How many recalls does the 2018 GMC Acadia have?

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2018 GMC Acadia model year. Whether one car had the recall work done depends on that car, so check its VIN with NHTSA.

2007: 431 owner complaints, Maybe

Our take: only with records and an inspection. Owners filed 1.5 times the complaints of a typical year of this model.

Year verdict

Maybe

1.5× a typical year

More owner complaints than usual. Buy only with records and an inspection.

Confidence: Medium

Close to the Maybe line, so a few complaints either way could tip it.

NHTSA did not answer for 12 years, so this may change.

Past 100,000 miles

Not judged

1.3 times the complaints past 100,000 miles of a typical older year of this model at the same age (10), and most are about costly parts. With only 13 in its first 9 years and 10 months, that is too few to tell a real problem from chance.

How the dial was counted

Year verdict: Typical year: 181 complaints, the median of 8 nearby years. Each counted over its first 8 years from January 2017; this one had 282.

Same car, better year: 2016 or 2020 Acadia (both Worthy)

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2018 GMC Acadia

Complaints398From owners
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Recalls2On file
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Crash5 out of 5 starsBest of 2 versions
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MPG20 to 23Combined, EPA
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Complaints are unverified owner reports, not adjusted for how many were sold.

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Value signals

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Fuel: $2,800 to $3,200 a year.The EPA’s estimate for 15,000 miles a year, 55% in town, at its fuel prices. Each version
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The full record

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What owners complain about

398 complaints; the part named most is the transmission and drivetrain

Unverified reports, not adjusted for sales. One complaint can name several parts, so shares add up past 100%. Filed Apr 19, 2018 to Oct 25, 2026. 47% name a part that is usually costly to fix.

Owners reported 8 crashes, 1 fire and 12 injuries in these complaints.

Transmission and drivetrain164 · 41%Usually costly to fix
Other or unknown118 · 30%
Electrical109 · 27%

What one owner wrote about the transmission and drivetrain

The contact owns a 2018 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle inside the garage, shifting to park(P) and turning off the vehicle, the vehicle suddenly rolled backwards approximately 3 feet. The contact stated that the failure had occurred on several occasions and the vehicle only moved backwards. During one failure, the vehicle…

Filed Oct 22, 2026NHTSA complaint 117729361 of 18 owner quotes

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14 more parts, and 18 owner quotes

Every part owners name for the 2018 GMC Acadia, with their own words about what went wrong. Usually costly to fix among them: Engine, Body and frame.

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SourceOwner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2018 GMC Acadia. NHTSA, checked Nov 2, 2026.

Seller kit

Questions for the seller, test drive checks and price points

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When problems show up

Transmission and drivetrain: the middle complaint around 45,000 miles

The bar holds the middle half of the complaints that gave a mileage; the dark mark is the middle one. 85 complaints of 398 gave one. Owners file when something fails, so this shows when problems were reported, not how long the cars last.

Transmission and drivetrainCostly35,000 to 80,000 mi
Half of these 52 complaints came between about 35,000 and 80,000 miles, the middle one around 45,000.

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Mileage for 1 more part

The mileage band for every part owners name, and your car's miles laid across them.

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SourceMileage from owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2018 GMC Acadia. NHTSA, checked Nov 2, 2026.

Will it outlast the loan?

The month of your loan each problem zone lands in

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2 problem zones to lay against your loan, 1 usually costly

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Recalls

2 recalls on file

Not every car needs every fix. Run the VIN at NHTSA to see which are still open. Repairs are usually free at a dealer for the brand; ask before any work.

Fuel system
May 31, 2018 · Recall 18V358000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange, possibly resulting in the pump damaging the high pressure fuel line.
What can happen
A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump, and high pressure fuel pipe, free of charge. The recall began July 2, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18188.
Transmission and drivetrain
Aug 22, 2017 · Recall 17V516000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles and 2017-2018 GMC Acadia vehicles. The right front intermediate driveshaft may fracture and separate while driving.
What can happen
If the front right intermediate drive shaft assembly separates while driving, the vehicle will lose propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. If the assembly separates while parked on a grade, without the park brake engaged, the vehicle may move unintentionally, increasing the risk of a vehicle roll-away.
The fix
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the right front intermediate drive shaft assembly, free of charge. The recall began August 25, 2017. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 17329.

SourceRecalls listed by NHTSA for the 2018 GMC Acadia. NHTSA, checked Nov 2, 2026.

Crash ratings

5 of 5 stars overall, the best of 2 versions tested

NHTSA's stars out of five, for each version it tested. Front crash stars only compare cars of about the same size and weight.

2018 GMC Acadia SUV FWD
Overall
Front
Side
Rollover
16.4% chance of a rollover in a one car crash, by NHTSA's estimate.
Stability control
Standard
Forward collision warning
Optional
Lane departure warning
Optional
2018 GMC Acadia SUV AWD
Overall
Front
Side

NHTSA investigations: 0

SourceNHTSA crash ratings for the 2018 GMC Acadia. NHTSA, checked Oct 26, 2026.

Fuel economy

20 to 23 mpg combined, across 4 versions

The EPA's estimates for each engine and transmission, and its own yearly fuel cost. Yours depends on how you drive and the shape the car is in.

Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L
Acadia AWD · All wheel drive · Regular gas
City
21 mpg
Highway
25 mpg
Combined
23 mpg
Miles per gallon. Yearly fuel, EPA$2,800
This one on fueleconomy.gov
Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L
Acadia AWD · All wheel drive · Regular gas
City
17 mpg
Highway
25 mpg
Combined
20 mpg
Miles per gallon. Yearly fuel, EPA$3,200
This one on fueleconomy.gov
Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L
Acadia FWD · Front wheel drive · Regular gas
City
21 mpg
Highway
26 mpg
Combined
23 mpg
Miles per gallon. Yearly fuel, EPA$2,800
This one on fueleconomy.gov
Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L
Acadia FWD · Front wheel drive · Regular gas
City
18 mpg
Highway
25 mpg
Combined
21 mpg
Miles per gallon. Yearly fuel, EPA$3,050
This one on fueleconomy.gov

SourceEPA fuel economy data, fueleconomy.gov. EPA, checked Nov 1, 2026.

True cost to own

The loan, fuel, insurance and upkeep, a month and over 5 years

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What it really costs to own

What the 2018 GMC Acadia costs a month and over 5 years: the loan and its interest, fuel worked out from the EPA's figures for the version you pick, and your own insurance, registration and upkeep. A cost a mile, a link that reopens your numbers, and the breakdown copied to your phone in one tap.

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Every year of the Acadia

12 Worthy, 5 Maybe, 2 Pass, of 20 years on file

Owner complaints for each model year, this one outlined. Tap a year to open it. The newest 2 are not judged yet. Bars are totals, so older years stand taller; the verdict compares every year at the same age.

Best and worst years of the Acadia

NHTSA did not answer for 15 years, so the chart may be missing some.

SourceNHTSA owner complaints and recalls for the Acadia. NHTSA, checked Nov 2, 2026.

Before you buy this one

5 checks, with a close look at the transmission and drivetrain

Built from this year's numbers. Whatever the data says, the car in front of you is the one that counts.

Run the VIN at NHTSA to confirm every recall was fixed.
This year has 2 recalls on file. Recall repairs are usually free at a dealer for the brand. Ask the dealer to confirm before any work is done. Look up a VIN at NHTSA.
Ask the seller for the service records.
Look closely for any work on the transmission and drivetrain. It is the part owners complain about most for this year.
Have a mechanic you trust inspect it before you pay.
Ask them to look hard at the transmission and drivetrain. It is usually costly to fix.
Look at a vehicle history report.
It can show reported crashes, flood or salvage titles, and mileage that does not add up.
On the test drive, pay attention to the transmission and drivetrain.
Feel for slipping, hesitation, harsh or late shifts, and shudder at low speed.

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The verdict is about the model year. These checks are about the one in front of you. Most are free or a few dollars.

VIN for these checks

Copy it, then paste it into each check. Nothing is sent until you open one.

Official checks on this VIN

Open recallsFree
NHTSA
Safety recalls on this VIN that are not fixed yet, from the last 15 years.
A recall already fixed does not show.
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Theft and total lossFree
NICB VINCheck
Whether an insurer reported it stolen and not found, or wrote it off as a total loss.
Only insurer records. Five checks a day.
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Title brandsA few dollars
NMVTIS, the federal title system
Salvage, flood, junk and rebuilt brands from any state, and the last miles on the title.
No repairs, service or recalls. Sold by approved sellers listed on the site.
See the approved sellersvehiclehistory.bja.ojp.gov (opens in a new tab)
Title statusVaries by state
The state motor vehicle office
Whether the title is branded in that state and, where the state offers it, whether a lender still has a lien.
It will not name the owner. Each state asks its own way, and some only by mail. Ask to see the seller’s title too.
Find your state’s officeusa.gov (opens in a new tab)

What a paid report adds

A history report such as Carfax or AutoCheck pulls in more of the car’s past than these checks can:

Crashes and damage reported by police, insurers or shops, even when it was fixed.
Service visits that shops reported, with the miles each time.
How many owners, for how long, and the states it was registered in.
Whether it was a rental, fleet or lease car, when that was reported.

It only knows what was reported to it. A clean report is not proof of a clean car. Ask the seller first: many dealers hand one over for free.

Red flags in a history

Salvage title
Usually an insurer called it a total loss. In most states it cannot be driven on the road until it is rebuilt and inspected.
Rebuilt title
A salvage car that was fixed and passed a state check. It can be fine, but it is worth less, can be harder to insure, and needs a careful inspection.
Flood damage
Water can ruin wiring and sensors months later. Be wary of a flood brand that vanished after a move to another state.
Lemon or maker buyback
The maker bought it back over a defect it could not fix. Ask what the defect was and how it was fixed.
Odometer rollback
A mileage reading lower than an earlier one, or a title marked not actual miles.
Many owners, fast
Three owners in two years can mean a problem each one passed along.
Gaps in the records
Years with no service or registration. Ask why: it may have sat, been off the road, or been rebuilt.

Title words and rules differ by state. Not legal advice.

Before you pay

Pre purchase inspection
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Insurance quote
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Model year	Owner complaints	Verdict
2007	431	Maybe
2008	858	Maybe
2009	333	Worthy
2010	348	Worthy
2011	280	Worthy
2012	302	Worthy
2013	140	Worthy
2014	468	Worthy
2015	261	Worthy
2016	236	Worthy
2017	707	Pass
2018	398	Maybe
2019	388	Maybe
2020	106	Worthy
2021	156	Worthy
2022	52	Worthy
2023	50	Worthy
2024	61	Maybe
2025	69	Pass
2026	10	Not judged

The verdict on the 2018 GMC Acadia

Value signals

What owners complain about

Seller kit

Write your offer

When problems show up

Will it outlast the loan?

Recalls

Fuel system

What can happen

The fix

Transmission and drivetrain

What can happen

The fix

Crash ratings

2018 GMC Acadia SUV FWD

2018 GMC Acadia SUV AWD

Fuel economy

Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L

Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L

Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L

Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L

True cost to own

Every year of the Acadia

Before you buy this one

Check this exact car

Official checks on this VIN

What a paid report adds

Before you pay

Pre purchase inspection

Insurance quote

Fuel system

What can happen

The fix

Transmission and drivetrain

What can happen

The fix

Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L

Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L

Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L

Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L

2018 GMC Acadia SUV FWD

2018 GMC Acadia SUV AWD