2026 GMC Acadia

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2026 GMC Acadia
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:41:30.958Z

Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

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.

Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, GMC Acadia Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2026 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 2022: 45 complaints 2022 2023: 38 complaints 2024: 54 complaints 2025: 58 complaints 2025 2026: 5 complaints 2026
2026: 5 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

Only 5 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

2 of 5 total reports mention: forward collision avoidance.

CRASH INJURY
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The contact owns a 2026 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while at a stop sign and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle unintendedly accelerated and crashed into the rear passenger's side of a Semi Truck.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260610

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2 of 5 total reports mention: electrical system.

POWER TRAIN

1 of 5 total reports mentions: power train.

CRASH INJURY
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The contact owns a 2026 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while at a stop sign and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle unintendedly accelerated and crashed into the rear passenger's side of a Semi Truck.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260610

LANE DEPARTURE

1 of 5 total reports mentions: lane departure.

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

1 of 5 total reports mentions: forward collision avoidance.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20260416 — equipment

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Remedy: Dealers will reset the vehicle radio, which will facilitate automatic download of the electronic owner’s manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026.

Campaign 26V114000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2026 GMC Acadia — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for forward collision avoidance issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 26V114000 (equipment) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2023 ▲ 2022 ▲ 2024

WORST YEARS

■ 2008 ■ 2017 ◆ 2014

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FAQ

Is the 2026 GMC Acadia reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2026 GMC Acadia?

The most-reported component is forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2026 GMC Acadia have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.