2014 GMC Acadia transmission & drivetrain problems

Related recalls

• Recall 14V092000Feb 21, 2014355 vehicles
  POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

  General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick Regal, LaCrosse, Verano, and Enclave, and Chevrolet Impala, Malibu, Cruze, and Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. In the affected vehicles, the transmission shift cable adjuster may disengage from the transmission shift lever. As such, these vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect." They also fail to conform to FMVSS number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."

  Risk: If a vehicle's shift cable disengages from the transmission shift lever, a driver may be unable to shift gear positions and the indicated shift position may not represent the gear position the vehicle is in. Should a disengagement occur while the vehicle is being driven, when the driver goes to stop and park the vehicle, the driver may be able to shift the lever to the "PARK" position, but the vehicle transmission may not be in the "PARK" gear position. If the vehicle is not in the "PARK" position there is a risk the vehicle will roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.

  Remedy: General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace any affected transmission shift cable adjusters, free of charge. The recall began on April 10, 2014. Chevrolet owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-222-1020, Buick owners at 1-800-521-7300, and GMC owners at 1-800-462-8782. General Motors' number associated with this recall is 14048.

What owners say

1. 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
2. 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
3. Filed Mar 25, 2025MITransmission & Drivetrain

   2014 GMC Acadia Denali When accelerating the car is sputtering and slipping. The RPMs are increased. There is a delay in shifting and it is rough. The car jerks and has a pause when accelerating. This is an expensive repair. Is GMC going to help or make it a recall? My local mechanic suggests it gets repaired as soon as possible or sell it - am not comfortable selling it with a bad issue. Unsafe. GMC needs to correct this. GMC - do your part and make this right for your…

   NHTSA complaint #11650609 · source
4. Filed Feb 28, 2025PATransmission & Drivetrain

   Transmission failure - needed to replace the transmission Experienced rough shifting, slipping, or hesitation and then transmission failed while driving almost causing a multicar accident. This is a widely known issue for my vehicle year. GMC would not assist with any coverage of the repairs. This issue needs to be a recall.

   NHTSA complaint #11645640 · source
5. Filed Feb 25, 2025175,000 miMAAirbagsTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2014 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that the AWD warning light was illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V334000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The…

   NHTSA complaint #11644707 · source
6. Filed Sep 17, 2024159,000 miIATowedTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2014 GMC Acadia. The contact stated while driving 75 MPH, several unknown warning lights illuminated. Additionally, the vehicle made an abnormal clunking sound and failed to exceed 40 MPH. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was towed to dealer, where the same assessment was made. The vehicle was not repaired.…

   NHTSA complaint #11615071 · source
7. 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
8. Filed Aug 20, 2023CABrakesElectrical SystemTransmission & Drivetrain

   1.- Found water in the doors electrical connectors, the radio, alerts, blinkers sounds stops working and makes an electric short circuit sound. Informatic radio systems works on and off. 2.- break pedal with unusual play this make the stop lights turn on all the time and triggers the stabilitytrack system fails the car it’s like speeding up and down. 3.- the previous problem play in the break pedal triggers a transmission malfunction Does not change gears and makes the…

   NHTSA complaint #11539679 · source
9. Filed Jul 17, 2023156,000 miNCTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2014 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for a routine inspection; however, the contact stated that she was informed by the technician that the vehicle failed to shift into gear as needed. The contact stated that she was informed by the technician that while shifted into reverse(R), the technician attempted to shift back into drive(D), but the vehicle failed to shift. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle…

   NHTSA complaint #11532774 · source
10. Filed Jan 6, 2023TXTransmission & Drivetrain

    When I drive my vehicle on flat surfaces and even going up hill, I will get a large cluncking sound from my vehicle. It seems to happen when on a delay shift or when the vehicles weight shifts. I have brought my issue up to GMC while under warranty with no resolution. Please assist. Thanks

    NHTSA complaint #11500534 · source
11. Filed May 31, 2022140,000 miTXTransmission & Drivetrain

    The contact owns a 2014 GMC Acadia. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the transmission shifted with a loud thump. The contact stated that the vehicle was shaking and jerking while shifting gears. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer however, the mechanic was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The failure was intermittent. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had not…

    NHTSA complaint #11466789 · source
12. Filed Feb 8, 2022MITransmission & Drivetrain

    When I turn a corner and accelerate, the vehicle jerks as if the transmission is slipping. I called Gmc and made an complaint. My vehicle has just over 50,000 miles on it. Very concerning

    NHTSA complaint #11451002 · source

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