GMC Acadia problems and recalls by year

5,574 owner complaints since 2005, most for the 2008 (854); 38 recalls, 7 investigations.

By model year

Acadia by model year
Year	Complaints	Recalls	Most-reported system
2026	9	1	Electrical system
2025	67	0	Service brakes
2024	61	0	Service brakes
2023	45	4	Engine
2022	49	3	Electrical system
2021	151	2	Electrical system
2020	106	6	Engine
2019	387	2	Power train
2018	396	2	Power train
2017	705	4	Power train
2016	236	4	Air bags
2015	243	4	Air bags
2014	463	6	Air bags
2013	135	3	Electrical system
2012	296	5	Steering
2011	269	5	Steering
2010	343	4	Steering
2009	331	7	Steering
2008	854	5	Power train
2007	428	5	Power train

Years with 100+ complaints

2021 Acadia: 151 complaints

7 crashes, 3 injuries · 22V709000, 21V422000

2021 Acadia, 151 complaints
Component	Complaints	Median miles
Electrical system	37	4,800
Engine	29	36,970
Fuel/propulsion system	25	—
Unknown or other	20	—
Service brakes	18	26,000
Steering	17	27,792
Power train	16	4,063
Air bags	9	16,000

2020 Acadia: 106 complaints

4 crashes, 2 injuries · 22V709000, 21V115000, 20V684000, 20V668000, 20V639000, 20V446000

2020 Acadia, 106 complaints
Component	Complaints	Median miles
Engine	29	61,699
Electrical system	28	3,300
Power train	21	80,000
Steering	20	61,699
Unknown or other	14	1,600
Fuel/propulsion system	9	9,000
Service brakes	8	6,276
Forward collision avoidance › Automatic emergency braking	6	55

2019 Acadia: 387 complaints

6 crashes, 2 fires, 3 injuries · 21V115000, 20V668000

2019 Acadia, 387 complaints
Component	Complaints	Median miles
Power train	143	50,000
Unknown or other	120	13,000
Electrical system	102	21,000
Engine	53	39,998
Steering	33	70,000
Service brakes	16	22,201
Exterior lighting	10	10,000
Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Floor shift	6	93,000

2018 Acadia: 396 complaints

8 crashes, 1 fire, 12 injuries · 18V358000, 17V516000

2018 Acadia, 396 complaints
Component	Complaints	Median miles
Power train	151	37,000
Unknown or other	118	28,000
Electrical system	107	31,000
Engine	34	23,465
Steering	24	49,300
Service brakes	21	41,000
Electronic stability control (esc)	12	32,000
Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Floor shift	9	8,400

2017 Acadia: 705 complaints

10 crashes, 2 fires, 15 injuries · 23V334000, 18V358000, 17V516000, 16V802000

2017 Acadia, 705 complaints
Component	Complaints	Median miles
Power train	229	36,128
Electrical system	186	35,500
Unknown or other	167	33,000
Air bags	76	51,000
Engine	62	38,538
Steering	34	15,885
Service brakes	33	35,596
Exterior lighting	24	3,000

2016 Acadia: 236 complaints

8 crashes, 2 fires, 16 injuries · 23V334000, 21V246000, 15V833000, 15V609000

2016 Acadia, 236 complaints
Component	Complaints	Median miles
Air bags	129	130,000
Steering	24	54,000
Electrical system	23	47,000
Power train	21	77,911
Unknown or other	20	39,704
Engine	13	31,300
Lane departure › Blind spot detection	9	70,000
Electronic stability control (esc)	5	52,568

2015 Acadia: 243 complaints

5 crashes, 3 fires, 4 injuries · 23V334000, 22V246000, 21V246000, 15V044000

2015 Acadia, 243 complaints
Component	Complaints	Median miles
Air bags	106	88,683
Steering	31	60,000
Electrical system	28	50,000
Unknown or other	23	40,000
Engine	18	20,000
Power train	18	89,000
Electronic stability control (esc)	12	56,000
Exterior lighting	10	58,000

2014 Acadia: 463 complaints

15 crashes, 2 fires, 17 injuries · 23V334000, 21V246000, 14V614000, 14V266000, 14V223000, 14V092000

2014 Acadia, 463 complaints
Component	Complaints	Median miles
Air bags	242	81,000
Electrical system	89	72,000
Engine	45	65,000
Power train	35	59,000
Unknown or other	29	79,000
Steering	26	45,000
Electronic stability control (esc)	19	67,000
Exterior lighting	19	72,000

2013 Acadia: 135 complaints

5 crashes, 8 fires, 4 injuries · 21V246000, 14V266000, 14V118000

2013 Acadia, 135 complaints
Component	Complaints	Median miles
Electrical system	38	65,000
Air bags	29	95,000
Power train	27	100,000
Engine	21	85,393
Unknown or other	21	54,000
Exterior lighting	9	115,000
Steering	8	89,000
Electronic stability control (esc)	6	69,890

2012 Acadia: 296 complaints

8 crashes, 2 fires, 17 injuries · 21V246000, 15V415000, 14V266000, 14V118000, 12V151000

2012 Acadia, 296 complaints
Component	Complaints	Median miles
Steering	45	75,000
Power train	43	98,500
Electrical system	40	87,110
Unknown or other	39	92,000
Engine	35	100,000
Air bags	33	81,000
Structure › Body	24	64,000
Fuel/propulsion system	22	60,000

2011 Acadia: 269 complaints

8 crashes, 10 fires, 11 injuries · 21V246000, 15V415000, 14V266000, 14V118000, 12V151000

2011 Acadia, 269 complaints
Component	Complaints	Median miles
Steering	64	63,910
Engine	52	80,637
Electrical system	47	75,000
Exterior lighting	37	60,000
Power train	30	73,000
Air bags	19	56,710
Electronic stability control (esc)	16	71,733
Unknown or other	14	82,500

2010 Acadia: 343 complaints

5 crashes, 8 fires, 11 injuries, 1 death · 15V415000, 14V266000, 14V118000, 10V375000

2010 Acadia, 343 complaints
Component	Complaints	Median miles
Steering	146	70,000
Engine	74	103,000
Electrical system	42	70,000
Power train	37	80,000
Exterior lighting	22	60,000
Air bags	16	62,370
Unknown or other	11	103,798
Suspension	10	58,000

2009 Acadia: 331 complaints

8 crashes, 14 fires, 17 injuries · 15V415000, 14V266000, 14V118000, 10V375000, 10V240000, 09V073000, 08V615000

2009 Acadia, 331 complaints
Component	Complaints	Median miles
Steering	109	72,000
Power train	70	81,453
Engine	67	98,500
Electrical system	45	70,000
Exterior lighting	38	66,000
Unknown or other	17	105,000
Air bags	15	112,000
Electronic stability control (esc)	14	89,000

2008 Acadia: 854 complaints

22 crashes, 13 fires, 38 injuries · 15V415000, 14V118000, 10V240000, 08V441000, 08V410000

2008 Acadia, 854 complaints
Component	Complaints	Median miles
Power train	266	78,500
Electrical system	148	86,000
Air bags	143	85,000
Steering	127	75,000
Engine	124	98,000
Unknown or other	63	115,000
Electronic stability control (esc)	57	111,000
Exterior lighting	44	88,000

2007 Acadia: 428 complaints

13 crashes, 7 fires, 13 injuries · 15V415000, 10V240000, 08V441000, 08V410000, 07V062000

2007 Acadia, 428 complaints
Component	Complaints	Median miles
Power train	171	83,000
Steering	68	58,000
Electrical system	55	91,232
Air bags	52	91,400
Engine	46	86,000
Electronic stability control (esc)	22	77,000
Structure › Body	20	96,000
Structure	19	51,000

38 recall campaigns since 2005

October 12, 2023 · 23V681000 · 2023 · Visibility › Windshield

The windshield may have been assembled without the proper urethane sealant required to bond the windshield to the vehicle body.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the windshield and apply primer and urethane sealant.
February 2, 2023 · 23V043000 · 2023 · Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft

The right-front half-shaft assemblies may be improperly connected to the transmission, causing them to separate.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the right-front half-shaft assemblies, free of charge.
September 22, 2022 · 22V708000 · 2023 · Equipment › Other › Labels

The certification label located on the driver's side B-pillar contains tire size information that may be illegible.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the vehicle certification label, free of charge.
September 22, 2022 · 22V709000 · 2020–2021 · Back over prevention › Sensing system › Camera

The rearview camera coaxial cable connectors may have been crimped improperly, causing the rearview camera to fail or function intermittently.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the coaxial cables, free of charge.
June 23, 2022 · 22V446000 · 2022 · Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly

The fuel tank rollover valve may not provide a proper seal in the event of a rollover crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and replace the fuel tank shell if the rollover valve is found to be dislodged or missing, free of charge.
June 16, 2022 · 22V427000 · 2022 · Suspension › Rear

The left-rear suspension toe link may have been tightened improperly, which could result in a loose or separated toe link.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the left-rear suspension and replace the fastener if it is loose or missing, free of charge.
September 10, 2021 · 21V702000 · 2022 · Air bags; Air bags › Air bag/restraint control module

The sensing diagnostic module (SDM) may have been left in "manufacturing mode" and not activated at the assembly plant prior to shipment.

Remedy: The vehicles will be returned to the assembly plant for SDM activation.
June 3, 2021 · 21V422000 · 2021 · Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

The fuel supply lines may be improperly attached and seated.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace fuel supply lines as necessary, free of charge.
November 4, 2016 · 16V802000 · 2017 · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper

The front brake calipers may have a torn or misaligned caliper piston seal which may allow brake fluid to leak.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front brake calipers, replacing the brake caliper assemblies, as necessary, free of charge.
August 14, 2008 · 08V410000 · 2007–2008 · Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Linkages

IF A BUILDUP OF SNOW OR ICE ON THE WINDSHIELD OR ON THE WIPERS RESTRICTS THE MOVEMENT OF THE WIPER ARM, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER LINKAGE MAY BECOME DETACHED FROM THE MOTOR SHAFT AND THE WIPERS MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW WIPER CRANK ARM, DRIVER'S SIDE LINK, AND A CRANK ARM NUT.
February 21, 2007 · 07V062000 · 2007 · Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module-inactive

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE SENSING AND DIAGNOSTIC MODULE (SDM), WHICH CONTROLS THE FUNCTION OF FRONT AIR BAGS, MAY NOT OPERATE PROPERLY.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE SDM COMPUTER MODULE.

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Chevrolet Silverado 1500: 26V114000 (2026, equipment); 21V115000 (2019–2020, tires); 20V684000 (2020, tires); 20V446000 (2020, air bags)
Chevrolet Traverse: 23V334000 (2014–2017, air bags); 23V172000 (2023, power train); 22V246000 (2015, air bags); 21V246000 (2011–2016, air bags); 20V639000 (2020, fuel system, gasoline); 15V833000 (2016, seats); 15V609000 (2016, visibility); 15V415000 (2007–2012, structure); 15V044000 (2015, tires); 14V266000 (2009–2014, seat belts); 14V223000 (2014, electrical system); 14V118000 (2008–2013, air bags); 12V151000 (2011–2012, visibility); 10V375000 (2009–2010, seat belts); 08V615000 (2009, seat belts)
Chevrolet Malibu: 20V668000 (2019–2020, power train); 18V358000 (2017–2018, fuel system, gasoline); 14V092000 (2014, power train); 09V073000 (2009, power train)
Chevrolet Equinox: 17V516000 (2017–2018, power train)
Chevrolet Impala: 14V614000 (2014, electrical system)
Chevrolet Tahoe: 10V240000 (2007–2009, electrical system); 08V441000 (2007–2008, electrical system)

Defect investigations

1 of 7 open.

Investigations naming the Acadia
Investigation	Years	Opened	Subject	Status
EA26006	2024–2026	August 21, 2026	Electronic Brake Module Component Failure	Open
PE22006	2020–2021	July 22, 2022	Rear-View Camera Failure	Closed
EA20002	2009–2014	August 31, 2020	Outboard Front Seat Belt Anchor Cable Failure	Closed
RQ19003	2009–2014	May 28, 2019	Seat Belt Anchor Cable Failure	Closed
DP12003	2007–2009	June 4, 2012	Loss of Headlamp Illumination	Closed
AQ10001	2009	November 18, 2010	Fleet Vehicle Recall Completion Audit	Closed
EA08010	2007–2008	June 12, 2008	NON-CRASH ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES	Closed

Complaints are unverified owner reports, and a recall names a model year, not a car: for one car, decode its VIN here or look it up at NHTSA. GMC models.

Data: NHTSA, October 17, 2026.