2019 GMC Acadia

◆ Worse than typical

2019 GMC Acadia
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2019: 370 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2007	428
2008	853
2009	330
2010	343
2011	269
2012	294
2013	132
2014	461
2015	242
2016	233
2017	695
2018	386
2019	370
2020	96
2021	144
2022	45
2023	38
2024	54
2025	58
2026	5

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

POWER TRAIN 38%

38% of complaints: power train — 139 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 27%

27% of complaints: electrical system — 100 distinct reports on file.

FIRE INJURY

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The Rear Hood was opened to get groceries. All of a sudden the hood came down on my back. I had to push the hood up manually, and tried to close with remote or with button on the hood but the Rear hood would not close.

NHTSA ODI report, 20210912

ENGINE 13%

13% of complaints: engine — 47 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

STEERING 8%

8% of complaints: steering — 29 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES 4%

4% of complaints: service brakes — 16 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP PROPERLY WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED HARD TO AVID A COLLISION.

NHTSA ODI report, 20210218

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2019 — complaint volume: 370

R 20201215 — power train

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2019-2020 Buick Encore, Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, Chevrolet Blazer...

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the start-stop transmission accumulator and replace it if any bolts are missing, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2020.

Campaign 20V668000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20210322 — tires

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, XT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, 2018-2021 Chevrolet Express, GMC Savana, 2019-2020 Chevrolet Blazer, Silverado...

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 22, 2021.

Campaign 21V115000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2019 GMC Acadia — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for power train issues (139 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for electrical system issues (100 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for engine issues (47 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 20V668000 (power train) has been completed.
Verify recall 21V115000 (tires) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2023 ▲ 2022 ▲ 2024

WORST YEARS

■ 2008 ■ 2017 ◆ 2014

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FAQ

Is the 2019 GMC Acadia reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2019 GMC Acadia is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2019 GMC Acadia?

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 38% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2019 GMC Acadia have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.