2017 GMC Acadia Air Bags Problems
Owners have filed 76 complaints with NHTSA about air bags problems on the 2017 GMC Acadia, 11% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 42,500 miles. The words owners use most often: “air bags contacted” (42% of reports).
- 76air bags complaints
- 42,500median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 1related recalls
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Air bags contacted: mentioned in 32 of 76 complaints (42%)
At what mileage do air bags problems happen?
Based on 12 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 76 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 3 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: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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2017 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while parked at her work, she had attempted to start the vehicle and was unable. The contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle…
The contact owns a 2017 GMC Acadia. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V334000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of…
The contact owns a 2017 GMC Acadia. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V334000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2017 GMC Acadias have air bags problems?
No. NHTSA has 76 owner complaints about air bags for the 2017 GMC Acadia (11% of the 705 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 2017 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 42,500 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about air bags problems on the 2017 GMC Acadia?
The most frequent phrase is “air bags contacted”, in 32 of 76 complaints.
Other 2017 GMC Acadia problems
- Power Train problems (236)
- Electrical System problems (193)
- Engine problems (62)
See all 2017 GMC Acadia problems or air bags problems across all Acadia years.