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2021 GMC Acadia Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 2 NHTSA recalls and 141 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Use Caution — 2021 GMC Acadia

The 2021 GMC Acadia has elevated complaints or recalls that warrant careful consideration. Have any open recalls resolved before purchase and inspect the vehicle thoroughly.

2
NHTSA Recalls
2 recalls on record
141
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
6
Crashes + Injuries
In NHTSA complaints

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NHTSA Recalls — 2021 GMC Acadia (2)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized GMC dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V422000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #22V709000
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Most Common Problems — 2021 GMC Acadia

Based on 141 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Electrical System
28
Steering
15
Power Train
15
Engine
15
Fuel/propulsion System
15
Service Brakes
13
Unknown Or Other
7
Air Bags
7
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GMC Acadia — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2021 model year is highlighted.

2015 258 complaints 2016 231 complaints 2017 689 complaints 2018 381 complaints 2019 363 complaints 2020 92 complaints 2021 141 complaints 2022 45 complaints 2023 38 complaints 2024 53 complaints 2025 57 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2017, 2018 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2020, 2022, 2023 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2021 GMC Acadia

Is the 2021 GMC Acadia reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2021 GMC Acadia has 2 recalls and 141 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2021 GMC Acadia have?
The 2021 GMC Acadia has 2 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 GMC Acadia?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2021 GMC Acadia are: Electrical System, Steering, Power Train, Engine. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2021 GMC Acadia safe to buy?
The 2021 GMC Acadia has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 2 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year GMC Acadia should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the GMC Acadia are: 2020, 2022, 2023. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2017, 2018.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.