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2015 GMC Acadia electrical problems

28 complaints (12% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 51,000.

owner complaints
28
of this car's complaints
12%
typical mileage
51,000
crashes
0
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Body control module/bcm
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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GMC Acadia electrical problems in other years

20072010201520202026

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2015 GMC Acadia owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Aug 23, 2026 · Electrical, Engine · AZ

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

Filed May 4, 2026 · Electrical · 177,000 miles · OH

The contact owns a 2015 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while driving at 25 MPH, the instrument panel went blank before the panel began to flash when it returned. The contact then stated that several various warning messages began to appear all of which were related to the vehicle's electrical features. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic where a code reader found no defects with the vehicle. Close to a week after the initial failure, the vehicle failed to start after multiple attempts as previous failure returned. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it had yet to be serviced or diagnosed. Upon his own inspection and research regarding the vehicle, the contact linked the failure to the vehicle's BCM(Body Control Module). The dealer nor the manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 177,000.

Filed Mar 25, 2026 · Electrical · 20,000 miles · OH

The contact owns a 2015 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that the automatic alert system anti-theft system locked up. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. Additionally, the safety sensors in the mirror and the rear of the vehicle became inoperable. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and it was determined that the driver’s and passenger’s side mirrors, and reverse light sensors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired on three occasions, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that there was no recall for the failure. No assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.

Filed Jul 6, 2024 · Electrical · PA · fire

Drivers side door caught on fire overnight. Burned up the interior of the vehicle and smoldered out. Windows were up, car was completely closed and locked. Still starts and drives. Door, seat, steering, ceiling , visor all burnt and melted to some degree. Seems to have been electrical.

Filed Dec 29, 2023 · Brakes, Electrical · TX

2nd time AC compressor motor breaks and as is in line with the serpentine belt, all other systems including electrical and engine stop working. Poor engineering or other reason causing part to break down.

Filed Feb 27, 2023 · Electrical · NY · fire · 1 injury

Vehicle was destroyed by electrical fire on December 21, 2022. It caught on fire after ‘SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM’ warning light displayed.

Filed Feb 23, 2023 · Driver assistance, Electrical · WI

Side Object Detection Indicator failure. This was a recall in 2019 after my system failed causing the entire electronic dashboard to go black while driving on the highway. I had no indication of speed while driving. Once I pulled safely off the road and turned the vehicle off, it would not start and needed to be towed. I had it fixed and within months GMC recalled the module kit due to poor design resulting in failure to protect the module from expected weather exposure. The module was replaced in 2019. Again, in 2023, exactly 4 years again, the Side Detection Indicator has failed, due to expected weather exposure which resulted in corrosion. GMC denied replacement because I have already had it replaced. GMC is unable to confirm the module kit placed on my vehicle was an improved design and was the same kit design that has been known to fail. GMC engineers need to reassess for a second recall as the issue is not resolved and could lead to devastating injury or death.

Filed Dec 26, 2022 · Electrical · NY · fire

The electrical wiring started a fire that destroyed the engine compartment. I was in the vehicle and barely escaped injury while pedestrians were walking by and could have been injured when an explosion occurred. GEICO is now investigating the incident. A Service Battery Charging System warning light displayed on the dashboard and heavy smoke began to emit from the engine compartment then, a small fire started and escalated to a full and life threatening condition.

Filed Mar 25, 2021 · Electrical · 42,469 miles · TX

It appears that the electrical system to the car radio has shorted out. It effects the sound to the blinker as well as to the radio. I am very concerned that it may have other electrical problems. Is this covered under any kind of recall. I have heard that the whole dash could be effected and my car just stop running. The car was not running when this happened. I open the passenger side front door and it made a loud noise which sounded like it was shorting out. The vehicle runs but am very leary about taking it on a long trip. Where I bought the car says there is a month wait!

Filed Jan 5, 2021 · Electrical, Lights · 63,000 miles · MI

The issue started with my back hatch opening on its own at random times. Found out this was caused by water entering the lift switch. That problem lead to the battery eventually going bad and then the headlights being blown due the bad battery. Not sure how water got in the back hatch ruining the sensor but this is costing me about $1000 to fix.

Questions about the 2015 GMC Acadia electrical

Does the 2015 GMC Acadia have electrical problems?

Owners have filed 28 complaints about the electrical of the 2015 GMC Acadia, 12% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2015 GMC Acadia electrical problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 51,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2015 GMC Acadia electrical?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the GMC Acadia have the most electrical problems?

The GMC Acadia model years with the most electrical complaints are 2017 (193 complaints), 2008 (153 complaints) and 2018 (110 complaints).

Other 2015 GMC Acadia problems

Airbags 108Steering 31Driver assistance 19Engine 18Transmission 18Lights 10Seat belts 9Fuel system 8Acceleration 7Visibility 7Brakes 6Tires 5Body 3Seats 3Wheels 3Suspension 2Locks 1

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