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2025 GMC Acadia problems, recalls and owner complaints
What the 2025 GMC Acadia has been recalled for and what owners report, from official government data. Updated October 25, 2026.
- 0safety recalls
- 67owner complaints
- 1crash report
- 0fire reports
- 1injury reported
67 complaints, against an average of 237 for the other 14 GMC Acadia model years.
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What goes wrong with the 2025 GMC Acadia?
The components named most often in the 67 owner complaints. One complaint can name several, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
What symptoms do 2025 GMC Acadia owners describe?
Found by reading the text of all 67 owner complaints. Tap a symptom for the answer, a real owner quote and any related recall.
- Why are the ABS and stability control lights on in my 2025 GMC Acadia?10 owners · 14.9%
- Why do the brakes feel soft, fail or make noise on my 2025 GMC Acadia?9 owners · 13.4%
- Why does my 2025 GMC Acadia stall, lose power or shut off while driving?4 owners · 6%
- Why do the headlights or taillights fail on my 2025 GMC Acadia?4 owners · 6%
- Why does my 2025 GMC Acadia vibrate or shake while driving?3 owners · 4.5%
- Can the sunroof on the 2025 GMC Acadia shatter or fail?3 owners · 4.5%
Has the 2025 GMC Acadia been recalled?
NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2025 GMC Acadia as of October 25, 2026. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check your VIN before you rely on this.
What do 2025 GMC Acadia owners report?
12 of the 67 complaints, the most recent for the most-reported components, as the owners wrote them. NHTSA removes names and VINs; long reports are trimmed. CarHooq has not verified individual claims.
The center console infotainment system is too dim to see during the day leading to distracted driving during daylight hours trying to use it's controls that are very difficult to see especially while driving.
I was driving my car and my brakes felt weird. Then warning lights came on and my car told me that my brakes werenât working and I would need to push them hard to stop. I put on my hazard lights and turned into a side street and was able to safely stop in the parking lane next to the curb. I shut my car off and then turned it back on. At that point, everything looked normal except for the engine light was on. I started driving again and within less than five minutes, the brakes went out again. I again was able to make it to a side street and stop, but was in a no parking zone. I was able toâŠ
Engine cooling system malfunction, Ive had to receive maintenance on my Acadia 2025 elevation 3 times in the pass 2 months for the same issue, The coolant system. This is becoming a reoccurring issue that needs to be investigated thoroughly. Ive had to get a rental car all 3 times, and this is becoming frustrating and financially draining. My biggest concern is what is to happen once my warranty expires? guess I'll be paying a note and repair cost until a recall is opened on this issue and then will have to wait for reimbursement. This is horrible to say this car was made 2 years agoâŠ
While driving my 2025 GMC Acadia, the vehicle experienced a sudden and severe failure of the brake master cylinder assembly, causing a significant loss of hydraulic pressure and braking assistance. Multiple dashboard warnings illuminated simultaneously, including ABS and brake system alerts. The brake pedal feel altered abruptly, drastically increasing the required stopping distance and creating an immediate collision hazard. The vehicle is currently grounded at a certified GM dealership awaiting a total replacement of the defective master cylinder assembly under factory warranty. Mileage atâŠ
Dropping my children off at school, 4 lights came on on the dash. Two messages came across my dash as well. Service esc service abs. EBCM master cylinder needed to be replaced at local GMC dealership.My brakes were failingâŠThis is a known safety issue by GMC and thereâs no recall!
The contact owns a 2025 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while driving uphill at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle hesitated, jerked, and stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where a computer reprogramming was performed; however, the failure persisted. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving 65 MPH and merging into the left lane, the automatic emergency braking system erroneously engaged and the vehicle hard-braked, nearly causing a rear-end crash. The contact immediately depressed the accelerator pedal, and the vehicle accelerated as intended. The contact stated thatâŠ
I purchased my 2025 GMC Acadia on March 26, 2025. // My vehicle began to have electrical/communication/system issues in August 2025. // I took my vehicle to the dealer to address these issues at this time. When I got to the dealership, a representative performed diagnostics, and said "I can't even get a read on this. There is no signal coming from your module. You need to contact OnStar about this." // I called OnStar, and they ran a test, and stated that it is a manufacturing defect that needed to be handled with GMC. //No one informed me of the severity of the safety implications involvedâŠ
The vehicle has a serious transmission/drivetrain defect that repeatedly occurs when accelerating from a complete stop, especially onto an incline. The vehicle sometimes does not respond at all when the accelerator is pressed and fails to move, even though acceleration is being requested. In one recent incident, it remained stopped for about one minute before finally responding. During these events, the vehicle jerks and shakes severely and fails to gain speed as expected. This creates a major safety risk at stop signs, intersections, and uphill starts because the vehicle may not move whenâŠ
This is ongoing from the purchase of the car. 1) Infotainment computer screen daytime illumination is so dark as to be a major safety issue as it causes too much time looking away from the road to operate the system. If you wear sunglasses you cannot see the screen at all. The dealer says nothing can be done to improve the problem. 2) Right rear tail light stopped working after 500 miles. Replacement requires dropping the rear bumper and quarter panel. The dealer actually damaged the body of the car while replacing the light. Where are the days of changing out a light bulb? 3) At 1200 milesâŠ
The vehicle experiences a transmission/drivetrain defect involving delayed gear engagement, hesitation, and apparent slipping. When accelerating from a complete stop (especially onto an incline) the engine RPM increases but the vehicle fails to accelerate as expected. The vehicle jerks and shakes violently and is unable to gain speed. This issue is intermittent but highly repeatable and occurs almost every time when there is a slope immediately after a stop sign. It results in loss of acceleration, violent shaking, and inability to maintain or build speed, creating a serious safety risk inâŠ
New vehicle. At 935 miles on odometer, displayed âService Power Steeringâ âNo Assist Soonâ message on dash. Contacted OnStar and was advised of potential loss of power steering & advised to take car to dealership. Car spent 10 days in service to have a new steering gear installed at GMC dealership.
The driver and infotainment center is so dim during the day that it is dangerous to drive the vehicle. I have taken the vehicle in to the dealer 3 times and each time the dealer indicates that there doesn't appear to be a problem, but at no time to my knowledge have they taken the vehicle out into the sunlight, There have been 2 Software updates at the dealer and one OTA update so far with no improvement. The screens are so dim that there is no way you can tell what icons are there. If you try to do anything while driving, you are taking way too much time trying to look at the screens and as aâŠ
2025 GMC Acadia: questions owners ask
Is the 2025 GMC Acadia reliable?
NHTSA data alone cannot rate reliability, but it shows what owners reported. Owners filed 67 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 GMC Acadia; the most common categories were service brakes (40, 59.7%), forward collision avoidance (21, 31.3%), engine (6, 9%). There are no safety recalls listed for this model year. 1 complaint mentions a crash, 1 injury was reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 GMC Acadia?
Across 67 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the categories mentioned most often are service brakes (59.7% of complaints), forward collision avoidance (31.3% of complaints), engine (9% of complaints), exterior lighting (7.5% of complaints), electrical system (6% of complaints). One complaint can name several components.
Does the 2025 GMC Acadia have any recalls?
As of October 2026, NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2025 GMC Acadia. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Why are the ABS and stability control lights on in my 2025 GMC Acadia?
10 of the 67 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2025 GMC Acadia (14.9%) describe ABS, traction or stability control warnings or faults. One owner wrote: "Warning message appeared stating "service brake assist" and "service ESC". Took vehicle to dealer, they found faulty Master Cylinder. Multiple parts involved, some on back order, could take weeks to a month or more for repair." (NHTSA complaint 11716855, February 2026). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why do the brakes feel soft, fail or make noise on my 2025 GMC Acadia?
9 of the 67 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2025 GMC Acadia (13.4%) describe brakes feeling soft, failing, grinding or squealing. One owner wrote: "I was driving my car and my brakes felt weird. Then warning lights came on and my car told me that my brakes werenât working and I would need to push them hard to stop." (NHTSA complaint 11768747, October 2026). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why does my 2025 GMC Acadia stall, lose power or shut off while driving?
4 of the 67 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2025 GMC Acadia (6%) describe the engine stalling, losing power or shutting off while driving. One owner wrote: "New vehicle. At 935 miles on odometer, displayed âService Power Steeringâ âNo Assist Soonâ message on dash. Contacted OnStar and was advised of potential loss of power steering & advised to take car to dealership." (NHTSA complaint 11708877, January 2026). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why do the headlights or taillights fail on my 2025 GMC Acadia?
4 of the 67 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2025 GMC Acadia (6%) describe headlights, taillights or brake lights failing or condensation in the lamps. One owner wrote: "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." (NHTSA complaint 11740057, May 2026). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why does my 2025 GMC Acadia vibrate or shake while driving?
3 of the 67 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2025 GMC Acadia (4.5%) describe vibration or shaking while driving. One owner wrote: "bought car brand new at 427 miles car started bucking shaking pulsating while driving bought to brennen gmc plattsburgh ny at 811 mile did same thing but worse brought back to dealership they put camshaft actuater and solenoid in at 6041 mile car was motorâŠ" (NHTSA complaint 11682547, August 2025). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Can the sunroof on the 2025 GMC Acadia shatter or fail?
3 of the 67 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2025 GMC Acadia (4.5%) describe the sunroof or panoramic roof shattering, exploding or failing. One owner wrote: "Approximately 2 months after purchase, the sunroof spontaneously shattered/exploded while driving on the interstate. We had it fixed and about 3 months after that, the same exact thing happened." (NHTSA complaint 11706386, December 2025). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Check your own Acadia
Counts are a starting point, not a verdict: popular models collect more complaints because more of them are on the road, and NHTSA does not verify individual reports. To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls (U.S.) or your registration at check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk (UK). Had a safety problem? Report it to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations and recalls.
Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation recall and complaint databases (public domain), retrieved October 25, 2026. Model year 2025 only.