MYRModel Year Report

2019 GMC Acadia

◆ Worse than typical
2019 GMC Acadia
BUILT 2026-09-02

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

Complaints per year, GMC Acadia Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2019 highlighted. 2007: 428 complaints 2007 2008: 854 complaints 2009: 331 complaints 2010: 343 complaints 2010 2011: 269 complaints 2012: 296 complaints 2013: 135 complaints 2013 2014: 461 complaints 2015: 243 complaints 2016: 235 complaints 2016 2017: 702 complaints 2018: 390 complaints 2019: 381 complaints 2019 2020: 99 complaints 2021: 147 complaints 2022: 48 complaints 2022 2023: 42 complaints 2024: 55 complaints 2025: 62 complaints 2025 2026: 6 complaints 2026
2019: 381 complaints
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YearComplaints
2007428
2008854
2009331
2010343
2011269
2012296
2013135
2014461
2015243
2016235
2017702
2018390
2019381
202099
2021147
202248
202342
202455
202562
20266

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

POWER TRAIN 40%

40% of complaints: power train — 153 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing floor shift and gear position indication (prndl).

CRASH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 27%

27% of complaints: electrical system — 104 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing 12v/24v/48v battery and speedometer/odometer.

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

Also filed under UNKNOWN OR OTHER

ENGINE 13%

13% of complaints: engine — 51 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
STEERING 9%

9% of complaints: steering — 33 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing column.

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I am submitting this complaint to request that NHTSA investigate a potential safety defect involving the engine coolant temperature monitoring system, thermostat/engine coolant temperature sensor system, and its relationship to reduced steering...

NHTSA ODI report, 20260729

Also filed under UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Steering assist code pops up and then the temperature gauge goes down and the air stops working and the screen in the cars starts going all crazy. Shift to park code keeps coming up and keeps all electronics on in car

NHTSA ODI report, 20260709

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: 381
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 (153 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (104 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (51 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 20V668000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 21V115000 (tires) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

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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 40% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2019 GMC Acadia have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.