2015 GMC Acadia Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 7%of 243 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 19,430miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the engine of the 2015 GMC Acadia, 7% of the 243 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 19,430 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“On 4/11/18 we took the car to the dealership for a side dtection alert. Was informed that the right side module needed replaced. We declined service due to cost of $628. 01/2019 we were have problems with the car starting. Last week multiple warning a messages started appear on the dashboard as the car was traveling and stationary. Took the car in for service and diagnoses was the right side detection model had severe corrosion and the left side model also had corrosion. Parts where not available so we drove the car home. Next day same issue with multiple warnings and alerts on the dash. …”
NHTSA complaint #11176147, filed 2019-02, 49,000 miles“After picking up our new truck we noticed that the vehicle's engine was short jumping at low speeds, especially when in traffic - at first when this occurs you have to almost ask yourself did I hit the gas pedal instead of the brakes. After only a couple weeks of ownership we dropped off our new vehicle to be repaired. Dealer 's Gmc certified technician had to consult with Gmc corporate to help troubleshoot and then decided to replace the lower and upper engine valve covers, and the transmission control module; which was a quick fix that lasted a little over a week. …”
NHTSA complaint #10759537, filed 2015-08, 1,622 miles“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“Service stabilitrak--traction control off! Message, then car ran rough and lunged on acceleration. This happened at 5,000 miles, repaired at dealer. Again about 12,000 on a trip and reset itself. Now, at 20,000 miles sames message and is at the dealer being repaired. This is a safety hazard. Please investigate this.”
NHTSA complaint #10939090, filed 2017-01, 20,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11026017Jun 5, 2025This service bulletin provides information on replacing the intake manifold when the engine is replaced after severe internal engine damage.
- 11024485May 15, 2025The 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…
- 11020254May 7, 2025This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel for new vehicles with less than 1,000 miles that may not pass California smog inspection or smog inspection in…
- 11017263Mar 25, 2025This bulletin advises the technician to flush the cooling system multiple times if oil has been found in the cooling system and replace the parts that may be contaminated due to…
- 11016942Mar 4, 2025This bulletin advises the technician to flush the cooling system multiple times if oil has been found in the cooling system and replace the parts that may be contaminated due to…
- 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.
- 11014233Jan 30, 2025This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large…
- 11013069Jan 9, 2025This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
- 11011900Nov 22, 2024This diagnostic tip bulletin provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter or camshaft issue.
- 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.
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 10% |
| 2025 | 7 | 10% |
| 2024 | 10 | 16% |
| 2023 | 13 | 27% |
| 2022 | 15 | 29% |
| 2021 | 30 | 19% |
| 2020 | 29 | 27% |
| 2019 | 53 | 14% |
| 2018 | 35 | 9% |
| 2017 | 62 | 9% |
| 2016 | 13 | 6% |
| 2015 | 18 | 7% |
| 2014 | 45 | 10% |
| 2013 | 21 | 16% |
| 2012 | 35 | 12% |
| 2011 | 52 | 19% |
| 2010 | 74 | 22% |
| 2009 | 67 | 20% |
| 2008 | 124 | 15% |
| 2007 | 46 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2015 GMC Acadia
108 complaintsSteering
31 complaintsElectrical system
28 complaintsOther or unknown
23 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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