Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2021 GMC Acadia has 2 recalls, 134 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
2
Recalls
134
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
21V422000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac XT5, XT6, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The fuel supply lines may be improperly attached and ...
22V709000
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Cadillac XT5, XT6, and GMC Acadia vehicles equipped with the optional Surround Vision feature....
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2021 GMC Acadia SUV AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | On March 27, 2026, I experienced a complete brake failure while driving a 2021 GMC Acadia in a schoo... |
| Mar 12, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2021 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, t... |
| Mar 4, 2026 | STEERING | My vehicle’s steering became dangerously stiff while driving on the highway, nearly causing my wife ... |
| Mar 3, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Car has had multiple issues with check engine light coming on for the last 2 years and stays on espe... |
| Feb 18, 2026 | ENGINE | Car was taken in for an oil change at 62k Miles. Dealer advised that it needed a radiator replaced. ... |
| Feb 13, 2026 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2021 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the ... |
| Jan 31, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2021 GMC Acadia. The contact discovered a mileage discrepanc... |
| Jan 21, 2026 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2021 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the vehicl... |
| Jan 3, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My car suddenly out of the blue started overheating. By the time I could get stopped safely and turn... |
| Nov 30, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Had vehicles looked at twice and serviced once for the transmission slipping. No issues were found w... |
| Nov 23, 2025 | STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | For the 3rd time of ownership the cooling fan stays on after vehicle is turned off and the display “... |
| Nov 16, 2025 | ENGINE | GM need to be looked at for faulty Thermostats being put into vehicles. While driving the message... |
| Nov 13, 2025 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2021 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undiscl... |
| Nov 6, 2025 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2021 GMC Acadia. The contact stated while driving 75 MPH, the check engine warnin... |
| Nov 2, 2025 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | I was driving home and about 10 minutes into my drive I got a notification about my steering assista... |
| Oct 20, 2025 | STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | While driving, error popped up stating steering assist is reduced; drive with caution. Heat was no l... |
| Oct 19, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The infotainment center/and On Star alert systems ( crash detections / SOS ) No access to anything... |
| Oct 14, 2025 | STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Recently took vehicle for alignment for a pull to the right. After 3 alignments at the dealership I... |
| Sep 20, 2025 | STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | I have a 2021 GMC Acadia that keeps saying steering assist not available. But when it does this, the... |
| Sep 16, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Received message "Steering assist is reduced. Drive with care". This is related to a faulty thermost... |