Model Year Problem Record

GMC Acadia 2018 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2018 GMC Acadia: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

397Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints

2Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls

0Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations

21Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Power Train163

Unknown Or Other118

Electrical System109

Engine36

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems27

Steering23

Brakes22

Fuel and Propulsion System10

Seats5

Suspension5

Vehicle Speed Control5

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Power Train163 complaints

163 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 17V516000.

Unknown Or Other118 complaints

118 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System109 complaints

109 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine36 complaints

36 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems27 complaints

27 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering23 complaints

23 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes22 complaints

22 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System10 complaints

10 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 18V358000.

Seats5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

17V516000Reported August 22, 2017 - 2,905 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on August 22, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 2,905 vehicles across all affected models.

18V358000Reported May 31, 2018 - 895 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on May 31, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 895 vehicles across all affected models.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20189

201984

202061

202129

202230

202329

202439

202574

202642

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.