MYRModel Year Report

2021 GMC Acadia

▲ Better than typical
2021 GMC Acadia
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:41:29.208Z

This year had at least 30% fewer 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, 2021 highlighted. 2007: 428 complaints 2007 2008: 853 complaints 2009: 330 complaints 2010: 343 complaints 2010 2011: 269 complaints 2012: 294 complaints 2013: 132 complaints 2013 2014: 461 complaints 2015: 242 complaints 2016: 233 complaints 2016 2017: 695 complaints 2018: 386 complaints 2019: 370 complaints 2019 2020: 96 complaints 2021: 144 complaints 2021 2022: 45 complaints 2022 2023: 38 complaints 2024: 54 complaints 2025: 58 complaints 2025 2026: 5 complaints 2026
2021: 144 complaints
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YearComplaints
2007428
2008853
2009330
2010343
2011269
2012294
2013132
2014461
2015242
2016233
2017695
2018386
2019370
202096
2021144
202245
202338
202454
202558
20265

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 25%

25% of complaints: electrical system — 36 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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While driving vehicle stalled multiple times in the middle of the road, with service transmission and engine light coming on, causing unsafe conditions, causing accident and leaving passengers stranded.

NHTSA ODI report, 20241211

I got into an accident because my back up crap camera did not warn me that a car had turned behind me. Also when and backing up and a car is coming it doesn’t indicate the car is coming until it’s behind me.

NHTSA ODI report, 20220509

ENGINE 20%

20% of complaints: engine — 29 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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While driving vehicle stalled multiple times in the middle of the road, with service transmission and engine light coming on, causing unsafe conditions, causing accident and leaving passengers stranded.

NHTSA ODI report, 20241211

I got into an accident because my back up crap camera did not warn me that a car had turned behind me. Also when and backing up and a car is coming it doesn’t indicate the car is coming until it’s behind me.

NHTSA ODI report, 20220509

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 15%

15% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 22 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES 12%

12% of complaints: service brakes — 17 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
POWER TRAIN 11%

11% of complaints: power train — 16 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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While driving vehicle stalled multiple times in the middle of the road, with service transmission and engine light coming on, causing unsafe conditions, causing accident and leaving passengers stranded.

NHTSA ODI report, 20241211

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20210701 — fuel system, gasoline

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.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace fuel supply lines as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 1, 2021. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782.

Campaign 21V422000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20220722 — PE (closed 20221121)

Rear-View Camera Failure

R 20230118 — back over prevention

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Cadillac XT5, XT6, and GMC Acadia vehicles equipped with the optional Surround Vision feature.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the coaxial cables, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 18, 2023. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782.

Campaign 22V709000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2021 GMC Acadia — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (36 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (29 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (22 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 21V422000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 22V709000 (back over prevention) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2023 ▲ 2022 ▲ 2024

WORST YEARS

■ 2008 ■ 2017 ◆ 2014

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FAQ

Is the 2021 GMC Acadia reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2021 GMC Acadia is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2021 GMC Acadia?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2021 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.