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2022 GMC Acadia problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Among the better years

The 2022 GMC Acadia is among the quieter years of the Acadia on NHTSA's books: 70 complaints (79% below the model's median year), 3 recalls, and no open investigations.

No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across electrical system (15), engine (13), and other (10), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect. In government crash testing it earned 5 of 5 NCAP stars overall.

70

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

0

Investigations

4

Crash-involved

1

Fires reported

7

Injuries

0

Deaths

5

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2022 compare to other Acadia years?

Acadia NHTSA complaints by model year, 2022 highlighted1,296 complaints2007: 641 complaints2008: 1,296 complaints2009: 485 complaints2010: 436 complaints2011: 373 complaints2012: 397 complaints2013: 191 complaints2014: 603 complaints2015: 309 complaints2016: 279 complaints2017: 939 complaints2018: 521 complaints2019: 521 complaints2020: 155 complaints2021: 213 complaints2022: 70 complaints2023: 63 complaints2024: 79 complaints2025: 103 complaints2026: 11 complaints
Acadia NHTSA complaints by model year, 2022 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2022 GMC Acadia problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System1521%
Engine1319%
Other1014%
Fuel System710%
Driver Assistance710%
Transmission46%
Seat Belts34%
Brakes34%
Steering34%
Suspension11%
Lighting11%
Airbags11%
Speed Control11%
Body & Structure11%

Does the 2022 GMC Acadia have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

22V446000Fuel SystemJune 23, 2022 · 228 units

Defect

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 Cadillac XT5, XT6, and GMC Acadia All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles. The fuel tank rollover valve may not provide a proper seal in the event of a rollover crash.

Consequence

A fuel tank rollover valve that does not properly seal can result in a fuel leak during a rollover crash, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and replace the fuel tank shell if the rollover valve is found to be dislodged or missing, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 27, 2022. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222366070.

22V427000SuspensionJune 16, 2022 · 736 units

Defect

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 Cadillac XT5, XT6, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The left-rear suspension toe link may have been tightened improperly, which could result in a loose or separated toe link.

Consequence

A loose toe link can separate and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the left-rear suspension and replace the fastener if it is loose or missing, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 11, 2022. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222364330.

21V702000AirbagsSeptember 10, 2021 · 2 units

Defect

General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2022 GMC Acadia vehicles. The sensing diagnostic module (SDM) may have been left in "manufacturing mode" and not activated at the assembly plant prior to shipment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Consequence

The air bags will not deploy with an unactivated SDM, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy

The vehicles will be returned to the assembly plant for SDM activation. Both affected vehicles are still in dealer inventory and therefore no owner notification letters will be mailed. Owners may contact GMC 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212344261.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“I have had multiple sensor issues with my Acadia since reaching 60000 miles. Currently, there is a thermostat sensor causing hard shifting, No cold air blowing from the AC, stabilitrack, traction control, steering assist reduced and fan running after turning off. I would not report it but I am in a…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · September 9, 2025

“My Acadia has had a stuttering problem and we have taken it to the dealership many times. They finally changed the torque converter but that didn’t fix it. Now today (4/15/25) I got home and I was getting a steering assist reduced error code and then when I turned my car off the fan went as high…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · June 1, 2022

“My 2022 Acadia does not go into park at times even though the control button shows that it is in park. On May 15, 2025, I pulled under my carport and put the car in park. As I reached for my purse in the passenger seat, the car started moving forward even though it was in park. It ran through my…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · May 15, 2025 · crash

“My engine light came on, I took it to the service center where I purchase the vehicle. They state it is a evaporative emission canister purge pump. They state the part is on back order due to many vehicles having the same faulty part. I contacted GMC, they state the part is not available at this…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Driver Assistance · July 14, 2023

“my car (2022 GMC Acadia Denali) died on a busy road (XXX) due to this issue yesterday, the engine just stops at 75 miles per hours, I'm barely made safe to the border of the highway. Fuel management system and Engine electrical system were the errors. The FMCE module need to be replaced as the…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · October 14, 2024

2022 GMC Acadia — common questions

Is the 2022 GMC Acadia reliable?

Its record is better than the model's norm: 70 NHTSA complaints, below the typical Acadia year, with 3 recalls and no open investigations.

What are the most common 2022 Acadia problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are electrical system (15 complaints), engine (13 complaints), other (10 complaints).

Does the 2022 GMC Acadia have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2022 GMC Acadia. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which GMC Acadia years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Acadia years to avoid are 2008, 2017, 2007, 2014, 2018, 2019. The cleanest record among Acadia years belongs to 2026.

How safe is the 2022 GMC Acadia?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2022 GMC Acadia earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.