Model year
2021 GMC Acadia
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 154 complaints for the 2021 GMC Acadia (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (38), ENGINE (29), FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (26). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. NHTSA rated 2 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 21–25 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,700–$3,200, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2007 428 complaints
- 2008 854 complaints
- 2009 331 complaints
- 2010 343 complaints
- 2011 269 complaints
- 2012 296 complaints
- 2013 135 complaints
- 2014 463 complaints
- 2015 243 complaints
- 2016 236 complaints
- 2017 705 complaints
- 2018 396 complaints
- 2019 387 complaints
- 2020 106 complaints
- 2021 154 complaints
- 2022 49 complaints
- 2023 47 complaints
- 2024 61 complaints
- 2025 67 complaints
- 2026 10 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Recalls
22V709000 · Sep 22, 2022
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
General 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 improperly, causing the rearview camera to fail or function…
21V422000 · Jun 3, 2021
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac XT5, XT6, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The fuel supply lines may be improperly attached and seated.
Complaints
154 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 8, fire flag on 0, injury field 4, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE22006 | Rear-View Camera Failure · BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | Jul 22, 2022 | Nov 21, 2022 |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.151 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV FWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.164 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia FWD · 2.5L · Automatic 9-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 27 | 23 | — | — | $2,900 |
| Acadia FWD · 2L · Automatic 9-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 22 | 29 | 25 | — | — | $2,700 |
| Acadia AWD · 2L · Automatic 9-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 22 | 27 | 24 | — | — | $2,800 |
| Acadia FWD · 3.6L · Automatic 9-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 27 | 22 | — | — | $3,050 |
| Acadia AWD · 3.6L · Automatic 9-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 26 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
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