2016 GMC Acadia engine problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2016 GMC Acadia — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Technician told me the engine "grenaded itself". "Cylinder #4 melted into the side walls of the cylinder wall caused by air to fuel mix ratio controlled by the ECU failure to mix appropriately." My family and I were traveling for Easter and were stranded on the side of the highway. I had a private…”
filed Aug 28, 2026
“On about 01/20/2025 my transmission? Auto started to shudder before going into 3rd gear threw 5th. Once in 6th gear at about 55 the auto starts to shudder and turns into a rumble feeling. My auto only has 100650 for miles on it. It has been serviced and have brought it to GM 01/24/25 to ask about…”
filed Feb 2, 2025
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 | 12 | 28% |
| 2022 Acadia | 14 | 29% |
| 2021 Acadia | 29 | 19% |
| 2020 Acadia | 26 | 26% |
| 2019 Acadia | 52 | 14% |
| 2018 Acadia | 33 | 8% |
| 2017 Acadia | 61 | 9% |
| 2015 Acadia | 18 | 7% |
| 2014 Acadia | 45 | 10% |
| 2013 Acadia | 21 | 16% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 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.