2025 GMC Acadia Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2025 GMC Acadia has a complaint index of 33, ranking 13th of 19 model years, with a Good verdict. Brakes make up 60% of its 65 complaints, but it has no recalls and a median failure mileage of 3,000.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 33/100
- #13 of 19 Acadia years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 65
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 0
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 1
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Top issue
- Brakes
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 22
- 19.5 city / 25.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
Top 2025 GMC Acadia problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA 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%)
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 warning lights for ESC, ABS, Traction Control, and Brake systems appearing together, sometimes with reduced braking or a brake pedal that pulses.
- Some drivers describe the brakes failing to stop the vehicle when backing out or slowing down, including one case where the vehicle lunged forward.
- Owners report the main touchscreen and driver display becoming too dim to read in daylight, making it hard to adjust settings while driving.
- One owner reported the transmission developed hard shifts and slipping, with failure occurring at 4,150 miles.
- Several owners had the master brake cylinder and ABS module diagnosed as faulty shortly after purchase, in one case with no replacement parts available.
- A collision-avoidance alert triggered a 'Brake Assist Failure' message that limited vehicle speed during a family trip.
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?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2025 Acadia rates Good, ranking 13th out of 19 model years with a complaint index of 33.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2025 GMC Acadia?
- Brakes are the top problem area, accounting for 39 of 65 complaints (60%), including reports of ABS, ESC, and master brake cylinder warning lights.
- Does the 2025 GMC Acadia have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2025 Acadia at this time.
- How many complaints does the 2025 GMC Acadia have?
- NHTSA has logged 65 complaints for the 2025 Acadia, including one crash and one injury, but no fires.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2025 GMC Acadia?
- The EPA rates the 2025 Acadia at 22 mpg combined (19.5 city / 25.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,950.