2021 Gmc Acadia: Reliability Data

Source: NHTSA — 196 complaints
196
Total Complaints
27,792mi
Median Mileage
Electrical System
Top Issue
13
Crash Reports

When Do Complaints Happen?

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

4,450 25th Percentile
27,792 Median Mileage
37,000 75th Percentile

What Fails?

Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.

Electrical System
33
Engine
26
Fuel/Propulsion System
22
Unknown Or Other
18
Power Train
15
Service Brakes
14
Steering
13
Air Bags
8
Automatic Emergency Braking
5
Vehicle Speed Control
4

Severity Assessment

13
Crashes
0
Fires
6
Injuries
0
Deaths

Sample Complaint Reports

"WE BOUGHT OUR CAR ON 11/7/2020 ,2 DAYS AFTER STARTING THE MESSAGES APPEAR ON THE SCREEN (SERVICE SAFETY RESTRAINT SYSTEM) CAR AND ON MY PHONE, THIS ALWAYS HAPPEN WHEN IN MOTION, ON A CITY OR HIGHWAY DOESN'T MATTER WHERE YOU'RE DRIVING. WE HAVE NO IDEA WHAT COULD CAUSE THE PROBLEM CAUSE ONLY HAD 2 M..."
"CAR STEERS TO LEFT,VOLUME DOES NOT WORK AFTER A CONNECTED CALL WHILE DRIVING,SCREEN BLACKS OUT AND NOISE COMING OUT OF LEFT DRIVER DOOR PANEL WHILE CAR IS OFF,ALSO MESSAGE THAT SD CARD WAS REMOVED NO APPS WORKING"
"CAR STEERS TO LEFT,VOLUME DOES NOT WORK AFTER A CONNECTED CALL WHILE DRIVING,SCREEN BLACKS OUT AND NOISE COMING OUT OF LEFT DRIVER DOOR PANEL WHILE CAR IS OFF,ALSO MESSAGE THAT SD CARD WAS REMOVED NO APPS WORKING"

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.

Engine 26 complaints
25th: 24,193 mi Median: 34,572 mi 75th: 36,977 mi

Where Are Complaints Coming From?

Top states by complaint count.

MI: 21 FL: 20 TX: 20 NY: 14 OH: 11 SC: 10 VA: 10 GA: 8 IN: 7 IL: 7

Who Files Complaints?

1%
Original Owners
99%
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
20194888
202013310
2022684
2023564
2024750
2025810

Active Recalls (2)

Federal safety recalls issued for this vehicle.

Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Campaign 21V422000 | 03/06/2021
Improperly attached and seated fuel supply lines may loosen or separate, causing a fuel leak and increasing the risk of a fire.
Dealers will inspect and replace fuel supply lines as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 1, 2021. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212335590.
Camera
Campaign 22V709000 | 22/09/2022
An inoperative rearview camera can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will replace the coaxial cables, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 18, 2023. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222378380.

Maintain Your Electrical System

Based on the most common issues reported for this vehicle.

  • Clean battery terminals annually with baking soda and water
  • Replace the battery every 3-5 years before it leaves you stranded
  • Don't leave accessories running with the engine off
  • Check for corroded ground connections if you have intermittent electrical issues
  • Replace dim headlights promptly — they're a safety issue and a wiring symptom

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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