2019 GMC Acadia
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.
- Complaints
- 385
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Power train
Campaigns on file for 2019
None on file
40% of complaints
Complaints per year
2019: 385 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 428 |
| 2008 | 854 |
| 2009 | 331 |
| 2010 | 343 |
| 2011 | 269 |
| 2012 | 296 |
| 2013 | 135 |
| 2014 | 462 |
| 2015 | 243 |
| 2016 | 236 |
| 2017 | 704 |
| 2018 | 395 |
| 2019 | 385 |
| 2020 | 106 |
| 2021 | 150 |
| 2022 | 49 |
| 2023 | 44 |
| 2024 | 60 |
| 2025 | 66 |
| 2026 | 9 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Power train
40% · 154 reportsMost commonly citing floor shift and gear position indication (prndl).
Electrical system
27% · 105 reportsMost commonly citing 12v/24v/48v battery and speedometer/odometer.
Show complaint excerpts
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, 2021-09-12
Engine
14% · 53 reportsSteering
9% · 34 reportsMost commonly citing column.
Show complaint excerpts
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, 2026-07-29
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…
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-09
Service brakes
4% · 16 reportsShow complaint excerpts
The vehicle did not stop properly when the brakes were applied hard to avid a collision.
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-02-18
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2019Complaint volume 385 complaints filed for this model year.
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2020-12-15Power train20V668000 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.
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2021-03-22Tires21V115000 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2019 GMC Acadia — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 154 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 105 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 53 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 20V668000 · Power train
- Recall 21V115000 · Tires
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- 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 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.