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2023 GMC Acadia problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Among the better years

The 2023 GMC Acadia is among the quieter years of the Acadia on NHTSA's books: 63 complaints (82% below the model's median year), 4 recalls, and no open investigations.

No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across engine (11), transmission (11), and electrical system (10), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect. In government crash testing it earned 5 of 5 NCAP stars overall.

63

NHTSA complaints

4

Recalls

0

Investigations

4

Crash-involved

2

Fires reported

8

Injuries

0

Deaths

5

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2023 compare to other Acadia years?

Acadia NHTSA complaints by model year, 2023 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, 2023 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2023 GMC Acadia problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Engine1117%
Transmission1117%
Electrical System1016%
Other711%
Driver Assistance610%
Fuel System35%
Steering35%
Airbags23%
Brakes23%
Visibility & Wipers23%
Seat Belts12%
Body & Structure12%
Suspension12%
Tires & Wheels12%
Lighting12%
Speed Control12%

Does the 2023 GMC Acadia have recalls?

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

23V681000Visibility & WipersOctober 12, 2023 · 42 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

A windshield that is not properly bonded may detach during a crash and increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the windshield and apply primer and urethane sealant. If the windshield is damaged, the dealer will replace it. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 14, 2023. 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 N232419690.

23V172000TransmissionMarch 16, 2023 · 8,744 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

A half-shaft disengaging from the transmission can result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in park. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the sun gears, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 27, 2023. The remedy is expected to become available August 31, 2023. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GMC's number for this recall is N222389310.

23V043000TransmissionFebruary 2, 2023 · 10 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

Separation between the half-shaft and transmission can result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in park. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the right-front half-shaft assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2023. 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 N222393410.

22V708000OtherSeptember 22, 2022 · 24 units

Defect

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."

Consequence

Illegible tire size information may result in the wrong tires being installed, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the vehicle certification label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 12, 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 N222381690.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“The contact owns a 2023 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in park, the brake was released, and the vehicle lunged forward and collided with a Rental Movie machine coming to a stop at a building. No safety features were activated. The air bags were deployed. The contact…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · December 9, 2023 · crash

“Vehicle would not run due to a failed fuel pump control module. With a non-running engine, the transmission could NOT be placed into Neutral to be able to movie vehicle out of the road. Needed tow truck to move vehicle. This condition placed many people at risk as the vehicle could not be moved out…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · April 2, 2026

“The contact’s daughter owned a 2023 GMC Acadia. The contact stated the seats were previously repaired at the local dealer. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked unattended, the vehicle caught fire. The fire had extinguished on its own. There were no reported injuries, air bag…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · May 31, 2023 · fire

“The contact’s daughter owned a 2023 GMC Acadia. The contact stated the seats were previously repaired at the local dealer. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked unattended, the vehicle caught fire. The fire had extinguished on its own. There were no reported injuries, air bag…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · May 31, 2023 · fire

“When approaching on coming traffic with bright light on high beam, my car will not change from high beam to low beam , nor can I manually. change. also Right mirror has indicator of on coming traffic approaching comes on for no reason”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Driver Assistance · April 17, 2024

2023 GMC Acadia — common questions

Is the 2023 GMC Acadia reliable?

Its record is better than the model's norm: 63 NHTSA complaints, below the typical Acadia year, with 4 recalls and no open investigations.

What are the most common 2023 Acadia problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are engine (11 complaints), transmission (11 complaints), electrical system (10 complaints).

Does the 2023 GMC Acadia have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns affecting the 2023 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 2023 GMC Acadia?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2023 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.