Traction Control complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Share of year's complaints | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 2% | 31,000 miles |
| 2022 | 1 | 2% | 1,000 miles |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% | 1,000 miles |
| 2018 | 12 | 3% | 32,000 miles |
| 2017 | 14 | 2% | 36,000 miles |
| 2016 | 5 | 2% | 53,000 miles |
| 2015 | 12 | 5% | 56,000 miles |
| 2014 | 19 | 4% | 67,000 miles |
| 2013 | 7 | 5% | 92,000 miles |
| 2012 | 11 | 4% | 100,000 miles |
| 2011 | 18 | 7% | 72,000 miles |
| 2010 | 7 | 2% | 80,000 miles |
| 2009 | 14 | 4% | 89,000 miles |
| 2008 | 59 | 7% | 111,000 miles |
| 2007 | 24 | 6% | 100,000 miles |
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
The service stabiltrak notifcation keeps coming on and shutting off on its own while in motion on a street and it has also happened while on the highway. It has occurred at different speeds and several times with different people driving.the dealership can't figure out why and it doesn't show it even came on at all. When in motion on a strret going 46mph the car tried to auto correct pulling me out of my lane by itslef. It was a straight street with no curves where this occurred. Thank god there wasnt a car in the lane next to me. The side mirrors reset themselves all the time. If I move the seat and then hit the memory button so it will go to the set position the seat doesn't move at all. I have had rental cars more than my Acadia the past 2months while the dealership trys to get these issues fixed. I love the car but am getting mad with all these issues.
The vehicle was stationary and did not allow me to turn the power off. Shift to park message would not go away even though the vehicle was clearly in park. I had to try 10-15 times to put the vehicle in other gears and park again and turning on and off until it eventually turned off. This has happened several times and if I just leave it with the message there the car eventually drains my battery. It has been happening for a week during several different occasions and am concerned it could drive away on its own if it happens again and I can't get the message to turn off.
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 persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 58,000.
Vehicle had multiple (more than 2) warning lights flashing on and off, while RPM and MPH needle would fluctuate simultaneously. This would happen while in the driveway and also while in motion. Vehicle would not accelerate with accelerator pedal fully pressed, especially on an incline. While this was occurring I had to exit the highway and turn around in an adjacent subdivision. I could not get out of the way of a car in the neighborhood because I was trying to go forward on the street due to a slight incline. It would also jerk into gear when moving from reverse and drive. Had this happened in a traffic intersection, it would have been deadly. This car is unsafe. After 6 months of being 'fixed' it has started happening again. The dealership has had the vehicle for a week this time without being able to fix it. The last time it was at the dealership for around 10 days.
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while stopped at a traffic light, the vehicle began to vibrate abnormally. The contact stated that the check engine warning light flashed on and off and the service stabila-trac warning light illuminated. The contact also stated that the traction control warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to faulkner Buick GMC trevose located at 4427 e street rd, trevose, pa 19053, phone number: [phone], to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that there was an o2 sensor failure, along with an ECM malfunction, and fuel level sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred several times. The manufacturer was not contacted and made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 26,334.
The traction warning suddenly comes on then the stability service warning jumps on....automatically lowering my speed while I'm on the freeway driving. When I pull over and turn the car off then turn it back on...the light goes away. This happened several times. Dealership can not find anything wrong. It happens when I hit a pot hole or speed bump
The contact owns a 2015 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that the parking brake, TPMS, and the stabili-trak warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an undisclosed dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine misfired. The air bag warning light then illuminated. The contact later received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V334000 (Air Bags) however, the parts to do the recall repair were not yet available. An undisclosed dealer was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 132,000. …
While driving in heavy city traffic, my warning lights came on for "reduced power", 'traction control" malfunction, 'stabilitrac and ABS lights came on. Power reduced to 25mph. I was close to the dealership and went there right away. The service writer told me I would have to wait at least 2 to 4 hrs before anyone could look at. My mileage was 36,432...432 miles out of bumper to bumper warranty...he told me the charges for diagnosing would be $130. I agreed. Then he explained that the the low hp fuel pressure/purge solenoid was stuck open, dianose codes were po191 and po496, they replaced a high pressre fuel pump, r&r intake plenum to replace fuel rail pressure sensor and replace a purge control solenoid. Cost to me was $1,760.51 ($866.06 labor- $820.43 parts -$30.00 misc.charge-$82.29 misc.discount- taxes of $126.31. …
Frequently asked questions
Which GMC Acadia years have traction control problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2008 (59), 2007 (24), 2014 (19), 2011 (18) and 2009 (14) model years. Traction Control complaints make up 7% of all complaints for the 2008.
Is there a recall for GMC Acadia traction control problems?
No. NHTSA lists no stability & traction control recall for any GMC Acadia model year. A widespread problem may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin, so ask a dealer.
At what mileage do GMC Acadia traction control problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 81,000 miles; 33% happened before 50,000 miles.
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.