Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2007 GMC Acadia owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
We had a snow storm so the vehicle sat in the driveway, the next day my wife on her way to work calls and tells me that the truck started to display all of the following, traction control off, service traction control, service stabilititrak, engine power reduced. She lost speed but nothing major happen. The next day I took the vehicle to work while driving home at a stop light the truck started to shake and all of the same messages started to come up again, traction control off, service traction control, service stabilititrak, engine power reduced. I was able to pull to the side and turn the vehicle off and turned it back on and the same thing continued to happen with the engine shaking and the information center displaying everything all over again. I called a local GMC dealer and they told me to bring it in. …
2007 GMC Acadia, service traction control and stabilitrack keeps popping up. It loses the power steering off and on if you drive it in the rain at any speed. Windows can not be controlled by drivers master buttons. Vehicle has 173000 miles on it. Purchased used from buckeye Nissan. Noticed issues right away but their mechanic said there is nothing coming up when they hook up the diagnostics. No warranty when purchased used, this is my first vehicle purchase. I was able to drive the vehicle for a year then got the service traction control and stabilitrack reading and the vehicle would not go over 5 MPH. Still paying payments on the vehicle, I could not afford to take it to a mechanic so I purchased a cheap car from a friend and the Acadia sat in my drive way for 2 years. After I paid it off I started to look into repairing it. …
So got my first GM and will be last one u can not fix this car it wont let you and not talking about normal maintenance have only had 2 year just got back after having transmission rebuilt had motor rebuilt last summer do to timing chain took on 100 mile trip today now gauges are freaking out about every 5th time u start it have code p0449 wich wasnt there before but obviously has nothing to do with transmission then get home tonight and its got p0019 so basically looks like il be having to have motor rebuilt again if I dont burn to ground first so all and all not counting maintenance on it like struts tires oil change you no normal wear and tear just in the motor and transmission in 2 years il have 11.000 wraped up in a SUV thats worth about 7000 and wont let u get out from under it it is the worst money pit I have ever had. For every thing u fix on it it creates 3 more
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 GMC Acadia. While driving at various speeds, the traction control and air bag warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. Also, while attempting to make a left turn and accelerate, the vehicle would not respond. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the air bag module failed and would need to be programmed. The details for the diagnosis of the traction control could not be provided. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 07V062000 (air bags). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 158,000.
While driving at 55 MPH three warnings came on "reduced engine power" "service stabilitrak" and "traction control off" then, the speed began to decline and I could not go more than 35 MPH. Got the car to a safe place to stop and when I put in park a sputtering in the engine could be felt. I turned off and when I started it to bring it in for service it ran fine but check engine light was still on. A very similar incident occurred just over a year ago. Repair was to replace the throttle body. Also mention of the tps sensor on the throttle. I have not had the current issue fixed yet.
Tl contact owns a 2007 GMC Acadia. While driving at any speed, the traction control light remained illuminated. As a result, the vehicle suddenly slowed down. While driving 30 MPH, the traction control light dimmed and caused the vehicle to lunge forward. The contact lost control of the vehicle and struck two mailboxes on the side of the road. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The vehicle was in the process of being diagnosed when the crash occurred. The current and failure mileages were 21,273. Updated 07/08/08. Updated
Purchased this car aug 2017 fixed moon roof clogs and leaks on the inside, passenger side window will not go down on drivers controls, stabilitrak system shuts off, making the car hard to steer, check engine lights comes on, codes 700-shift solenoid a stuck; code 752-transmission control system, acceleration is unreliable and goes into "limp home mode" where it will not allow me to go over 40-45mph and RPM does not go down, it will not shift easily from park to drive or reverse
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that the stability and traction control independently turned on and off and the indicators for each illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact stated that the vehicle jerked when coming to a stop or making turns. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 114,000.
While driving at over 65 MPH in heavy traffic, the transmission disengages, causing car to coast to a stop. Reduced engine and transmission performance. Also intermittent driveabililty issues, transmission does not shift, false messages/codes re: stabilitrak, air bag, OnStar, oil and gas gauges, etc.. At 122,936 miles in July, 2014, transmission replaced at cost of $4967.42.
Driving on the freeway the check stability control warning flashes and the motor gets really loud. Cleaned the ground wires and the motor is no longer making the loud noise or jerking but not my seat heaters no longer work and now the battery light flashes but just 2 months ago I replaced the battery and alternator! All of this happens while driving!
Traction Control complaints in other Acadia years
Frequently asked questions
How common are traction control problems on the 2007 GMC Acadia?
NHTSA has 24 complaints about the stability & traction control of the 2007 GMC Acadia, 6% of the model year's 428 complaints.
Is there a recall for 2007 GMC Acadia traction control problems?
No. NHTSA lists no stability & traction control recall for the 2007 GMC Acadia, though it has 5 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2007 GMC Acadia traction control problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 100,000 miles, and 16% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 1 crash, 0 fires and 0 injuries to stability & traction control problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.