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2015 GMC Acadia Electronic stability control Problems

Complaints
12about this part
Share
5%of 243 total for the year
Median mileage
56,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2015 GMC Acadia, 5% of the 243 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 56,000 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.

“My car whined and groaned when you turn the wheel so I took it in and had the power steering pump replaced and now my wheel.wont turn at all .upon reading many complaints with this vehicle found it may be the rack and pinion I am.going to have to tow to a different mechanic to see if the new problem is covered under warranty.”

NHTSA complaint #11365490, filed 2020-10, 70,000 miles

“While driving in heavy city traffic, my warning lights came on for reduced power , 'traction control malfunction, 'stabilitrac and ABS lights came on. Power reduced to 25mph. I was close to the dealership and went there right away. The service writer told me I would have to wait at least 2 to 4 hrs before anyone could look at. My mileage was 36,432...432 miles out of bumper to bumper warranty...he told me the charges for diagnosing would be $130. I agreed. …”

NHTSA complaint #11103947, filed 2018-06, 36,427 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

“A few days before my girlfriend left with the SUV out of state I noticed the electric door lock (only on the passenger front door) was back to manual. Than the same day of trip it started working again, but on her way back she called me to say the light came on for service stabilitrak, and trac. Control off. It was also effecting the steering wheel making it jerk while going over 60mph on the highway making it a safety hazard. After reset jt was fine, but very alarming to continue to drive this SUV for years to come knowing it could pop up and safety issue at any given time. …”

NHTSA complaint #11241625, filed 2019-08, 108,000 miles

“It has been since I bought the vehicle ... Gas gauge is intermittent and cross traffic alerts go off randomly (with no traffic or obstructions) paint has had to be redone leather replaced trim redone etc... The car almost killed me and my children, I'm driving down the freeway at 70mph and suddenly I lost control of the vehicle it slowed down to 49 then 25 lost steering and able to drift to the side before the whole vehicle started shaking violently and I shut it down as I believed it would explode (I was terrified) I called a dealer and they asked if I turned it off and on again ? …”

NHTSA complaint #11268777, filed 2019-10, 89,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Electronic stability control: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202312%
202212%
201921%
2018123%
2017132%
201652%
2015125%
2014194%
201364%
201293%
2011166%
201072%
2009144%
2008577%
2007225%

Other parts of the 2015 GMC Acadia

Air bags
108 complaints
Steering
31 complaints
Electrical system
28 complaints
Other or unknown
23 complaints
Engine
18 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
18 complaints
Exterior lighting
10 complaints
Seat belts
9 complaints
Fuel system
8 complaints
Lane departure
7 complaints
Vehicle speed control
7 complaints
Visibility (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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