2017 Buick Enclave vs 2017 GMC Acadia
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2017 Buick Enclave | 2017 GMC Acadia |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 178 | 701 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,003 | 1,379 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 6 | 10 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17–18 | 20–23 |
| Median reported mileage | 48,000 mi | 35,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Enclave | GMC Acadia |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 4 | 234 |
| Air Bags | 145 | 76 |
| Electrical System | 7 | 193 |
| Engine | 5 | 61 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 33 |
| Steering | 2 | 33 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 25 |
| Lane Departure | 2 | 17 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 6 | 27 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 28 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 19 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 12 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 8 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 7 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 5 |
| Battery drain | 0 | 5 |
2017 Buick Enclave
2017 GMC Acadia
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.