2017 GMC Acadia electrical system problems
193 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2017 GMC Acadia — 27% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My Acadia went into limp Mode displaying low power mode on the screen and wouldn’t start for a couple days after. Lights started illuminating on the dash as abs, traction control, and stanilitrack, then check engine light came on and my gmc app displayed code p2138. I have had since low power and…”
filed Jul 20, 2026
“🚨 P0128 code, thermostat-related symptoms, Steering Assist Reduced warnings, increased steering effort, or other safety concerns while driving.”
filed Jul 8, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Electrical System problems in other Acadia years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Acadia | 4 | 6% |
| 2024 Acadia | 8 | 14% |
| 2023 Acadia | 9 | 21% |
| 2022 Acadia | 15 | 31% |
| 2021 Acadia | 38 | 26% |
| 2020 Acadia | 27 | 27% |
| 2019 Acadia | 104 | 27% |
| 2018 Acadia | 108 | 27% |
| 2016 Acadia | 25 | 11% |
| 2015 Acadia | 28 | 12% |
| 2014 Acadia | 90 | 19% |
| 2013 Acadia | 38 | 28% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 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.