2014 GMC Acadia Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 246about this part
- Share
- 53%of 463 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 82,500miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 246 complaints about the air bags of the 2014 GMC Acadia, 53% of the 463 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 82,500 miles. 8 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The service air bag light just came on this Gmc has been well maintained and clean no damage at all to the car it just came on , I googled it and have seen complaints apon complaints about it but nothing done I put my children and girlfriend and myself in this car and it makes me sick to my stomach now to know the airbag or something is wrong”
NHTSA complaint #11351440, filed 2020-08, 86,000 miles“Timing chain/belt. Suv is making a loud rattle when turning vehicle on. I got this issue fixed last yea right at 79,000 miles. Warranty paid for it. 20,000 miles late I am having the same issue again, rattle noise, engine light on, air bag light is on. It worries that this will be a major if it gives out while I am driving with my kids.”
NHTSA complaint #11373977, filed 2020-11, 79,000 miles“I'm getting service air bags on my 2014 Gmc Acadia. There was a recall on airbags previously for this vehicle from 2009-2013 but not this model. I've read enough complaints on the airbags failing and this is a safety concern that needs to be addressed. This car has not been in any accidents or flood damage. There should be no reason why I should be getting service air bag message”
NHTSA complaint #11208340, filed 2019-05, 77,000 miles“There is a water leak every time it rains. Once I could not shut off my car had to take it to the dealership. Said the drain line for sunroof had debri and water was sitting on fuse box. Water leaks in floor board. Yesterday, there is no sound in vehicle at all (no radio no blinking noise when blinker is turned on.)”
NHTSA complaint #11172764, filed 2019-01, 95,000 miles“I have experienced my airbag light going on for the last several years. Due to it being out of warranty, I took it to my personal mechanic to get it repaired. It turned out to be a harness under the driver seat. Less than a year later, it happened again and this time it was the harness located under the right front passenger seat. This has been replaced twice and the light has intermittently appeared again the past 3 months”
NHTSA complaint #11415630, filed 2021-05, 135,000 milesRelated recalls
- 23V334000May 10, 2023General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode…Covers: GMC Acadia 2014–2017, Chevrolet Traverse 2014–2017, Buick Enclave 2014–2017
- 21V246000Apr 8, 2021General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2015, 2017 Buick Enclave, 2010-2019 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2011-2016 GMC Acadia vehicles. The side curtain…Covers: GMC Acadia 2011–2016, Chevrolet Traverse 2010–2019, Buick Enclave 2010–2015, 2017
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 10% |
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 | 2 | 4% |
| 2022 | 3 | 6% |
| 2021 | 10 | 6% |
| 2020 | 3 | 3% |
| 2019 | 3 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 | 76 | 11% |
| 2016 | 130 | 55% |
| 2015 | 108 | 44% |
| 2014 | 246 | 53% |
| 2013 | 29 | 21% |
| 2012 | 33 | 11% |
| 2011 | 19 | 7% |
| 2010 | 16 | 5% |
| 2009 | 15 | 5% |
| 2008 | 150 | 18% |
| 2007 | 64 | 15% |
Other parts of the 2014 GMC Acadia
90 complaintsEngine
45 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
35 complaintsOther or unknown
31 complaintsSteering
26 complaintsFuel system
25 complaintsExterior lighting
20 complaintsElectronic stability control
19 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 GMC Acadia
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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