2017 GMC Acadia Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 1%of 706 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 125miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the seats of the 2017 GMC Acadia, 1% of the 706 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 125 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.
“Manual drivers seat will not stay up.I set the seat high so I can see.going down the road hitting normal bumps ,the seat slowly sinks all the way down.dealership tried fixing but it did not work.have record of repairs just in case this causes me to have a accident”
NHTSA complaint #11110250, filed 2018-07, 6,000 miles“Stationary, new vehicle possibly inappropriately equipped. A vehicle with a 2nd row bench seat providing seating for 3 with a center occupant seat belt but without head restraint (and no provision for head restraint). I cannot seem to determine if such a configuration does or does not comply with federal regulations. I cannot determine, therefore, whether I am or am not legally allowed to carry a passenger in the middle (inboard) seat.”
NHTSA complaint #10966669, filed 2017-03, 50 miles“Hearing rattle sound from 2nd and 3rd row from day1 for 2017 Gmc Acadia denali. Primary source seems(something inside) seats in 2nd row and may be 3rd row. Rattle can be heard when going over bumps or bad road patches on usual city roads. Seems whenever vehicle goes over a bad road patch, 2nd/3rd row seats vibrate a lot and rattle sound can be heard. Sometimes I can hear slight rattle from around passenger side 1st row door as well.”
NHTSA complaint #10916242, filed 2016-10, 5 miles“The drivers side front seat has something loose under the leather. There is something that moves when you go around turns or stops. It also makes noises and pops.”
NHTSA complaint #10910726, filed 2016-09, 200 miles“Cannot shift out of park. AC stops blowing also. Electric seats stopped working. Replaced BCM modular, solenoid , entire shifter and more. It worked for two months. -Happening again. Cannot shift out of park and the AC stops working. Seat are working at moment. It’s all intermittent. Currently dealer will not help me. No warranty anymore. Im on a site where thousands of gmc’s have this same problem. Im gonna have to bring back to another dealer but no one can figure it out how to fix this. I sent my last bill. I also had one before that with the shifter assembly and solenoid replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #11671449, filed 2025-07Related service bulletins
- 11006317Aug 13, 2024This Preliminary information communicates assistance in locating the Rear seat belt comfort guides in the parts catalog.
- 11000158May 1, 2024This service bulletin includes information on Interior Cleaning - Instrument Panel (IP), Hard or Plastic Surfaces, Seats, Carpet, Leather, Vinyl, Fabric Cleaner, Stain Remover…
Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3 | 5% |
| 2020 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 1 | 0% |
| 2018 | 5 | 1% |
| 2017 | 6 | 1% |
| 2016 | 3 | 1% |
| 2015 | 3 | 1% |
| 2014 | 7 | 2% |
| 2013 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 5 | 2% |
| 2011 | 6 | 2% |
| 2010 | 4 | 1% |
| 2009 | 6 | 2% |
| 2008 | 12 | 1% |
| 2007 | 4 | 1% |
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 complaintsElectronic stability control
13 complaintsForward collision avoidance
13 complaintsFuel system
13 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 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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