How many airbag complaints does NHTSA have for the 2015 GMC Acadia?

NHTSA lists 108 airbag complaints for the 2015 Acadia, which is 44% of the 243 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there an airbag recall for the 2015 GMC Acadia?

Yes. There are three related airbag recalls: campaign 23V334000 for a driver's air bag inflator that may explode, campaign 22V246000 covering the same driver's air bag inflator issue on 2015 models specifically, and campaign 21V246000 for side curtain air bags that may not be properly attached.

Do the airbag complaints involve crashes or injuries?

Yes. NHTSA data tied to this problem area for the 2015 Acadia lists 4 crashes and 1 injury among the reported cases.

At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 91,841.5 miles.

Are the driver's airbag inflator recalls (23V334000 and 22V246000) 'do not drive' recalls?

No. Neither recall is marked as a 'do not drive' order, and neither requires parking the vehicle outside, according to NHTSA recall data.

2015 GMC Acadia Airbags Problems

NHTSA lists 108 airbag complaints for the 2015 GMC Acadia, 44% of all complaints filed for this model year, tied to three separate airbag recalls. Reported issues include non-deployment in crashes and false

Airbags complaints: 108; 44% of 243
Crashes reported: 4
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 91,842 mi
Related recalls: 3

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

Airbags fail to deploy during moderate to high-speed collisions, including intersection crashes and highway median impacts.
The 'Service Air Bag' warning light illuminates intermittently or stays on with no prior accident, sometimes recurring after dealer repairs.
Side curtain airbags reportedly fail to deploy during rollover-type or spinout crashes.
Some owners report seat belts failing to lock at the same time airbags failed to deploy in a crash.
Rear airbags have been reported to deploy on their own while the vehicle was stationary and being serviced.

When 2015 GMC Acadia airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 3, 2016, latest Apr 7, 2026.

108 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2016 to Apr 2026; peak Jul 2023 (14).

Airbags recalls for the 2015 GMC Acadia

NHTSA 23V334000May 10, 2023Airbags995,085 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's air bag module, free of charge. GM began mailing final owner letters February 23, 2024 and will continue mailing through December 2025. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N232404980.
NHTSA 22V246000Apr 14, 2022Airbags2,687 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Acadia vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the drivers air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 23, 2023. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300; Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222366190.
NHTSA 21V246000Apr 8, 2021Airbags108 vehicles
Air bags:critical fasteners
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2015, 2017 Buick Enclave, 2010-2019 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2011-2016 GMC Acadia vehicles. The side curtain air bags may not be properly attached.
Risk: Unsecured side curtain air bags may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, realign or replace the weld nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 24, 2021. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N202321200.

Airbags complaints by Acadia model year

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

201016 (5%)
201119 (7%)
201233 (11%)
201329 (21%)
2014246 (53%)
2015108 (44%)
2016130 (55%)
201776 (11%)
20181 (0%)
20193 (1%)
20203 (3%)
20219 (6%)
20222 (4%)
20232 (5%)
20241 (2%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many airbag complaints does NHTSA have for the 2015 GMC Acadia?: NHTSA lists 108 airbag complaints for the 2015 Acadia, which is 44% of the 243 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there an airbag recall for the 2015 GMC Acadia?: Yes. There are three related airbag recalls: campaign 23V334000 for a driver's air bag inflator that may explode, campaign 22V246000 covering the same driver's air bag inflator issue on 2015 models specifically, and campaign 21V246000 for side curtain air bags that may not be properly attached.
Do the airbag complaints involve crashes or injuries?: Yes. NHTSA data tied to this problem area for the 2015 Acadia lists 4 crashes and 1 injury among the reported cases.
At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 91,841.5 miles.
Are the driver's airbag inflator recalls (23V334000 and 22V246000) 'do not drive' recalls?: No. Neither recall is marked as a 'do not drive' order, and neither requires parking the vehicle outside, according to NHTSA recall data.