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2008 GMC Acadia Engine Problems

NHTSA has 167 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2008 GMC Acadia, 20% of all 854 complaints for this model year. That is the highest engine complaint count among 19 Acadia model years. These complaints report 5 crashes, 4 fires, and 11 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 85,500 miles.

Engine complaints
167
20% of 854
Crashes reported
5
Fires reported
4
Injuries reported
11
Median mileage
85,500 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2008 GMC Acadia engine complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 5, 2008, latest Mar 14, 2026.

2008 GMC Acadia engine complaints: complaints filed per quarter122008 Q12010 Q42013 Q32015 Q22017 Q12019 Q12021 Q12026 Q1
167 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2008 Q1 to 2026 Q1; peak 2013 Q3 (12).

Engine recalls for the 2008 GMC Acadia

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Acadia model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200770 (16%)
  2. 2008167 (20%)
  3. 200982 (25%)
  4. 201091 (27%)
  5. 201162 (23%)
  6. 201245 (15%)
  7. 201325 (19%)
  8. 201453 (11%)
  9. 201522 (9%)
  10. 201615 (6%)
  11. 201771 (10%)
  12. 201838 (10%)
  13. 201961 (16%)
  14. 202033 (32%)
  15. 202137 (25%)
  16. 202215 (31%)
  17. 202313 (30%)
  18. 202412 (20%)
  19. 20257 (11%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 GMC Acadia have engine problems?
NHTSA has 167 owner complaints about the engine in the 2008 GMC Acadia, 20% of all complaints for this model year, including 5 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 85,500 miles.
Which GMC Acadia year has the most engine complaints?
The 2008 GMC Acadia has the most engine complaints (167), compared with 167 for the 2008.
Is there a engine recall for the 2008 GMC Acadia?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 GMC Acadia is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.