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GMC Acadia Problems, Recalls and Owner Complaints by Model Year
Across 15 model years, NHTSA lists 45 recalls and 3,391 owner complaints for the GMC Acadia. Newest model year first. Data as of October 25, 2026.
GMC Acadia by model year
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 GMC Acadia | 0 | 10 | |
| 2025 GMC Acadia | 0 | 67 | |
| 2024 GMC Acadia | 0 | 61 | |
| 2023 GMC Acadia | 4 | 47 | |
| 2022 GMC Acadia | 3 | 50 | |
| 2021 GMC Acadia | 2 | 154 | |
| 2020 GMC Acadia | 6 | 106 | |
| 2019 GMC Acadia | 2 | 388 | |
| 2018 GMC Acadia | 2 | 396 | |
| 2017 GMC Acadia | 4 | 705 | |
| 2016 GMC Acadia | 4 | 236 | |
| 2015 GMC Acadia | 4 | 261 | |
| 2014 GMC Acadia | 6 | 468 | |
| 2013 GMC Acadia | 3 | 140 | |
| 2012 GMC Acadia | 5 | 302 |
Model years with no recall and fewer than three complaints are not listed. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. All GMC models.
GMC Acadia: questions owners ask
Which GMC Acadia year has the most problems?
By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the GMC Acadia model years with the most are the 2017 (705), 2014 (468) and 2018 (396). Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are naturally lower; compare years of a similar age.
Which GMC Acadia years have the fewest complaints?
Leaving out the newest model years (too new to compare), the fewest owner complaints were filed for the 2023 (47), 2022 (50) and 2024 (61), out of 13 model years from 2012 to 2024. A low count can also mean that year sold fewer cars.
How many recalls does the GMC Acadia have?
NHTSA lists recalls for 12 GMC Acadia model years, 45 in total when counted per model year (one recall often covers several years). The years with the most are the 2014 (6), 2020 (6) and 2012 (5). Check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Which GMC Acadia years have the most stalling complaints?
166 owner complaints across 10 GMC Acadia model years describe the engine stalling, losing power or shutting off while driving. The most were filed for the 2014 (57), 2017 (26) and 2013 (20) model years, out of 10 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which GMC Acadia years have the most check engine light complaints?
106 owner complaints across 8 GMC Acadia model years describe the check engine light coming on. The most were filed for the 2014 (22), 2019 (22) and 2021 (18) model years, out of 8 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which GMC Acadia years have the most airbag complaints?
96 owner complaints across 4 GMC Acadia model years describe airbag warning lights or airbag faults. The most were filed for the 2014 (55), 2015 (15) and 2012 (13) model years, out of 4 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which GMC Acadia years have the most transmission shifting complaints?
40 owner complaints across 5 GMC Acadia model years describe harsh, jerky or delayed transmission shifting or shuddering. The most were filed for the 2012 (16), 2015 (11) and 2020 (5) model years, out of 5 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which GMC Acadia years have the most ABS and stability control complaints?
29 owner complaints across 2 GMC Acadia model years describe ABS, traction or stability control warnings or faults. The most were filed for the 2014 (19) and 2025 (10) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which GMC Acadia years have the most headlight and taillight complaints?
26 owner complaints across 4 GMC Acadia model years describe headlights, taillights or brake lights failing or condensation in the lamps. The most were filed for the 2015 (11), 2013 (6) and 2024 (5) model years, out of 4 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which GMC Acadia years have the most brake complaints?
23 owner complaints across 3 GMC Acadia model years describe brakes feeling soft, failing, grinding or squealing. The most were filed for the 2024 (9), 2025 (9) and 2021 (5) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which GMC Acadia years have the most backup camera complaints?
19 owner complaints across 3 GMC Acadia model years describe the rearview or backup camera failing or showing a blank screen. The most were filed for the 2020 (9), 2021 (5) and 2022 (5) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which GMC Acadia years have the most no-start complaints?
12 owner complaints across 2 GMC Acadia model years describe the car failing to start. The most were filed for the 2021 (7) and 2020 (5) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.