2023 GMC Acadia Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
BestComplaint Index
13/100
#14 most-complained of 16 Acadia years
The 2023 GMC Acadia ranks 14th out of 16 model years with a complaint index of 13, earning a "Best" verdict relative to other Acadia years. It has 43 complaints, 4 recalls, and no do-not-drive recalls.
- Complaints
- 43
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes / fires
- 3 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 4 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 23
- 20.5 city / 27 hwy
Top 2023 GMC Acadia problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine13 (30%)
- Transmission & Powertrain12 (28%)
- Electrical System10 (23%)
- Other8 (19%)
- Fuel System4 (9%)
- Brakes3 (7%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras3 (7%)
- Steering3 (7%)
- Airbags2 (5%)
- Seat Belts2 (5%)
What owners report
- Owners report the vehicle catching fire while parked unattended after prior seat repair work at the dealer, with the fire extinguishing on its own.
- Some drivers describe the vehicle lunging forward unexpectedly while shifting out of park, leading to a collision and airbag deployment.
- Owners describe sudden unintended acceleration while slowly maneuvering with the stop/start feature active, resulting in a crash into a tree.
- Several owners report the vehicle stalling from a stop and then accelerating on its own, with delayed brake response.
- Transmission slipping and jumping during acceleration and downshifting is reported, along with a case of the transmission failing and warning lights illuminating after highway driving.
- The backup camera screen reportedly goes black with a warning icon when reversing, repeated across multiple repair visits.
2023 GMC Acadia recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 23V681000Oct 12, 2023Visibility & Wipers42 vehicles
Visibility:windshield
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 GMC Acadia and 2024 Cadilac XT5 and XT6 vehicles. The windshield may have been assembled without the proper urethane sealant required to bond the windshield to the vehicle body.
Risk: A windshield that is not properly bonded may detach during a crash and increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the windshield and apply primer and urethane sealant. If the windshield is damaged, the dealer will replace it. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 14, 2023. 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 N232419690.
- NHTSA 23V172000Mar 16, 2023Transmission & Powertrain8,744 vehicles
Power train:automatic transmission
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Cadillac XT6, GMC Acadia, Chevrolet Blazer, Traverse, and 2022-2023 Cadillac XT5 vehicles. The transmission may have been built with an incorrect sun gear, which can result in the driver-side half-shaft disengaging from the transmission.
Risk: A half-shaft disengaging from the transmission can result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in park. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the sun gears, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 27, 2023. The remedy is expected to become available August 31, 2023. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GMC's number for this recall is N222389310.
- NHTSA 23V043000Feb 2, 2023Transmission & Powertrain10 vehicles
Power train:driveline:driveshaft
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Cadillac XT5 and GMC Acadia vehicles. The right-front half-shaft assemblies may be improperly connected to the transmission, causing them to separate.
Risk: Separation between the half-shaft and transmission can result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in park. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the right-front half-shaft assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2023. 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 N222393410.
2023 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.
2023 compared with other Acadia years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2023 GMC Acadia reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2023 GMC Acadia has a complaint index of 13, one of the lowest among the 16 model years tracked, giving it a "Best" verdict relative to other Acadia years.
- How many complaints does the 2023 GMC Acadia have?
- NHTSA lists 43 complaints for the 2023 GMC Acadia, with the Engine as the top problem area at 13 complaints, or 30% of the total.
- Does the 2023 GMC Acadia have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2023 GMC Acadia, covering the windshield sealant, a transmission sun gear issue, a right-front half-shaft assembly issue, and an illegible certification label. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- What is the top problem area for the 2023 GMC Acadia?
- Engine complaints lead at 13 complaints (30% of the total), followed by Transmission & Powertrain at 12 complaints (28%) and Electrical System at 10 complaints (23%).
- How does the 2023 Acadia compare to other model years?
- The 2023 Acadia ranks 14th worst out of 16 years with a complaint index of 13, while the worst year, 2017, has a complaint index of 100 and 703 complaints.