Worst 2019 GMC Acadia Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Transmission / Drivetrain
Electrical Faults
Engine Problems
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2019 GMC Acadia.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 131 | 1 | — | 46,983 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 95 | — | 1 | 24,863 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 46 | — | 1 | 34,465 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 28 | — | — | 78,282 mi | |
| Brakes | 15 | 2 | — | 21,898 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 10 | — | — | 5,023 mi | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Floor Shift | 6 | — | — | 93,000 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Assist | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Gear Position Indication (Prndl) | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Warning | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2019 GMC Acadia
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~227,943 vehicles.
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.
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.
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2019 GMC Acadia — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full GMC Acadia reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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