2016 GMC Acadia Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 236 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 25,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the brakes of the 2016 GMC Acadia, 2% of the 236 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 25,500 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.
“I am writing this letter to inform you of an incident which occurred on sunday june 4, 2017 while driving my Gmc Acadia. I work in real estate sales and after showing home sites to a potential buyer I returned to my model parking lot. I pulled into the parking lot and was in the process of parking the car when the car suddenly began revving. I was only a few feet away from the parking block and I had my foot on the brake. I tried to put the car in park but it would not move. …”
NHTSA complaint #10993991, filed 2017-06, 13,000 miles“The vehicle makes a clunk noise that comes from the brakes or ABS. After starting the vehicle and taking off I hear the clunk and feel it on the brake pedal. This happens every day and every time you take of after starting the car. The GM dealer told me they know there is an issue/condition they are aware of but it's nothing to worry about. They issued a bulletin on this condition but I don't feel safe driving a car that makes that noise every time after taking off in the ABS system. The code they gave me is pi1402a”
NHTSA complaint #11256152, filed 2019-09, 38,000 miles“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“The contact owns a 2016 Gmc Acadia. The contact stated that the brakes were not consistent and made it difficult to stop the vehicle. While at a red light, the brakes failed without warning. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. The failure recurred and the vehicle was towed to another dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the dealer to send the vehicle home, if the failure was not duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 1,036.”
NHTSA complaint #10908180, filed 2016-09, 1,036 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11017173Mar 21, 2025This informational bulletin instructs the tech when fuel/fluid is needed to be tested and where it can be sent for analysis.
- 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.
- 11011990Nov 26, 2024This service bulletin provides a procedure to clean the back side of the rims and rotors and to correct the customer concern of wheel clicking.
- 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.
- 10253061Mar 4, 2024This Preliminary information communicates that when removing the fuel line jumper hose care should be taken to be sure the line is reinstalled correctly to avoid a no/low fuel…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 10% |
| 2025 | 41 | 59% |
| 2024 | 25 | 41% |
| 2023 | 4 | 8% |
| 2022 | 3 | 6% |
| 2021 | 19 | 12% |
| 2020 | 8 | 8% |
| 2019 | 17 | 4% |
| 2018 | 22 | 6% |
| 2017 | 36 | 5% |
| 2016 | 4 | 2% |
| 2015 | 6 | 2% |
| 2014 | 9 | 2% |
| 2013 | 3 | 2% |
| 2012 | 8 | 3% |
| 2011 | 10 | 4% |
| 2010 | 5 | 1% |
| 2009 | 3 | 1% |
| 2008 | 31 | 4% |
| 2007 | 10 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2016 GMC Acadia
130 complaintsSteering
26 complaintsElectrical system
25 complaintsOther or unknown
22 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
21 complaintsEngine
13 complaintsLane departure
9 complaintsElectronic stability control
5 complaintsSeat belts
5 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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