2015 GMC Acadia Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 2%of 243 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 45,510miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the brakes of the 2015 GMC Acadia, 2% of the 243 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,510 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Ist time-car stationary-started car and it started shaking-tractionary control warning came on-turned car off-waited a few minutes and turned it on and it was fine -the next day after driviing 250 miles it happened again after stopping for a toll booth-the car shut down with the same warning-after two tries it started and we drove to a chevrolet dealer and they replaced the throttle body”
NHTSA complaint #11185617, filed 2019-03, 56,000 miles“Left vehicle parked on incline with parking brake set. Returned to vehicle, started engine, released parking brake , put vehicle in drive. The gear indicator on the dash showed the car was in drive. The gear selector in center console indicated it was in drive. Stepping on gas responded with only increased RPM. Vehicle began to roll rapidly in reverse. The power steering and power brakes were not working (almost like it was in park). The vehicle was nearly uncontrollable and almost resulted in severe injury as a couple and their dog were walking behind vehicle on sidewalk at time of incident. …”
NHTSA complaint #10717426, filed 2015-05, 1,500 miles“The contact owns a 2015 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that the parking brake, TPMS, and the stabili-trak warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an undisclosed dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine misfired. The air bag warning light then illuminated. The contact later received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V334000 (Air Bags) however, the parts to do the recall repair were not yet available. …”
NHTSA complaint #11530738, filed 2023-07, 132,000 miles“The contact owns a 2015 Gmc Acadia. While driving various speeds, the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration and the contact had to exert excessive pressure to the brake pedal. The contact then heard an abnormal noise coming from the front of the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle independently disengaged and slowed down. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and made arrangements to have the vehicle towed to a dealer. The failure mileage was 35,021.”
NHTSA complaint #10983662, filed 2017-05, 35,021 miles“2015, GMC, Acadia SLT. Rear brake calipers had to be replaced out of my pocket after rear brake calipers froze and locked the brakes in the middle of traffic. This almost caused a major accident in which lives may have been lost or severe injury sustained. The rear brake calipers were inspected by a mechanic. ABS, Traction Control and Stabiltrak warning lights illuminated. Had to have the vehicle towed four times due to rear brakes seizing. …”
NHTSA complaint #11439546, filed 2021-11Related service bulletins
- 11017173Mar 21, 2025This informational bulletin instructs the tech when fuel/fluid is needed to be tested and where it can be sent for analysis.
- 11014230Jan 31, 2025This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11011990Nov 26, 2024This service bulletin provides a procedure to clean the back side of the rims and rotors and to correct the customer concern of wheel clicking.
- 11011709Nov 5, 2024This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 10253061Mar 4, 2024This Preliminary information communicates that when removing the fuel line jumper hose care should be taken to be sure the line is reinstalled correctly to avoid a no/low fuel…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 10% |
| 2025 | 41 | 59% |
| 2024 | 25 | 41% |
| 2023 | 4 | 8% |
| 2022 | 3 | 6% |
| 2021 | 19 | 12% |
| 2020 | 8 | 8% |
| 2019 | 17 | 4% |
| 2018 | 22 | 6% |
| 2017 | 36 | 5% |
| 2016 | 4 | 2% |
| 2015 | 6 | 2% |
| 2014 | 9 | 2% |
| 2013 | 3 | 2% |
| 2012 | 8 | 3% |
| 2011 | 10 | 4% |
| 2010 | 5 | 1% |
| 2009 | 3 | 1% |
| 2008 | 31 | 4% |
| 2007 | 10 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2015 GMC Acadia
108 complaintsSteering
31 complaintsElectrical system
28 complaintsOther or unknown
23 complaintsEngine
18 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsElectronic stability control
12 complaintsExterior lighting
10 complaintsSeat belts
9 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsLane departure
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 GMC Acadia
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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