2007 GMC Acadia: common problems and reliability

The 2007 GMC Acadia has 431 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 5 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are power train and steering. Owners most often flag *engine failures (3.6l v6) — catastrophic failure due to oil pickup tube clogging and cam failures, particularly in 2010-2015 models around 80,000-100,000 miles. frequency: very frequent for older generations.

Safety record for the 2007 model year

431
Owner complaints
5
Recalls
13
Crash reports
7
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2007 GMC Acadia vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

power train
185
steering
76
air bags
65
electrical system
57
engine
46

Recalls affecting the 2007 Acadia

structure:body:hatchback/liftgate

Campaign 15V415000

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured January 3, 2007, to February 29, 2012, 2009-2012 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles manufactured July 6, 2008, to March 9, 20…

electrical system

Campaign 08V441000

GM IS RECALLING 857,735 MY 2006-2008 BUICK LUCERNE; CADILLAC DTS; HUMMER H2; MY 2007-2008 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; GMC ACADIA, SIERRA, YUKON, YUKON X…

electrical system

Campaign 10V240000

GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2009 BUICK, LUCERNE; CADILLAC DTS; HUMMER H2; MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 BUICK ENCLAVE; CADILLAC CTS; MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALAN…

visibility:windshield wiper/washer:linkages

Campaign 08V410000

GM IS RECALLING 88,809 MY 2008 BUICK ENCLAVE, AND MY 2007-2008 GMC ACADIA AND SATURN OUTLOOK VEHICLES CURRENTLY OR PREVIOUSLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING STATES: ALASKA, COLORADO, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, IDAHO, ILLINOIS, …

What owners say across generations

Sentiment is sharply divided by generation and is heavily influenced by powertrain reliability. For the 2024+ redesign (2025-2026 model years), owner sentiment is cautiously positive, praising its spacious interior, comfortable ride, modern features (especiall

  • *Engine failures (3.6L V6) — Catastrophic failure due to oil pickup tube clogging and cam failures, particularly in 2010-2015 models around 80,000-100,000 miles. Frequency: very frequent for older generations.
  • *Transmission failures — Complete transmission failure reported around 100,000 miles on a 2017 model; transmission issues and "known transmission problems" cited as a deal-breaker for 2017-2023 models; early reliability issues with the 2024+ generation's transmission. Frequency: very frequent.
  • *Oil leaks/cooler failures — Recurrent issue described as the vehicle "weeping oil like BP in the Gulf"; oil cooler failure leading to coolant contamination and overheating in a 2024+ model. Frequency: recurrent.
  • *Underpowered/Noisy 4-cylinder engine — Cited as a deal-breaker for the 2017-2023 generation, with complaints about engine noise and lack of power. Frequency: recurrent.
  • *Early-build quality issues (2024+) — Multiple reports of significant problems requiring repeated dealer visits, including complete engine replacement, persistent oil leaks, and transmission issues, leading to lemon law claims. Frequency: recurrent.

Owner insights cover all generations of the Acadia.

Typical used price

Used Acadia listings typically run $16,824–$38,874 across 2014 to 2026 model years.

Other Acadia model years

2020 Acadia2016 Acadia2015 Acadia2013 Acadia2009 Acadia
Full GMC Acadia owner reportCompare against another car