Model year 2016 · GMC

2016 GMC Acadia recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 GMC Acadia. The most recent was reported on May 10, 2023. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: ACADIA.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2016 GMC Acadia, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
23V334000	May 10, 2023	Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module
21V246000	April 8, 2021	Air Bags › Critical Fasteners
15V833000	December 11, 2015	Seats
15V609000	September 29, 2015	Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer › Motor

Systems involved: Air Bags (2) · Seats (1) · Visibility (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 23V334000Manufacturer no. N232404980

Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module

Report received by NHTSA: May 10, 2023
Owner notification: February 23, 2024
Recall initiated by: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected: 995,085 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: ACADIA

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V334000, filed by General Motors, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V246000Manufacturer no. N202321200

Air Bags › Critical Fasteners

Report received by NHTSA: April 8, 2021
Owner notification: May 24, 2021
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 108 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: ACADIA

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V246000, filed by General Motors, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 15V833000Manufacturer no. 21930

Seats

Report received by NHTSA: December 11, 2015
Owner notification: January 28, 2016
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 2,633 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 GMC Acadia: November 6, 2015 – November 12, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record: ACADIA

Defect summary

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Traverse, GMC Acadia, and Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured November 6, 2015, to November 12, 2015. The affected vehicles have a the third row left lower seat frame that may have welds that are not in the correction location.

Safety risk

If the seat frame is not welded in the correct places, the seat may not perform as intended, and in the event of a crash, the seat occupant could be at an increased risk of injury.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the third row left side lower seat frame, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 29, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is 21930.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 15V833000, filed by General Motors LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 15V609000Manufacturer no. 15780/15789

Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer › Motor

Report received by NHTSA: September 29, 2015
Owner notification: September 30, 2015
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 29,295 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 GMC Acadia: August 18, 2015 – September 24, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record: ACADIA

Defect summary

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Traverse, GMC Acadia, and Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured August 18, 2015 to September 24, 2015. Due to a manufacturing defect, the windshield wiper motor may overheat when used.

Safety risk

A wiper motor that overheats increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

GM has notified owners, and dealers will replace the windshield wiper motor cover assembly, free of charge. Owners are advised not to use their front windshield wipers until the wiper cover has been replaced. If weather conditions prevent operation of the vehicle without using the windshield wipers, GM will make arrangements to pick up the vehicle for servicing. The recall began on September 30, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 15780.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 15V609000, filed by General Motors LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: May 10, 2023.