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2014 GMC Acadia Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Avoid

Complaint Index

93/100

#2 most-complained of 16 Acadia years

The 2014 GMC Acadia ranks 2nd worst out of 16 model years, with a complaint index of 93, 462 complaints, and 6 recalls. Airbags account for 53% of complaints, making this year one to avoid relative to other Acadia model years.

Complaints
462
Recalls
6
Crashes / fires
15 / 2
Injuries / deaths
17 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
18.5
16.5 city / 23.5 hwy

Top 2014 GMC Acadia problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Airbags246 (53%)
  2. Electrical System101 (22%)
  3. Engine53 (11%)
  4. Transmission & Powertrain34 (7%)
  5. Other30 (6%)
  6. Brakes28 (6%)
  7. Steering26 (6%)
  8. Fuel System25 (5%)
  9. Structure & Body17 (4%)
  10. Suspension, Wheels & Tires10 (2%)

What owners report

  • Airbags fail to deploy during moderate to severe crashes, sometimes resulting in serious injuries.
  • Airbags deploy unexpectedly during minor incidents, such as sliding on ice with little to no impact.
  • Vehicle shifts out of park or reverse on its own, rolling or driving forward without the driver, sometimes striking objects or other vehicles.
  • Steering wheel locks up suddenly while driving, making it difficult to turn or control the vehicle.
  • Rear passenger seat collapses or moves unexpectedly during a rear-end collision.
2014 GMC Acadia complaints: complaints filed per quarter452014 Q12015 Q42017 Q32019 Q22021 Q12022 Q42024 Q32026 Q2
588 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2014 Q1 to 2026 Q3; peak 2023 Q3 (45).

2014 GMC Acadia recalls

6 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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). GM’s number for this recall is 14515.

See all 6 recalls for the 2014 GMC Acadia →

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

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2012Caution67296519
2013Best20135318.5
2014Avoid93462618.5
2015Good33243419
2016Good47236417.5

All GMC Acadia years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2014 GMC Acadia reliable?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2014 Acadia ranks 2nd worst among 16 model years, with a complaint index of 93 and 462 complaints, mostly related to airbags.
What problems does the 2014 GMC Acadia have?
Owners reported airbag issues (53% of complaints, including failure to deploy and unexpected deployment), electrical system problems (22%), and engine issues (11%). Median mileage at failure across all complaints was 59,500 miles.
Does the 2014 GMC Acadia have a recall?
Yes, NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 2014 Acadia, including two airbag recalls, two electrical system recalls, a seat belt recall, and a transmission shift cable adjuster recall. None are do-not-drive recalls.
Which GMC Acadia years should I avoid?
Among Acadia model years, 2014, 2017, 2018, and 2019 are rated Avoid, with 2017 having the highest complaint index at 100. The 2013, 2020, 2022, and 2023 model years are rated Best.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.