GMC Acadia Vehicle Speed Control Problems
Owners have filed 156 complaints with NHTSA about vehicle speed control problems on the GMC Acadia across 19 model years. The 2008 model year has the most (36). The words owners use most often: “traction control” (17% of reports).
- 156vehicle speed control complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 13mention a crash
- 5mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 42%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 26 of 156 complaints (17%)
- Engine power: mentioned in 12 of 156 complaints (8%)
- Service stabilitrak: mentioned in 9 of 156 complaints (6%)
- Throttle body: mentioned in 9 of 156 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do vehicle speed control problems happen?
Based on 113 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 156 complaints, 13 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 5 an injury.
GMC Acadia vehicle speed control complaints by model year
| Model year | Vehicle Speed Control complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Acadia | 3 | 4% | — |
| 2024 Acadia | 2 | 3% | — |
| 2023 Acadia | 2 | 4% | — |
| 2022 Acadia | 1 | 2% | — |
| 2021 Acadia | 7 | 5% | 15,146 |
| 2020 Acadia | 4 | 4% | 9,650 |
| 2019 Acadia | 3 | 1% | 85,695 |
| 2018 Acadia | 5 | 1% | 59,500 |
| 2017 Acadia | 9 | 1% | 20,600 |
| 2016 Acadia | 2 | 1% | 100 |
| 2015 Acadia | 7 | 3% | 70,000 |
| 2014 Acadia | 8 | 2% | 24,000 |
| 2013 Acadia | 6 | 4% | 57,800 |
| 2012 Acadia | 10 | 3% | 60,000 |
| 2011 Acadia | 13 | 5% | 59,838 |
| 2010 Acadia | 8 | 2% | 74,600 |
| 2009 Acadia | 11 | 3% | 60,415 |
| 2008 Acadia | 36 | 4% | 83,629 |
| 2007 Acadia | 19 | 4% | 77,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists vehicle speed control 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.
I find the location of the lower gear shifters + and - to be physically far away from a driver's normal reach, making a driving hazard. If you want to change gears as is typical in mountain driving in steep descents, the driver has to lean awkwardly away from all mirrors and standard driving…
My Acadia went into limp Mode displaying low power mode on the screen and wouldnât start for a couple days after. Lights started illuminating on the dash as abs, traction control, and stanilitrack, then check engine light came on and my gmc app displayed code p2138. I have had since low power and…
The vehicle has a serious transmission/drivetrain defect that repeatedly occurs when accelerating from a complete stop, especially onto an incline. The vehicle sometimes does not respond at all when the accelerator is pressed and fails to move, even though acceleration is being requested. In one…
The vehicle experiences a transmission/drivetrain defect involving delayed gear engagement, hesitation, and apparent slipping. When accelerating from a complete stop (especially onto an incline) the engine RPM increases but the vehicle fails to accelerate as expected. The vehicle jerks and shakes…
The contact owns a 2019 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled unexpectedly. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The contact also stated that while coming to a stop and attempting to depress the brake…
Frequently asked questions
Do all GMC Acadias have vehicle speed control problems?
No. NHTSA has 156 owner complaints about vehicle speed control 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 vehicle speed control?
No recall currently lists vehicle speed control for this vehicle.
What do owners say about vehicle speed control problems on the GMC Acadia?
The most frequent phrase is “traction control”, in 26 of 156 complaints, followed by “engine power” (12).
Other GMC Acadia problems
- Power Train problems (1,378)
- Electrical System problems (1,084)
- Air Bags problems (908)
- Steering problems (809)
- Engine problems (746)
- Exterior Lighting problems (278)
- Structure problems (250)
- Service Brakes problems (242)
See all GMC Acadia problems.