GMC Acadia years to avoid and best years
Newer GMC Acadia years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones. 2017 has the most complaints per year, at 76 (703 complaints). 2017 through 2018 are in that same range. Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2013 at 4 (from 140 complaints), 2016 at 6 (from 236 complaints), and 2022 at 7 (from 49 complaints). The GMC Acadia 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet. On the 2017 GMC Acadia, 157 of 703 complaints name Powertrain.
Data as of .
2013
2016
2022
2025–26
GMC Acadia reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market GMC Acadia. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Too early | 0 | 0 | 1 | — | 21.5 |
| 2025 → Too early | 33 | 65 | 0 | Service brakes | 22 |
| 2024 → | 20 | 60 | 0 | Service brakes | 22 |
| 2023 → | 9 | 43 | 4 | Powertrain | 23 |
| 2022 → Fewest | 7 | 49 | 3 | Fuel and propulsion system | 23 |
| 2021 → | 17 | 149 | 2 | Fuel and propulsion system | 23 |
| 2020 → | 9 | 104 | 6 | Electrical system | 22.6 |
| 2019 → | 17 | 386 | 2 | Powertrain | 21.5 |
| 2018 → | 51 | 395 | 2 | Powertrain | 21.8 |
| 2017 → Most | 76 | 703 | 4 | Powertrain | 20.3 |
| 2016 → Fewest | 6 | 236 | 4 | Air bags | 17.5 |
| 2015 → | 8 | 261 | 4 | Air bags | 19 |
| 2014 → | 25 | 467 | 6 | Air bags | 18.5 |
| 2013 → Fewest | 4 | 140 | 3 | Air bags | 18.5 |
| 2012 → | 12 | 302 | 5 | Structure | 19 |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- SUV
- Oil
- dexos1 5W-30 (V6 per manual) · 6 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 255/55R20, 255/65R18, 255/60R19 (trim dependent)
Known issues for this generation
NHTSA safety recall 15V609000 covers affected vehicles after the agency found that general Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Traverse, GMC Acadia, and Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured August 18, 2015 to September 24, 2015. Due to a manufacturing defect, the windshield wiper motor may overheat when used. A wiper motor that overheats increases the risk of a fire. Remedy: GM has notified owners, and dealers will replace the windshield wiper motor cover assembly, free of charge. Owners are advised not to use their front windshield wipers until the wiper cover has been replaced. If weather conditions prevent operation of the vehicle without using the windshield wipers, GM will make arrangements to pick up the vehicle for servicing. The recall began on September 30, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 15780. When NHTSA lists multiple GM nameplates in one campaign, the published unit count is shared across them.
- Body styles
- SUV
- Oil
- dexos1 5W-30 (V6 per manual) · 6 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 235/55R20, 235/65R18 (trim dependent)
Known issues for this generation
NHTSA safety recall 21V702000 covers affected vehicles after the agency found that general Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2022 GMC Acadia vehicles. The sensing diagnostic module (SDM) may have been left in "manufacturing mode" and not activated at the assembly plant prior to shipment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection.". The air bags will not deploy with an unactivated SDM, increasing the risk of injury in a crash. Remedy: The vehicles will be returned to the assembly plant for SDM activation. Both affected vehicles are still in dealer inventory and therefore no owner notification letters will be mailed. Owners may contact GMC 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212344261. When NHTSA lists multiple GM nameplates in one campaign, the published unit count is shared across them.
- Body styles
- SUV
- Oil
- dexosD 0W-20 (turbo four per manual) · 5 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 255/55R20, 275/45R22 (trim dependent)
Frequently asked questions
Which GMC Acadia years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2013 at 4 (from 140 complaints), 2016 at 6 (from 236 complaints), and 2022 at 7 (from 49 complaints).
Which GMC Acadia year has the most owner complaints?
2017 has the most complaints per year, at 76 (703 complaints). 2017 through 2018 are in that same range. On the 2017 GMC Acadia, 157 of 703 complaints name Powertrain.
How do GMC Acadia owner complaints compare by year?
Newer GMC Acadia years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones.
Which GMC Acadia years are too early to compare?
The GMC Acadia 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet.
What engine oil does a GMC Acadia use?
US Acadia manuals specify dexos-approved oil viscosity for your engine.
What does NHTSA recall 15V-609 cover on the GMC Acadia?
NHTSA safety recall 15V609000 covers affected vehicles after the agency found that general Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Traverse, GMC Acadia, and Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured August 18, 2015 to September 24, 2015.
What generation is the 2013 GMC Acadia?
1st generation (Lambda) (2012-2016).