2016 GMC Acadia Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 236 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 53,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the body and structure of the 2016 GMC Acadia, 1% of the 236 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 53,000 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 car was parked and off when the lift gate malfunctioned. Opened the liftgate using the button on the gate, it opened fully paused open, then suddenly dropped 1/3 of the way closed on top of my husband, it opened again and then closed quickly on it's own. It repeated the same action again when we tried opening. After we turned off the power liftgate using the button in the dash we could open the life however we had to hold the gate up, it would slam down if we let go of the gate. The life gate struts were found to be leaking and repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11206619, filed 2019-05, 53,000 miles“Passenger side carpeting and foam are soaked from a leakage somewhere. The fuse panel under glove box is soaked and not working correctly. Water is almost making its way into battery under passenger side rear floor. Rust has formed under the shifting console. Car is moldy. No one can tell me what is happening but thousands of complaints online regarding GMC Acadia all have this problem. My vehicle is useless 20,000 in the driveway and cannot drive. Not to mention me and my kids have been driving in mold for who knows how long. …”
NHTSA complaint #11487537, filed 2022-10Related service bulletins
- 11015382Feb 20, 2025This informational bulletin provides a procedure on how to remove the paint stain that may present itself under the shipping film.
- 11014171Jan 31, 2025This service bulletin provides information on proper use of floor mats.
- 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.
- 11009764Sep 21, 2024This service bulletin provides information on Concerns or Questions Regarding Installation of Dealer Installed Accessories.
- 10250244Jan 18, 2024This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 10239124Jun 30, 2023This service bulletin provides information on Paintless Dent Repair Process.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 3% |
| 2024 | 2 | 3% |
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 | 2 | 1% |
| 2020 | 2 | 2% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 | 4 | 1% |
| 2016 | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 | 3 | 1% |
| 2014 | 8 | 2% |
| 2013 | 5 | 4% |
| 2012 | 42 | 14% |
| 2011 | 9 | 3% |
| 2010 | 8 | 2% |
| 2009 | 25 | 8% |
| 2008 | 87 | 10% |
| 2007 | 44 | 10% |
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 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsExterior lighting
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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