2015–2027 · 13 model years · 33 recalls

GMC Acadia problems by year

We don't rate the GMC Acadia yet, because we don't have its sales figures. The 2017 has the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (960). Owners complain most about transmission & drivetrain. Popular years get more complaints, so treat these counts as a guide to what goes wrong, not a ranking.

Most common problems

Transmission & drivetrain614
Electrical system558
Airbags & seat belts351
Engine & cooling266
Driver-assist & stability162
Steering91

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, all years 2015–2027.

Every GMC Acadia year at a glance

Model yearReliabilityComplaintsRecallsBest mpg
2027 AcadiaNot rated yet0022
2026 AcadiaNot rated yet17222
2025 AcadiaNot rated yet117023
2024 AcadiaNot rated yet88023
2023 AcadiaNot rated yet79425
2022 AcadiaNot rated yet82325
2021 AcadiaNot rated yet229225
2020 AcadiaNot rated yet173624
2019 AcadiaNot rated yet548223
2018 AcadiaNot rated yet538223
2017 AcadiaNot rated yet960423
2016 AcadiaNot rated yet282418
2015 AcadiaNot rated yet313419

Reliability compares each year with similar cars from 2015 to 2024, using owner complaints filed with NHTSA per car sold. Complaint counts on their own aren't a score: popular cars get more of them.

Questions people ask

What are the most common GMC Acadia problems?

Owners complain most about transmission & drivetrain, electrical system, airbags & seat belts.

Which GMC Acadia year has the most recalls?

The 2020, with 6 recalls on record with NHTSA.