2021 Gmc Acadia: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 145 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 2 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
145
Complaints
2
Recalls
6
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
3
Injuries
33.1
Severity index
Severity index 33.1 - Low. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 90 2021 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2021 Gmc Acadia ranks 78 of 90 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 13% of its model-year peers. See the full 2021 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 37 | 25.5% |
| ENGINE | 29 | 20.0% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 23 | 15.9% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 20 | 13.8% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 17 | 11.7% |
| POWER TRAIN | 17 | 11.7% |
| STEERING | 15 | 10.3% |
| AIR BAGS | 8 | 5.5% |
The single most-reported system is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, cited in 37 of 145 complaints (25.5%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 14 |
| 2022 | 19 |
| 2023 | 17 |
| 2024 | 25 |
| 2025 | 43 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 25 |
Complaint volume is rising - the last three years carry 2.4x the filings of the three before them, which usually signals a wear-related defect surfacing with age.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21V422000 | 03/06/2021 | 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. |
| 22V709000 | 22/09/2022 | 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 i |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.