NHTSA & EPA data · updated October 21, 2026

2015 GMC Acadia recalls, problems & safety ratings

Quick answer

NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2015 GMC Acadia and 261 owner complaints. The most-reported problem areas are air bags (108), steering (33), electrical system (32). It earned a 5-star overall NHTSA safety rating. EPA-rated fuel economy is about 19 mpg combined.

The 2015 ranks #9 of 14 Acadia model years for fewest complaints (2012–2025), with more complaints than the average year (241). It has 4 recalls vs. an average of 3.2 per model year.

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Recalls 4

Every recall NHTSA lists for the 2015 GMC Acadia. Not every recall applies to every vehicle, so check your VIN. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

Air bags · frontal · driver side · inflator moduleNHTSA #23V334000 · 05/10/2023

Problem: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.

Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

Fix: Dealers will replace the driver's air bag module, free of charge. GM began mailing final owner letters February 23, 2024 and will continue mailing through December 2025. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N232404980.

Air bags · frontal · driver side · inflator moduleNHTSA #22V246000 · 04/14/2022

Problem: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Acadia vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.

Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

Fix: Dealers will replace the drivers air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 23, 2023. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300; Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222366190.

Air bags · critical fastenersNHTSA #21V246000 · 04/08/2021

Problem: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2015, 2017 Buick Enclave, 2010-2019 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2011-2016 GMC Acadia vehicles. The side curtain air bags may not be properly attached.

Risk: Unsecured side curtain air bags may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, realign or replace the weld nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 24, 2021. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N202321200.

TiresNHTSA #15V044000 · 01/28/2015

Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured December 9, 2014, to January 14, 2015, 2015 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles manufactured December 9, 2014, to January 20, 2015, and 2015 GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured December 9, 2014, to January 16, 2015, and all equipped with Goodyear P255/65R18 Fortera HL tires. These vehicles are equipped with tires that may experience tread cracking. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 110, "Tire Selection and Rims and Motor Home/Recreation Vehicle Trailer Load Carrying Capacity Information for Motor Vehicles with a GVWR of 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds) or Less."

Risk: If the tire treads crack, a loss of tire pressure and possible tire failure may result, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tires that were manufactured within a specific date range, free of charge. The rec all began on March 9, 2015. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 15025/15067. Note: This recall is for Goodyear P255/65R18 Fortera HL tires installed as original equipment. For tires that were purchased as replacement equipment, see recall 15T-002.

Common problems

From complaints owners filed with NHTSA. Complaints aren't verified, but patterns across hundreds of owners point to known weak spots.

Most-reported problem areas

Air bags108
Steering33
Electrical system32
Unknown or other24
Power train23
Engine19
Exterior lighting16
Electronic stability control (esc)13

By the numbers

261owner complaints filed
6involved a crash
3involved a fire
5injuries reported

Recent owner reports

08/23/2026 · Power train,electrical system,engine

2015 gmc Acadia, vin ending 7457,p2635,stuttering/hesitation and engine stalling when Arizona temperatures exceed 100* f , and mechanic advising that the condition corresponded to a known gmc issue for which they could not obtain an applicable corrective part / repair

07/08/2026 · Seat belts

the flexible steel cable connecting the seat belt to the seat separated and broke resulting in no way to use the seatbelt/connecting the seat belt to the connector on the seat.

06/10/2026 · Seat belts

Drivers side seat belt broke where it connects to floor part. Cable broke. Never have had this to happen in my life!!!

Safety ratings

2015 GMC Acadia SUV FWD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★

2015 GMC Acadia SUV AWD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★

Fuel economy

EPA ratings for common configurations of the 2015 GMC Acadia.

Acadia AWD

Auto 6-spd · 6 cyl · 3.6 L

16city
23hwy
19combined

Regular

Acadia FWD

Auto 6-spd · 6 cyl · 3.6 L

17city
24hwy
19combined

Regular

Other model years

Compare every GMC Acadia year

Questions

How many recalls does the 2015 GMC Acadia have?

NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2015 GMC Acadia, most recently for air bags · frontal · driver side · inflator module (05/10/2023). Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer. Enter your VIN to check whether a recall applies to your vehicle.

What are the most common problems with the 2015 GMC Acadia?

Based on 261 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported areas are air bags (108), steering (33), electrical system (32).

Is the 2015 GMC Acadia safe?

The 2015 GMC Acadia earned a 5-star overall rating in NHTSA's 5-star safety ratings.

Is the 2015 a good year for the GMC Acadia?

The 2015 ranks #9 of 14 Acadia model years for fewest complaints (2012–2025), with more complaints than the average year (241). It has 4 recalls vs. an average of 3.2 per model year.

What gas mileage does the 2015 GMC Acadia get?

The 2015 GMC Acadia is EPA-rated at about 19 mpg combined.

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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings APIs; EPA fueleconomy.gov. Data retrieved October 21, 2026. NHTSA model names used: ACADIA, Acadia.

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