2015 GMC Acadia problems
What owners report to NHTSA, grouped by component, with the recalls that cover them.
NHTSA has 261 owner complaints on file for the 2015 GMC Acadia, filed between 2015-05-19 and 2026-08-23. The most common problem areas are the air bags (108, 41%), steering (33, 13%) and electrical system (32, 12%). Owners reported 6 crashes, 3 fires and 5 injuries in these complaints. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for this model year.
Last updated: · Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases
2015 GMC Acadia complaints by component
| Component | Complaints | Share | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 108 | 41% | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| Steering | 33 | 13% | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 32 | 12% | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Unknown or other | 24 | 9% | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Power train | 23 | 9% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 19 | 7% | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 16 | 6% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (esc) | 13 | 5% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 9 | 3% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 9 | 3% | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 8 | 3% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 7 | 3% | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 7 | 3% | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Tires | 5 | 2% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 5 | 2% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint can name several components, so shares can add up to more than 100%. Crashes, fires and injuries are as reported by owners.
The top problem areas, in plain English
Each summary is built from the complaint counts and NHTSA recall notices, not from individual owner stories.
Air bags: 108 complaints
- 108 complaints of 261 (41%) name the air bags — frontal, side and curtain air bags, their crash sensors and control module.
- 2 of them also name the electrical system; owners reported 4 crashes and 1 injury in these complaints.
- 3 NHTSA recalls cover this system on the 2015 GMC Acadia; the latest, campaign 23V334000, says: “The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.”
Steering: 33 complaints
- 33 complaints of 261 (13%) name the steering — the steering wheel, column, gear and power-steering assist.
- 4 of them also name the electronic stability control (esc); owners reported 1 crash in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2015 GMC Acadia covers this system.
Electrical system: 32 complaints
- 32 complaints of 261 (12%) name the electrical system — wiring, battery and charging, fuses, control modules and in-car electronics.
- 6 of them also name the engine; owners reported 3 fires and 1 injury in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2015 GMC Acadia covers this system.
Power train: 23 complaints
- 23 complaints of 261 (9%) name the power train — the transmission, transfer case, driveshafts and axles.
- 3 of them also name the engine; none of these complaints reports a crash, fire or injury.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2015 GMC Acadia covers this system.
Engine: 19 complaints
- 19 complaints of 261 (7%) name the engine.
- 6 of them also name the electrical system; owners reported 1 crash and 1 injury in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2015 GMC Acadia covers this system.
Exterior lighting: 16 complaints
- 16 complaints of 261 (6%) name the exterior lighting — headlights, tail and brake lights and turn signals.
- 2 of them also name the electrical system; none of these complaints reports a crash, fire or injury.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2015 GMC Acadia covers this system.
When the complaints were filed
| Year filed | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2018 | 23 |
| 2019 | 41 |
| 2020 | 26 |
| 2021 | 12 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 66 |
| 2024 | 37 |
| 2025 | 10 |
| 2026 | 12 |
What is counted
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the model names ACADIA, ACADIA DENALI, model year 2015. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is NHTSA's confirmed safety defect. See the 2015 GMC Acadia recalls.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2015 GMC Acadia?
By NHTSA owner complaints, the 2015 GMC Acadia's most common problem areas are the air bags (108 of 261 complaints), steering (33 of 261 complaints) and electrical system (32 of 261 complaints).
How many complaints does the 2015 GMC Acadia have?
NHTSA has 261 owner complaints on file for the 2015 GMC Acadia, including 6 reported crashes and 3 reported fires.
Is there a recall for the 2015 GMC Acadia's problems?
NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2015 GMC Acadia; 1 of the top 6 complaint areas have a matching recall. Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN for open recalls.