2017 GMC Acadia Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 49 brake complaints for the 2017 GMC Acadia, about 7% of all complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 36,000 miles. A related recall (16V802000) covers front brake caliper assemblies on some early-production 2017 Acadias.
- Brakes complaints
- 49
- 7% of 703
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 36,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Forward collision braking system applies the brakes unexpectedly with nothing in front of the vehicle, sometimes causing following vehicles to brake hard to avoid a collision.
- Brake fluid leaks into the brake booster vacuum hose or brake power booster, in some cases accompanied by a squishing noise when the pedal is pressed.
- Parking brake fails to engage while the vehicle is stationary, traced by a dealer to a failed parking brake module.
- Automatic emergency braking triggers a full stop on railroad tracks after a train has passed, and the vehicle will not move again until put in park and restarted.
- Brakes reported as becoming defective and stopping working, contributing to a crash.
When 2017 GMC Acadia brake complaints were filed
First complaint Sep 27, 2017, latest Jul 20, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2017 GMC Acadia
- NHTSA 16V802000Nov 4, 2016Brakes1,844 vehicles
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2017 Cadillac XT5 vehicles manufactured April 16, 2016, to May 9, 2016, and 2017 GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured April 19, 2016, to April 22, 2016. The front brake calipers may have a torn or misaligned caliper piston seal which may allow brake fluid to leak.
Risk: If there is a brake fluid leak, braking performance may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front brake calipers, replacing the brake caliper assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 12, 2016. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 16096.
Brakes 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 brake complaints does NHTSA have for the 2017 GMC Acadia?
- NHTSA lists 49 brake complaints for the 2017 Acadia, which is about 7% of the 703 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2017 GMC Acadia?
- Yes. Recall 16V802000, reported November 4, 2016, covers front brake caliper assemblies on certain 2017 GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured April 19–22, 2016; dealers inspect and replace the caliper assemblies as needed.
- At what mileage do 2017 Acadia brake problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure among reported brake complaints is 36,000 miles.
- Have the 2017 Acadia brake issues caused any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data tied to this component for the 2017 Acadia shows 1 crash and 1 injury reported, with no fires.
- How does the 2017 Acadia compare to other model years for brake complaints?
- The 2017 Acadia's 49 brake complaints and 7% share sit near the middle of the range across Acadia model years, which run from a 4% share in 2010, 2016, and 2022 up to a 60% share in 2025.