2014 GMC Acadia Air Bags Problems
Owners have filed 246 complaints with NHTSA about air bags problems on the 2014 GMC Acadia, 53% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 82,500 miles. The words owners use most often: “air bags contacted” (23% of reports).
- 246air bags complaints
- 82,500median miles at failure
- 8mention a crash
- 5mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- $670typical repair cost reported by owners
- 30%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 bags contacted: mentioned in 56 of 246 complaints (23%)
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 2014 GMC Acadia at $670, and half of them between $600 and $1,000.
Based on 6 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2018–2022), 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 66 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 246 complaints, 8 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 5 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 (2)
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Problem: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Dealers will replace the driver's air bag module, free of charge. GM began mailing final owner letters February 23, 2024 and will continue mailing through December 2025. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N232404980.
Air bags:critical fasteners
Problem: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2015, 2017 Buick Enclave, 2010-2019 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2011-2016 GMC Acadia vehicles. The side curtain air bags may not be properly attached.
Risk: Unsecured side curtain air bags may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, realign or replace the weld nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 24, 2021. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N202321200.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2014 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the traction control, Stabili-Trak, and the air bag warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the failure was associated…
Unknown
The contact owned a 2014 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact was avoiding crashing into another vehicle when the contact's vehicle crashed into a tree. The air bags did not deploy. The contact stated that some good Samaritans assisted the contact…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2014 GMC Acadias have air bags problems?
No. NHTSA has 246 owner complaints about air bags for the 2014 GMC Acadia (53% of the 463 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 2014 GMC Acadia air bags?
Yes: 2 safety recalls 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 82,500 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix air bags problems on the 2014 GMC Acadia?
Owners report a typical cost of $670 (half paid between $600 and $1,000), from 6 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about air bags problems on the 2014 GMC Acadia?
The most frequent phrase is “air bags contacted”, in 56 of 246 complaints.
Other 2014 GMC Acadia problems
See all 2014 GMC Acadia problems or air bags problems across all Acadia years.