2021 GMC Acadia problems, recalls & reliability
Based on 145 NHTSA owner complaints, 2 recall campaigns and government crash-test data for 2021 GMC Acadia vehicles.
Vehanta risk score out of 100, calculated only from the counted evidence below — not a guess, and not an opinion.
- Owner complaints — 145 NHTSA complaints on file-4
- Recalls — 2 recall campaigns for this model year-6
- Crash / fire reports — 6 crash reports and 0 fire reports among complaints-1
- NCAP safety rating — 5-star overall government crash rating+10
Most-reported problem areas
What owners of similar 2021 GMC Acadia vehicles reported to NHTSA, by component.
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM16 reports
- ENGINE13 reports
- SERVICE BRAKES12 reports
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM10 reports
- POWER TRAIN8 reports
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER7 reports
- AIR BAGS6 reports
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER5 reports
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM3 reports
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE3 reports
Recalls (2)
- BACK OVER PREVENTION22V709000
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Cadillac XT5, XT6, and GMC Acadia vehicles equipped with the optional Surround Vision feature. The rearview camera coaxial cable connectors may have been crimped improperly, causing the rearview camera to fail or function intermittently.
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE21V422000
General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac XT5, XT6, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The fuel supply lines may be improperly attached and seated.
Crash-test ratings
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