2017 GMC Acadia power train problems
235 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2017 GMC Acadia — 33% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My Shift To Park senor come on often and wouldn't let me turn the vehicle off. I have taken to dealership for repair. Long wait and because parts are back ordered due to numerous vehicles having this same problem. This has left me stranded in my vehicle and not able to turn it off and leave the…”
filed Aug 27, 2026
“The contact owns a 2017 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that after shifting into park (P), the vehicle failed to shut off because it failed to recognize that the gear shifter was in park (P). The "Shift To Park" warning message was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact jiggled the gear…”
filed Jul 9, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Right front intermediate driveshaft may fracture and separate while drivingCampaign 17V516000 · Aug 22, 2017
Power Train problems in other Acadia years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Acadia | 4 | 6% |
| 2024 Acadia | 7 | 12% |
| 2023 Acadia | 12 | 28% |
| 2022 Acadia | 4 | 8% |
| 2021 Acadia | 17 | 11% |
| 2020 Acadia | 21 | 21% |
| 2019 Acadia | 153 | 40% |
| 2018 Acadia | 163 | 41% |
| 2016 Acadia | 21 | 9% |
| 2015 Acadia | 18 | 7% |
| 2014 Acadia | 34 | 7% |
| 2013 Acadia | 27 | 20% |
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.