NHTSA Data Explorer

GMC Acadia

Data refreshed May 30, 2026

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Complaints

5,435

Active records

Recalls

38

Active records

TSBs

3,691

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

1

Injuries

187

Crashes

136

Fires

72

Top reported issues — GMC Acadia

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Operating state

2,861

Reporting mechanism

1,941

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

963

Condition issue

914

Safety restraint issue

750

Steering behavior

651

Engine behavior

616

Driver assistance issue

502

Performance issue

489

Noise

456

Fluid issue

433

Powering on/off behavior

407

Vibration/harshness

318

Electrical issue

308

Access/entry issue

302

Thermal issue

274

Lighting behavior

247

Starting behavior

171

Braking behavior

167

HVAC behavior

154

Safety restraint behavior

132

Infotainment behavior

124

Recent change

60

Wiper/washer behavior

45

Smell

43

Ride/handling behavior

33

Communication/network issue

8

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2022 GMC ACADIA

Filed May 28, 2026


This vehicle was bought brand new and has received proper maintenance from one dealership since purchasing. I had to replace the thermostat and radiator before owning the vehicle three years. Within two years of owning the vehicle, my battery went out, which I thought seemed a little early. Then shortly after, I noticed that my locks weren’t engaging when I took my car out of park. Then my car wouldn’t even lock. When I tried to do it on the door control, nothing happened, then when I used…

2024 GMC ACADIA

Filed May 28, 2026


The contact owns a 2024 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while back out of his driveway while in reverse(R), the contact hit another vehicle that was also parked in the driveway. The contact stated that back over prevention sensor failed to alert him that a vehicle was in his vicinity; also the vehicle did not apply the automatic braking system when closely approaching vehicle. The contact stated that the failure cause significant damage to both vehicles involved in the collision. The…

2025 GMC ACADIA

Filed May 26, 2026


Telematic Modular Control is not working properly and part is on backorder. Dealership and GMC have refused to put into writing that my vehicle is safe to drive; however, they are refusing rental vehicle while awaiting arrival of part. Several of my safety features are not working correctly, my left turn signal went out randomly and my auto breaking has activated when there has been nothing near my vehicle.

2021 GMC ACADIA

Filed May 26, 2026


My thermostat failed in my car, my temp goes out and reads at 0° then my steering assist says it’s reduced. There are many forums online regarding this issue.

2019 GMC ACADIA

Filed May 24, 2026


READ BELOW WE HAVE STATED THE SHIFT TO PARK ISSUE ON MOST GMC VEHICLES

2014 GMC ACADIA

Filed May 21, 2026


Unknown

2019 GMC ACADIA

Filed May 21, 2026


My car will not shut off when shifted into park. I get a shift into park message.

2018 GMC ACADIA

Filed May 21, 2026


When I put the shifter to park, it still dings and tells me shift to park and I struggle to make it go away and to be able to make it stop and be able to lock the car. It happens every time I drive it. Thank you

2015 GMC ACADIA

Filed May 21, 2026


The contact owns a 2015 GMC Acadia. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the tailgate was opened, however the tailgate failed to function as intended. The contact noticed an abnormal grinding sound and the tailgate independently closed while the contact was removing packages from the trunk of the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure occurred when using the key to open the tailgate or when opening manually. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a…

2012 GMC ACADIA

Filed May 21, 2026


The contact owns a 2012 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to release from low gear while at a stop. The transmission was backed up. The engine light was illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, who confirmed there were no recalls. The failure mileage was approximately 213,766.

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Updated May 30, 2026. Refreshed nightly.