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2014 GMC Acadia Structure & Body Problems

The 2014 GMC Acadia has 17 Structure & Body complaints, 4% of its 462 total complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 32,000 miles. NHTSA lists no related recalls for this component on this model year.

Structure & Body complaints
17
4% of 462
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
32,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

  • Rear door locks engage automatically in drive and then cannot be unlocked from inside or outside the vehicle.
  • Rear doors and windows shake and rattle loudly when back windows are rolled down.
  • Rear framing and wiring harness show premature rust and corrosion, in one case causing a stall.
  • Power liftgate opens normally but fails to stay open or abruptly slams shut at the top of its cycle.
  • Water intrusion through the steering column area and window seals leaves interior components wet.
  • Rear passenger seat lacks LATCH anchors on third-row positions, limiting child-seat placement options.

When 2014 GMC Acadia body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint May 3, 2014, latest May 29, 2025.

2014 GMC Acadia structure & body complaints: complaints filed per month2May 2014Jan 2015Mar 2016Oct 2017Jun 2018Nov 2018Sep 2019Jan 2023
17 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2014 to May 2025; peak Mar 2016 (2).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2014 GMC Acadia

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Structure & Body complaints by Acadia model year

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

  1. 201013 (4%)
  2. 201116 (6%)
  3. 201248 (16%)
  4. 20137 (5%)
  5. 201417 (4%)
  6. 20157 (3%)
  7. 20165 (2%)
  8. 201711 (2%)
  9. 20186 (2%)
  10. 20195 (1%)
  11. 20204 (4%)
  12. 20213 (2%)
  13. 20221 (2%)
  14. 20231 (2%)
  15. 20245 (8%)
  16. 20252 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

How many Structure & Body complaints does NHTSA have for the 2014 GMC Acadia?
NHTSA lists 17 Structure & Body complaints for the 2014 Acadia, which is 4% of the 462 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2014 GMC Acadia's Structure & Body issues?
No. The data shows no related recalls tied to this component for the 2014 model year.
At what mileage do these structure and body problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2014 Acadia is 32,000 miles.
What kinds of structure and body problems do owners report on the 2014 Acadia?
Owners describe rear door locks that trap occupants, rattling rear doors and windows, rusted rear framing and wiring, and power liftgates that close unexpectedly.
Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these complaints?
Of the 17 Structure & Body complaints, 2 involved crashes and 2 involved injuries; no fires were 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.