2014 GMC Acadia engine problems
45 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2014 GMC Acadia — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2014 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while in park(P), the vehicle rolled, requiring the driver to turn off and restart the vehicle, and the vehicle successfully shifted in park(P). Additionally, the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle jerked. The…”
filed Jun 15, 2026
“Engine randomly shuts off when driving for no reason. Will restart and check engine light comes on. Has now happened three times , twice to me in traffic. One of those the car went into a limp mode where it wouldn't drive above 30mph at most. This is very unsafe in the middle of highway traffic…”
filed Apr 18, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Acadia years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Acadia | 5 | 8% |
| 2024 Acadia | 9 | 16% |
| 2023 Acadia | 11 | 28% |
| 2022 Acadia | 14 | 30% |
| 2021 Acadia | 29 | 20% |
| 2020 Acadia | 24 | 25% |
| 2019 Acadia | 49 | 13% |
| 2018 Acadia | 32 | 8% |
| 2017 Acadia | 61 | 9% |
| 2016 Acadia | 12 | 5% |
| 2015 Acadia | 17 | 7% |
| 2013 Acadia | 21 | 16% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2014 GMC Acadia
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.