Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2021 GMC Acadia has 2 recalls, 153 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
2
Recalls
153
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated October 21, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2026 | STEERING | My 2021 GMC Acadia steering wheel dangerously stiffened while I was turning off the road into a busy... |
| Oct 1, 2026 | Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness | The magnetic chest clip does NOT latch. It can easily be pulled apart by hand. It compromises my chi... |
| Sep 30, 2026 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My 2021 GMC Acadia that has 63,768 miles on it was idling Wednesday 9/30 when it died and would not ... |
| Sep 23, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | exhaust flex pipe is cracked. Causes fumes of gas to be released through the crack. inspected by... |
| Sep 13, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | While driving home from work the car displayed a "No Fuel" warning, despite having a full tank of ga... |
| Sep 8, 2026 | AIR BAGS | On 9/08/2026 I was driving and almost got a wreck but I was able to get out and was going less the 2... |
| Aug 24, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES | While driving the brake vacuum pump exploded leading to catastrophic brake failure. My husband was d... |
| Aug 1, 2026 | STEERING | No incident but steering assisted reduced could cause an issue. Also the fix is to reset the comput... |
| Jun 15, 2026 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I have seen numerous complaints for this same issue. My 2021 Acadia with 31,600 miles failed to sta... |
| Jun 9, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES | My brake pedal got stiff when I was driving. I had zero control of my brakes. I was informed by a GM... |
| Jun 9, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES | I was driving and all of a sudden my break pedal was inoperable. It was stiff and unable to be used.... |
| Jun 8, 2026 | SUSPENSION | The contact owns a 2021 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the veh... |
| May 9, 2026 | ENGINE | I am submitting this complaint regarding ongoing mechanical and electrical issues with my 2021 GMC A... |
| May 1, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The camera system has failed. The screen is black and there is an exclamation point and a camera on ... |
| Apr 28, 2026 | ENGINE | Bought the acadia in june of 2021, in december of 2022 had to have the radiator replaced due to it l... |
| 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 13, 2026 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Display suddenly says "Steering assistance reduced, drive with care" Temp gauge goes to C and stays... |
| 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... |