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2021 GMC Acadia Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 2 NHTSA recalls and 153 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Elevated Reported Activity — 2021 GMC Acadia

The 2021 GMC Acadia shows elevated recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Make sure any recall campaigns are resolved before purchase and have the vehicle inspected thoroughly.

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2
NHTSA Recalls
2 recalls on record
153
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
7
Crash Reports
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.

🔧 Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Improperly attached and seated fuel supply lines may loosen or separate, causing a fuel leak and increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace fuel supply lines as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 1, 2021. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006…
NHTSA #21V422000
🔧 Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
An inoperative rearview camera can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the coaxial cables, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 18, 2023. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer service at…
NHTSA #22V709000
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Most Common Problems — 2021 GMC Acadia

Based on 153 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Electrical System
29
Steering
17
Fuel/propulsion System
17
Service Brakes
16
Power Train
15
Engine
15
Unknown Or Other
8
Air Bags
8
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GMC Acadia — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2021 model year is highlighted.

2015 261 complaints 2016 236 complaints 2017 705 complaints 2018 396 complaints 2019 387 complaints 2020 106 complaints 2021 153 complaints 2022 49 complaints 2023 46 complaints 2024 61 complaints 2025 67 complaints

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2017, 2018 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ 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 recall campaigns and 153 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get 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, Fuel/propulsion System, Service Brakes. 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 with higher complaint counts: 2017, 2018.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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.