GMC Acadia Electronic Stability Control (esc) Problems
Owners have filed 196 complaints with NHTSA about electronic stability control (esc) problems on the GMC Acadia across 15 model years. The 2008 model year has the most (57). The words owners use most often: “traction control” (37% of reports).
- 196electronic stability control (esc) complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 48%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.
- Traction control: mentioned in 73 of 196 complaints (37%)
- Service stabilitrak: mentioned in 21 of 196 complaints (11%)
- Engine power: mentioned in 17 of 196 complaints (9%)
- Stability track: mentioned in 13 of 196 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do electronic stability control (esc) problems happen?
Based on 163 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 196 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 1 a fire.
GMC Acadia electronic stability control (esc) complaints by model year
| Model year | Electronic Stability Control (esc) complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Acadia | 1 | 2% | 31,000 |
| 2022 Acadia | 1 | 2% | 600 |
| 2019 Acadia | 2 | 1% | 1,100 |
| 2018 Acadia | 12 | 3% | 30,284 |
| 2017 Acadia | 13 | 2% | 33,000 |
| 2016 Acadia | 5 | 2% | 39,451 |
| 2015 Acadia | 12 | 5% | 56,000 |
| 2014 Acadia | 19 | 4% | 63,500 |
| 2013 Acadia | 6 | 4% | 69,890 |
| 2012 Acadia | 9 | 3% | 99,250 |
| 2011 Acadia | 16 | 6% | 69,367 |
| 2010 Acadia | 7 | 2% | 72,500 |
| 2009 Acadia | 14 | 4% | 87,000 |
| 2008 Acadia | 57 | 7% | 110,797 |
| 2007 Acadia | 22 | 5% | 77,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists electronic stability control (esc) for the GMC Acadia. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2023 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the vehicle began jerking with the "Service Stabili-trak" message displayed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer but was not diagnosed; however, the dealer tightened the battery terminal…
The contact owns a 2022 GMC Acadia. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power and the stability track warning light illuminated. The contact stated that when the accelerator pedal was depressed, the contact stated that an unknown fluid was shooting out…
The contact owns a 2015 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that the parking brake, TPMS, and the stabili-trak warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an undisclosed dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however…
My car whined and groaned when you turn the wheel so i took it in and had the power steering pump replaced and now my wheel.wont turn at all .upon reading many complaints with this vehicle found it may be the rack and pinion i am.going to have to tow to a different mechanic to see if the new…
Driving on the freeway the check stability control warning flashes and the motor gets really loud. Cleaned the ground wires and the motor is no longer making the loud noise or jerking but not my seat heaters no longer work and now the battery light flashes but just 2 months ago i replaced the…
Frequently asked questions
Do all GMC Acadias have electronic stability control (esc) problems?
No. NHTSA has 196 owner complaints about electronic stability control (esc) for the GMC Acadia. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the GMC Acadia electronic stability control (esc)?
No recall currently lists electronic stability control (esc) for this vehicle.
What do owners say about electronic stability control (esc) problems on the GMC Acadia?
The most frequent phrase is “traction control”, in 73 of 196 complaints, followed by “service stabilitrak” (21).
Other GMC Acadia problems
- Power Train problems (1,377)
- Electrical System problems (1,083)
- Air Bags problems (908)
- Steering problems (809)
- Engine problems (746)
- Exterior Lighting problems (278)
- Structure problems (250)
- Service Brakes problems (242)
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