2023 GMC Acadia Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Best The 2023 GMC Acadia carries a complaint index of 11, ranking 17th of 19 model years, and earns a Best verdict. NHTSA lists 43 complaints, 4 recalls, and no do-not-drive campaigns, with Engine issues as the top problem area at 30% of complaints.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 11/100
- #17 of 19 Acadia years
- Verdict
- Best
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 43
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 4
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 3
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 4
- Top issue
- Engine
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 23
- 20.5 city / 27 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 4 / 0
Top 2023 GMC Acadia problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA 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%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report unintended acceleration or the vehicle lunging forward while shifting out of park or during low-speed parking maneuvers.
- Some describe the vehicle stalling from a stop and then accelerating on its own before regaining brake response.
- Transmission slipping or jumping during acceleration and downshifting has been reported, with one owner told excess transmission fluid was the cause.
- Owners report sudden loss of power with a transmission failure warning and the vehicle failing to restart after highway driving.
- One owner reported a parked vehicle catching fire in the seat area after a prior dealer seat repair.
- A backup camera screen reportedly goes black with warning icons when put in reverse, recurring 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 Acadia has a complaint index of 11 and a Best verdict, ranking 17th out of 19 model years, meaning it has among the fewest reported problems for this model.
- What are the most common problems with the 2023 GMC Acadia?
- NHTSA complaint data shows Engine issues lead at 30% of complaints (13 total), followed by Transmission & Powertrain at 28% and Electrical System at 23%.
- Does the 2023 GMC Acadia have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2023 Acadia, covering windshield sealant, an incorrect transmission sun gear, improperly connected right-front half-shaft assemblies, and an illegible certification label. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- How many complaints has NHTSA received for the 2023 GMC Acadia?
- NHTSA has logged 43 complaints for the 2023 Acadia, including 3 crashes, 1 fire, and 4 injuries.
- How does the 2023 Acadia compare to other model years?
- With a complaint index of 11, the 2023 Acadia ranks 17th worst out of 19 years, well below higher-index years like 2008 (100) and 2017 (94).