NHTSA Data Explorer

GMC Acadia Limited

Data refreshed September 6, 2026

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Complaints

5,531

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

193

Crashes

138

Fires

76

Top reported issues — GMC Acadia Limited

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Operating state

2,907

Reporting mechanism

1,975

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

979

Condition issue

937

Safety restraint issue

761

Steering behavior

664

Engine behavior

628

Driver assistance issue

507

Performance issue

500

Noise

461

Fluid issue

436

Powering on/off behavior

418

Vibration/harshness

322

Electrical issue

311

Access/entry issue

303

Thermal issue

280

Lighting behavior

248

Braking behavior

176

Starting behavior

172

HVAC behavior

159

Safety restraint behavior

139

Infotainment behavior

126

Recent change

60

Wiper/washer behavior

45

Smell

44

Ride/handling behavior

35

Communication/network issue

9

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2026 GMC ACADIA

Filed Sep 3, 2026


Vehicle ran out of fuel and became disabled in an active roadway/exit ramp. The vehicle retained 12-volt electrical power and the dashboard and electronic controls remained operational. With the brake pedal depressed and the ignition/electrical system on, I attempted to shift the transmission from Park to Neutral so the vehicle could be pushed out of traffic. The vehicle repeatedly displayed “Conditions Not Correct for Shift” and remained locked in Park because the engine was not running. …

2025 GMC ACADIA

Filed Sep 3, 2026


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 failing…This is a known safety issue by GMC and there’s no recall!

2018 GMC ACADIA

Filed Aug 31, 2026


I am unknown of what the issue is with the seatbelts on all seats will not properly lock.

2018 GMC ACADIA

Filed Aug 31, 2026


I’m getting a shift to park on my dash after it’s already in park. This causes the break to get stuck when driving.

2023 GMC ACADIA

Filed Aug 29, 2026


Oil leaks from the timing cover on the top and bottom.

2016 GMC ACADIA

Filed Aug 28, 2026


Technician told me the engine grenaded itself. Cylinder #4 melted into the side walls of the cylinder wall caused by air to fuel mix ratio controlled by the ECU failure to mix appropriately. My family and I were traveling for Easter and were stranded on the side of the highway. I had a private repair shop (Greenville Auto Clinic LLC) confirm as well as the local dealership Greenville Chevy. The vehicle required an engine replacement. I did contact GMC's Zone Manager out of Atlanta, GA for…

2017 GMC ACADIA

Filed Aug 27, 2026


My Shift To Park senor come on often and wouldn't let me turn the vehicle off. I have taken to dealership for repair. Long wait and because parts are back ordered due to numerous vehicles having this same problem. This has left me stranded in my vehicle and not able to turn it off and leave the vehicle. I feel this is unsafe and should be handled on a recall. I am now without a vehicle for who knows how long?

2020 GMC ACADIA

Filed Aug 27, 2026


Engine coolant thermostat failed open. Resulting in reduced steering capabilities, and no AC.

2021 GMC ACADIA

Filed Aug 25, 2026


While driving the brake vacuum pump exploded leading to catastrophic brake failure. My husband was driving and was able to stand on the brakes to get the car to stop, but had i been driving, I am not strong enough to have stopped the car. I have 3 children with my youngest being 1. If this had happened with me and my kids, we could have had a major wreck and/or DIED! GM is aware of the brake vacuum pump issues but does not have a recall on the part. The braske assist light did not come on the…

2020 GMC ACADIA

Filed Aug 23, 2026


Received a power steering reduced notice when starting the car, noticed shortly after driving the temperature gauge had not moved from its resting position. A few trips later it still had not moved and the check engine light came on. Mechanic looked at it said it may be a sensor quoted $1k to fix. A few days later it randomly started working and the light went off so I did not have it fixed. About 4 months later the same code displayed on the dash with the same issues. This time I noticed the…

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Updated September 6, 2026. Refreshed nightly.