2015 GMC Acadia Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 28about this part
- Share
- 12%of 243 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 28 complaints about the electrical system of the 2015 GMC Acadia, 12% of the 243 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 miles. 3 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The issue started with my back hatch opening on its own at random times. Found out this was caused by water entering the lift switch. That problem lead to the battery eventually going bad and then the headlights being blown due the bad battery. Not sure how water got in the back hatch ruining the sensor but this is costing me about $1000 to fix.”
NHTSA complaint #11386658, filed 2021-01, 63,000 miles“I just purchased this car three months ago, the A/C is no longer blowing cold air. The air blows but not cold and the heat works just fine. From what I've read online, this appears to be a common issue on this make and model. Please address this..”
NHTSA complaint #11363946, filed 2020-10, 16,000 miles“The Acadia has side detection sensor issues related to poor design and/or the elements (GM service teams words not mine). If this is true, am I, as the customer supposed to pay for the bad engineering decisions made by GM engineers? Or if the sensors failed due to the elements, am I not to drive my awd Acadia outside? I'm a little confused on why the responsibility of the repair cost falls on my shoulders with the above-mentioned being the root causes. …”
NHTSA complaint #11175700, filed 2019-02, 99,000 miles“When driving stablitrac, ABS, all wheel drive fails giving alarms on the dash. Suv starts so shutter and loose acceleration. If the car is stopped and shut off it will clear. When you start driving again it will randomly do it again, such as when you turn a corner or pull out to pass someone. I has happened a couple of times. The last time was worse. I almost got hit because it lost power. Looking on line it looks like the same problem that other Gmc vehicles have a history of.”
NHTSA complaint #11047312, filed 2017-11, 51,000 miles“It appears that the electrical system to the car radio has shorted out. It effects the sound to the blinker as well as to the radio. I am very concerned that it may have other electrical problems. Is this covered under any kind of recall. I have heard that the whole dash could be effected and my car just stop running. The car was not running when this happened. I open the passenger side front door and it made a loud noise which sounded like it was shorting out. The vehicle runs but am very leary about taking it on a long trip. Where I bought the car says there is a month wait!”
NHTSA complaint #11404853, filed 2021-03, 42,469 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11017595Apr 3, 2025This service bulletin provides information on the proper Reflective High Temperature Heat and/or Insulating Tape to use for certain repairs, such as Wiring Harness Repairs.
- 11017244Mar 31, 2025The intent of this service bulletin is to identify aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices as potential sources for causing multiple customer concerns that do not have other…
- 11017207Mar 21, 2025This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes E4398, E4399, E4401, E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414…
- 11017031Mar 12, 2025This service bulletin provides information to diagnose batteries that have set for a long period of time and/or cold weather climates and testing those batteries.
- 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.
- 11013069Jan 9, 2025This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
- 11012929Jan 7, 2025This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.
- 11011805Dec 6, 2024This Preliminary information communicates a GM part number for reflective high temperature heat or insulating tape when repairing wiring harnesses.
- 11009170Oct 25, 2024This Preliminary information communicates additional information on how a LIN bus operates and diagnostic tips when working on a LIN bus.
- 11009156Oct 25, 2024This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 30% |
| 2025 | 4 | 6% |
| 2024 | 8 | 13% |
| 2023 | 10 | 20% |
| 2022 | 15 | 29% |
| 2021 | 39 | 25% |
| 2020 | 28 | 26% |
| 2019 | 106 | 27% |
| 2018 | 109 | 27% |
| 2017 | 193 | 27% |
| 2016 | 25 | 11% |
| 2015 | 28 | 12% |
| 2014 | 90 | 19% |
| 2013 | 38 | 28% |
| 2012 | 41 | 14% |
| 2011 | 47 | 17% |
| 2010 | 45 | 13% |
| 2009 | 47 | 14% |
| 2008 | 153 | 18% |
| 2007 | 57 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2015 GMC Acadia
108 complaintsSteering
31 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 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
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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