GMC Acadia reliability and problems by year
Owners have filed 3,957 complaints about the GMC Acadia with NHTSA since 2010, most often about transmission and drivetrain and electrical system. GMC has filed 14 warranty extensions and 83 service campaigns for it, and there are 32 safety recalls on file.
From NHTSA's public data files, downloaded 2026-10-10.
How reliable is the GMC Acadia? What NHTSA's records show
We don't give the Acadia a reliability score. NHTSA publishes complaint counts but no sales figures, so complaints can't be turned into a rate or compared between models. Here is what's on file for model years 2010 on.
- Owner complaints
- 3,957
- Filed with NHTSA, all model years
- Warranty extensions
- 14
- Filed by GMC
- Service campaigns
- 83
- Filed by GMC
- Safety recalls
- 32
- Each covers part of the model
Every model year compared
Complaints rise with how many were sold and how long they've been on the road, so a newer or rarer year will show fewer. Compare years of the Acadia with each other.
| Year | Complaints | Most named | Recalls | Warranty / campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | Electrical system (33%) | 1 | 8 |
| 2025 | 66 | Brakes (61%) | 0 | 8 |
| 2024 | 61 | Brakes (38%) | 0 | 16 |
| 2023 | 45 | Engine (29%) | 4 | 21 |
| 2022 | 49 | Electrical system (31%) | 3 | 41 |
| 2021 | 150 | Electrical system (25%) | 2 | 10 |
| 2020 | 106 | Engine (27%) | 6 | 8 |
| 2019 | 387 | Transmission and drivetrain (40%) | 2 | 9 |
| 2018 | 396 | Transmission and drivetrain (41%) | 2 | 6 |
| 2017 | 704 | Transmission and drivetrain (34%) | 4 | 8 |
| 2016 | 236 | Airbags (55%) | 4 | 7 |
| 2015 | 243 | Airbags (44%) | 4 | 6 |
| 2014 | 462 | Airbags (53%) | 6 | 5 |
| 2013 | 135 | Electrical system (28%) | 3 | 6 |
| 2012 | 296 | Steering (16%) | 5 | 7 |
| 2011 | 269 | Steering (24%) | 5 | 12 |
| 2010 | 343 | Steering (43%) | 4 | 13 |
Look up one model year, or a VIN
See the complaints, recalls and warranty extensions for a single Acadia model year, with the typical mileage when owners reported each problem.
Acknowledged by GMC
Warranty extensions and service campaigns GMC filed with NHTSA for the Acadia, in its own words. A warranty extension means GMC pays for the repair beyond the normal warranty.
- Warranty extensionJun 2024· Engine· model years 2021
Special Coverage. Certain vehicles, equipped with a 2.0 gasoline engine (RPO LSY), may have a condition that could cause the evaporative emissions purge pump to fail.
- Warranty extensionMay 2024· Electrical system· model years 2017–2024
This service bulletin provides information about GM Accessories - Dealer-Installed, Repaired or Replaced During Warranty Coverage Period.
- Warranty extensionJul 2023· Engine and cooling· model years 2020
Special Coverage - Certain vehicles may have a condition that could cause the evaporative emissions purge pump to fail.
- Warranty extensionSep 2019· Engine and cooling· model years 2016–2017
N192210240 - Special Coverage Adjustment - Certain vehicles shown above, may have a condition that could cause the evaporative emissions purge valve to not fully close.
- Warranty extensionApr 2019· Visibility· model years 2013–2017
N172097060 - Special Coverage Adjustment. Certain vehicles may have a condition where the Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) modules may fail or malfunction due to water intrusion.
- Warranty extensionJun 2018· Fuel system· model years 2015
18029 - Special Coverage. Certain vehicles listed above, may have an inoperative purge solenoid that could lead to excessive fuel vapors entering the combustion chamber from the fuel tank.
- Warranty extensionOct 2015· Engine and cooling· model years 2010–2011
14582A - Special Coverage (2012 model year Buick Enclave, Lacrosse, Regal; Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles have been removed).
- Warranty extensionSep 2015· Engine and cooling· model years 2010–2012
14582 - Special Coverage. On some 2008 model year (MY) Saturn Outlook; 2008-2009 MY Buick Allure, Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Uplander, Pontiac G8, Pontiac Montana SV6, Pontiac Torrent, and Saturn VUE; 2008-2010 MY Hummer H3 and Pontiac G6; 2008-2011 MY Cadillac CTS, Cadillac…
- Warranty extensionSep 2015· Steering· model years 2010–2011
14329B - Special Coverage (revised to update the Part Information and torque specs within the Service Procedure).
- Warranty extensionAug 2015· Airbags· model years 2010–2013
15536 - special coverage. Certain 2008 2013 Buick enclave, 2008-2013 Gmc acadia, 2008-2010 Saturn outlook, and 2009-2013 Chevrolet traverse vehicles were recalled to address corrosion and/or loose crimps in the driver and passenger-seat mounted side-impact airbag (siab)…
- Warranty extensionMay 2015· Exterior lights· model years 2010–2012
14823 - special coverage. On certain 2007-2012 Model year gmc acadia vehicles equipped with high-intensity discharge (hid) headlamps (rpo tvd), the heat generated by the daytime running lamp (drl) may deform the bulb gasket.
- Warranty extensionDec 2014· Steering· model years 2010–2011
14329A - special coverage (revised service procedure). Some vehicles may develop a power steering pump wear condition that can cause an intermittent drop of power steering hydraulic pressure that will cause reduced or loss of steering assist.
- Warranty extensionSep 2014· Steering· model years 2010–2011
14329 - special coverage. Some vehicles may develop a power steering pump wear condition that can cause an intermittent drop of power steering hydraulic pressure that will cause reduced or loss of steering assist.
- Warranty extensionSep 2014· Steering· model years 2010–2011
Special Coverage Adjustment ? Loss of Power Steering Assist
- Service campaignAug 2026· Seats· model years 2024
Customer Satisfaction Program. Certain vehicles listed above may have a condition in which the 3rd row head restraints may not lock in the upright position, or may not release from the upright position. Dealers will replace the 3rd row head restraints.
- Service campaignJul 2026· Engine· model years 2024–2026
Certain vehicles listed above, may have a condition where coolant leaks from the radiator hose quick connect at the radiator inlet.
- Service campaignMay 2026· Other or unspecified· model years 2025–2026
Certain vehicles may have a condition in which the Telematic Control Module may enter an unrecoverable state.
- Service campaignApr 2026· Other or unspecified· model years 2025–2026
Certain vehicles, may have a condition in which the Telematic Control Module may enter an unrecoverable state.
- Service campaignApr 2026· Fuel and propulsion· model years 2024–2026
Certain vehicles listed above, may have a condition where coolant leaks from the radiator hose quick connect at the radiator inlet.
- Service campaignMar 2026· Fuel and propulsion· model years 2026
Service Update. Certain vehicles listed above may have contamination inside the high-pressure fuel pump spill valve assembly. Dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump.
- Service campaignFeb 2026· Engine· model years 2026
Service Update. Certain vehicles listed above may have a condition in which a quality issue with the engine was identified. Dealers will replace the engine.
- Service campaignFeb 2026· Fuel and propulsion· model years 2026
Service Update. Certain vehicles listed above may have a condition which can cause the fuel pump power control module to fail. If this were to occur, fuel flow to the engine could be interrupted. Dealers will replace the fuel pump power control module.
- Service campaignOct 2025· Engine· model years 2021
Certain vehicles listed above, may have a condition that could cause the engine coolant thermostat to open at a lower temperature than intended.
- Service campaignJul 2025· Other or unspecified· model years 2026
Service Update. Certain vehicles listed above may not have had the production released software at launch. Dealers will reprogram the radio.
- Service campaignJun 2025· Other or unspecified· model years 2018–2025
Amendments to the Song-Beverly Act (SBA) California warranty law provides vehicle owners with an opportunity to submit a written notice to GM before filing a lawsuit seeking a vehicle repurchase.
- Service campaignJun 2025· Other or unspecified· model years 2018–2025
Amendments to the Song-Beverly Act (SBA) California warranty law provides vehicle owners with an opportunity to submit a written notice to GM before filing a lawsuit seeking a vehicle repurchase.
- Service campaignMay 2025· Other or unspecified· model years 2024
Certain 2018-2024 model year vehicles are receiving a software enhancement for SuperCruise. Dealers will update the Engine Control Module, Powertrain Control Module, Hybrid Powertrain Control Module 2 (HPCM2) or Drive Motor Control Module.
- Service campaignMay 2025· Other or unspecified· model years 2024
Certain 2018-2024 model year vehicles are receiving a software enhancement for SuperCruise. Dealers will update the Engine Control Module, Powertrain Control Module, Hybrid Powertrain Control Module 2 (HPCM2) or Drive Motor Control Module.
- Service campaignApr 2025· Other or unspecified· model years 2024
Certain 2018-2024 model year vehicles are receiving a software enhancement for SuperCruise. Dealers will update the Engine Control Module, Hybrid Powertrain Control Module 2 (HPCM2) or Drive Motor Control Module.
- Service campaignJan 2025· Other or unspecified· model years 2022–2023
Special Coverage - Certain vehicles may have a condition that could cause the evaporative emissions purge pump to fail.
What owners report most
The parts of the car owners named in their complaints, across every Acadia model year. Unverified, and not a failure rate.
- Transmission and drivetrain841 (21%)
- Electrical system826 (21%)
- Airbags669 (17%)
- Other or unspecified630 (16%)
- Engine508 (13%)
- Steering486 (12%)
- Brakes160 (4%)
- Exterior lights147 (4%)
Safety recalls
32 recalls cover at least one Acadia model year. Each covers a range of VINs, not every car. Check one car at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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The windshield may have been assembled without the proper urethane sealant required to bond the windshield to the vehicle body.
The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
The transmission may have been built with an incorrect sun gear, which can result in the driver-side half-shaft disengaging from the transmission.
The right-front half-shaft assemblies may be improperly connected to the transmission, causing them to separate.
The rearview camera coaxial cable connectors may have been crimped improperly, causing the rearview camera to fail or function intermittently.
The certification label located on the driver's side B-pillar contains tire size information that may be illegible.
The fuel tank rollover valve may not provide a proper seal in the event of a rollover crash.
The left-rear suspension toe link may have been tightened improperly, which could result in a loose or separated toe link.
The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
The sensing diagnostic module (SDM) may have been left in "manufacturing mode" and not activated at the assembly plant prior to shipment.
The fuel supply lines may be improperly attached and seated.
The side curtain air bags may not be properly attached.
The affected tires were cured for too long during production.
The vehicles may have been manufactured with Continental tires that were overcured.
And 17 more recalls on NHTSA.
NHTSA investigations
Defect investigations NHTSA opened. Many close without a recall.
- EA26006Engineering analysis· opened Aug 2026, still open· Brakes· model years 2024–2026
Electronic Brake Module Component Failure
- PE22006Preliminary evaluation· opened Jul 2022, closed Nov 2022· Backup camera and rear sensors· model years 2020–2021
Rear-View Camera Failure
Led to recall 22V709000.
- EA20002Engineering analysis· opened Aug 2020, closed Aug 2024· Seat belts· model years 2010–2014
Outboard Front Seat Belt Anchor Cable Failure
Led to recall 21V245.
- RQ19003Recall query· opened May 2019, closed Aug 2020· Seat belts· model years 2010–2014
Seat Belt Anchor Cable Failure
NHTSA's own page for the 2027 GMC Acadia has the complaint text and every document.
Common questions
Is the GMC Acadia reliable?
We don't score reliability: NHTSA publishes complaint counts but no sales figures, so complaints can't be turned into a rate or compared between models. What's on file for model years 2010 on: 3,957 owner complaints, 14 warranty extensions and 83 service campaigns GMC filed, and 32 safety recalls. The model years with the most complaints are 2017 (704), 2014 (462), 2018 (396). Whether a known problem was fixed on one car is what its service records show.
What are the most common problems with the GMC Acadia?
Across every model year since 2010, owners' complaints to NHTSA most often name transmission and drivetrain (21%), electrical system (21%), airbags (17%). GMC has filed 14 warranty extensions covering the Acadia, listed on this page.
Which Acadia model years have the most complaints?
2017 (704), 2014 (462), 2018 (396). Complaint counts rise with how many were sold and how long they've been on the road, so compare years of the Acadia with each other rather than with other models.
Has GMC extended the warranty on the Acadia?
Yes: engine (model years 2021); electrical system (model years 2017–2024); engine and cooling (model years 2020), and 11 more. A dealer does a covered repair for free within the extended time or mileage.
How do I check recalls on a Acadia?
Enter the car's 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. That answers for one vehicle; the 32 recalls listed here are for the model, and each covers only part of it.