2014 GMC Acadia Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2014 GMC Acadia ranks 4th-worst out of 19 model years, with a complaint index of 83 and 462 complaints, earning an Avoid verdict. Airbags account for 53% of complaints, including failures to deploy and unintended deployment, backed by 6 recall campaigns.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 83/100
- #4 of 19 Acadia years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 462
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 6
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 15
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 2
- Injuries
- 17
- Top issue
- Airbags
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 18.5
- 16.5 city / 23.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 17 / 0
Top 2014 GMC Acadia problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Airbags246 (53%)
- Electrical System101 (22%)
- Engine53 (11%)
- Transmission & Powertrain34 (7%)
- Other30 (6%)
- Brakes28 (6%)
- Steering26 (6%)
- Fuel System25 (5%)
- Structure & Body17 (4%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires10 (2%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Airbags fail to deploy during moderate-speed crashes, including side impacts and collisions with other vehicles.
- Airbags deploy unexpectedly during low-speed slides or minor impacts with no meaningful vehicle damage.
- Automatic transmission shifts out of park or reverse on its own, causing the vehicle to roll or drive into objects without driver input.
- Steering wheel locks up or turns unexpectedly while driving at highway speed.
- Vehicle rolls forward unattended after being parked, in at least one case linked to a Takata airbag recall repair.
- Rear passenger seat collapses backward during a rear-end collision.
2014 GMC Acadia recalls
6 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 23V334000May 10, 2023Airbags995,085 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
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.
Remedy: 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.
- NHTSA 21V246000Apr 8, 2021Airbags108 vehicles
Air bags:critical fasteners
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2015, 2017 Buick Enclave, 2010-2019 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2011-2016 GMC Acadia vehicles. The side curtain air bags may not be properly attached.
Risk: Unsecured side curtain air bags may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, realign or replace the weld nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 24, 2021. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N202321200.
- NHTSA 14V614000Oct 1, 2014Electrical System106,307 vehicles
Electrical system
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac CTS, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL, and 2014 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Express, Impala, Silverado HD, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Savana, and Sierra HD vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the chassis electronic module may be internally contaminated, resulting in an electrical short.
Risk: If the module experiences an electrical short, the vehicle could stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the chassis electronic module, free of charge. The recall began on December 26, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-006 (Cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), and 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GMÂs number for this recall is 14515.
2014 GMC Acadia fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 16.5 MPG
- Highway
- 23.5 MPG
- Combined
- 18.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,500
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2014 compared with other Acadia years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2014 GMC Acadia reliable?
- Compared to other Acadia model years, the 2014 ranks 4th-worst out of 19 years tracked, with a complaint index of 83 and an Avoid verdict based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2014 GMC Acadia?
- Airbags are the top complaint area, making up 53% of all complaints (246 of 462), including reports of non-deployment in crashes and unexpected deployment during minor incidents.
- Does the 2014 GMC Acadia have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2014 Acadia, covering airbags, electrical system, seat belts, and transmission shift cable adjusters. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- What years of GMC Acadia should I avoid?
- Based on complaint index data, 2008, 2009, 2017, 2019, and 2014 all carry Avoid verdicts, while 2013, 2020, 2022, 2023, and 2024 rank as Best years.
- At what mileage do 2014 Acadia airbag problems occur?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 82,500 miles at failure for airbag-related complaints on the 2014 Acadia.