2019 GMC Acadia Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2019 GMC Acadia.

20182020
Complaints
498
per 10K Sold
50.1
US Sales
99,430
Crashes
8
Fires
2
Injuries
4
Fatalities
Recalls
2

Worst 2019 GMC Acadia Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1131 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:46,983 mi
Crash-related:1
#295 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:24,863 mi
Fires:1
#346 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:34,465 mi
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2019 GMC Acadia.

Transmission / Drivetrain
131
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
46,983
Electrical Faults
95
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
24,863
Engine Problems
46
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
34,465
Steering Defects
28
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
78,282
Brakes
15
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
21,898
Headlight/Taillight Failures
10
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
5,023
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Floor Shift
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
93,000
Suspension Failures
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Assist
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Warnings
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electronic Stability Control
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Latches / Locks
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Gear Position Indication (Prndl)
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Warning
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Parking-Brake Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2019 GMC Acadia

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~227,943 vehicles.

21V115000Tires
~33,838 affected

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.

20V668000Automatic Transmission
~194,105 affected

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.

Is the 2019 GMC Acadia reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2019 GMC Acadia has 498 NHTSA complaints, 8 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Transmission / Drivetrain with 131 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2019 GMC Acadia?
Top reported problems: Transmission / Drivetrain (131 complaints, avg 46,983 mi); Electrical Faults (95 complaints, avg 24,863 mi); Engine Problems (46 complaints, avg 34,465 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2019 GMC Acadia?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 39,972 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2019 GMC Acadia?
NHTSA complaints for the 2019 GMC Acadia include 8 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 4 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2019 GMC Acadia have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 227,943 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2019 GMC Acadia?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.

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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