2017 GMC Acadia Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 706 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 34,019miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the visibility of the 2017 GMC Acadia, 1% of the 706 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 34,019 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 passenger wiper blade does not cover sufficient area of the windshield to permit the passenger to see the 'right' portion of the road. The unwiped area accumulates dirt and adds to the visual obstruction of falling rain. An unbelievable visual distortion of the road results. I am 70 and am appalled at the lack of wiper coverage in a critical portion of the windshield for the passenger. Most passengers assist the driver in the safe operation of the vehicle by calling attention to impending problems. …”
NHTSA complaint #10969990, filed 2017-04, 2,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 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.
- 11006511Jul 31, 2024This PI provides information on Rear and Side Tempered Glass Spots (Quench Marks) and that they are a normal characteristic.
- 10249948Jan 16, 2024This technical bulletin provides a procedure to correct the condition Sunroof Wind / Air Deflector Inoperative.
- 10247780Sep 26, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 | 2 | 4% |
| 2022 | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 | 2 | 1% |
| 2020 | 3 | 3% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 | 4 | 1% |
| 2016 | 4 | 2% |
| 2015 | 7 | 3% |
| 2014 | 4 | 1% |
| 2013 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 12 | 4% |
| 2011 | 10 | 4% |
| 2010 | 4 | 1% |
| 2009 | 5 | 2% |
| 2008 | 34 | 4% |
| 2007 | 27 | 6% |
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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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