2016 GMC Acadia Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 2%of 236 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 39,451miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2016 GMC Acadia, 2% of the 236 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 39,451 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.
“The traction warning suddenly comes on then the stability service warning jumps on....automatically lowering my speed while I'm on the freeway driving. When I pull over and turn the car off then turn it back on...the light goes away. This happened several times. Dealership can not find anything wrong. It happens when I hit a pot hole or speed bump”
NHTSA complaint #11315756, filed 2020-03, 77,911 miles“Car would not start no inter lights dead towed to dealer they fixed it once I had back for one day it happened agin needs a side dentition module I have been waiting for over 5 weeks and nothing no parts”
NHTSA complaint #11193415, filed 2019-04, 52,568 miles“My wifes vehicle which is our family vehicle has had several reoccurring issues. We have brought the vehicle to the dealership several times and have not resolved the problem as it is still on going. The problem does not happen all the time but is extremely scary. While driving the vehicle will alert that you are about to have a collision but there is nothing in front of you just a vehicle to the side of you and will break on its own. This has happened numerous times but the dealership has not been able to replicate the problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #11090311, filed 2018-04, 26,000 miles“The screen mentions the stabilitrak isn't working and the truck looses power and shuts off. The transmission isn't shifting properly. The truck looses power out of no where al so saying the traction control isn't working. It happens all at random times.”
NHTSA complaint #11207062, filed 2019-05Related service bulletins
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Electronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 1 | 2% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 12 | 3% |
| 2017 | 13 | 2% |
| 2016 | 5 | 2% |
| 2015 | 12 | 5% |
| 2014 | 19 | 4% |
| 2013 | 6 | 4% |
| 2012 | 9 | 3% |
| 2011 | 16 | 6% |
| 2010 | 7 | 2% |
| 2009 | 14 | 4% |
| 2008 | 57 | 7% |
| 2007 | 22 | 5% |
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 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.
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