2018 GMC Acadia Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Acadia years
- More complaints than other years 5th of 20 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 4–5 out of 5 stars (varies by version)
Owners have filed 396 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 GMC Acadia. That ranks 5th out of 20 Acadia model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (163 complaints, 41%), typically at around 37,000 miles. Complaints mention 8 crashes, 1 fire, 12 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 396owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 8complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2018 GMC Acadia problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train problems | 163 | 41% | 37,000 | “shift park” (67%) | $570 |
| Unknown or Other | 118 | 30% | 28,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System problems | 109 | 28% | 32,000 | “shift park” (66%) | — |
| Engine | 34 | 9% | 23,465 | — | — |
| Steering | 24 | 6% | 49,300 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 21 | 5% | 41,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 12 | 3% | 30,284 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 7 | 2% | 20,550 | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 6 | 2% | 71,950 | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 5 | 1% | 42,500 | — | — |
| Seats | 5 | 1% | 11,750 | — | — |
| Suspension | 5 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 1% | 59,500 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 1% | 36,500 | — | — |
| Wheels | 4 | 1% | 21,000 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 1% | 112,300 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 1% | 500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 0% | 126,000 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 0% | 7,900 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0% | 8,973 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2018 GMC Acadia recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange, possibly resulting in the pump damaging the high pressure fuel line.
Risk: A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump, and high pressure fuel pipe, free of charge. The recall began July 2, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18188.
Power train:driveline:driveshaft
Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles and 2017-2018 GMC Acadia vehicles. The right front intermediate driveshaft may fracture and separate while driving.
Risk: If the front right intermediate drive shaft assembly separates while driving, the vehicle will lose propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. If the assembly separates while parked on a grade, without the park brake engaged, the vehicle may move unintentionally, increasing the risk of a vehicle roll-away.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the right front intermediate drive shaft assembly, free of charge. The recall began August 25, 2017. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 17329.
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.
I get error electric Steering assist reduced or unavailable drive with care at around 84234 miles on my car . Upon looking up problem on Internet it has to do with the Thermostat. I also found where Gm has a bulletin N252508350 which only seems to cover certain vehicles with the same problem. This…
The contact owns a 2018 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the power steering message was displayed, and the check engine warning light illuminated. In addition, the temperature gauge remained at zero. The dealer was contacted by phone and made aware of the…
Urgent code going off due to thermostat not being red gauge is stuck
The car will frequently but not always fail to shut off when the start/stop button is pushed while in Park. The message "shift to park" come up on the display and a yellow light comes on in the button. I have to restart the engine and it often takes as many as 10 attempts to finally shut off the…
I am unknown of what the issue is with the seatbelts on all seats will not properly lock.
Other GMC Acadia years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Acadia | 9 | 1 |
| 2025 Acadia | 67 | 0 |
| 2024 Acadia | 61 | 0 |
| 2023 Acadia | 45 | 4 |
| 2022 Acadia | 49 | 3 |
| 2021 Acadia | 151 | 2 |
| 2020 Acadia | 106 | 6 |
| 2019 Acadia | 387 | 2 |
| 2018 | 396 | 2 |
| 2017 Acadia | 705 | 4 |
| 2016 Acadia | 236 | 4 |
| 2015 Acadia | 243 | 4 |
| 2014 Acadia | 463 | 6 |
| 2013 Acadia | 135 | 3 |
| 2012 Acadia | 296 | 5 |
| 2011 Acadia | 269 | 5 |
| 2010 Acadia | 343 | 4 |
| 2009 Acadia | 331 | 7 |
| 2008 Acadia | 854 | 5 |
| 2007 Acadia | 428 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2018 GMC Acadia?
Owners most often report power train, unknown or other, electrical system problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 163 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2018 GMC Acadia?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2018 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 2018 has more complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 4–5 out of 5 stars (varies by version) overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.