2017 GMC Acadia Airbags Problems
NHTSA lists 76 airbag complaints for the 2017 GMC Acadia, 11% of all complaints for the year, tied to 2 crashes and 9 injuries. A related recall (23V334000) covers a driver airbag inflator defect and delayed parts availability.
- Airbags complaints
- 76
- 11% of 703
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 9
- Median mileage
- 42,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical airbag symptoms owners report
- Owners report airbags failing to deploy during frontal or head-on collisions, despite visible vehicle damage.
- Some describe the steering wheel horn requiring excessive force to sound, which they say could delay collision warnings and involves the same airbag/steering wheel module.
- Several owners report the airbag warning light and 'Service Air Bag' alert turning on intermittently, sometimes triggered by opening the glove box or seat movement, with dealers unable to diagnose the cause.
- Multiple complaints describe receiving the Takata-related recall notice (23V334000) but being told replacement parts were not yet available, leaving the driver airbag inflator unrepaired for an extended period.
When 2017 GMC Acadia airbag complaints were filed
First complaint Jul 21, 2017, latest Mar 17, 2026.
Airbags recalls for the 2017 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.
Airbags complaints by Acadia model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2017 GMC Acadia have an airbag recall?
- Yes. Recall 23V334000 covers 2014-2017 GMC Acadia, Buick Enclave, and Chevrolet Traverse vehicles for a driver airbag inflator that may explode during deployment due to a manufacturing defect. Dealers replace the driver airbag module free of charge.
- How many airbag complaints does NHTSA have for the 2017 GMC Acadia?
- NHTSA lists 76 airbag complaints for the 2017 Acadia, which is 11% of the 703 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Have airbag problems caused crashes or injuries in the 2017 Acadia?
- NHTSA data tied to these airbag complaints show 2 crashes and 9 injuries reported, with no fires.
- At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up on the 2017 Acadia?
- The median mileage at failure for airbag-related complaints on the 2017 Acadia is 42,500 miles.
- Is the 2017 Acadia worse for airbag complaints than other years?
- No. The 2017 Acadia's 11% share of complaints tied to airbags is lower than 2014 (53%), 2015 (44%), and 2016 (55%), based on NHTSA complaint data across model years.