2017 GMC Acadia Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 193about this part
- Share
- 27%of 706 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 34,504miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 193 complaints about the electrical system of the 2017 GMC Acadia, 27% of the 706 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 34,504 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My vehicle is receiving a shift to park error when the vehicle is placed in park. The system does not register park, therefore doesn't shut off and can't be locked or vacated. It takes multiple attempts to get it into park. There is a known issue in GM service bulletin 18-na-297 but Gmc has not recalled this dangerous shifter and my vehicle is faulty.”
NHTSA complaint #11315804, filed 2020-03, 55,000 miles“Beginning in may, 2020, my Acadia started saying shift to park when I would try to shut it off, although it is in park. It has increasingly gotten worse and it now happens every day. This morning. I had to restart the car, move backwards, forwards, shut off car and repeat 7 times before it finally let me shut the car off without the warning.”
NHTSA complaint #11330307, filed 2020-06, 40,000 miles“Purchased my 2017 Acadia(used) on october 2, 3019. Two days after taking delivery a message appeared saying shift to park while I was parked and vehicle was in park. Could not turn engine off. Left engine running while I exited the car. Eventually engine turned off. Took vehicle in to dealer. They said they repaired for which I paid. Now it's happening again.”
NHTSA complaint #11349880, filed 2020-08, 24,003 miles“This issue has happened to me atleast 4 times in the last 8 months . I will go to start my car and it will show 'no remote access ' then completely shut off or drain the battery . I ha w had to have my car towed 3 times and then one time after 45 minutes it just turned on . This is only a 2017 acdua ABS I have only had it a year and a half . It's had leaking heater fluid issues as well .”
NHTSA complaint #11395133, filed 2021-02, 54,000 miles“When I put my car in park I get a warning that says my car is not in park action required. The vehicle bell continues to ding and will not allow me to lock the car. My fear is getting out the vehicle and it starting to roll not knowing if the vehicle is actually in park. This is very scary not knowing if it is safe to get out of the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11281808, filed 2019-11, 27,401 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11017595Apr 3, 2025This service bulletin provides information on the proper Reflective High Temperature Heat and/or Insulating Tape to use for certain repairs, such as Wiring Harness Repairs.
- 11017244Mar 31, 2025The intent of this service bulletin is to identify aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices as potential sources for causing multiple customer concerns that do not have other…
- 11017207Mar 21, 2025This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes E4398, E4399, E4401, E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414…
- 11017031Mar 12, 2025This service bulletin provides information to diagnose batteries that have set for a long period of time and/or cold weather climates and testing those batteries.
- 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.
- 11013069Jan 9, 2025This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
- 11012929Jan 7, 2025This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.
- 11011805Dec 6, 2024This Preliminary information communicates a GM part number for reflective high temperature heat or insulating tape when repairing wiring harnesses.
- 11009170Oct 25, 2024This Preliminary information communicates additional information on how a LIN bus operates and diagnostic tips when working on a LIN bus.
- 11009156Oct 25, 2024This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 30% |
| 2025 | 4 | 6% |
| 2024 | 8 | 13% |
| 2023 | 10 | 20% |
| 2022 | 15 | 29% |
| 2021 | 39 | 25% |
| 2020 | 28 | 26% |
| 2019 | 106 | 27% |
| 2018 | 109 | 27% |
| 2017 | 193 | 27% |
| 2016 | 25 | 11% |
| 2015 | 28 | 12% |
| 2014 | 90 | 19% |
| 2013 | 38 | 28% |
| 2012 | 41 | 14% |
| 2011 | 47 | 17% |
| 2010 | 45 | 13% |
| 2009 | 47 | 14% |
| 2008 | 153 | 18% |
| 2007 | 57 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2017 GMC Acadia
236 complaintsOther or unknown
170 complaintsAir bags
76 complaintsEngine
62 complaintsBrakes
36 complaintsSteering
35 complaintsExterior lighting
25 complaintsLane departure
17 complaintsElectronic stability control
13 complaintsForward collision avoidance
13 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsSeat belts
13 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 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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