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2022 GMC Acadia reliability

Is it reliable?

Owners have filed 49 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 GMC Acadia over 5 years — 7 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Acadia years here — under the median of the other years, which is 15. NHTSA has 3 recalls on file, including Tank, Rear, and Air bags.

2012 GMC Acadia
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Complaints

49

Per year

7

Recalls

3

Years on the road

5

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (15 of 49), then Engine (14) and Fuel and propulsion system (8). Those filings include 3 that report a crash, 1 that reports a fire, and 2 that report an injury.

Next to 2021 and 2023

The 2021 Acadia has 149 complaints, 17 per year, and the 2023 has 43 complaints, 9 per year. The 2022 has fewer complaints per year than the 2021. The 2022 has fewer complaints per year than the 2023.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2022 GMC Acadia. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (3)

Recall gasoline fuel system, storage, tank 2022-06-23 · NHTSA campaign 22V446000
Summary General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 Cadillac XT5, XT6, and GMC Acadia All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles. The fuel tank rollover valve may not provide a proper seal in the event of a rollover crash.
Remedy Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and replace the fuel tank shell if the rollover valve is found to be dislodged or missing, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 27, 2022. 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 N222366070.
Recall suspension, rear 2022-06-16 · NHTSA campaign 22V427000
Summary General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 Cadillac XT5, XT6, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The left-rear suspension toe link may have been tightened improperly, which could result in a loose or separated toe link.
Remedy Dealers will inspect the left-rear suspension and replace the fastener if it is loose or missing, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 11, 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 N222364330.
Recall Air bags 2021-09-10 · NHTSA campaign 21V702000
Summary 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."
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.

Complaints by component (49 total)

Electrical system
15
Engine
14
Fuel and propulsion system
8
Lane departure
4
Powertrain
4
Seat belts
4
Steering
3
Air bags
2
Forward collision avoidance
2
Service brakes
2
Back-over prevention
1
Electronic stability control (ESC)
1
Exterior lighting
1
Hydraulic brakes
1
Speed control
1
Structure
1
Suspension
1
Visibility and wipers
1
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Crash-flagged

3

Fire-flagged

1

Injury reports

2

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "What failed & is it available? The infotainment/radio module failed entirely due to an OTA software update (Codes: U18B4, U0184, B1325). The vehicle and component are fully available for inspection upon request. How was…"
    Electrical system, Visibility and wipers · filed 2026-09-14
  • "Since we purchased our 2022 Acadia 6/24/2022 we have had the warning "Service Safety Restraint System" pop up randomly. We have mentioned it numerous times over the years when the vehicle has been in for routine service…"
    Air bags, Seat belts · filed 2026-08-15
  • "The car stalled while driving it. It would not restart. I received an email with error code po23f. The car had to be towed to the dealership for repair. P023f fuel pump power control module failed. Fuel pump power…"
    Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2026-07-23
  • "“Steering Assist is Reduced” warning, P0128 code, thermostat-related symptoms, increased steering effort or other safety concerns while driving. This issue required increased steering effort and affected my wife's…"
    Engine · filed 2026-07-13
  • "This vehicle was bought brand new and has received proper maintenance from one dealership since purchasing. I had to replace the thermostat and radiator before owning the vehicle three years. Within two years of owning…"
    Powertrain, Electrical system · filed 2026-05-28

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2022 GMC Acadia SUV AWD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2022 GMC Acadia SUV FWD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 4 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Acadia all-wheel drive 3.6L, 6-cyl Automatic 9-speed All-wheel drive 19 26 21 MPG $3100
Acadia all-wheel drive 2L, 4-cyl Automatic 9-speed All-wheel drive 22 27 24 MPG $2700
Acadia front-wheel drive 3.6L, 6-cyl Automatic 9-speed Front-wheel drive 19 27 22 MPG $2950
Acadia front-wheel drive 2L, 4-cyl Automatic 9-speed Front-wheel drive 22 29 25 MPG $2600

Specs and fitment

2nd generation (C1XX), 2017–2023
Body styles SUV
Oil dexos1 5W-30 (V6 per manual) , 6 qt capacity
Tire size 235/55R20, 235/65R18 (trim dependent)
Towing capacity 4,000 lbs

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 GMC Acadia reliable?

Owners have filed 49 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 GMC Acadia over 5 years — 7 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Acadia years here — under the median of the other years, which is 15. NHTSA has 3 recalls on file, including Tank, Rear, and Air bags.

What are common problems with a 2022 GMC Acadia?

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (15 of 49), then Engine (14) and Fuel and propulsion system (8). Those filings include 3 that report a crash, 1 that reports a fire, and 2 that report an injury.

Is the 2022 GMC Acadia more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2021 Acadia has 149 complaints, 17 per year, and the 2023 has 43 complaints, 9 per year. The 2022 has fewer complaints per year than the 2021. The 2022 has fewer complaints per year than the 2023.

Has the 2022 GMC Acadia been recalled?

The 2022 GMC Acadia has 3 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2022 GMC Acadia?

Owners have filed 49 complaints about the 2022 GMC Acadia with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2022 GMC Acadia get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2022 GMC Acadia is 23 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

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).