2016 GMC Acadia transmission problems
The 2016 GMC Acadia has 20 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 7% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.
20
Transmission complaints
7%
Share of year
2
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Transmission complaints by year
What owners report
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 GMC ACADIA DENALI. WHILE THE DRIVER WAS PLACING THE KIDS IN THE CAR SEAT, WITH THE KEY REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH AND THE GEAR SHIFTER IN PARK, A TICKING NOISE WAS HEARD. THE VEHICLE ROLLED AWAY AND CRASHED INTO A PILLAR. THE FUEL TANK RUPTURED AND CAUSED A FIRE.…”
Common questions
How many transmission complaints does the 2016 GMC Acadia have?
NHTSA has 20 complaints about the 2016 GMC Acadia transmission — 7% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.