Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2016 GMC Acadia
NHTSA data on file today
The 2016 GMC Acadia has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 236 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #23V334000 Driver's Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V246000 Side Curtain Air Bags May be Unsecured NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V833000 Third Row Seat Frame may be Incorrectly Welded NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V609000 Front Windshield Wiper Motor may Overheat NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 130 complaints
- Steering 26 complaints
- Electrical System 25 complaints
- Power Train 21 complaints
- Unknown or Other 20 complaints
- Engine 13 complaints
Of the 236 complaints on file, 8 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 236 complaints, owners report 16 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,200–$7,600AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2016 GMC Acadia exhibits reliability concerns, with notable issues involving airbags, steering, and electrical systems. Recalls and complaints highlight critical safety-related problems, particularly with airbags and wiper motors, adversely affecting owner satisfaction.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| airbags | 30,000–60,000 miles | $400–$1,000 | very common |
| steering system | 50,000–70,000 miles | $300–$800 | common |
| windshield wipers | 20,000–50,000 miles | $100–$250 | occasional |
| electrical system | 40,000–70,000 miles | $200–$700 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- oil and filter changes
- tire rotations
- brake inspection and replacement
- coolant flush
- transmission fluid change
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- warning lights on dash
- steering hard to turn
- airbag warning or malfunctions
- intermittent electrical failures
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2016 GMC Acadia at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.