2017 GMC Acadia Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 1%of 706 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 21,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the suspension of the 2017 GMC Acadia, 1% of the 706 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 21,000 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.
“Placed the vehicle in park, it was stationary and it rolled forward. Message in the info center said shift to park . I was parking in a mall parking lot.this has occurred 5 times. I can push the gearshift back and forth and then it can be turned off and the message will disappear. I took it to the dealership and was told they are waiting on GM to see what can be done. It makes a sound when in motion at slow speeds on a city street like the back needs shocks. It seems to bounce more than it should.”
NHTSA complaint #11118730, filed 2018-08, 21,000 miles“Less than 30 days of taking possession of the vehicle brand new, we noted a whine when you turned the steering wheel. We brought the veh in to dealershp and it was reported the airbag coil was wrapped around steering column causing the noise. The coil was replaced and veh returned to me. Within 24 hours the noise returned. This time they determined it was the front left strut and replaced. A brand new vehicle should not need a new strut. Dealership said they had another Acadia in for same problem”
NHTSA complaint #10966625, filed 2017-03, 800 miles“Shift to park problem, the dealer tried fixing it 3 times now and having a problem with the wheel. When sometimes turning the car. I can feel something is like stock on tge wheel making me feel like the wheel is gonna get off. I trued contacting the dealer and chevy office for a buyback but they aren't approving it cos they said I dont have enough reason for them to approve it. Even tho I keep telling them I am not gonna wait for anything bad to happen since I have a 5 month old baby with me. Tge obly thing they suggesting is having it checked. And that's it.”
NHTSA complaint #11308842, filed 2020-02“The vehicle makes a clunk and pop noise when making turns and upon acceleration and deceleration. Both dealer and repair shop could not visually locate the problem after checking. Suggested the problem was internal. Vehicle purchased March 2022 with 63,500 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #11461806, filed 2022-04“The contact owns a 2017 Gmc Acadia. While driving various speeds, the transmission hesitated to shift gears and the vehicle began to vibrate excessively. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact referenced Gmc recall number 17109 (rear differential clutch control module). The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the struts and the motor mount needed to be replaced. Additionally, field testers determined that the vehicle was operating normally. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. …”
NHTSA complaint #10984251, filed 2017-05, 209,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11019516Apr 17, 2025This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel that may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 11015409Feb 25, 2025This service bulletin provides information on Wheel Alignment Specifications, Requirements and Recommendations for GM Vehicles.
- 11007936Aug 22, 2024This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and replacement of shock absorber and strut due to fluid leak.
- 11007935Aug 22, 2024This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and replacement of shock absorber and strut due to fluid leak.
- 11000119Apr 26, 2024This service bulletin provides technicians with information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10247352Nov 14, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts that are being performed on customer?s…
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 | 3 | 2% |
| 2019 | 6 | 2% |
| 2018 | 5 | 1% |
| 2017 | 8 | 1% |
| 2015 | 2 | 1% |
| 2014 | 5 | 1% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 6 | 2% |
| 2011 | 7 | 3% |
| 2010 | 10 | 3% |
| 2009 | 8 | 2% |
| 2008 | 16 | 2% |
| 2007 | 9 | 2% |
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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