2017 GMC Acadia: engine stalls while driving

Filed Apr 10, 2026 · Electrical · CA

Dash states put in park. But in park, car would deplete battery which I replaced but didn't fix. Unsafe as manuel states car can shut down while driving to preserve battery. Only 23,635 miles. Mostly parked. Parts $57 with $378 labor!

Filed Jul 28, 2025 · Transmission · IL

The transmission failed at 90k miles, causing shuddering and stalling on acceleration. This has occurred several times on major highways and is very dangerous.

Filed Dec 23, 2024 · Transmission · OH

Vehicle developed a major shudder and vibration from transmission. There are reports of the symptom in other complaints and a service bulletin released by GM for replacing the transmission fluid only(filter is internal and can only be replaced by removing and disassembling the transmission). When this malfunction is coupled with an EVAP sensor failure, loss of acceleration and engine stall occurs. The EVAP failure code did not appear for several weeks. I would suspect any type of engine miss will cause the same failure. Replacing transmission fluid does not remedy the severe shuddering from the vehicle.

Filed Dec 4, 2024 · Fuel system · OH

GM issued Special coverage N192210240 for repair/replacement of the evaporative emissions purge valve because it may not fully close. The special coverage states that the dealer is to replace the part at no cost to the customer as necessary until 150,000 miles or 11/12/2026 whichever occurs first. Since owning the vehicle in question I have had this particular part replaced three (3) times, approximately every 20,000 miles. Each time this particular part fails my check engine light is illuminated, my vehicle stalls immediately after refueling, my garage and home quickly fill with emission fumes upon starting the vehicle, and the vehicle idles rough when stopping. The GM dealership replaced the part the first 2 times it failed at no cost to me stating that it was covered under GM Special Coverage, but the third and most recent time refused to honor the special coverage. They, instead, stated that I had to pay $189.99 for a diagnostic in addition to the cost of the repair despite the fact that my vehicle was still within the special coverage parameters and the special coverage bulletin states "as necessary" . The dealership stated that the special coverage was only a one-time use, and I was to pay for repairs each additional occurrence. There is clearly an issue with this part, and GM has acknowledged that by offering the special coverage. This coverage should be valid for the entire time stated because this is clearly a faulty part.

Filed Jun 12, 2024 · Driver assistance · 58,000 miles · MO

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.

Filed May 22, 2024 · Transmission · MO

Incident: the drivetrain shudders and experiences hesitation while attempting to accelerate, and car surges forward when breaking due to what seems to be an issue with the tranmission. This present concerns with potential stalling while driving or the car surging into other vehicles. No indicator lights or error codes are displayed. The presence of this problem in multiple GM vehicles is confirmed by service bulletin 18-NA-358. The safety concern related to this defect should warrant a manufacturer recall to fix the know n defective parts. The vehicle has not yet been repaired. Will request to retain defective parts for inspection upon repair.

Filed Apr 23, 2024 · Electrical · MD

Vehicle shut down while driving and start showing shift to park message had it check and issue keep having shift to park message

Filed Feb 28, 2023 · Engine · 51,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2017 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while driving, the A/C unit became inoperable. The next day, while driving at a slow speed and approaching a stop sign, the START/STOP system engaged, and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was restarted. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer however, the mechanic was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 51,000.

Filed Jan 1, 2020 · Electrical, Transmission · 5,400 miles · OH

The vehicle has had ongoing issues since it was purchased in june of 2017. The 'shift to park' problem had to be fixed twice, the emergency braking system engages itself for no apparent reason which has almost caused several accidents, the horn does not work when needed in emergency situations, the headlights are so dim it's dangerous, the battery has drained and left my wife stranded 4 times, and the vehicle has a very rough idle and it almost stalls out. I attempted to work with gm to have them take the car back early (lease) and the request was recently denied. This is my 3rd acadia and it by far is the most dangerous car I have ever driven. I am now reading about a fuel pump problem that could cause the vehicle to catch on fire, a driveshaft that may separate while driving, and a faulty braking system that could cause the vehicle to lose all braking capability. I do not feel safe having my family in this car and I am requesting your assistance to help me work with gm on a resolution. I entered the date that the vehicle first started to have issues, there have been over 20 incidents over a 2.5 year period causing a safety issue or leaving my wife and children stranded.

Filed Dec 29, 2019 · Lights · 26,000 miles · MI

Exterior headlights are ineffective and unsafe while driving at night. Poor lighting on my vehicle has caused near accidents on the freeway with deer and stalled vehicles on the on the road.

Filed Nov 14, 2019 · Engine · 57,720 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 gmc acadia. While driving, the check engine and traction warning indicators illuminated. In addition, the vehicle hesitated and stalled. The failure recurred three times and the vehicle was taken to brenengen chevrolet cadillac (531 theater rd, onalaska, wi 54650, (608) 783-8900). The dealer diagnosed that fuel was leaking, the engine was misfiring, and the motor failed and needed to be replaced. The dealer called gm and was waiting for more information. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 57,720.

Filed Sep 6, 2019 · Electrical, Transmission · 37,000 miles · NC

When parking the vehicle and attempting to shut off, the acadia gives the message "shift to park". The vehicle is clearly in park and I must start the vehicle again and shift to reverse or another position and turn off. The vehicle will not allow me to lock the vehicle and keeps power to the vehicle (draining the battery) until it recognizes that it is indeed in park. This has caused a stall and the vehicle to possibly still be in gear when parked leading to a rolling hazard. Has taken as many as 15 times for the vehicle to realize it is in park. General motors has issued a tsb (18-na-297) regarding this issue, but is placing the cost of the fix on the consumer. This is a defective piece of equipment that has started a class action lawsuit.