What's Wrong with the 1st Generation (2007–2016) Acadia?

Acadia owners have made 620 complaints about the 2007–2016 model years. Using our PainRank™ system we've ranked it dead last in overall reliability, with significant transmission and engine concerns.

Compare With Other Acadia Generations

Common 2007-2016 GMC Acadia Problems

Some of the worst issues 1st generation Acadia owners have to deal with.

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

1st Generation (2007–2016) Acadia Key Numbers

  1. 10 model years

    Grouping all models by their year can reveal some baddies.

  2. 620 complaints

    Running tally of owner grievances filed to CarComplaints.com.

  3. 32nd in reliability

    Overall reliability rank out of 32 eligible generations.

Recent Lawsuits for 1st Generation Acadia Owners

  • Dismissed

    Casey, et al., v. General Motors, LLC.

    3:20-CV-00299

    1. Dismissed

      A General Motors class action lawsuit has been dismissed after the owner of a 2014 Buick Enclave alleged a defective fuse block caused her SUV to suddenly lose power. The lawsuit says the fuse block terminals allegedly fail to maintain enough tension in these GM models.

    2. Case Filed

      A General Motors fuse block class action lawsuit alleges certain GM vehicles have problems with the tension of the terminals that can cause stalled engines and other electrical malfunctions.