2007 GMC Acadia Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 184about this part
- Share
- 43%of 428 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 79,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 184 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2007 GMC Acadia, 43% of the 428 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 79,500 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving 45mph on a straightaway highway , three warnings came on reduced engine power service stabilitrak and traction control off then the vehicle lost power cars behind me and nowhere to pull off the car had lost power it would not get over fifteen MPH. Taking it into be serviced .I have already had the transmission replaced”
NHTSA complaint #11163575, filed 2018-12, 143,000 miles“Takata recall my transmision makes the gear vibrate betwen 2nd and 3rd and 3rd and 4rd usually and the check engine say is torque converter clutch (tcc) stuck off , tcc enable valve stuck in off position , I allredy remplaced at completed TCM into the transmission and not work !! So if u can help me plz I would really appreciate it”
NHTSA complaint #11157156, filed 2018-12, 2 miles“My 2007 Gmc Acadia spontaneously caught fire while driving. No warning lights and or notifications came on. My car began to fill with smoke from the floorboard and smoke came from the hood. The front end of the car was fully engulfed in a matter of minutes, total loss.”
NHTSA complaint #11405586, filed 2021-03, 186,000 miles“Gmc please take accountability for the sunroof leak issue! Years of data, almost 100 complaints, someone should already know about this and have a solution! My car has serious leaking issues from the sunroof above the driver, electrical to cabin doesn't always work except dash lights, and headlights/turn signals work sporadically. The locks work when they're in the mood. Also means AC/heat works sometimes..I live up north and it's 24 today. …”
NHTSA complaint #11386060, filed 2021-01, 216,000 miles“We bought this car used. Had it for less than a year and only put 8,000 miles on it. On a return business trip the transmission went out while going down the interstate. Had to call for a tow and have had the worst experiences with the dealerships working on it. I'm absolutely over this Gmc and the junky car they created in the Acadia.”
NHTSA complaint #10509959, filed 2013-04, 60,800 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 11001321May 16, 2024This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
- 11000119Apr 26, 2024This service bulletin provides technicians with information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10250347Feb 2, 2024This Warranty Admin service bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to Contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and…
- 10249579Jan 12, 2024This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 10242934Sep 6, 2023This service bulletin provides information on RDM Axle Ratios for AWD Vehicles for Vibration Diagnostics When Using the Pico Scope.
- 10242843Sep 1, 2023The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the…
- 10242061Aug 7, 2023This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 30% |
| 2025 | 4 | 6% |
| 2024 | 7 | 11% |
| 2023 | 13 | 27% |
| 2022 | 4 | 8% |
| 2021 | 17 | 11% |
| 2020 | 22 | 21% |
| 2019 | 154 | 40% |
| 2018 | 164 | 41% |
| 2017 | 236 | 33% |
| 2016 | 21 | 9% |
| 2015 | 18 | 7% |
| 2014 | 35 | 8% |
| 2013 | 27 | 20% |
| 2012 | 43 | 15% |
| 2011 | 33 | 12% |
| 2010 | 43 | 13% |
| 2009 | 72 | 22% |
| 2008 | 279 | 33% |
| 2007 | 184 | 43% |
Other parts of the 2007 GMC Acadia
76 complaintsAir bags
64 complaintsElectrical system
57 complaintsEngine
46 complaintsBody and structure
44 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
27 complaintsElectronic stability control
22 complaintsOther or unknown
19 complaintsVehicle speed control
19 complaintsExterior lighting
15 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaintsBrakes
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 GMC Acadia
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology