Does the 2018 GMC Acadia have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2018 GMC Acadia, the most recent reported on May 31, 2018 (Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2018 GMC Acadia?

Owners have filed 398 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (164 complaints), followed by unknown or other (118).

How many 2018 GMC Acadia complaints mention a crash or fire?

8 of 398 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 12 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2018 GMC Acadia recalls and problems

2 recalls and 398 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2018 GMC Acadia.

recalls

398

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2018 GMC Acadia recalls

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump

NHTSA campaign 18V358000 · reported May 31, 2018 · General Motors LLC · 895 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange, possibly resulting in the pump damaging the high pressure fuel line.
The risk: A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump, and high pressure fuel pipe, free of charge. The recall began July 2, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18188.

Power train: driveline, driveshaft

NHTSA campaign 17V516000 · reported August 22, 2017 · General Motors LLC · 2,905 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles and 2017-2018 GMC Acadia vehicles. The right front intermediate driveshaft may fracture and separate while driving.
The risk: If the front right intermediate drive shaft assembly separates while driving, the vehicle will lose propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. If the assembly separates while parked on a grade, without the park brake engaged, the vehicle may move unintentionally, increasing the risk of a vehicle roll-away.
The fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the right front intermediate drive shaft assembly, free of charge. The recall began August 25, 2017. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 17329.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Power train164
Unknown or other118
Electrical system109
Engine35
Steering24
Service brakes21
Electronic stability control (ESC)12
Fuel/propulsion system7
Lane departure6
Back over prevention5

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Oct 25, 2026 · Engine
Steering assist warning comes on when I start the car and then the engine fan starts up very loudly and code PO128. My car has 48,000 miles and is a 2018. I am seeing this is a known issue and should be part of a recall so I want to know if it’s covered.

Oct 22, 2026 · Power train · 45,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle inside the garage, shifting to park(P) and turning off the vehicle, the vehicle suddenly rolled backwards approximately 3 feet. The contact stated that the failure had occurred on several occasions and the vehicle only moved…

Sep 29, 2026 · Electrical system
I get error electric Steering assist reduced or unavailable drive with care at around 84234 miles on my car . Upon looking up problem on Internet it has to do with the Thermostat. I also found where Gm has a bulletin N252508350 which only seems to cover certain vehicles with the same problem. This seems to happen at…

Sep 22, 2026 · Fuel system, gasoline · 112,300 miles
The contact owns a 2018 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the power steering message was displayed, and the check engine warning light illuminated. In addition, the temperature gauge remained at zero. The dealer was contacted by phone and made aware of the failure. The vehicle…

Sep 20, 2026 · Unknown or other
Urgent code going off due to thermostat not being red gauge is stuck

Acadia model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2015	4	243	5	3
2016	4	236	8	2
2017	4	706	10	2
2018	2	398	8	1
2019	2	388	6	2
2020	6	106	4	0
2021	2	155	8	0

Across all years, the 2008 Acadia has the most complaints (854). All GMC Acadia years →

Questions

Does the 2018 GMC Acadia have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2018 GMC Acadia, the most recent reported on May 31, 2018 (Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 GMC Acadia?: Owners have filed 398 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (164 complaints), followed by unknown or other (118).
How many 2018 GMC Acadia complaints mention a crash or fire?: 8 of 398 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 12 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 25, 2026.