2025 GMC Acadia
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.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 428 |
| 2008 | 854 |
| 2009 | 331 |
| 2010 | 343 |
| 2011 | 269 |
| 2012 | 296 |
| 2013 | 135 |
| 2014 | 462 |
| 2015 | 243 |
| 2016 | 236 |
| 2017 | 702 |
| 2018 | 393 |
| 2019 | 383 |
| 2020 | 100 |
| 2021 | 149 |
| 2022 | 49 |
| 2023 | 42 |
| 2024 | 55 |
| 2025 | 63 |
| 2026 | 7 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.
60% of complaints: service brakes — 38 distinct reports on file.
CRASHShow complaint excerpts
We filled a report on 04/04/2026 with NHTSA at 12:16 pm but can't find a copy of the whole report. My husband John Chandler was driving our 2025 GMC Avadia Elevation.
NHTSA ODI report, 20260424
Dropping my children off at school, 4 lights came on on the dash. Two messages came across my dash as well. Service esc service abs.
NHTSA ODI report, 20260903
46% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 29 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic emergency braking and warnings.
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The contact owns a 2025 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while driving uphill at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle hesitated, jerked, and stalled.
NHTSA ODI report, 20260724
8% of complaints: engine — 5 distinct reports on file.
6% of complaints: steering — 4 distinct reports on file.
6% of complaints: power train — 4 distinct reports on file.
SAFETY TIMELINE
No recalls on file for this model year.
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2025 GMC Acadia — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for service brakes issues (38 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for forward collision avoidance issues (29 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for engine issues (5 reports on file for this year).
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FAQ
Is the 2025 GMC Acadia reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2025 GMC Acadia is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2025 GMC Acadia?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 60% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2025 GMC Acadia have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.