Safety Score
73
Average
Recalls
0
Complaints
50
NCAP Stars
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Recalls (0)
No recalls found for the 2021 GMC Acadia.
Owner Complaints (showing up to 50)
| Date | Component | Crash | Injuries | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-27 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | On March 27, 2026, I experienced a complete brake failure while driving a 2021 GMC Acadia in a school zone at approxima… |
| 2026-03-12 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2021 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine war… |
| 2026-03-04 | STEERING | No | 0 | My vehicle’s steering became dangerously stiff while driving on the highway, nearly causing my wife to be involved in a… |
| 2026-03-03 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Car has had multiple issues with check engine light coming on for the last 2 years and stays on especially during the w… |
| 2026-02-18 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Car was taken in for an oil change at 62k Miles. Dealer advised that it needed a radiator replaced. At 64k miles it was… |
| 2026-02-13 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2021 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle started run… |
| 2026-01-31 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER | No | 0 | Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2021 GMC Acadia. The contact discovered a mileage discrepancy after the purchas… |
| 2026-01-21 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2021 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle started, and the … |
| 2026-01-03 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | My car suddenly out of the blue started overheating. By the time I could get stopped safely and turn the car off the en… |
| 2025-11-30 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | Had vehicles looked at twice and serviced once for the transmission slipping. No issues were found when looked at and l… |
| 2025-11-23 | STEERING | No | 0 | For the 3rd time of ownership the cooling fan stays on after vehicle is turned off and the display “steering assist is… |
| 2025-11-16 | ENGINE | No | 0 | GM need to be looked at for faulty Thermostats being put into vehicles. While driving the message "steering assist i… |
| 2025-11-13 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2021 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the veh… |
| 2025-11-06 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2021 GMC Acadia. The contact stated while driving 75 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated… |
| 2025-11-02 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | I was driving home and about 10 minutes into my drive I got a notification about my steering assistance being disabled.… |
| 2025-10-20 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | While driving, error popped up stating steering assist is reduced; drive with caution. Heat was no longer working. Engi… |
| 2025-10-19 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The infotainment center/and On Star alert systems ( crash detections / SOS ) No access to anything in the infotainmen… |
| 2025-10-14 | STEERING | No | 0 | Recently took vehicle for alignment for a pull to the right. After 3 alignments at the dealership I was told the rack … |
| 2025-09-20 | STEERING | No | 0 | I have a 2021 GMC Acadia that keeps saying steering assist not available. But when it does this, the temperature gage s… |
| 2025-09-16 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | Received message "Steering assist is reduced. Drive with care". This is related to a faulty thermostat and temperature … |
| 2025-09-10 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | Transmission feels like it’s slipping, almost like a jerky shift from any stop, seems like a common issue and should be… |
| 2025-09-09 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | Rear view camera won’t display when out in reverse. Also, when the camera does come on, it’ll flicker off and on |
| 2025-09-08 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | *Transmission or torque converter. *Vehicle shuddering or shaking at low speeds or when shifting. *Studders while tryin… |
| 2025-08-24 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | No | 0 | The electronic dashboard goes black while driving. I was driving to work on the highway at highway speeds and the entir… |
| 2025-08-20 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | I was driving down a heavy traffic expressway with a lot of semi traffic and the SUV started puttering. All of a sudden… |
| 2025-08-18 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | My Acadia, 2021 has just 36011 miles. Car sputtered a few times like it was running out of gas and stalled as I was d… |
| 2025-08-11 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2021 GMC Acadia. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning … |
| 2025-07-29 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The fuel pump control module failed, 2021Acadia Denali First time, 9/22/21 8073 miles, the car was parked at the reside… |
| 2025-07-25 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | Car was parked overnight in my garage and in the morning it would turn over, but not start. Had to have it towed to my … |
| 2025-07-14 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | Instrument cluster malfunction. Entire instrument cluster blacking out every 60 seconds, then rebooting nonstop while d… |
| 2025-06-28 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | The Vacuum pump on my 2021 GMC Acadia failed causing my breaks malfunction. This Problem was confirmed by a certified m… |
| 2025-06-25 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | Driving out of state. My 2021 Acadia with 41,172 miles. When pushing the gas to go there is slippage when trying to acc… |
| 2025-06-03 | EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2021 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that the navigation screen was inoperable. There were no warning… |
| 2025-06-01 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | Driving on rt 95n in Ga. Going 70 mph and vehicle just bucked and shut off. At the time I was in the middle lane and al… |
| 2025-05-29 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2021 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that after a routine maintenance at the local dealer, it was not… |
| 2025-05-24 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | Car stalled at intersection and unable to restart. The car would not go into neutral to get the car out of the roadway.… |
| 2025-05-17 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The Radio in my 2021 GMC Acadia had to be replaced due to an UPDATE Failure. I had to pay $221.32 for diagnostic and… |
| 2025-05-01 | STEERING | No | 0 | Often times, on the heads-up display I would get "Steering Assist is Reduced Drive with Care" and my temp gauge will st… |
| 2025-04-25 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | On numerous occasions the key fob is not detected and locked out of vehicle. Key fob notice on panel saying it’s not d… |
| 2025-04-20 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | ABS Modulator failed leaking oil. Loss of braking Repair service found the same problem. Part was scrapped. |
| 2025-04-16 | STEERING | No | 0 | The thermostat failed which cause the steering system to fail and car to not read temperature |
| 2025-04-05 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | Getting a pop up that says “steering assist reduced”. Temp gauge drops completely. AC won’t work and fan kicks on |
| 2025-04-03 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | I was driving down the road and all the sudden my breaks locked up. Like I had to stand on the break with both feet for… |
| 2025-04-01 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2021 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that the door locks failed to lock and unlock while using the ke… |
| 2025-03-27 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | While driving all displays, gauges, screens shut off. Unable to determine speed or anything. Car still drives but there… |
| 2025-03-19 | ENGINE | No | 0 | While driving the engine cut out. I wasn't able to get the vehicle off the road and had to put in an acceleration lane … |
| 2025-03-17 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | I have had nothing but issues with this vehicle from the day I purchased it. I should have been more leery of purchasin… |
| 2025-03-11 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | Vehicle gives, “Driver assist reduced Drive with care” warning randomly. Lane change will no longer work and engine lig… |
| 2025-03-02 | AIR BAGS | Yes | 1 | I was traveling in my 2021 gmc Acadia in which I have had numerous issues with is the almost 4 years I have owned it. T… |
| 2025-02-27 | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2021 GMC Acadia. The contact stated while attempting to park the vehicle, the contact became aware t… |