IllustrationWHEN I SHIFT THE CAR TO PARK AFTER DRIVING I RECEIVE A "SHIFT TO PARK" MESSAGE. THE VEHICLE IS IN PARK BUT WILL NOT REGISTER.
2018 GMC Acadia
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Similar to other model years
Owner complaints for the 2018 GMC Acadia do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 256.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
620–25K
8425–50K
1350–75K
975–100K
10100–150K
1150K+
179 reports with mileage · 214 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Power Train. Review the 163 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Electrical System. Review the 108 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Engine. Review the 33 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
8 crash reports1 fire reports5 injury reports
Unknown Or Other complaints
117 reportsPUT CAR IN PARK WENT TO KILL IT AND IT WONT TURN OFF SAYS SHIFT TO PARK IT IS IN PARK HAD TO DO THIS LIKE 10 TIMES ..TWICE TODAY..MY CAR WONT TURN OFF FINALLY GOT IT OFF. I HAVE ONLY HAD THIS 2018 ACADIA LEAD THAN 1 MTH.. I HAVE READ WHERE THIS IS A BIG MAJOR ISSUE.. WHAT DO I DO
WHEN I PUT MY CAR INTO PARK A SHIFT TO PARK MESSAGE APPEARS. I HAVE TO MOVE THE GEAR SHIFT SEVERAL TIMES TO FINALLY GET THE CAR TO SHUT OFF. SOMETIMES IT TAKES 10 MINUTES! IT HAPPENS EVERY TIME I TURN THE CAR OFF. I HAVE TO SIT THERE WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE BECAUSE I'M AFRAID IT WILL ROLL AWAY.
THE VEHICLE SOMETIMES FAILS TO RECOGNIZE THAT IT HAS BEEN PUT INTO PARK, FLASHING A MESSAGE ON THE DASH INSTRUCTING ME TO 'SHIFT TO PARK' EVEN WHEN THE GEAR LEVER HAVE ALREADY BEEN MOVED TO THE 'P' POSITION.
2018 GMC ACADIA PARK ISSUE.THE VEHICLE KEEPS SAYING "SHIFT TO PARK" WHEN PARKED. CAN NOT SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF OR LOCK THE DOORS. THE DASH STAYS LIT UP. ALWAYS HAVE TO RUN THROUGH THE GEARS SEVERAL TIMES TAKING UP TO 15 MINUTES TO GET INTO PARK.
GMC ACADIA IS PLACED IN "PARK," CLEARLY SHOWN ON THE DASH BOARD WITH THE "P" HIGHLIGHTED RED. WHEN THE POWER BUTTON IS PRESSED, A "SHIFT TO PARK" ALERT POPS UP AND WILL NOT ALLOW ME TO LEAVE THE CAR. THIS CAUSED ME TO BE LATE TO WORK THIS MORNING. THEN TONIGHT, AFTER WORKING A 12 HOUR SHIFT AT THE HOSPITAL ON THANKSGIVING, I …
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GMC ACADIA IS PLACED IN "PARK," CLEARLY SHOWN ON THE DASH BOARD WITH THE "P" HIGHLIGHTED RED. WHEN THE POWER BUTTON IS PRESSED, A "SHIFT TO PARK" ALERT POPS UP AND WILL NOT ALLOW ME TO LEAVE THE CAR. THIS CAUSED ME TO BE LATE TO WORK THIS MORNING. THEN TONIGHT, AFTER WORKING A 12 HOUR SHIFT AT THE HOSPITAL ON THANKSGIVING, I HAD TO SIT IN MY GARAGE FOR 20 MINUTES TRYING TO TURN MY VEHICLE OFF.
WILL NOT SHIFT TO PARK WHEN STATIONARY IN DRIVEWAY AND PUBLIC PARKING SPACE, MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO SHIFT TO PARK. APPOINTMENT MADE TO TRY AND FIX, HAPPENED 3 TIMES IN ONE WEEK.
MY 2018 GMC ACADIA DENALI WILL NOT REGISTER THAT IT IS IN PARK AND THEREFORE YOU CANT TURN OFF THE ELECTRICAL EVEN AFTER EXITING THE VEHICLE. ALSO IT WILL ROLL AWAY AS I FOUND OUT THIS MORNING AS I WAS TRYING TO GET HELP FROM THE DEALESHIP.
I PUT MY 2018 ACADIA IN PARK IN MY GARAGE (A FLAT STATIONARY SPOT) AND I RECEIVE A MESSAGE THAT STATES 'PUT VEHICLE IN PARK', WHICH IT ALREADY IS IN PARK AND AS A RESULT THE ENGINE WON'T SHUT OFF. I HAVE HAD THIS OCCUR SEVERAL TIMES OVER THE PAST MONTH, BUT MOST RECENTLY OCCURRED ON OCTOBER 24, 2019. IT IS MY UNDERSTANDING IT …
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I PUT MY 2018 ACADIA IN PARK IN MY GARAGE (A FLAT STATIONARY SPOT) AND I RECEIVE A MESSAGE THAT STATES 'PUT VEHICLE IN PARK', WHICH IT ALREADY IS IN PARK AND AS A RESULT THE ENGINE WON'T SHUT OFF. I HAVE HAD THIS OCCUR SEVERAL TIMES OVER THE PAST MONTH, BUT MOST RECENTLY OCCURRED ON OCTOBER 24, 2019. IT IS MY UNDERSTANDING IT IS POSSIBLY A BAD SHIFTER ASSEMBLY WHICH NOT ONLY WILL KEEP THE VEHICLE FROM SHUTTING OFF, IT CAN ALSO NOT HOLD THE VEHICLE IN PARK. I HAVE RESEARCHED THIS ISSUE AND I AM DISAPPOINTED TO DISCOVER THAT GMC IS AWARE OF THIS ISSUE OCCURRING WITH THE VEHICLES. THIS IS A SERIOUS ISSUE ESPECIALLY IF IT WILL FAIL TO HOLD YOUR VEHICLE IN PARK.
SHIFT TO PARK ICON COMES UP AND WILL NOT LET ME TURN OFF VEHICLE. THIS IS DANGEROUS AND NEEDS TO BE RECALLED. AND TO TOP IT OFF, I SENT IT TO A GMC DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME THEY HAVE TO ORDER PARTS BUT SINCE GMC IS ON STRIKE THE PARTS WILL TAKE A LITTLE WHILE TO GET HERE.
Official recalls
218V358000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump
May 31, 2018
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange, possibly resulting in the pump damaging the high pressure fuel line.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump, and high pressure fuel pipe, free of charge. The recall began July 2, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18188.
17V516000 · Power Train:driveline:driveshaft
Aug 22, 2017
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles and 2017-2018 GMC Acadia vehicles. The right front intermediate driveshaft may fracture and separate while driving.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the front right intermediate drive shaft assembly separates while driving, the vehicle will lose propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. If the assembly separates while parked on a grade, without the park brake engaged, the vehicle may move unintentionally, increasing the risk of a vehicle roll-away.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the right front intermediate drive shaft assembly, free of charge. The recall began August 25, 2017. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 17329.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
0No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.