2015 GMC Acadia Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 7%of 243 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 69,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2015 GMC Acadia, 7% of the 243 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 69,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Since we have owned our vehicle we have had to make multiple repairs to the AC. Our transmission has been had to be fixed twice, and is currently still not working properly.”
NHTSA complaint #11220149, filed 2019-06, 100,000 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“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“The car does not shift properly. During driving on slowing the car will buck rather then smoothly change to the lower gear. This has been an on going problem there was re on the cellenoid to correct, however, it is doing it again.”
NHTSA complaint #11244801, filed 2019-08, 49,000 miles“Transmission started jerking and surging from take off and at shift points. Fluid level ok and motor never has run hot. Car ran ok and problem was intermittent. Drove car until recently and problem has continued to get worse. Vehicle acts like transmission jerks in and out of gear at hwy speeds. Issue started at about 98000 miles, most all are hwy miles. Transmission problem occurs at all temperatures. Took car to transmission shop and they knew exactly what problem was without even opening hood. They said wave plate in 3-5 gears are cracked and would require a complete rebuild. …”
NHTSA complaint #11271132, filed 2019-10, 98,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11019516Apr 17, 2025This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel that may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 11013069Jan 9, 2025This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
- 11011989Nov 27, 2024This service bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
- 11011205Oct 28, 2024This informational bulletin explains Unscheduled Supplemental Services and the importance of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedules.
- 11009756Sep 17, 2024This bulletin provides information on Policies Applicable to All U.S. Dealers for Engine and Transmission Assembly Replacement Under Warranty, Policy or Customer Enthusiasm and…
- 11009088Sep 16, 2024This service bulletin provides information on some vehicles that may rock or move slightly forward or rearward while in Park at start up after cold soak. This condition may be…
- 11006421Jul 24, 2024GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. The damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or…
- 11005311Jul 9, 2024This service bulletin provides information on Driveline Clunk Noise and what is acceptable and what is considered normal operation.
- 11001321May 16, 2024This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
- 11000119Apr 26, 2024This service bulletin provides technicians with information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 30% |
| 2025 | 4 | 6% |
| 2024 | 7 | 11% |
| 2023 | 13 | 27% |
| 2022 | 4 | 8% |
| 2021 | 17 | 11% |
| 2020 | 22 | 21% |
| 2019 | 154 | 40% |
| 2018 | 164 | 41% |
| 2017 | 236 | 33% |
| 2016 | 21 | 9% |
| 2015 | 18 | 7% |
| 2014 | 35 | 8% |
| 2013 | 27 | 20% |
| 2012 | 43 | 15% |
| 2011 | 33 | 12% |
| 2010 | 43 | 13% |
| 2009 | 72 | 22% |
| 2008 | 279 | 33% |
| 2007 | 184 | 43% |
Other parts of the 2015 GMC Acadia
108 complaintsSteering
31 complaintsElectrical system
28 complaintsOther or unknown
23 complaintsEngine
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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