2017 GMC Acadia Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 2%of 706 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 33,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2017 GMC Acadia, 2% of the 706 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 33,000 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.
“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 miles“The 2017 Gmc Acadia I own will not recognize when the vehicle is in park. It states to move to park to shut the vehicle off when the vehicle is already in park. This happens when trying to shut off the vehicle but I am unable to because of the shift to park warning. I have to push the stick forward and turn the car on and off several times for the message to disappear. Had this fixed by Gmc but they refused to cover under powertrain warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #11362211, filed 2020-10, 38,000 miles“The first problem I had was the shift. I got it fixed. I have it all documented. Now for the second time in the past 2 weeks my car has flashed every warning light possible. I took it in the first time and was told the codes did not store and to keep driving it. I finally got a video of the problem happening and dropped it off for a second time. During the problem all gauges go to zero and the gear symbol disappears. The last time I drove the car it accelerated on its own and I did not have control of the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11324150, filed 2020-05, 69,476 miles“I have requested at least 4 times for repair of my car 2017 Acadia. Several caution light on the dashboard comes on including the engine sensor(malfunction indicator lamp). While driving the car it looses power to accelerate. When pressing the gas pedal the car stalls. This issue has happened on both the highway and city. There have also been times when turning into a parking lot I have felt some vibration. Additionally, the car dashboard gives out commands for putting the car in park after it is stationary.”
NHTSA complaint #11123398, filed 2018-08, 30,100 miles“'steering assist reduced drive with care' warning light shows up at least once a month. The air conditioner and temperature gauge do not work when this is on. We had it checked and there was zero freon in it. Had that refilled totaling over $400 because it's a special kind that takes the 1234 hook up. Steering assist reduced drive with care warning light came on again like it does every month. Husband popped the hood to take a look and it appears freon has spewed while steering assist light is on, explaining why it was empty when we took it to be checked. …”
NHTSA complaint #11354560, filed 2020-09, 49,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10246003Oct 16, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. Technician will…
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 2017 GMC Acadia
236 complaintsElectrical system
193 complaintsOther or unknown
170 complaintsAir bags
76 complaintsEngine
62 complaintsBrakes
36 complaintsSteering
35 complaintsExterior lighting
25 complaintsLane departure
17 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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