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2016 GMC Acadia: common problems and reliability
One of the weaker Acadia years.
456 owner complaints, most about air bags. 4 recalls.
Should I buy a 2016 Acadia?The 2016 GMC Acadia has 456 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are air bags and steering.
Safety record for the 2016 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2016 GMC Acadia vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Acadia years only. How we score it
Is 2016 a good year for the Acadia?
Across the 20 Acadia model years we track, complaint volume runs from 43 (2023) to 1,981 (2017). With 456 complaints, the 2016 Acadia sits above the model's median of 333.
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.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2016 Acadia
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 wiper motor may overheat when used.
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 lower seat frame that may have welds that are not in the correction location.
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.
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is sharply divided by generation and is heavily influenced by powertrain reliability.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Acadia. See the full Acadia owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Acadia listings typically run $16,194–$28,136.
Other Acadia model years
Compare every Acadia year side by side to see how 2016 ranks against the rest.
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