2015 GMC Acadia Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 23, 2026 · 243 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Acadia years
About as many complaints as other years 11th of 20 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
5 out of 5 stars

Owners have filed 243 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 GMC Acadia. That ranks 11th out of 20 Acadia model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (108 complaints, 44%), typically at around 91,842 miles. Complaints mention 5 crashes, 3 fires, 4 injuries. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year.

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Front view of a 2024 GMC Acadia Denali midsize crossover.. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Deathpallie325, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2015 GMC Acadia problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Air Bags108 · ~91,842 mi
Steering31 · ~56,000 mi
Electrical System28 · ~50,000 mi
Unknown or Other23 · ~36,592 mi
Engine18 · ~19,430 mi
Power Train18 · ~69,000 mi
Electronic Stability Control (esc)12 · ~56,000 mi
Exterior Lighting10 · ~58,000 mi
Seat Belts9 · ~38,500 mi
Fuel/propulsion System8 · ~36,427 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Air Bags problems10844%91,842“air bags contacted” (22%)—
Steering3113%56,000——
Electrical System2812%50,000——
Unknown or Other239%36,592——
Engine187%19,430——
Power Train187%69,000——
Electronic Stability Control (esc)125%56,000——
Exterior Lighting104%58,000——
Seat Belts94%38,500——
Fuel/propulsion System83%36,427——
Lane Departure73%———
Vehicle Speed Control73%70,000——
Service Brakes52%35,021——
Tires52%31,795——
Visibility/wiper42%44,700——
Seats31%25,100——
Structure31%40,000——
Visibility31%42,000——
Wheels31%50,000——
Suspension21%———
Latches/locks/linkages10%111,222——
Parking Brake10%132,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2023, with 66 complaints
2015: 7201572016: 7201672017: 9201792018: 212018212019: 362019362020: 182020182021: 112021112022: 9202292023: 662023662024: 372024372025: 102025102026: 12202612

n = 243 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2015 GMC Acadia recalls (4)

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Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator moduleMay 10, 2023 · NHTSA campaign 23V334000 · 995,085 vehicles

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:frontal:driver side:inflator moduleApr 14, 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V246000 · 2,687 vehicles

Problem: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 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 drivers air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 23, 2023. 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 N222366190.

Air bags:critical fastenersApr 8, 2021 · NHTSA campaign 21V246000 · 108 vehicles

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.

TiresJan 28, 2015 · NHTSA campaign 15V044000 · 9,074 vehicles

Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured December 9, 2014, to January 14, 2015, 2015 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles manufactured December 9, 2014, to January 20, 2015, and 2015 GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured December 9, 2014, to January 16, 2015, and all equipped with Goodyear P255/65R18 Fortera HL tires. These vehicles are equipped with tires that may experience tread cracking. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 110, "Tire Selection and Rims and Motor Home/Recreation Vehicle Trailer Load Carrying Capacity Information for Motor Vehicles with a GVWR of 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds) or Less."

Risk: If the tire treads crack, a loss of tire pressure and possible tire failure may result, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tires that were manufactured within a specific date range, free of charge. The rec all began on March 9, 2015. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 15025/15067. Note: This recall is for Goodyear P255/65R18 Fortera HL tires installed as original equipment. For tires that were purchased as replacement equipment, see recall 15T-002.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

2015 gmc Acadia, vin ending 7457,p2635,stuttering/hesitation and engine stalling when Arizona temperatures exceed 100* f , and mechanic advising that the condition corresponded to a known gmc issue for which they could not obtain an applicable corrective part / repair

Power Train · received Aug 23, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11758928

the flexible steel cable connecting the seat belt to the seat separated and broke resulting in no way to use the seatbelt/connecting the seat belt to the connector on the seat.

Seat Belts · received Jul 8, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11748965

Drivers side seat belt broke where it connects to floor part. Cable broke. Never have had this to happen in my life!!!

Seat Belts · received Jun 10, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11743111

The contact owns a 2015 GMC Acadia. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the tailgate was opened, however the tailgate failed to function as intended. The contact noticed an abnormal grinding sound and the tailgate independently closed while the contact was removing packages from the…

Latches/locks/linkages · received May 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11739276

The contact owns a 2015 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while parked he observed the drivers seat belt that the braided steal cable was broken and the seat belt clasp was barley hanging on. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the drivers seat belt was…

Seat Belts · received May 18, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11738470

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2015 GMC Acadia?

Owners most often report air bags, steering, electrical system problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 108 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2015 GMC Acadia?

Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2015 GMC Acadia a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Acadia model years, the 2015 has about as many complaints as a typical year, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.