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2014 GMC Acadia Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 28 brake-related complaints for the 2014 GMC Acadia, about 6% of its 462 total complaints that year. Two crashes and no fires or injuries were reported, with a median failure mileage of 53,500 miles. No related recalls are on file for this issue.

Brakes complaints
28
6% of 462
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
53,500 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

  • Owners report loss of stability and traction control along with a hard-to-turn steering wheel while driving at moderate speeds.
  • Several complaints describe the vehicle losing power or slowing unexpectedly on the highway, sometimes accompanied by stabilitrak and traction control warning lights.
  • Some drivers reported the vehicle stalling or restarting on its own after dashboard warnings for the traction control sensor system appeared.
  • A few owners noted vibration or hard shifting occurring at the same time as the stability and brake warning lights.
  • One complaint described the side detection system failing to alert during a low-speed reversing maneuver, resulting in a collision.

When 2014 GMC Acadia brake complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 11, 2014, latest Aug 20, 2023.

2014 GMC Acadia brakes complaints: complaints filed per month2Jun 2014Jun 2015Nov 2016May 2018Apr 2019Oct 2019Aug 2023
28 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2014 to Aug 2023; peak Aug 2018 (2).

Brakes recalls for the 2014 GMC Acadia

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Acadia model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200732 (7%)
  2. 200883 (10%)
  3. 200916 (5%)
  4. 201012 (3%)
  5. 201125 (9%)
  6. 201219 (6%)
  7. 201310 (7%)
  8. 201428 (6%)
  9. 201516 (7%)
  10. 20169 (4%)
  11. 201749 (7%)
  12. 201833 (8%)
  13. 201919 (5%)
  14. 20208 (8%)
  15. 202119 (13%)
  16. 20224 (8%)
  17. 20233 (7%)
  18. 202425 (42%)
  19. 202539 (60%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does the 2014 GMC Acadia have?
NHTSA lists 28 brake-related complaints for the 2014 GMC Acadia, which is about 6% of the 462 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for 2014 GMC Acadia brakes?
No related recalls are listed in the data for the 2014 GMC Acadia brake system.
At what mileage do 2014 GMC Acadia brake problems usually appear?
The median mileage at failure for brake-related complaints on the 2014 GMC Acadia is 53,500 miles.
Did the 2014 GMC Acadia brake issues cause any crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data shows 2 crashes linked to brake-area complaints for the 2014 GMC Acadia, with no fires or injuries reported.

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.