The 2016 GMC Acadia has 453 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are air bags and steering.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2016 GMC Acadia vehicles (US, public record).
Across the 6 Acadia model years we track, complaint volume runs from 94 (2020) to 506 (2015). With 453 complaints, the 2016 Acadia sits about the same asthe model's median of 431.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor
Campaign 15V609000General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Traverse, GMC Acadia, and Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured August 18, 2015 to September 24, 2015. Due to a manufacturing defect, the windshield wi…
seats
Campaign 15V833000General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Traverse, GMC Acadia, and Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured November 6, 2015, to November 12, 2015. The affected vehicles have a the third row left…
air bags:critical fasteners
Campaign 21V246000General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2015, 2017 Buick Enclave, 2010-2019 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2011-2016 GMC Acadia vehicles. The side curtain air bags may not be properly attached.
air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Campaign 23V334000General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
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,…
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Used Acadia listings typically run $16,824–$38,874 across 2014 to 2026 model years.
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