2011 GMC Acadia Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 25 brakes-related complaints for the 2011 GMC Acadia, 9% of the 269 total complaints filed for that year, with a median failure mileage of 73,000 miles. No related recalls are listed for this problem area.
- Brakes complaints
- 25
- 9% of 269
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 73,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Dashboard shows a sequence of warnings — "traction control off," then "service stabilitrak" — followed by a "reduced engine power" message.
- Vehicle loses speed suddenly, often dropping from highway speed to under 20 mph and struggling to accelerate.
- Some owners report the vehicle stalling completely in traffic while these warning messages appear.
- One owner described brake pedal squeaking tied to a brake fluid leak found during a dealer inspection.
- A small number of owners report a complete loss of steering, braking, and electrical function at once, described by a dealer as related to engine failure.
When 2011 GMC Acadia brake complaints were filed
First complaint Feb 27, 2014, latest Nov 23, 2021.
Brakes recalls for the 2011 GMC Acadia
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Brakes complaints by Acadia model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many 2011 GMC Acadia owners reported brakes problems to NHTSA?
- NHTSA lists 25 brakes-related complaints for the 2011 GMC Acadia, making up 9% of the 269 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for 2011 GMC Acadia brakes issues?
- No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the brakes problem area on the 2011 GMC Acadia.
- At what mileage do 2011 GMC Acadia brakes problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for brakes-related complaints on the 2011 GMC Acadia is 73,000 miles.
- Did the 2011 GMC Acadia brakes complaints involve crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2011 GMC Acadia lists 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries.
- Is the 2011 GMC Acadia worse than other years for brakes complaints?
- Among model years listed, 2011 has a 9% share of complaints tied to brakes, higher than 2010 (4%), 2012 (6%), and 2016 (4%), but lower than years like 2024 (42%) and 2025 (60%).