2016 GMC Acadia Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 130about this part
- Share
- 55%of 236 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 130,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 130 complaints about the air bags of the 2016 GMC Acadia, 55% of the 236 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 130,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Transmission is slipping Brakes / sometimes hydraulics not working properly Side and back sensors not working at all , malfunctioning of electrical components, while driving, all electronics inside vehicle went blank, anti theft system locked up, went to shut off car, will not start after the failed, oil consumption at 23% life oil cycle, oil pressure low, and engine locked up,”
NHTSA complaint #11538919, filed 2023-08, 120,186 miles“My car presented with issue 'passenger presence module malfunction check circuit' that per Gmc service advisor may affect the proper airbag deployment during an accident. Car only has 35k miles and barely used since purchased back in 2015. Now they are not being covered for repair/replacement.”
NHTSA complaint #11402713, filed 2021-03, 35,400 miles“After the air bag recall i went and had them do it and 3 days later is still coming on. Saying service air bag. And alot of people is having issues with tighen gas cap light. I have replaced everything it could be and still does it. Now i believe its a bigger problem and there is alot of ppl having the same issues. I dont remember the exact date either. This is the absolute worst vehicle ever.”
NHTSA complaint #11675781, filed 2025-07“Manufacture is not offering any solution or remedy. They’re also not offering replacement transportation. This is not only a safety issue for everyone, but I am very pregnant and my belly is right in the airbag. It’s unacceptable this is not being corrected or replacement transportation offered.”
NHTSA complaint #11529644, filed 2023-06“I have contacted GM multiple times and I have also contacted the dealerships in Oahu, Hawaii to get my vehicle fixed, and the dealerships don’t want to help me because they say that “GM” hasn’t put out a remedy. But the remedy shows that the airbag has to be replaced. I haven’t been able to drive my car for almost 2 months because this isn’t a little recall. I need help in getting GM to fix my vehicle so I can go back to using my family vehicle”
NHTSA complaint #11531732, filed 2023-07Related recalls
- 23V334000May 10, 2023General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode…Covers: GMC Acadia 2014–2017, Chevrolet Traverse 2014–2017, Buick Enclave 2014–2017
- 21V246000Apr 8, 2021General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2015, 2017 Buick Enclave, 2010-2019 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2011-2016 GMC Acadia vehicles. The side curtain…Covers: GMC Acadia 2011–2016, Chevrolet Traverse 2010–2019, Buick Enclave 2010–2015, 2017
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 10% |
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 | 2 | 4% |
| 2022 | 3 | 6% |
| 2021 | 10 | 6% |
| 2020 | 3 | 3% |
| 2019 | 3 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 | 76 | 11% |
| 2016 | 130 | 55% |
| 2015 | 108 | 44% |
| 2014 | 246 | 53% |
| 2013 | 29 | 21% |
| 2012 | 33 | 11% |
| 2011 | 19 | 7% |
| 2010 | 16 | 5% |
| 2009 | 15 | 5% |
| 2008 | 150 | 18% |
| 2007 | 64 | 15% |
Other parts of the 2016 GMC Acadia
26 complaintsElectrical system
25 complaintsOther or unknown
22 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
21 complaintsEngine
13 complaintsLane departure
9 complaintsElectronic stability control
5 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology