2022 Gmc Acadia: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 46 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 3 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
46
Complaints
3
Recalls
3
Crash reports
1
Fire reports
4
Injuries
108.7
Severity index
Severity index 108.7 - High. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 96 2022 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2022 Gmc Acadia ranks 21 of 96 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 78% of its model-year peers. See the full 2022 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 14 | 30.4% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 14 | 30.4% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 10 | 21.7% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 7 | 15.2% |
| POWER TRAIN | 4 | 8.7% |
| LANE DEPARTURE | 4 | 8.7% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 3 | 6.5% |
| STEERING | 3 | 6.5% |
The single most-reported system is ENGINE, cited in 14 of 46 complaints (30.4%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 10 |
| 2025 | 19 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 6 |
Complaint volume is rising - the last three years carry 9.0x the filings of the three before them, which usually signals a wear-related defect surfacing with age.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21V702000 | 10/09/2021 | AIR BAGS | 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 Fed |
| 22V427000 | 16/06/2022 | SUSPENSION:REAR | 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. |
| 22V446000 | 23/06/2022 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 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. |
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.