2023 GMC Acadia

▲ Better than typical

2023 GMC Acadia
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:36:52.481Z

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

2023: 38 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 29%

29% of complaints: power train — 11 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE 29%

29% of complaints: engine — 11 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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The contact owns a 2023 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in park, the brake was released, and the vehicle lunged forward and collided with a Rental Movie machine coming to a stop at a building.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240226

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 21%

21% of complaints: electrical system — 8 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

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The contactâs daughter owned a 2023 GMC Acadia. The contact stated the seats were previously repaired at the local dealer. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked unattended, the vehicle caught fire.

NHTSA ODI report, 20230614

Purchased Vehicle Oct.21 2022. In first week, vehicle left my wife stranded twice, and myself once.

NHTSA ODI report, 20221119

STEERING 8%

8% of complaints: steering — 3 distinct reports on file.

VISIBILITY/WIPER 5%

5% of complaints: visibility/wiper — 2 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20221012 — equipment

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Cadillac XT5, XT6, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The certification label located on the driver's side B-pillar contains tire size information that may be illegible.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the vehicle certification label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 12, 2022. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782.

Campaign 22V708000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20230217 — power train

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Cadillac XT5 and GMC Acadia vehicles. The right-front half-shaft assemblies may be improperly connected to the transmission, causing them to separate.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the right-front half-shaft assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2023. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782.

Campaign 23V043000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20230727 — power train

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Cadillac XT6, GMC Acadia, Chevrolet Blazer, Traverse, and 2022-2023 Cadillac XT5 vehicles.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the sun gears, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 27, 2023. The remedy is expected to become available August 31, 2023.

Campaign 23V172000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20231114 — visibility

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 GMC Acadia and 2024 Cadilac XT5 and XT6 vehicles. The windshield may have been assembled without the proper urethane sealant required to bond the windshield to the vehicle body.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the windshield and apply primer and urethane sealant. If the windshield is damaged, the dealer will replace it. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 14, 2023.

Campaign 23V681000 — check if this car was fixed