2021 GMC Acadia Problems

146 owner complaints filed with the United States safety regulator · top issue: Electrical System · verdict CAUTION 46/100

Source NHTSA public complaint and recall record · methodology

What breaks, by owner reports

Electrical System37
Engine29
Fuel/Propulsion System23
Unknown Or Other20
Service Brakes17
Power Train17

In the owners’ words

“No incident but steering assisted reduced could cause an issue. Also the fix is to reset the computer by detaching the negative pole on the battery. This could be an issue due to the heat in the car someone could get burned.”NHTSA complaint, 2021 GMC Acadia owner
“My brake pedal got stiff when I was driving. I had zero control of my brakes. I was informed by a GMC dealership that my BRAKE BOOSTER blew up causing my brakes to stop working and metal shrapnel to be sent into my engine. My 2021 vehicle is a complete loss. GMC has done NOTHING to help me.”NHTSA complaint, 2021 GMC Acadia owner
“The contact owns a 2021 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was unintendedly drifting to the right. The vehicle was taken to Dally Tire Company, where it was diagnosed with rear links failure and misalignment. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the contact was informed that the VIN was not under recall. The dealer scheduled an appointmen”NHTSA complaint, 2021 GMC Acadia owner

Recall campaigns

ReportedComponentSummary
03/06/2021Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings SAFETYGeneral Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac XT5, XT6, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The fuel supply lines may be improperly attached and seated.
22/09/2022Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: CameraGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Cadillac XT5, XT6, and GMC Acadia vehicles equipped with the optional Surround Vision feature. The rearview camera coaxial cable connectors may have been crimped i

Questions owners ask

Is the 2021 GMC Acadia reliable?

On the federal record it scores 46/100: 146 owner complaints (29.2 per year on the road) and 2 recall campaigns, 1 touching safety-critical systems.

What is the most common problem with the 2021 GMC Acadia?

The most-reported component in NHTSA complaints is Electrical System, with 37 of 143 categorised reports.

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The 2021 GMC Acadia scored 46/100 on the federal record.

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