2023 GMC Acadia Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2023 GMC Acadia.

20222024
Complaints
62
per 10K Sold
9.3
US Sales
66,322
Crashes
4
Fires
2
Injuries
8
Fatalities
Recalls
4

Worst 2023 GMC Acadia Problems

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

#111 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:10,638 mi
Crash-related:2
#210 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:15,500 mi
#38 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:16,750 mi
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2023 GMC Acadia.

Engine Problems
11
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
10,638
Transmission / Drivetrain
10
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
15,500
Electrical Faults
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
16,750
Steering Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Warnings
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention:Display Function
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Starter Assembly:Solenoid
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump:Control/Drive Module
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Warning
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structural Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2023 GMC Acadia

4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~8,820 vehicles.

23V681000Visibility:windshield
~42 affected

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 GMC Acadia and 2024 Cadilac XT5 and XT6 vehicles. The windshield may have been assembled without the proper urethane sealant required to bond the windshield to the vehicle body.

23V172000Automatic Transmission
~8,744 affected

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Cadillac XT6, GMC Acadia, Chevrolet Blazer, Traverse, and 2022-2023 Cadillac XT5 vehicles. The transmission may have been built with an incorrect sun gear, which can result in the driver-side half-shaft disengaging from the transmission.

23V043000Power Train:driveline:driveshaft
~10 affected

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Cadillac XT5 and GMC Acadia vehicles. The right-front half-shaft assemblies may be improperly connected to the transmission, causing them to separate.

22V708000Equipment:other:labels
~24 affected

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Cadillac XT5, XT6, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The certification label located on the driver's side B-pillar contains tire size information that may be illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

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2023 GMC Acadia — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2023 GMC Acadia reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2023 GMC Acadia has 62 NHTSA complaints, 4 crash-related, and 4 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 11 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2023 GMC Acadia?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (11 complaints, avg 10,638 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (10 complaints, avg 15,500 mi); Electrical Faults (8 complaints, avg 16,750 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 2023 GMC Acadia?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 14,001 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2023 GMC Acadia?
NHTSA complaints for the 2023 GMC Acadia include 4 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 8 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 2023 GMC Acadia have any recalls?
Yes — 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 8,820 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 2023 GMC Acadia?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

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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