2019 GMC Acadia Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 19 brake complaints for the 2019 GMC Acadia, 5% of its 386 total complaints for the year. Two crashes and one injury are linked to this area, with a median failure mileage of 21,211 miles, but no related recalls are on file.
- Brakes complaints
- 19
- 5% of 386
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 21,212 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Owners report the brakes failing to slow the vehicle when applied hard, in some cases leading to a collision.
- Several drivers describe a 'shift to park' dash message even though the vehicle is in park, preventing the engine from shutting off and sometimes disabling the parking brake function.
- Some owners report the vehicle automatically slamming on the brakes at low speed (10-15 mph) with no obstacle present, accompanied by a grinding noise and a service parking brake warning light.
- One complaint describes steering and brakes locking up briefly during a short trip after a jump start, causing a temporary loss of vehicle control.
- A few owners mention unusually loud brake noise after what they describe as a change in brake pad material.
When 2019 GMC Acadia brake complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 6, 2020, latest Jun 29, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2019 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 brake complaints does NHTSA have for the 2019 GMC Acadia?
- NHTSA lists 19 brake-related complaints for the 2019 Acadia, which is 5% of the 386 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2019 GMC Acadia?
- No. The data shows no related recalls tied to the Brakes area for the 2019 Acadia.
- At what mileage do brake problems typically show up on the 2019 Acadia?
- The median mileage at failure for brake complaints on the 2019 Acadia is 21,211.5 miles.
- Have brake issues on the 2019 Acadia caused crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data links 2 crashes and 1 injury to brake complaints for the 2019 Acadia, out of 19 total complaints in this area.
- How does the 2019 Acadia compare to other model years for brake complaints?
- The 2019 Acadia's brake complaint share is 5%, lower than years like 2021 (13%), 2024 (42%), and 2025 (60%), though those later years have fewer total complaints filed so far.