2025 GMC Acadia Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
53/100
#8 most-complained of 16 Acadia years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2025 GMC Acadia has a Complaint Index of 53, ranking 8th worst out of 16 model years, with a Caution verdict. Brakes account for 60% of its 65 complaints, with a median failure mileage of 3,000 miles for camera/collision-avoidance issues.
- Complaints
- 65
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes / fires
- 1 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 22
- 19.5 city / 25.5 hwy
Top 2025 GMC Acadia problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Brakes39 (60%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras22 (34%)
- Other13 (20%)
- Electrical System7 (11%)
- Engine7 (11%)
- Steering4 (6%)
- Transmission & Powertrain4 (6%)
- Lane Departure2 (3%)
- Structure & Body2 (3%)
- Visibility & Wipers1 (2%)
What owners report
- Owners report the brake pedal failing to stop the vehicle, sometimes causing it to lunge forward instead of stopping.
- Dashboard lights up with ESC, ABS, Traction Control, and brake warning icons, often followed by a diagnosis of a bad ABS module or master brake cylinder.
- Some vehicles displayed a 'Brake Assist Failure' message on startup, limiting speed and disabling normal braking feel.
- The transmission was reported to shift hard and slip, with one case going out at 4,150 miles.
- Rear turn signals reportedly stopped blinking after under 500 miles, leading to other drivers honking during lane changes.
- The main touchscreen and infotainment display was described as too dim to read in daylight, even after dealer software updates.
2025 GMC Acadia recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2025 GMC Acadia fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 19.5 MPG
- Highway
- 25.5 MPG
- Combined
- 22 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,950
- 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.
2025 compared with other Acadia years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2025 GMC Acadia reliable?
- NHTSA data gives the 2025 Acadia a Complaint Index of 53 and a Caution verdict, ranking 8th worst among 16 model years. Brakes are the dominant problem area, making up 60% of its 65 complaints.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2025 GMC Acadia?
- Brakes are the top problem area, with 39 complaints (60% of the total) describing warning lights, ABS/ESC faults, and loss of normal braking.
- Does the 2025 GMC Acadia have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 0 recalls for the 2025 Acadia as of the data update.
- How does the 2025 Acadia compare to other model years?
- With a Complaint Index of 53, the 2025 Acadia ranks 8th worst out of 16 years. It is far better than the 2017 model (index 100, Avoid) but worse than years like 2022 and 2023 (index 0 and 13, both Best).
- What mileage do 2025 Acadia problems tend to show up at?
- The median mileage at failure for collision avoidance and camera complaints is 3,000 miles, and overall median mileage at failure for the model year is also 3,000 miles.