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2019 GMC Acadia recalls & problems

The 2019 GMC Acadia has 2 safety recalls and 388 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is power train (154 complaints).

Recalls2safety recalls
Complaints388filed by owners
Crashes · fires6 · 2reported in complaints
NHTSA overall4–5 ★crash-test stars
2019 GMC Acadia in an NHTSA crash test
NHTSA crash test

Safety recalls

TiresFeb 25, 2021

Tires

Recall 21V11500033,838 vehicles

Problem
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, XT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, 2018-2021 Chevrolet Express, GMC Savana, 2019-2020 Chevrolet Blazer, Silverado 1500, GMC Acadia, Sierra 1500, and certain Continental tires sold to the aftermarket for various model year 2018-2021 vehicles. The affected tires were cured for too long during production.
Risk
Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall resulting in sudden air loss or a belt edge separation which could lead to a tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 22, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N212329050.
Power trainOct 29, 2020

Automatic transmission

Recall 20V668000194,105 vehicles

Problem
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2019-2020 Buick Encore, Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, Chevrolet Blazer and GMC Acadia, and 2020 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts.
Risk
Missing bolts on the start-stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission oil leak and may progress to a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.
Fix
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the start-stop transmission accumulator and replace it if any bolts are missing, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2020. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick Customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N202313440.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2019 GMC Acadia SUV AWD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk15%

Forward collision warning: Optional · Lane departure warning: Optional

2019 GMC Acadia SUV FWD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk16.4%

Forward collision warning: Optional · Lane departure warning: Optional

2019 GMC Acadia NHTSA side crash test
NHTSA side barrier crash test
2019 GMC Acadia NHTSA side pole crash test
NHTSA side pole crash test

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

Acadia FWD

23mpg combined
City / highway21 / 26 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2.5 L · 4 cyl · Automatic 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,900/year to fuel

Acadia AWD

22mpg combined
City / highway21 / 25 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2.5 L · 4 cyl · Automatic 6-spd · All-Wheel Drive · about $3,050/year to fuel

Acadia FWD

21mpg combined
City / highway18 / 25 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

3.6 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $3,200/year to fuel

Acadia AWD

20mpg combined
City / highway17 / 25 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

3.6 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 6-spd · All-Wheel Drive · about $3,350/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
Power trainAutomatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Floor shift; Automatic transmission › Gear position indication (prndl)15410049,800 mi
Unknown or other12000113,000 mi
Electrical system12v/24v/48v battery; Instrument panel › Speedometer/odometer10602126,000 mi
Engine5301039,998 mi
SteeringColumn3400083,500 mi
Service brakes1620121,211 mi
Exterior lighting10000—
Forward collision avoidanceAutomatic emergency braking; Warnings6000—
Lane departureAssist; Blind spot detection6100—
Suspension6101—
Engine and engine coolingEngine500055,114 mi
Fuel/propulsion system4000—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.