2019 Gmc Acadia: Reliability Data

Source: NHTSA — 488 complaints
488
Total Complaints
36,000mi
Median Mileage
Power Train
Top Issue
8
Crash Reports

When Do Complaints Happen?

Distribution of NHTSA complaints by vehicle mileage at time of report.

17,759 25th Percentile
36,000 Median Mileage
60,000 75th Percentile

What Fails?

Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.

Power Train
131
Unknown Or Other
107
Electrical System
92
Engine
43
Steering
27
Service Brakes
15
Exterior Lighting
10
Floor Shift
6
Suspension
5
Fuel/Propulsion System
4

Severity Assessment

8
Crashes
2
Fires
4
Injuries
0
Deaths

Sample Complaint Reports

"HEADLIGHTS ARE NOT BRIGHT ENOUGH TO SAFELY DRIVE AT NIGHT, INCLUDING WHEN THE HIGH BEAMS ARE ON."
"MY MOTHER HAS BECOME TRAPPED TWO TIMES DUE TO THE LOCKS ON THE VEHICLE NOT WORKING. THE ISSUE ONLY HAPPENS WHEN IT RAINS. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THEY REPLACED SOME KIND MECHANISM AND THAT EVERYTHING WAS GOOD TO GO. IT RAINED AGAIN YESTERDAY AND MY MOTHER WAS TRAPPED IN TH..."
"MY MOTHER HAS BECOME TRAPPED TWO TIMES DUE TO THE LOCKS ON THE VEHICLE NOT WORKING. THE ISSUE ONLY HAPPENS WHEN IT RAINS. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THEY REPLACED SOME KIND MECHANISM AND THAT EVERYTHING WAS GOOD TO GO. IT RAINED AGAIN YESTERDAY AND MY MOTHER WAS TRAPPED IN TH..."

Source: NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Names and identifying details omitted.

When Were Complaints Filed?

Number of complaints by the year the issue occurred.

When Does Each Component Fail?

Median mileage at complaint for top components.

Power Train 131 complaints
25th: 32,500 mi Median: 49,600 mi 75th: 60,500 mi
Unknown Or Other 107 complaints
25th: 10,767 mi Median: 13,000 mi 75th: 26,000 mi
Electrical System 92 complaints
25th: 10,767 mi Median: 21,000 mi 75th: 39,886 mi
Engine 43 complaints
25th: 8,123 mi Median: 39,514 mi 75th: 52,499 mi
Steering 27 complaints
25th: 55,114 mi Median: 70,000 mi 75th: 97,000 mi

Where Are Complaints Coming From?

Top states by complaint count.

TX: 38 PA: 34 MI: 31 FL: 28 NY: 25 MO: 25 CA: 23 OH: 22 IL: 19 GA: 19

Who Files Complaints?

0.6%
Original Owners
99.4%
Second+ Owners

Gmc Acadia — Other Years

See how this model compares across different model years.

YearComplaintsCrashes
200764117
2008129541
200948513
20104355
201137210
201239314
20131897
201459619
20153028
201627210
201792312
201850019
202013310
202119613
2022684
2023564
2024750
2025810

Active Recalls (2)

Federal safety recalls issued for this vehicle.

Tires
Campaign 21V115000 | 25/02/2021
Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall resulting in sudden air loss or a belt edge separation which could lead to a tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 22, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac cus
Automatic Transmission
Campaign 20V668000 | 29/10/2020
Missing bolts on the start-stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission oil leak and may progress to a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the start-stop transmission accumulator and replace it if any bolts are missing, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2020. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick Customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet custom

Extend Your Transmission Life

Based on the most common issues reported for this vehicle.

  • Change transmission fluid at manufacturer intervals — not 'lifetime' fluid
  • Come to a full stop before shifting from reverse to drive
  • Don't ride the brakes on hills — use a lower gear
  • Check transmission fluid level and color monthly — dark fluid needs changing
  • Address slipping, hard shifts, or delayed engagement immediately

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Data source: View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov | NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Public domain.

Methodology: Complaint counts and mileage distributions are computed directly from consumer-reported NHTSA complaints. This data represents reported issues, not failure rates — vehicles without complaints are not represented. Full methodology.

Data through: 2026-03-28