2021 GMC Acadia problems
Owners have filed 215 complaints about the 2021 GMC Acadia with NHTSA. Electrical system accounts for 17.2% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of engine at 13.5%.
Complaints215
Crashes13
Fires0
Injuries6
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Electrical system 17.2% · 37
Engine 13.5% · 29
Fuel/propulsion system 10.7% · 23
Unknown or other 9.3% · 20
Service brakes 7.9% · 17
Power train 7.9% · 17
Steering 7.4% · 16
Back over prevention 4.2% · 9
Severity
Of those complaints, 13 describe a crash and 6 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 16 model years of the GMC Acadia in this data, 2021 sits 13th by complaint volume. 2008 draws the most.
Filings are rising — 141 in the last three years against 70 in the three before. For a vehicle this age that usually points to a wear-related failure owners are hitting now.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 27,792 miles.
In owners' own words
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 doesnât indicate the car is coming until itâs behind me. Iâve taken it to the dealer and they say thereâs nothing wrong with it. Also there is no break when you come too close to something in front of you. Electrical system
Vehicle gives, âDriver assist reduced Drive with careâ warning randomly. Lane change will no longer work and engine light will come on. Problem is sporadic and does not stay active. Engine light will shut off after a day. Once vehicle is shut off cooling fan runs extremely loud and for a long period of time draining battery. Electrical system
On numerous occasions the key fob is not detected and locked out of vehicle. Key fob notice on panel saying itâs not detected while driving. Took it to Jim Causley GMC dealer several times and then they kept vehicle for a week unable to duplicate and sent me on my way. This is still happening with no help. Electrical system
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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