2014 GMC Acadia Transmission & Powertrain Problems
NHTSA lists 34 transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2014 GMC Acadia, 7% of its 462 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 50,000. A related recall (14V092000) covers transmission shift cable adjusters that can allow the vehicle to move when the shifter is not truly in the indicated gear.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 34
- 7% of 462
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 4
- Median mileage
- 50,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical transmission symptoms owners report
- Owners report the vehicle rolling or moving unexpectedly even though the shifter indicated park or reverse, in some cases causing a collision.
- Some describe hard jerking or lurching when slowing to turn a corner and then accelerating, especially at low speed while turning left.
- Others report the transmission hesitating or refusing to engage when moving from brake to gas, with the engine revving but the vehicle not shifting.
- Several note the transmission unexpectedly shifting into a higher gear from a stop without pressing the gas, causing shaking, sputtering, and warning lights.
- Owners also report strong jerking while accelerating up an incline, and a sensation of the vehicle missing a shift or pulling back while driving.
When 2014 GMC Acadia transmission complaints were filed
First complaint May 21, 2014, latest Jun 15, 2026.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2014 GMC Acadia
- NHTSA 14V092000Feb 21, 2014Transmission & Powertrain355 vehicles
Power train:automatic transmission
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick Regal, LaCrosse, Verano, and Enclave, and Chevrolet Impala, Malibu, Cruze, and Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. In the affected vehicles, the transmission shift cable adjuster may disengage from the transmission shift lever. As such, these vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect." They also fail to conform to FMVSS number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
Risk: If a vehicle's shift cable disengages from the transmission shift lever, a driver may be unable to shift gear positions and the indicated shift position may not represent the gear position the vehicle is in. Should a disengagement occur while the vehicle is being driven, when the driver goes to stop and park the vehicle, the driver may be able to shift the lever to the "PARK" position, but the vehicle transmission may not be in the "PARK" gear position. If the vehicle is not in the "PARK" position there is a risk the vehicle will roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.
Remedy: General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace any affected transmission shift cable adjusters, free of charge. The recall began on April 10, 2014. Chevrolet owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-222-1020, Buick owners at 1-800-521-7300, and GMC owners at 1-800-462-8782. General Motors' number associated with this recall is 14048.
Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Acadia model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many 2014 GMC Acadia owners reported transmission problems?
- NHTSA lists 34 transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2014 Acadia, which is 7% of the 462 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a transmission recall for the 2014 GMC Acadia?
- Yes. Recall 14V092000 covers 2014 GMC Acadia vehicles with automatic transmissions and addresses transmission shift cable adjusters; dealers inspect and replace affected adjusters.
- At what mileage do 2014 Acadia transmission problems tend to happen?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 50,000 miles for transmission & powertrain complaints on this model year.
- Were there any crashes linked to 2014 Acadia transmission complaints?
- NHTSA data shows 3 crashes and 4 injuries associated with transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2014 Acadia, with no fires reported.