2014 GMC Acadia · symptom sheet
Airbag warning light or recall
- 243owner reports
- 81,000median miles
- $500median quote
- 7involved a crash
Newest report May 21, 2026 · checked Sep 9, 2026
243 of the 426 complaints on this car describe airbag, which makes it the most reported problem on the 2014 Acadia.
Tick what matches of 243 reports
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the occupant sensor (36 reports), the inflator (6 reports) and the module (5 reports).
Recalls and investigations
2 recalls on the airbags cover the 2014 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
What owners paid
17 of the 243 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $400 to $1,000.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 55,100 and 110,000 miles, from the 65 reports that gave a mileage.
What owners wrote
“Air bag light is on constantly. Unknown if this affects the airbag in terms of deployment during an accident or if malfunction is the problem”
Filed Jan 24, 2023
“My air bag service light is on when a passenger sits in it. Looking at others complaints this is a normal thing for GMC 2014 Acadia. I am wondering why a recall has not been done. I just bought this car 3 months ago and they are quoting me $600, stating it is not under recall list as it is not my curtain side air bag. Looking at others complaints- they have to have it repaired many times. This should be a recall!”
Filed May 20, 2022
“Thinking itâs possibly the front passenger air bag isnât working properly. The Air Bag light will go on and off for no apparent reason while someone is or isnât in the seat. Makes me scared for anyone who is to sit in the front passenger seat; knowing that thereâs possibly a danger issue.”
Filed May 4, 2022
“Service Airbag light is on. Diagnostic code states itâs the wiring harness under the passenger seat causing an AMP draw. Mechanic told me there is a safety recall but Iâm not seeing one for this issue, however I do see a lot of other complaints for this same issue. This is a safety issue and should be addressed.”
Filed Apr 19, 2022
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 7 of 243 reports involved a crash and 5 people were hurt. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.
File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation.
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- Engine stalls or loses power while driving 48 reports