GMC Acadia years to avoid
More than twice the Acadia's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best GMC Acadia years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
GMC Acadia complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common GMC Acadia problems
All model years combined.
- Transmission1,380
- Electrical1,090
- Airbags910
- Engine822
- Steering813
- Driver assistance379
- Lights278
- Brakes266
- Body250
- Fuel system200
- Acceleration156
- Visibility125
Most reported problems on the GMC Acadia
Check engine light 414Headlights 261Airbag light 227Transmission failure 221Stalling 210Power steering loss 206Loss of power 204Jerking 134Won't shift 121Water leak 118Slipping 104Whining noise 65Wipers 61Steering noise 57
GMC Acadia problems year by year
Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.
| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | - | 10 | Driver assistance | 2 | 2 | ||
| 2025 | - | 69 | Brakes | 0 | 1 | ||
| 2024 | - | 62 | Brakes | 7,000 | 0 | 3 | |
| 2023 | - | 50 | Engine | 24,749 | 4 | 3 | |
| 2022 | 84 | 52 | Electrical | 35,000 | 3 | 4 | Fewest complaints |
| 2021 | 85 | 156 | Electrical | 28,000 | 2 | 8 | |
| 2020 | 85 | 107 | Engine | 10,000 | 6 | 4 | Fewest complaints |
| 2019 | 65 | 388 | Transmission | 40,000 | 2 | 6 | |
| 2018 | 64 | 399 | Transmission | 32,000 | 2 | 8 | |
| 2017 | 42 | 707 | Transmission | 33,000 | 4 | 11 | Avoid |
| 2016 | 75 | 236 | Airbags | 50,000 | 4 | 8 | |
| 2015 | 77 | 243 | Airbags | 50,000 | 4 | 5 | |
| 2014 | 55 | 463 | Airbags | 60,000 | 6 | 15 | |
| 2013 | 83 | 135 | Electrical | 83,000 | 3 | 5 | Fewest complaints |
| 2012 | 71 | 296 | Steering | 75,000 | 5 | 8 | |
| 2011 | 72 | 269 | Steering | 68,887 | 5 | 8 | |
| 2010 | 67 | 343 | Steering | 75,000 | 4 | 5 | |
| 2009 | 63 | 331 | Steering | 75,417 | 7 | 8 | |
| 2008 | 33 | 854 | Transmission | 82,000 | 5 | 22 | Avoid |
| 2007 | 59 | 428 | Transmission | 78,000 | 5 | 13 |
Recalls 39
GMC Acadia warranty extensions
Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.
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Questions about the GMC Acadia
What years of the GMC Acadia should you avoid?
2008 and 2017. Each has more than twice the GMC Acadia's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2008 alone has 854, mostly about transmission and electrical.
What is the best year for a used GMC Acadia?
2022, 2020 and 2013 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (52, 107 and 135).
What is the most common problem with the GMC Acadia?
Transmission, with 1,380 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (1,090) and airbags (910).
How many recalls does the GMC Acadia have?
39 recalls between 2007 and 2026. The 2009 model year has the most, with 7.
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