What's Wrong with the 2nd Generation (2017–2019) Acadia?

Acadia owners have made 83 complaints about the 2017–2019 model years. Using our PainRank™ system we've ranked it 26th out of 32 GMC generations in overall reliability, with real transmission and interior concerns.

Compare With Other Acadia Generations

Common 2017-2019 GMC Acadia Problems

Some of the worst issues 2nd generation Acadia owners have to deal with.

  1. Shift to Park Warning Message

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What Owners Complain About

Sometimes it helps just to tally up the complaints and see where the biggest stacks are. Use this information to learn about troublespots or to run for the hills.

Worst Issues

What Breaks the Most

Years to Avoid

2nd Generation (2017–2019) Acadia Key Numbers

  1. 3 model years

    Grouping all models by their year can reveal some baddies.

  2. 83 complaints

    Running tally of owner grievances filed to CarComplaints.com.

  3. 26th in reliability

    Overall reliability rank out of 32 eligible generations.

Recent 2nd Generation (2017–2019) Acadia News

There's a lot of news out there, but not all of it matters. We try to boil down it to the most important bits about things that actually help you with your car problem. Interested in getting these stories in an email? Signup for free email alerts over at CarComplaints.com.

  1. Acadia owners are tired of seeing a shift to park message when their gear shift lever is already in PARK.

    A new lawsuit says the problem prevents owners from shutting off or locking their vehicles. In addition to losing the ability to shut off and lock the SUVs, owners claim they must resort to all kinds of theatrics to get the SUVs to recognize they are in PARK. Drivers also say the batteries drain and GM has no clue how to fix the issues.

    We’ve seen complaints about this problem in both the 2017 and 2018 model years.

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