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2014 GMC Acadia Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 101 Electrical System complaints for the 2014 GMC Acadia, 22% of its 462 total complaints. Two related recalls exist: a chassis electronic module replacement (14V614000) and an ECM reprogram for fuel gauge accuracy (14V223000). One crash, one fire, and three injuries are tied to this component.

Electrical System complaints
101
22% of 462
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
3
Median mileage
73,500 mi
Related recalls
2

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

  • Tail light assemblies fog with condensation and water droplets, cutting visibility of the brake lights.
  • The forward collision warning system fails to trigger any alert even when the vehicle is driven toward another vehicle.
  • Owners report the battery gauge showing abnormal readings, with dealers replacing batteries without resolving the display issue.
  • The airbag system throws a malfunction warning tied to a corroded electrical connector that reappears after dealer repair.
  • Some owners say their vehicle locked itself with the keys inside while parked and unoccupied.
  • A passenger-side tail light was reported to have sparked and caused a fire after the vehicle was parked.

When 2014 GMC Acadia electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 11, 2014, latest Jun 12, 2026.

2014 GMC Acadia electrical system complaints: complaints filed per quarter62014 Q12016 Q12017 Q42019 Q32021 Q12022 Q42024 Q2
101 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2014 Q1 to 2026 Q2; peak 2019 Q1 (6).

Electrical System recalls for the 2014 GMC Acadia

  1. 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.

  2. NHTSA 14V223000Apr 30, 2014Electrical System51,640 vehicles

    Electrical system:software

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured March 26, 2013, through August 15, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the engine control module (ECM) software may cause the fuel gauge to read inaccurately.

    Risk: An inaccurate fuel gauge may result in the vehicle unexpectedly running out of fuel and stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ECM to correct the fuel gauge reading, free of charge. The recall began on June 27, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), and 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14007.

Electrical System complaints by Acadia model year

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

  1. 201059 (17%)
  2. 201177 (29%)
  3. 201257 (19%)
  4. 201346 (34%)
  5. 2014101 (22%)
  6. 201537 (15%)
  7. 201626 (11%)
  8. 2017216 (31%)
  9. 2018109 (28%)
  10. 2019114 (30%)
  11. 202028 (27%)
  12. 202138 (26%)
  13. 202215 (31%)
  14. 202310 (23%)
  15. 202412 (20%)
  16. 20257 (11%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical complaints does the 2014 GMC Acadia have?
NHTSA lists 101 Electrical System complaints for the 2014 Acadia, which is 22% of the 462 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2014 GMC Acadia electrical system?
Yes. Campaign 14V614000 covers a chassis electronic module replacement, and campaign 14V223000 covers an ECM reprogram to fix inaccurate fuel gauge readings.
Did the electrical problems cause any crashes or fires?
NHTSA data tied to this component shows 1 crash, 1 fire, and 3 injuries reported for the 2014 Acadia.
At what mileage do electrical failures typically show up?
The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2014 Acadia is 73,500 miles.
How does 2014 compare to other Acadia years for electrical complaints?
The 2014 Acadia's 22% share of complaints tied to electrical issues is lower than 2013 (34%), 2017 (31%), and 2019 (30%), but higher than 2015 (15%) and 2016 (11%).

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.