GMC Acadia years to avoid
The GMC Acadia years to avoid are 2008, 2017, 2007, 2014, 2018, 2019 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2026 is the cleanest year on record.
7,685
Total complaints
38
Recall campaigns
2007–2026
Years covered
6
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Acadia years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | High complaint rate | 1,296 | |
| 2017 | High complaint rate | 939 | |
| 2007 | High complaint rate | 641 | |
| 2014 | High complaint rate | 603 | |
| 2018 | High complaint rate | 521 | |
| 2019 | High complaint rate | 521 |
Every Acadia year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 | 1 | |
| 2025 | 103 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 79 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 63 | 4 | |
| 2022 | 70 | 3 | |
| 2021 | 213 | 2 | |
| 2020 | 155 | 6 | |
| 2019avoid | 521 | 2 | |
| 2018avoid | 521 | 2 | |
| 2017avoid | 939 | 4 | |
| 2016 | 279 | 4 | |
| 2015 | 309 | 4 | |
| 2014avoid | 603 | 6 | |
| 2013 | 191 | 3 | |
| 2012 | 397 | 5 | |
| 2011 | 373 | 5 | |
| 2010 | 436 | 4 | |
| 2009 | 485 | 7 | |
| 2008avoid | 1,296 | 5 | |
| 2007avoid | 641 | 5 |
Common questions
What are the worst GMC Acadia years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Acadia years to avoid are 2008, 2017, 2007, 2014, 2018, 2019. The cleanest year on record is 2026.
What is the best year for the GMC Acadia?
By complaint volume, 2026 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Acadia years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the GMC Acadia have?
Across all model years, the Acadia has 38 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 7,685 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.