Worst 2021 Gmc Acadia Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ENGINE
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2021 Gmc Acadia.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 33 | 3 | — | 2,650 mi | |
| ENGINE | 26 | 2 | — | 26,598 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 22 | — | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 19 | 1 | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN | 15 | 1 | — | 2,156 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 15 | 1 | — | 26,000 mi | |
| STEERING | 13 | — | — | 27,792 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 8 | 2 | — | 8,100 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 6 | — | — | — | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 4 | — | — | 49,168 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 4 | — | — | — | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS | 3 | — | — | 500 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 3 | 2 | — | 15,146 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION | 2 | — | — | 12,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 2 | — | — | — | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION | 1 | — | — | 25,000 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 1 | — | — | 40,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER | 1 | — | — | 58,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | — | 69,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:CRANK/CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR | 1 | — | — | 37,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL | 1 | — | — | 28,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) | 1 | — | — | 107,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LANE DEPARTURE | 1 | — | — | 17,700 mi | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 1 | — | — | 37,000 mi |
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Recalls for 2021 Gmc Acadia
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~95,803 vehicles.
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.
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.
Other Gmc Acadia Years
Wider context: See the full Gmc Acadia reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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