2017 GMC Acadia Transmission & Powertrain Problems
NHTSA lists 235 transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2017 GMC Acadia, 33% of all 703 complaints filed for the year, with a median failure mileage of 36,000. A related recall (17V516000) covers a right front intermediate driveshaft that can fracture and separate while driving.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 235
- 33% of 703
- Crashes reported
- 4
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 36,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical transmission symptoms owners report
- Owners report the vehicle can inadvertently roll away in park with the engine running, in one case striking and injuring an occupant.
- Some describe a shift-to-park error message appearing while the vehicle is already in park, followed by the transmission locking up.
- Several report harsh or delayed shifting between 2nd and 3rd gear, including a hesitation that feels like passing through neutral.
- Owners describe excessive cabin vibration and a booming noise between 1400 and 1700 rpm when the engine switches to V4 mode, sometimes lasting up to a quarter mile.
- One owner reported the vehicle locking up with a loud grinding noise while accelerating onto a highway, leaving it undriveable.
- A driveshaft-related recall complaint describes the vehicle locking up after a shift-to-park warning appeared with the engine off.
When 2017 GMC Acadia transmission complaints were filed
First complaint Dec 21, 2016, latest Aug 27, 2026.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2017 GMC Acadia
- NHTSA 17V516000Aug 22, 2017Transmission & Powertrain2,905 vehicles
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General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles and 2017-2018 GMC Acadia vehicles. The right front intermediate driveshaft may fracture and separate while driving.
Risk: If the front right intermediate drive shaft assembly separates while driving, the vehicle will lose propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. If the assembly separates while parked on a grade, without the park brake engaged, the vehicle may move unintentionally, increasing the risk of a vehicle roll-away.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the right front intermediate drive shaft assembly, free of charge. The recall began August 25, 2017. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 17329.
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 transmission complaints does NHTSA have for the 2017 GMC Acadia?
- NHTSA lists 235 transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2017 Acadia, which is 33% of the 703 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a transmission or powertrain recall on the 2017 GMC Acadia?
- Yes. Recall 17V516000 covers 2017-2018 GMC Acadia vehicles where the right front intermediate driveshaft may fracture and separate while driving. GM's remedy is to replace the driveshaft assembly free of charge.
- At what mileage do transmission problems typically show up on the 2017 Acadia?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 36,000 miles at the time of failure for transmission & powertrain complaints on the 2017 Acadia.
- Have there been any crashes linked to transmission complaints on the 2017 Acadia?
- NHTSA records 4 crashes and 1 injury tied to transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2017 GMC Acadia, with no fires reported.