2025 GMC ACADIA
0 recalls — 84 complaints — 5/5 safety rating
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
84 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | 29 |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 11 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 8 |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 6 |
| ENGINE | 5 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 4 |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 4 |
| STEERING | 4 |
| POWER TRAIN | 3 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Mar 30, 2026
Incident date: Mar 30, 2026
The vehicle has a serious transmission/drivetrain defect that repeatedly occurs when accelerating from a complete stop, especially onto an incline. The vehicle sometimes does not respond at all when the accelerator is pressed and fails to move, even though acceleration is being requested. In one rec... Read more
ENGINE
Mar 30, 2026
Incident date: Mar 30, 2026
The vehicle has a serious transmission/drivetrain defect that repeatedly occurs when accelerating from a complete stop, especially onto an incline. The vehicle sometimes does not respond at all when the accelerator is pressed and fails to move, even though acceleration is being requested. In one rec... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Mar 30, 2026
Incident date: Mar 30, 2026
The vehicle has a serious transmission/drivetrain defect that repeatedly occurs when accelerating from a complete stop, especially onto an incline. The vehicle sometimes does not respond at all when the accelerator is pressed and fails to move, even though acceleration is being requested. In one rec... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Mar 23, 2026
Incident date: Jun 1, 2025
This is ongoing from the purchase of the car. 1) Infotainment computer screen daytime illumination is so dark as to be a major safety issue as it causes too much time looking away from the road to operate the system. If you wear sunglasses you cannot see the screen at all. The dealer says nothing c... Read more
ENGINE
Mar 23, 2026
Incident date: Jun 1, 2025
This is ongoing from the purchase of the car. 1) Infotainment computer screen daytime illumination is so dark as to be a major safety issue as it causes too much time looking away from the road to operate the system. If you wear sunglasses you cannot see the screen at all. The dealer says nothing c... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 23, 2026
Incident date: Jun 1, 2025
This is ongoing from the purchase of the car. 1) Infotainment computer screen daytime illumination is so dark as to be a major safety issue as it causes too much time looking away from the road to operate the system. If you wear sunglasses you cannot see the screen at all. The dealer says nothing c... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Mar 21, 2026
Incident date: Feb 7, 2026
The vehicle experiences a transmission/drivetrain defect involving delayed gear engagement, hesitation, and apparent slipping. When accelerating from a complete stop (especially onto an incline) the engine RPM increases but the vehicle fails to accelerate as expected. The vehicle jerks and shakes vi... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Mar 21, 2026
Incident date: Mar 7, 2026
Automatic brake engaged unnecessarily/ unexpectedly while driving forward at a low speed. There was no reason for the brake to engage. There were no objects or people infont of us. This has happened twice in less than a month. Both times we were in a forward motion. It could have been a serious sit... Read more
ENGINE
Mar 21, 2026
Incident date: Feb 7, 2026
The vehicle experiences a transmission/drivetrain defect involving delayed gear engagement, hesitation, and apparent slipping. When accelerating from a complete stop (especially onto an incline) the engine RPM increases but the vehicle fails to accelerate as expected. The vehicle jerks and shakes vi... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Mar 21, 2026
Incident date: Feb 7, 2026
The vehicle experiences a transmission/drivetrain defect involving delayed gear engagement, hesitation, and apparent slipping. When accelerating from a complete stop (especially onto an incline) the engine RPM increases but the vehicle fails to accelerate as expected. The vehicle jerks and shakes vi... Read more
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Mar 11, 2026
Incident date: Mar 6, 2026
The contact owns a 2025 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH at nighttime, there was an abnormally loud explosion and the contact became aware that the sunroof had exploded unexpectedly, causing shattered glass to fall inside the vehicle onto the contact's head, face, and body. T... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Feb 13, 2026
Incident date: Jan 5, 2026
Unknown. Brakes still squeaking after getting them changed with the bulletin notice. Engine surges and idles rough- dealership could not diagnose. Not accelerating randomly, pedal goes in and it does not engage. Gas tank not filling up all the way. Rear cross tracking warning turned off when it is n... Read more
ENGINE
Feb 13, 2026
Incident date: Jan 5, 2026
Unknown. Brakes still squeaking after getting them changed with the bulletin notice. Engine surges and idles rough- dealership could not diagnose. Not accelerating randomly, pedal goes in and it does not engage. Gas tank not filling up all the way. Rear cross tracking warning turned off when it is n... Read more
BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING
Feb 13, 2026
Incident date: Jan 5, 2026
Unknown. Brakes still squeaking after getting them changed with the bulletin notice. Engine surges and idles rough- dealership could not diagnose. Not accelerating randomly, pedal goes in and it does not engage. Gas tank not filling up all the way. Rear cross tracking warning turned off when it is n... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Feb 11, 2026
Incident date: Feb 10, 2026
2/10/26. Driving down the highway behind a truck and horse trailer at 60 mph, electric brake system stopped working, couldn't stop, a turn lane saved me from rear ending the horse trailer. I thought i was going to die and kill or injure animals and people in my path. Police came and tow truck. 2/... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Feb 9, 2026
Incident date: Feb 7, 2026
Warning message appeared stating "service brake assist" and "service ESC". Took vehicle to dealer, they found faulty Master Cylinder. Multiple parts involved, some on back order, could take weeks to a month or more for repair. Vehicle is less than 1 year in service with approx. 6k miles.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 5, 2026
Incident date: Feb 5, 2026
OnStar/Telematics Module cuts out, rending GPS and OnStar functions useless
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 5, 2026
Incident date: Feb 5, 2026
OnStar/Telematics Module cuts out, rending GPS and OnStar functions useless
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 5, 2026
Incident date: Oct 15, 2025
I bought this vehicle in August 2025 and October was the first incident that this occurred. What happened was I was driving to pick up my husband and all the warning lights on my car dash started going off and then it died. After we got it started again we took it to the nearest GM dealership and af... Read more
STEERING
Jan 5, 2026
Incident date: Nov 29, 2025
New vehicle. At 935 miles on odometer, displayed “Service Power Steering” “No Assist Soon” message on dash. Contacted OnStar and was advised of potential loss of power steering & advised to take car to dealership. Car spent 10 days in service to have a new steering gear installed at GMC dea... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dec 21, 2025
Incident date: Sep 18, 2025
Approximately 2 months after purchase, the sunroof spontaneously shattered/exploded while driving on the interstate. We had it fixed and about 3 months after that, the same exact thing happened.
STRUCTURE:BODY
Dec 7, 2025
Incident date: Oct 1, 2025
The antenna fin cover came off while driving down the road. I had been a possession of the car less than six weeks. I’ve contacted the dealership- it’s covered under warranty, but the part is backordered because it’s such an issue.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dec 5, 2025
Incident date: Dec 4, 2025
I accidentally ran out of gas and my car died directly underneath a railroad crossing arm. I had been stopped to allow an Amtrak train to go by and my car died when I started to move forward after it passed. Thankfully I wasn't on the tracks, but I was close to them. I immediately got out of my car ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Nov 12, 2025
Incident date: Nov 12, 2025
I was driving on a two-lane road when unexpectedly my front moonroof spontaneously shattered sending glass down on top of me, the console area, and the passenger and rear seating areas of my 2025 GMC Acadia. It happened without warning and no external factors. It was a pleasant sunny November day. T... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Nov 8, 2025
Incident date: Oct 23, 2025
I purchased this 2025 GMC Acadia on 3/29/2025. About a week into owning it, the navigation stopped working. OnStar was able to reset my system. Then, about a month later, the vehicle locked my keys in the cabin without my knowledge. OnStar was able to unlock my vehicle remotely. Then, on 10/23/2025,... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Nov 5, 2025
Incident date: Nov 5, 2025
Brakes have failed now three separate times. The brake pedal becomes firm and the car will not stop or slow at all. I am pregnant and also had my toddler in the car with me. No warning symbols on the dash. Taken to dealership after several weeks of communication saying this was a safety issue and re... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Oct 29, 2025
Incident date: Oct 25, 2025
While driving vehicle, multiple warning codes appeared including: service traction control, ABS, service brake system and others. More importantly, the power brakes failed and a code was thrown to press hard on brakes to stop vehicle.
SERVICE BRAKES
Oct 27, 2025
Incident date: Oct 27, 2025
I have the little feature that will brake for me if it thinks ima get in a wreck. However it’s glitchy!! I can be the only vehicle on road in BOTH directions, cruise set at 60 when out of nowhere the car slams on the breaks. We go down to like 52 then like nothing ever happened we are back to 60.... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
Oct 27, 2025
Incident date: Oct 27, 2025
I have the little feature that will brake for me if it thinks ima get in a wreck. However it’s glitchy!! I can be the only vehicle on road in BOTH directions, cruise set at 60 when out of nowhere the car slams on the breaks. We go down to like 52 then like nothing ever happened we are back to 60.... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Oct 27, 2025
Incident date: Oct 27, 2025
I have the little feature that will brake for me if it thinks ima get in a wreck. However it’s glitchy!! I can be the only vehicle on road in BOTH directions, cruise set at 60 when out of nowhere the car slams on the breaks. We go down to like 52 then like nothing ever happened we are back to 60.... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Oct 15, 2025
Incident date: Oct 14, 2025
We had complete brake system failure while driving the car on the highway. The brakes went all the way to the floor when applied and we came inches going into fast moving oncoming traffic before the vehicle stopped. I had to push the break with both feet with all the strength I had to get the brakes... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Oct 15, 2025
Incident date: Oct 14, 2025
We had complete brake system failure while driving the car on the highway. The brakes went all the way to the floor when applied and we came inches going into fast moving oncoming traffic before the vehicle stopped. I had to push the break with both feet with all the strength I had to get the brakes... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
Sep 14, 2025
Incident date: Sep 11, 2025
Bought new 2025 GMC Acadia in March of same year. At ~4500 miles I started getting Brake Assist, Forward Collision and Electronic Stability Control warning messages on dash. Upon researching, this is an increasingly common issue with this vehicle that can render the brakes unusable. I no longer feel... Read more
STEERING
Sep 14, 2025
Incident date: Sep 11, 2025
Bought new 2025 GMC Acadia in March of same year. At ~4500 miles I started getting Brake Assist, Forward Collision and Electronic Stability Control warning messages on dash. Upon researching, this is an increasingly common issue with this vehicle that can render the brakes unusable. I no longer feel... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Sep 14, 2025
Incident date: Sep 11, 2025
Bought new 2025 GMC Acadia in March of same year. At ~4500 miles I started getting Brake Assist, Forward Collision and Electronic Stability Control warning messages on dash. Upon researching, this is an increasingly common issue with this vehicle that can render the brakes unusable. I no longer feel... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Sep 14, 2025
Incident date: Aug 22, 2025
While driving my 2025 GMC Acadia Denali on [XXX], from Omaha, NE, to Laurie, MO, I received a "Service Brake Assist" warning lamp as well as "Check Engine" and "ABS" warning lamps in St. Joseph, MO. At this point, my vehicle had 6,945 miles on it. We turned around and went back to Omaha. We dropped... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Sep 7, 2025
Incident date: Jun 29, 2025
I purchased the car on [XXX]. Drove the car about 8000 miles and then all of a sudden the dash lights all lit up for the brakes, ABS, traction control. I pulled the car over and turned it off. When I restarted my car, the lights continued to stay on and it told me to service immediately. I called my... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Sep 7, 2025
Incident date: Jun 29, 2025
I purchased the car on [XXX]. Drove the car about 8000 miles and then all of a sudden the dash lights all lit up for the brakes, ABS, traction control. I pulled the car over and turned it off. When I restarted my car, the lights continued to stay on and it told me to service immediately. I called my... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Aug 26, 2025
Incident date: Jul 30, 2025
Brake assist warning message and BRAKE light appeared a couple of weeks ago, along with others. Brought the car into the dealer, who initially thought they cleared the errors and reported no additional issues when they ran the diagnostics. Nothing was cleared. Vehicle application and monitor also... Read more
ENGINE
Aug 23, 2025
Incident date: Aug 18, 2025
bought car brand new at 427 miles car started bucking shaking pulsating while driving bought to brennen gmc plattsburgh ny at 811 mile did same thing but worse brought back to dealership they put camshaft actuater and solenoid in at 6041 mile car was motor started knocking stalling contro... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Aug 18, 2025
Incident date: Aug 15, 2025
Purchase vehicle on August 13, 2025 with 27 miles on it. Drove home from dealership. Started the car on Friday morning and all of these warning lights appeared - Electronic Stability Control, Brake Assist Service, Brake light indicator, ABS indicator, traction control indicator, collision warning ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Aug 12, 2025
Incident date: Jul 12, 2025
I purchased the vehicle, and twelve days later while operating the vehicle I experienced full braking power failure. My foot was to the floor board while trying to get the car to slow down. Up until the point of brake failure, there were no warning lights or "symptoms" that would alert me as to an i... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Aug 9, 2025
Incident date: Aug 4, 2025
Upon starting the vehicle the vehicle immediately starting moving while foot on brake and moved from park to reverse or drive. Unable to stop the vehicle in idle gear and no gas pedal applied. Power steering warning and no brake assist warning on the dash. Unable to stop vehicle within 20ft wh... Read more
STEERING
Aug 9, 2025
Incident date: Aug 4, 2025
Upon starting the vehicle the vehicle immediately starting moving while foot on brake and moved from park to reverse or drive. Unable to stop the vehicle in idle gear and no gas pedal applied. Power steering warning and no brake assist warning on the dash. Unable to stop vehicle within 20ft wh... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 7, 2025
Incident date: Jul 11, 2025
Around 7k miles on the vechicle, driving down the road it kept coming to a stop and skipping. Pulled into the parking lot the best that I could and put it into park. After it wouldn't shift into anything. Never gave any dash signals. It is currently in the shop getting a whole new transmission.
SERVICE BRAKES
Aug 7, 2025
Incident date: Aug 2, 2025
dash lit up with ABS, traction control, and ESC warnings. Technician stated the entire brake system needed to be rebuilt. There is currently no ETA on when the parts to be able to accomplish this will be available.
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Aug 7, 2025
Incident date: Aug 2, 2025
dash lit up with ABS, traction control, and ESC warnings. Technician stated the entire brake system needed to be rebuilt. There is currently no ETA on when the parts to be able to accomplish this will be available.
LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST
Aug 6, 2025
Incident date: Jul 12, 2025
Approximately July 12 2025 while driving to dinner two warnings showed on the Driver Information Cluster (1) Check Brake Assist (2) Check ESC. Took vehicle to dealer the next business day for diagnosis. Service department stated the problem was the EBCM or Electronic Brake Control Module and the par... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Aug 6, 2025
Incident date: Jul 12, 2025
Approximately July 12 2025 while driving to dinner two warnings showed on the Driver Information Cluster (1) Check Brake Assist (2) Check ESC. Took vehicle to dealer the next business day for diagnosis. Service department stated the problem was the EBCM or Electronic Brake Control Module and the par... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Aug 6, 2025
Incident date: Jul 12, 2025
Approximately July 12 2025 while driving to dinner two warnings showed on the Driver Information Cluster (1) Check Brake Assist (2) Check ESC. Took vehicle to dealer the next business day for diagnosis. Service department stated the problem was the EBCM or Electronic Brake Control Module and the par... Read more
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NHTSA Safety Ratings — 2025 GMC ACADIA
2025 GMC Acadia SUV AWD
| Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Frontal Crash | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Frontal Crash — Driver | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Frontal Crash — Passenger | 4 / 5 ★★★★☆ |
| Side Crash | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Side Crash — Driver | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Side Crash — Passenger | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★★★★☆ |
| Rollover Risk | 18.5% |
Safety Technology
| Feature | Status |
|---|---|
| Electronic Stability Control | Standard |
| Forward Collision Warning | Standard & Optional |
| Lane Departure Warning | Standard & Optional |
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
NHTSA Safety Investigations — GMC ACADIA
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
EA20002
Opened: Aug 31, 2020 — Closed: Aug 30, 2024
Outboard Front Seat Belt Anchor Cable Failure
On August 31, 2020, the Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) opened Engineering Analysis (EA) EA20002, as an upgrade of Recall Query (RQ) RQ19003. This investigation, related to recall 14V-266, was opened to investigate instances of detachment of the flexible steel seat belt anchor cable attached ... Read more
RQ19003
Opened: May 28, 2019 — Closed: Aug 31, 2020
Seat Belt Anchor Cable Failure
On May 19, 2014, General Motors LLC (GM) notified the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) that it would conduct Safety Recall 14V266 to address fatigue and separation of the flexible steel cable that connects the front outboard seat belts to the seat-mounted belt pre-tensioner in 1.4 million model... Read more
GMC ACADIA — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the GMC ACADIA across all model years (2007–2026).
161
Total Recalls
7,520
Total Complaints
2
Investigations
214
Reported Crashes
104
Reported Fires
1
Reported Deaths
GMC ACADIA — Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 2 | View |
| 2025 (current) | 0 | 84 | |
| 2024 | 0 | 75 | View |
| 2023 | 8 | 59 | View |
| 2022 | 8 | 68 | View |
| 2021 | 4 | 198 | View |
| 2020 | 28 | 133 | View |
| 2019 | 6 | 493 | View |
| 2018 | 4 | 503 | View |
| 2017 | 8 | 925 | View |
| 2016 | 8 | 272 | View |
| 2015 | 8 | 302 | View |
| 2014 | 16 | 596 | View |
| 2013 | 6 | 189 | View |
| 2012 | 10 | 393 | View |
| 2011 | 10 | 372 | View |
| 2010 | 8 | 435 | View |
| 2009 | 12 | 485 | View |
| 2008 | 8 | 1,295 | View |
| 2007 | 7 | 641 | View |