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2014 GMC Acadia Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 53 engine complaints for the 2014 GMC Acadia, 11% of its 462 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 59,500 miles. No engine-related recall is currently listed for this issue.

Engine complaints
53
11% of 462
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
59,500 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Engine stalls or shuts off completely while driving at highway speeds, sometimes with loss of power steering.
  • Vehicle loses power and speed drops suddenly in traffic, triggering stabilitrak and traction control warning lights.
  • Engine sputters or hesitates while accelerating, especially going uphill, before speed decreases on its own.
  • Check engine light comes on along with a jerky or hesitant feel when slowing down through curves.
  • Vehicle fails to restart after stalling, sometimes requiring towing to a dealer for diagnosis.

When 2014 GMC Acadia engine complaints were filed

First complaint May 16, 2014, latest Jun 15, 2026.

2014 GMC Acadia engine complaints: complaints filed per month3May 2014Jun 2015Oct 2017Feb 2019Feb 2020Mar 2021Sep 2025
53 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2014 to Jun 2026; peak Aug 2014 (3).

Engine recalls for the 2014 GMC Acadia

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Acadia model year

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

  1. 201091 (27%)
  2. 201162 (23%)
  3. 201245 (15%)
  4. 201325 (19%)
  5. 201453 (11%)
  6. 201522 (9%)
  7. 201615 (6%)
  8. 201771 (10%)
  9. 201838 (10%)
  10. 201961 (16%)
  11. 202033 (32%)
  12. 202137 (25%)
  13. 202215 (31%)
  14. 202313 (30%)
  15. 202412 (20%)
  16. 20257 (11%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are engine problems on the 2014 GMC Acadia?
NHTSA lists 53 engine complaints for the 2014 Acadia, which is 11% of the 462 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for engine stalling on the 2014 GMC Acadia?
No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this engine complaint category.
At what mileage do 2014 GMC Acadia engine problems usually show up?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 59,500 miles.
What do owners describe happening with the engine?
Owners report sudden stalling at highway speed, loss of power while accelerating, sputtering engines, and stabilitrak/traction control warnings appearing before speed drops.
Were there any crashes linked to these engine complaints?
NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 2 injuries associated with the engine complaints for the 2014 GMC Acadia, and no fires.

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.