprogram the sdm computer module. This recall began on february 22, 2007. Owners may contact gmc at 1-866-966-9463 or saturn at 1-800-972-8876.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The air bag light is on, when a diagnostic is done a code of B0081-OF shows up, which is passenger presence module erratic.
I bought car from a used car dealer ship. And didnât really notice it had an air bag light on the cluster . Because newer vehicles the our bags stay off for passenger side if know one is in the seat. So thatâs what I thought it was til I had it put on a computer. And it say itâs a sensor for…
The contact owns a 2007 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power with the battery saver mode activated. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic on two occasions, where the…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2007 GMC Acadias have air bags problems?
No. NHTSA has 64 owner complaints about air bags for the 2007 GMC Acadia (15% of the 428 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2007 GMC Acadia air bags?
Yes: 1 safety recall list air bags. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do air bags problems start?
The median reported mileage is 90,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix air bags problems on the 2007 GMC Acadia?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,150 (half paid between $1,100 and $2,500), from 5 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about air bags problems on the 2007 GMC Acadia?
The most frequent phrase is “air bag”, in 28 of 64 complaints, followed by “passenger seat” (5).
Other 2007 GMC Acadia problems
- Power Train problems (184)
- Steering problems (76)
- Electrical System problems (57)
See all 2007 GMC Acadia problems or air bags problems across all Acadia years.