2023 Gmc Acadia: Reliability Data

56
Total Complaints
9,757mi
Median Mileage
Engine
Top Issue
4
Crash Reports

When Do Complaints Happen?

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

6,250 25th Percentile
9,757 Median Mileage
28,250 75th Percentile

What Fails?

Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.

Engine
10
Electrical System
8
Power Train
8
Unknown Or Other
6
Steering
3
Fuel/Propulsion System
2
Air Bags
2
Solenoid
1
Exterior Lighting
1
Vehicle Speed Control
1

Severity Assessment

4
Crashes
2
Fires
8
Injuries
0
Deaths

Sample Complaint Reports

"Purchased Vehicle Oct.21 2022. In first week, vehicle left my wife stranded twice, and myself once. When error occurs, vehicle goes into limp home mode and cluster illuminates all lights, says serivce brakes, transmission, engine, fuel tank reads "E" (when is was just full), PRNDL buttons are flas..."
"Purchased Vehicle Oct.21 2022. In first week, vehicle left my wife stranded twice, and myself once. When error occurs, vehicle goes into limp home mode and cluster illuminates all lights, says serivce brakes, transmission, engine, fuel tank reads "E" (when is was just full), PRNDL buttons are flas..."
"Purchased Vehicle Oct.21 2022. In first week, vehicle left my wife stranded twice, and myself once. When error occurs, vehicle goes into limp home mode and cluster illuminates all lights, says serivce brakes, transmission, engine, fuel tank reads "E" (when is was just full), PRNDL buttons are flas..."

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 10 complaints
Median: 6,250 mi
Electrical System 8 complaints
Median: 13,000 mi

Where Are Complaints Coming From?

Top states by complaint count.

MI: 8 PA: 4 SC: 4 TN: 3 WY: 3 WI: 3 GA: 3 MA: 3 LA: 3 SD: 2

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
202119613
2022684
2024750
2025810

Active Recalls (4)

Federal safety recalls issued for this vehicle.

Labels
Campaign 22V708000 | 22/09/2022
Illegible tire size information may result in the wrong tires being installed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will replace the vehicle certification label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 12, 2022. 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 N222381690.
Driveshaft
Campaign 23V043000 | 02/02/2023
Separation between the half-shaft and transmission can result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in park. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Dealers will replace the right-front half-shaft assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 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 N222393410.
Automatic Transmission
Campaign 23V172000 | 16/03/2023
A half-shaft disengaging from the transmission can result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in park. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Dealers will replace the sun gears, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 27, 2023. The remedy is expected to become available August 31, 2023. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer se
Windshield
Campaign 23V681000 | 12/10/2023
A windshield that is not properly bonded may detach during a crash and increase the risk of injury.
Dealers will inspect the windshield and apply primer and urethane sealant. If the windshield is damaged, the dealer will replace it. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 14, 2023. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006

Extend Your Engine Life

Based on the most common issues reported for this vehicle.

  • Change oil on schedule — this is the single most important thing you can do
  • Use the manufacturer-recommended oil weight and type
  • Replace the air filter every 15,000-30,000 miles
  • Don't ignore the check engine light — small issues become expensive fast
  • Let the engine warm up for 30 seconds before driving hard in cold weather
  • Address coolant leaks immediately to prevent overheating damage

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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