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P0017 on GMC ACADIA

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
8
Most Affected
2010, 2009, 2011

What P0017 Means on Your GMC ACADIA

Real GMC ACADIA Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)

"On highway, transmission was stuck and would not shift. check engine light turned on. was attempting to merge onto busy highway and due to high engine revving and not shifting had to keep the vehicle under 45 mph."

— 2007 GMC ACADIA owner • POWER TRAIN • Filed 06/28/2014

"P0017 and p0008 error codes: my wife loves her acadia! dealership has done recalls, replaced rack and pinion and ps pump."

— 2009 GMC ACADIA owner • ENGINE • Filed 12/02/2018

"Service engine soon light comes and goes, took to mechanic and diagnosed with p0017 code. cam shaft problem, mechanic put new part on and service light came back on. the problem now is timing chain and then get a new engine on a car that has approx 140,000 miles."

— 2009 GMC ACADIA owner • ENGINE • Filed 01/09/2019

"My check engine light came on and i thought it was the gas cap as it continued to go on and off. i had someone check the codes and it came back with p0017 and p0008. in addition now the a/c button won't stay on. it blinks then turns off."

— 2010 GMC ACADIA owner • UNKNOWN OR OTHER • Filed 04/11/2017

"At 80,000 miles, after pulling out of parking, when i applied brakes the car started making rumbling noise from the engine and lurched forward despite pressing on brakes to stop."

— 2010 GMC ACADIA owner • POWER TRAIN,ENGINE • Filed 07/22/2016

Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Common Causes of P0017 on GMC ACADIA

62.5%
12.5%
12.5%
12.5%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2007
1
2009
2
2010
3
2011
2

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

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  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

    A code alone doesn't tell you the exact failed part. A diagnostic at a shop ($50-$150) pinpoints the root cause before you spend money on parts.

  3. 3
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P0017 on Other Vehicles

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) and the SAE J2012 OBD-II standard. Code definitions follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 standard. Owner reports are filed directly with NHTSA by vehicle owners. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace professional automotive diagnosis. Always consult a qualified mechanic for vehicle repair decisions.

Last updated: March 2026