2017 GMC Acadia driver assistance & safety tech problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Mar 30, 2026NDDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical System

   Twice the side detection system failed due to corroded wiring under the bumper which then led into the electrical system failing on side air bag detection/blind zone detection/traction control system/display monitor and blinkers all failing to the point of vehicle not starting. The safety is these features failed which were both safety and stability. Risks occur in becoming stranded and the problem was first noted by dealer to be a poor battery. GM pushed out a "Special…

   NHTSA complaint #11728124 · source
2. Filed Mar 23, 2026MODriver Assistance & Safety TechOther / Unknown

   The shift to park keeps showing up and I had this issue taken care of last year at the dealership and it just started again. It is over $600 to have the repair done and should last more than a year before it needs to be replaced again. The lane assist pops up every couple weeks that it is not working.

   NHTSA complaint #11726403 · source
3. Filed Feb 11, 2026MSDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical SystemEngine

   Thermostat Issue (Steering Assist is Reduced Drive with Care) have changed this sensor 3 times in the past 3 years, there is no excuse for that. The emergency braking almost cause me and my daughter to be hit by a train when my car emergency braked while going over train tracks. this is unexcusable

   NHTSA complaint #11717322 · source
4. Filed Feb 4, 2026ORDriver Assistance & Safety TechSteering

   On [XXX] my 2017 Acadia Denali started driving poorly and a steering assist reduced message appeared. I had O'Reilly scan for error messages and they were: P0128 and P0826-00. The dealership confirmed that they would need to replace the thermostat. The Buick GMC Beaverton technician made a video of my vehicle: [XXX] My safety was put at risk due to the risk of my steering going out. My car intermittently was having trouble engaging in driving (it randomly acted like it was…

   NHTSA complaint #11715597 · source
5. Filed Nov 24, 2025OHDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical System

   While driving get notice lane departure not working and thermostat registered zero, when code scanned, states low thermostat temp and able to reset with code reader. Will reoccur in minters to days later. This is an electrical issue to to the ability to reset with a code scan tool, but also a safety issue since it also effects the electrical safety ability associated with the sensor.

   NHTSA complaint #11701133 · source
6. Filed Nov 5, 2025NEDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   Every time I park it show up “ shift to park and it takes long to remove the code. battery keeps dying because of it since the car won’t turn off all night.

   NHTSA complaint #11697799 · source
7. Filed Oct 7, 2025MIDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   Side Detection Malfunction Message on Dash. Blind spot and cross traffic alerts not working. Vehicle has a blind spot on the driver's side and without this alert, I have found that vehicles appear to not be there but actually which causes issues with merging traffic and lane changes leading to potential collisions. Dealer replaced the side detection modules under warranty and special policy because of water intrusion into the modules. This exact same symptoms and parts have…

   NHTSA complaint #11691922 · source
8. Filed Sep 29, 2025TXDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical SystemFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   Shift to Park light remains on after you’ve put the car in “park” which could potentially run the battery down. Car does not recognize when it is in “park”. Have to “jiggle” the gear a bit, in hopes that it turns off.

   NHTSA complaint #11690409 · source
9. Filed Sep 20, 2025OHDriver Assistance & Safety TechEngineSteering

   While driving at highway speeds, a warning appeared on the Driver Information Center (DIC): “Steering Assist is Reduced – Drive with Care.” Simultaneously, the temperature gauge was stuck on “C,” the radiator cooling fan ran at high speed, and the air conditioning stopped blowing cold air. After researching the issue, I discovered that these symptoms are commonly linked to a failing thermostat—a known and widespread problem with GM’s 3.6L LGX engine. Unfortunately, replacing…

   NHTSA complaint #11688629 · source
10. Filed Apr 29, 2025CTDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

    As i am driving it flashes the warning sign like if I was going to hit another vehicle when there is no car in front of me, this has happened since I purchase the care 1/2024, this has happen around l7 to 8 times already.

    NHTSA complaint #11657479 · source
11. Filed Oct 29, 2024TNDriver Assistance & Safety TechTransmission & Drivetrain

    Transmission shutters, shakes and jumps while accelerating. Forward collision warning will come on at any point even if there is no vehicles in front of me. I have contacted GMC but was told that it’s a normal transmission issue

    NHTSA complaint #11622603 · source
12. Filed Jun 12, 202458,000 miMODriver Assistance & Safety Tech

    The contact owns a 2017 GMC Acadia. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the traction control message was displayed, and the vehicle started to lose motive power before the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and the vehicle operated as intended; however, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer on several occasions, but the cause of the failure was not yet determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure…

    NHTSA complaint #11593858 · 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