Recalls (4)
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2016 GMC Acadia. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Check on NHTSA ↗Driver's Air Bag Inflator May Explode
- Summary
- General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
- Consequence
- An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the driver's air bag module, free of charge. GM began mailing final owner letters February 23, 2024 and will continue mailing through December 2025. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N232404980.
Side Curtain Air Bags May be Unsecured
- Summary
- General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2015, 2017 Buick Enclave, 2010-2019 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2011-2016 GMC Acadia vehicles. The side curtain air bags may not be properly attached.
- Consequence
- Unsecured side curtain air bags may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, realign or replace the weld nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 24, 2021. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N202321200.
Third Row Seat Frame may be Incorrectly Welded
- Summary
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Traverse, GMC Acadia, and Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured November 6, 2015, to November 12, 2015. The affected vehicles have a the third row left lower seat frame that may have welds that are not in the correction location.
- Consequence
- If the seat frame is not welded in the correct places, the seat may not perform as intended, and in the event of a crash, the seat occupant could be at an increased risk of injury.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the third row left side lower seat frame, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 29, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is 21930.
Front Windshield Wiper Motor may Overheat
- Summary
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Traverse, GMC Acadia, and Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured August 18, 2015 to September 24, 2015. Due to a manufacturing defect, the windshield wiper motor may overheat when used.
- Consequence
- A wiper motor that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- GM has notified owners, and dealers will replace the windshield wiper motor cover assembly, free of charge. Owners are advised not to use their front windshield wipers until the wiper cover has been replaced. If weather conditions prevent operation of the vehicle without using the windshield wipers, GM will make arrangements to pick up the vehicle for servicing. The recall began on September 30, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 15780.
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Owner complaints (236)
236 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The air bags is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 236 |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 130 | 55.1% |
| Steering | 26 | 11% |
| Electrical system | 25 | 10.6% |
| Power train | 21 | 8.9% |
| Unknown or other | 21 | 8.9% |
| Engine | 13 | 5.5% |
| Lane departure | 9 | 3.8% |
| Electronic stability control | 5 | 2.1% |
| Seat belts | 5 | 2.1% |
| Service brakes | 4 | 1.7% |
How 2016 compares with other Acadia years
Best and worst Acadia years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 296 | 5 |
| 2013 | 135 | 3 |
| 2014 | 462 | 6 |
| 2015 | 243 | 4 |
| 2016 | 236 | 4 |
| 2017 | 704 | 4 |
| 2018 | 396 | 2 |
| 2019 | 386 | 2 |
| 2020 | 106 | 6 |
| 2021 | 149 | 2 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Crash tests: 5 stars overall
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2016 GMC Acadia suv fwd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 18 mpg combined
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $3,700
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 507 g/mi
- EPA class
- Standard Sport Utility Vehicle
What it costs you to run
Miles ÷ 18 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6 L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 15 / 22 / 18 | $3,700 | 507 |
| 3.6 L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 15 / 22 / 17 | $3,950 | 518 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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2016 GMC Acadia FAQ
How many recalls does the 2016 GMC Acadia have?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns: 23V334000 (air bag), 21V246000 (air bag), 15V833000 (seat), 15V609000 (visibility). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2016 GMC Acadia problems?
Owners filed 236 complaints with NHTSA. Air bags (130), Steering (26), Electrical system (25) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2016 GMC Acadia get?
EPA rates the 3.6 L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic version at 15 city, 22 highway and 18 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
What safety rating did the 2016 GMC Acadia get?
NHTSA rated the 2016 GMC Acadia suv fwd 5 stars overall, with 5 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 4 stars rollover (16.9% rollover risk).
How does the 2016 Acadia compare with other years?
Among the 2012–2021 GMC Acadia model years at least five years old, the 2020 drew the fewest complaints (106) and the 2017 the most (704). The 2016 drew 236. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.