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2021 GMC Acadia

Verified July 23, 2026Sources: NHTSA · EPA · vPIC

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Safety
5
of 5 stars
Recalls
2
on record
MPG
—
combined

Open recalls on record

2 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer — check the VIN before you buy.

Recalls2
Complaints145
Safety
Fuel

Vehicle Summary

2021 GMC Acadia

2 recalls
145 complaints
5/5 safety rating

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Safety record at a glance

Recall campaigns
2
Owner complaints
145
Complaints citing a crash
6

These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalised by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.

2 Recalls on Record

These recalls have been issued by the manufacturer. Contact any authorized dealer to verify they have been completed — repairs are free.

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Safety recalls

2 NHTSA campaigns affecting this model year.

  • 21V422000high

    Fuel system issue

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

    General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac XT5, XT6, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The fuel supply lines may be improperly attached and seated.

  • 22V709000high

    Rear-visibility system issue

    BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

    General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Cadillac XT5, XT6, and GMC Acadia vehicles equipped with the optional Surround Vision feature. The rearview camera coaxial cable connectors may have been crimped improperly, causing the rearview camera to fail or function intermittently.

Consumer complaints

145 owner reports filed with NHTSA.

145
Total
6
Crashes
0
Fires
3
Injuries

Most reported components

  • ENGINE44
  • FUEL SYSTEM23
  • ELECTRICAL20
  • BRAKES18
  • OTHER15

Notable Issues

145 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 3 reports involve injuries. 6 reports involve a crash.

Most reported problems

engine problems (stalling, power loss, warning lights)44
fuel system problems (leaks, pump failure)23
electrical issues (battery, wiring, infotainment)20

Specifications & ratings

Specifications

Body class
Unknown
Drive type
Unknown
Engine
0L 0-cyl
Fuel type
Unknown
Transmission
Unknown
Seats
0

NHTSA crash ratings

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover

Data sources

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Common problems

GMC Acadia problems

2,395 owner complaints analysed

Systems recalled

Safety timeline

Full timeline
  1. Investigation closed

    NHTSA closed investigation PE22006

    Rear-View Camera Failure

  2. Recall

    Recall 22V709000

    An inoperative rearview camera can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  3. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation PE22006

    Rear-View Camera Failure

  4. Recall

    Recall 21V422000

    Improperly attached and seated fuel supply lines may loosen or separate, causing a fuel leak and increasing the risk of a fire.