2019 GMC Acadia Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 114 electrical system complaints for the 2019 GMC Acadia, 30% of its 386 total complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 21,000. There are no related recalls on file, and NHTSA records include 2 fires and 1 injury tied to this system.
- Electrical System complaints
- 114
- 30% of 386
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 2
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 21,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Owners report the gear shifter fails to register that the vehicle is in park, triggering a persistent "shift to park" warning and requiring multiple attempts to shut off the engine.
- Some owners describe the vehicle rolling forward or failing to shut down completely after the park-position sensing failure, with the horn honking and doors refusing to lock.
- Several owners say headlights are too dim on low beam and show little improvement on high beam, especially in wet or dark conditions, even after dealer inspection.
- Door locks reportedly stop working during rain, trapping occupants inside the vehicle on repeated occasions despite a dealership repair attempt.
- One owner reported an unexplained engine fire while the vehicle was parked, later attributed to an electrical system failure and extinguished by the fire department.
- A shifter mechanism was reported to fail and require replacement, then fail again months later with the same park-related symptoms.
When 2019 GMC Acadia electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 5, 2019, latest Sep 19, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2019 GMC Acadia
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Electrical System complaints by Acadia model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are electrical problems on the 2019 GMC Acadia?
- NHTSA lists 114 electrical system complaints for the 2019 Acadia, which is 30% of all 386 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2019 GMC Acadia electrical system?
- No. NHTSA's data shows no related recalls listed for this component on the 2019 Acadia.
- At what mileage do electrical problems usually show up on the 2019 Acadia?
- NHTSA complaint data shows a median mileage of 21,000 at the time of failure for electrical system issues.
- Have electrical issues caused fires or injuries on the 2019 Acadia?
- NHTSA records show 2 fires and 1 injury associated with electrical system complaints on the 2019 Acadia, and no crashes.
- What specific electrical failures do owners describe?
- Owners describe the gear shifter failing to register park, dim headlights, door locks failing in the rain, and one case of an engine fire linked to an electrical failure.