How common are electrical problems in the 2020 GMC Acadia?

NHTSA shows 28 Electrical System complaints for the 2020 Acadia, which is 27% of the 104 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2020 GMC Acadia electrical system?

No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the Electrical System category on the 2020 Acadia.

At what mileage do these electrical issues typically show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 1,700 miles.

Did the 2020 Acadia's electrical problems cause any crashes or fires?

NHTSA data links one crash and zero fires to Electrical System complaints on the 2020 Acadia; no injuries were reported.

How does 2020 compare to other Acadia model years for electrical complaints?

The 27% share for 2020 is close to nearby years like 2019 (30%) and 2021 (26%), but lower than 2017's 31% and 2013's 34%.

2020 GMC Acadia Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 28 Electrical System complaints for the 2020 GMC Acadia, 27% of all 104 complaints filed for that model year. No related recall is listed for this problem area. Median mileage at failure was 1,700 miles.

Electrical System complaints: 28; 27% of 104
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 1,700 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Instrument cluster and gauges (speed, tach, fuel, temp) drop to zero while driving, often paired with a traction control warning.
Backup and front/rear cameras cut out along with blind spot and cross-traffic sensors, sometimes at the same time the radio or navigation screen shuts down.
Forward collision and automatic braking systems activate on their own or fail to warn when needed, in some cases stopping the vehicle unexpectedly or making a scrubbing braking noise.
Center console/infotainment display stays blank on startup, disabling the rear camera and other functions until the vehicle is restarted.
Door lock/unlock buttons and key fob stop working, leaving no way to lock or unlock the vehicle from inside except through the rear liftgate or windows.
A radio error message reading 'sd card removed' appeared shortly after purchase and recurred even after the radio was replaced.

When 2020 GMC Acadia electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 26, 2019, latest Sep 21, 2026.

28 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2019 to Sep 2026; peak Oct 2023 (2).

Electrical System recalls for the 2020 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.

200771 (17%)
2008187 (22%)
200976 (23%)
201060 (17%)
201177 (29%)
201257 (19%)
201346 (34%)
2014101 (22%)
201537 (15%)
201626 (11%)
2017216 (31%)
2018109 (28%)
2019114 (30%)
202028 (27%)
202138 (26%)
202215 (31%)
202310 (23%)
202412 (20%)
20257 (11%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are electrical problems in the 2020 GMC Acadia?: NHTSA shows 28 Electrical System complaints for the 2020 Acadia, which is 27% of the 104 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2020 GMC Acadia electrical system?: No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the Electrical System category on the 2020 Acadia.
At what mileage do these electrical issues typically show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 1,700 miles.
Did the 2020 Acadia's electrical problems cause any crashes or fires?: NHTSA data links one crash and zero fires to Electrical System complaints on the 2020 Acadia; no injuries were reported.
How does 2020 compare to other Acadia model years for electrical complaints?: The 27% share for 2020 is close to nearby years like 2019 (30%) and 2021 (26%), but lower than 2017's 31% and 2013's 34%.