2017 GMC Acadia Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 71 engine complaints for the 2017 GMC Acadia, 10% of that year's 703 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 36,500 miles. No related recall is listed for this engine issue.
- Engine complaints
- 71
- 10% of 703
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 36,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Owners report sudden loss of engine power and stalling while driving, sometimes requiring the car to be pulled off the road.
- Some describe unintended acceleration where the vehicle sped up on its own even when pressing the brakes.
- Owners report engine vibration or rumble felt around 1200-1700 rpm, addressed in some cases with a fuel management software update.
- One owner reported a fire starting in or near the engine compartment that destroyed the front end of the vehicle.
- Owners describe difficulty restarting the engine after it sputters and shuts off, with fuel pump and regulator module parts later replaced by the dealer.
- Some report the check engine light coming on along with a loss of acceleration power while driving on highways and city streets.
When 2017 GMC Acadia engine complaints were filed
First complaint Dec 13, 2016, latest Jul 20, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2017 GMC Acadia
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine 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 engine complaints does the 2017 GMC Acadia have?
- NHTSA lists 71 engine complaints for the 2017 GMC Acadia, which is 10% of the 703 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2017 GMC Acadia engine?
- No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the engine problem area on the 2017 GMC Acadia.
- At what mileage do 2017 GMC Acadia engine problems usually appear?
- The median mileage at failure for engine-related complaints on the 2017 GMC Acadia is 36,500 miles.
- What kind of engine problems do 2017 GMC Acadia owners report?
- Owners report stalling, sudden loss of power while driving, unintended acceleration, and vibration around certain rpm ranges, with one report of an engine-area fire.