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2021 GMC acadia Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2021 GMC acadia has 14 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2021 GMC acadia

Other
28
Electrical
27
Engine
15
Brakes
14
Powertrain
14
Steering
13
Airbags
7
Fuel System
4
Speed Control
3

14

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Nov 30, 2025POWER TRAINHad vehicles looked at twice and serviced once for the transmission slipping. No issues were found w...
Sep 16, 2025POWER TRAINReceived message "Steering assist is reduced. Drive with care". This is related to a faulty thermost...
Sep 10, 2025POWER TRAINTransmission feels like it’s slipping, almost like a jerky shift from any stop, seems like a common ...
Sep 8, 2025POWER TRAIN*Transmission or torque converter. *Vehicle shuddering or shaking at low speeds or when shifting. *S...
Jun 25, 2025POWER TRAINDriving out of state. My 2021 Acadia with 41,172 miles. When pushing the gas to go there is slippage...
Mar 17, 2025POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEI have had nothing but issues with this vehicle from the day I purchased it. I should have been more...
Mar 11, 2025POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LANE DEPARTUREVehicle gives, “Driver assist reduced Drive with care” warning randomly. Lane change will no longer ...
Jan 1, 2025POWER TRAIN,LANE DEPARTURECars is not keeping track of temperature showing engine is cold after 30 minutes of driving, fan run...
Nov 28, 2024POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEWhile driving vehicle stalled multiple times in the middle of the road, with service transmission an...
Mar 1, 2024POWER TRAIN,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCEMy vehicle stops working while in traffic when the auto stop is engaged. The abs, parking brake, an...
Jan 23, 2022POWER TRAINWas accelerating to approx 45-50mph when the vehicle gave no power, but my RPMs were revving. Once ...
Sep 11, 2021POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2021 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30-60 MPH, t...
Jul 1, 2021POWER TRAIN,ENGINEThe contact owns a 2021 GMC Acadia. The contact stated while stopped at a stop light and depressing ...
Apr 20, 2021POWER TRAINWIFE WAS DRIVING SOUTHBOUND ON US287 BETWEEN VERNON, TX AND WICHITA FALLS, TX IN A 75MPH SPEED ZONE....

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