2022 GMC Acadia Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Best The 2022 GMC Acadia has a complaint index of 0, the lowest among all 19 model years covered, earning it a Best verdict. It has 49 complaints, 3 recalls, and no do-not-drive recalls, with electrical and engine issues as the top reported areas.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 0/100
- #19 of 19 Acadia years
- Verdict
- Best
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 49
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 3
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 3
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 4
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 23
- 20.5 city / 27 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 4 / 0
Top 2022 GMC Acadia problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System15 (31%)
- Engine15 (31%)
- Other10 (20%)
- Fuel System8 (16%)
- Brakes4 (8%)
- Lane Departure4 (8%)
- Seat Belts4 (8%)
- Transmission & Powertrain4 (8%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras3 (6%)
- Steering3 (6%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Brake rotors can smoke and catch fire while stopping, in one case causing the parked vehicle to roll on its own.
- Airbags reportedly failed to deploy in a rear-end collision even though the vehicle was later confirmed to be under recall.
- Second-row seat belt buckle receivers can jam or the belt lock itself can be missing from the factory.
- The instrument cluster and speedometer can flicker on and off while driving, with headlights and turn signal warning lights also cycling erratically.
- The backup and surround-vision camera can turn grainy, flash on and off, or go completely black.
- Automatic Emergency Braking can trigger unnecessarily at intersections, sharply slowing the vehicle without a real hazard present.
2022 GMC Acadia recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 22V446000Jun 23, 2022Fuel System228 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 Cadillac XT5, XT6, and GMC Acadia All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles. The fuel tank rollover valve may not provide a proper seal in the event of a rollover crash.
Risk: A fuel tank rollover valve that does not properly seal can result in a fuel leak during a rollover crash, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and replace the fuel tank shell if the rollover valve is found to be dislodged or missing, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 27, 2022. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222366070.
- NHTSA 22V427000Jun 16, 2022Suspension, Wheels & Tires736 vehicles
Suspension:rear
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 Cadillac XT5, XT6, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The left-rear suspension toe link may have been tightened improperly, which could result in a loose or separated toe link.
Risk: A loose toe link can separate and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the left-rear suspension and replace the fastener if it is loose or missing, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 11, 2022. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222364330.
- NHTSA 21V702000Sep 10, 2021Airbags2 vehicles
Air bags: air bag/restraint control module
General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2022 GMC Acadia vehicles. The sensing diagnostic module (SDM) may have been left in "manufacturing mode" and not activated at the assembly plant prior to shipment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: The air bags will not deploy with an unactivated SDM, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: The vehicles will be returned to the assembly plant for SDM activation. Both affected vehicles are still in dealer inventory and therefore no owner notification letters will be mailed. Owners may contact GMC 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212344261.
2022 GMC Acadia fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 20.5 MPG
- Highway
- 27 MPG
- Combined
- 23 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,825
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2022 compared with other Acadia years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2022 GMC Acadia reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2022 Acadia ranks best among all 19 model years, with a complaint index of 0 and only 49 complaints reported.
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 GMC Acadia?
- Electrical system and engine issues each account for 31% of complaints, followed by fuel system problems at 16%. Owners reported instrument cluster glitches, camera failures, and cruise control downshifting delays.
- Does the 2022 GMC Acadia have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2022 Acadia: a fuel tank rollover valve issue, a left-rear suspension toe link fastener problem, and an airbag sensing module left in manufacturing mode. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2022 Acadia compare to other Acadia years?
- The 2022 Acadia has the lowest complaint index (0) of any year, well below years like 2008 and 2017 which scored 100 and 94 and carry Avoid verdicts.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2022 GMC Acadia?
- The 2022 Acadia gets 23 mpg combined (20.5 city / 27 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,825 according to the EPA.