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2019 GMC Acadia Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 61 engine-area complaints for the 2019 GMC Acadia, 16% of all complaints filed for the year, with a median failure mileage of 55,114 miles. No related recalls are listed for this area.

Engine complaints
61
16% of 386
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
55,114 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Owners report the engine shutting off unexpectedly while driving, sometimes happening multiple times.
  • Some describe a 'shift to park' warning that keeps the engine running or prevents full shutdown, forcing repeated attempts to power off.
  • Several note a loud droning or buzzing exhaust sound during moderate acceleration around 1500-2000 rpm that returned even after dealer repairs.
  • One owner reported a radiator crack developing along the top seam shortly after the warranty period ended.
  • A vehicle fire was reported while parked, with an inspection attributing the cause to an electrical system failure rather than the engine itself.

When 2019 GMC Acadia engine complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 6, 2020, latest Sep 18, 2026.

2019 GMC Acadia engine complaints: complaints filed per month6Jan 2020Dec 2021Mar 2023Sep 2023Jan 2025Sep 2025Mar 2026Aug 2026
61 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2020 to Sep 2026; peak Nov 2025 (6).

Engine recalls for the 2019 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. 201091 (27%)
  2. 201162 (23%)
  3. 201245 (15%)
  4. 201325 (19%)
  5. 201453 (11%)
  6. 201522 (9%)
  7. 201615 (6%)
  8. 201771 (10%)
  9. 201838 (10%)
  10. 201961 (16%)
  11. 202033 (32%)
  12. 202137 (25%)
  13. 202215 (31%)
  14. 202313 (30%)
  15. 202412 (20%)
  16. 20257 (11%)

Frequently asked questions

How many engine complaints does the 2019 GMC Acadia have?
NHTSA lists 61 engine-area complaints for the 2019 Acadia, which is 16% of the 386 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2019 GMC Acadia engine?
No related recalls are listed for the engine area on the 2019 GMC Acadia in NHTSA data.
At what mileage do engine problems typically show up on the 2019 Acadia?
The median mileage at failure for engine-area complaints on the 2019 Acadia is 55,114 miles.
What kind of engine problems do 2019 Acadia owners report?
Owners describe the engine shutting off unexpectedly, a 'shift to park' warning preventing shutdown, a persistent exhaust drone during acceleration, and one radiator crack case.
Did the engine issues cause any crashes or fires on the 2019 Acadia?
NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 1 fire linked to this engine-area complaint set, with 0 injuries reported.

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.