2014 GMC Acadia engine problems
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
22 owners have reported engine problems with the 2014 GMC Acadia, 7% of all complaints about this model year. The typical problem appeared around 84,000 mi.
- Engine complaints
- 22
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Related recalls
- 0
- Median mileage
- 84,000 mi
Specific components reported
Engine covers: stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating.
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| Engine | 21 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 |
Engine complaints across GMC Acadia years
Mileage when the problem appeared
Related recalls
No recalls on file.
What owners say
- Filed Jun 15, 2026160,000 miOHTowedEngineTransmission & Drivetrain
The contact owns a 2014 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while in park(P), the vehicle rolled, requiring the driver to turn off and restart the vehicle, and the vehicle successfully shifted in park(P). Additionally, the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle jerked. The contact stated that while driving 60-65 MPH, the vehicle shut off, and the steering wheel and the wheels locked up. The contact was barely able to pull over to the side of the…
NHTSA complaint #11744114 · source - Filed Apr 18, 2026NJEngine
Engine randomly shuts off when driving for no reason. Will restart and check engine light comes on. Has now happened three times , twice to me in traffic. One of those the car went into a limp mode where it wouldn't drive above 30mph at most. This is very unsafe in the middle of highway traffic. The second happened approaching a traffic light , I put the car into neutral and luckily it restarted and check engine light came on. The third time my wife had her friends in the…
NHTSA complaint #11732023 · source - Filed Dec 1, 2025LA1 injuredElectrical SystemEngineOther / Unknown
After I put my car in park my daughter and I were still in the vehicle for a few minutes getting our things with the engine still running. I got out to get something from the back seat, my daughter got out the passenger door and made it to the driver side as I was closing the back passenger door. I was about to get back on the car to get the rest of my things and turn the ignition off but before I could my car was rolling backwards out of the driveway into the street. I was…
NHTSA complaint #11702162 · source - Filed Nov 16, 2025ORElectrical SystemEngineTransmission & Drivetrain
My 2014 GMC Acadia constantly displays “Service Stabilitrak,” “Service Traction Control,” ABS, brake, and check-engine warning lights. The vehicle will not accelerate past 40 mph under normal driving. Recently, the vehicle began showing “Engine Power Reduced” randomly without any warning, and the vehicle loses power suddenly. The OBD2 code P1682 (Ignition 1 Circuit/Relay failure) appears every time. This issue has caused the vehicle to jerk, lose acceleration, and even stall…
NHTSA complaint #11699625 · source - Filed Oct 14, 2025OHElectrical SystemEngine
Vehicle is randomly stalling or going into limp mode when driving. Has done it in intersections, driving down the hight way and even stopped in a parking lot. No warning but throws codes unrelated to the problem. I’ve been told that it shuts off half of my engine randomly while running and that contributes to the stall. Can cause accident if stalls while turning or even if in wrong lane on high way. You loose all power steering and basically have to coast to safety.…
NHTSA complaint #11693483 · source - Filed Sep 15, 2025LAElectrical SystemEngine
If the module experiences an electrical short, the vehicle could stall, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA ID Number: 14V614000 Manufacturer General Motors LLC Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected: 106307 Summary General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac CTS, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL, and 2014 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Express, Impala, Silverado HD, Traverse, GMC…
NHTSA complaint #11687340 · source - Filed Sep 15, 2025LAElectrical SystemEngineAcceleration & Cruise Control
Got onto the interstate and suddenly my car stopped but didn’t kill. My traction control light said off and then it said reduced engine power and my fuel went down to E. I couldn’t go but my car was still running. I killed it then waited a minute and started it again and it started moving slowly. Then it said service stabliltrak and traction system but since the light have went off. Around the same time I started hearing popping and crackling sounds from my speaker and now I…
NHTSA complaint #11687331 · source - Filed May 17, 2024FLElectrical SystemEngineTransmission & Drivetrain
Vehicle stalls intermittently. Due to an earlier recall of the same model but not including the one I own. There is electrical shorting inside the fuse box in the ignition circuitry that causes this problem. This is a huge problem as there is no preemptive warning. Whether you're driving 5 mph or 55 mph it happens suddenly and without any warning. The incident is stored in OBDII codes. There are no warning lamps until after 5he vehicle stalls out. #PIT5643. GM#14515. YouTube…
NHTSA complaint #11589389 · source - Filed Nov 30, 2023CAElectrical SystemEngineOther / Unknown
I have had many problems relating to this vehicle, for only owning it for a year. Inaccurate Fuel Gauge Reading- My fuel gauge is inaccurate. It has resulted in my vehicle running out of fuel and stalling, while on road. I have 4 children who are at risk of danger while in vehicle.The fuel warning light has illuminated when the gauge needle says I still have more than plenty of amount (a quarter of a tank or more at times. It differs). I have taken to many shops, it was…
NHTSA complaint #11557721 · source - Filed Aug 21, 2023WIEngine
While driving at 70mph legal speed limit the engine lost all power and ability to brake or steer with and power assistance, mechanic has since told me the timing chain failed and destroyed the engine. Vehicle had aproxmitly 99k miles on it and in good repair. No warning that it was going to fail and was told that this is a common failure with the engines in most gmc / chevy / buick mid size svu.
NHTSA complaint #11539942 · source - Filed Jan 12, 2023TXElectrical SystemEngine
Suv stalled and everything shut off and could not start ! It has happened twice and have had it in dealership and they cannot find the problem. Battery’s has been replaced but I believe its electrical!
NHTSA complaint #11501413 · source - Filed Jul 14, 2021OKElectrical SystemEngineSteering
While traveling approximately 75mph the Service Traction Control light came on followed closely by the Low Oil Pressure Stop Engine Immediately light. We attempted to travel to a more safe area along the interstate. Within seconds the engine immediately shut off causing the loss of power steering and power brakes. The steering wheel locked in place causing the total loss of steering control. We were able to bring the vehicle to a safe stop, I would attribute this success to…
NHTSA complaint #11424874 · source
Other 2014 GMC Acadia problem areas
- Airbags (206)
- Electrical System (51)
- Transmission & Drivetrain (20)
- Other / Unknown (15)
- Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion (12)
- Steering (12)
- Lighting (11)
- Driver Assistance & Safety Tech (7)
- Suspension (2)
- Brakes (2)
- Seats & Seat Belts (2)
- Body & Structure (2)
- Wheels & Tires (1)
- Acceleration & Cruise Control (1)
- Visibility & Wipers (1)
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology