2025 GMC Acadia problems
Verdict · NHTSA data
Among the better years
The 2025 GMC Acadia is among the quieter years of the Acadia on NHTSA's books: 103 complaints (70% below the model's median year), no recalls, and no open investigations.
Brakes leads the complaint categories with 36 reports (35% of the total). In government crash testing it earned 5 of 5 NCAP stars overall.
103
NHTSA complaints
0
Recalls
0
Investigations
1
Crash-involved
0
Fires reported
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
5
NCAP overall · of 5 stars
How does 2025 compare to other Acadia years?
What are the most common 2025 GMC Acadia problems?
| Component | Complaints | Share | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 36 | 35% | ▲ up |
| Driver Assistance | 30 | 29% | ▲ up |
| Other | 10 | 10% | ▲ up |
| Engine | 5 | 5% | ▼ down |
| Lighting | 4 | 4% | — flat |
| Electrical System | 4 | 4% | ▼ down |
| Steering | 4 | 4% | ▲ up |
| Transmission | 4 | 4% | ▼ down |
| Speed Control | 3 | 3% | ▲ up |
| Body & Structure | 2 | 2% | ▲ up |
| Visibility & Wipers | 1 | 1% | ▼ down |
Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA
Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.
“We filled a report on 04/04/2026 with NHTSA at 12:16 pm but can't find a copy of the whole report. My husband John Chandler was driving our 2025 GMC Avadia Elevation. He was backing out of a parking place when he noticed it wouldn't stop while putting his foot on the break. He was able to put it…”
“The ESC, ABS, and Traction Control, Yellow warning lights, BRAKE, Red Warning light. Diagnosis is ABS, module, and master brake cylinder bad 2025 GMC Acadia Denali, 1150 miles. No parts available because these are all needing work! People are having near misses and collisions due to this problem!…”
“Around 7k miles on the vechicle, driving down the road it kept coming to a stop and skipping. Pulled into the parking lot the best that I could and put it into park. After it wouldn't shift into anything. Never gave any dash signals. It is currently in the shop getting a whole new transmission. ”
“Unknown. Brakes still squeaking after getting them changed with the bulletin notice. Engine surges and idles rough- dealership could not diagnose. Not accelerating randomly, pedal goes in and it does not engage. Gas tank not filling up all the way. Rear cross tracking warning turned off when it is…”
“New vehicle. At 935 miles on odometer, displayed âService Power Steeringâ âNo Assist Soonâ message on dash. Contacted OnStar and was advised of potential loss of power steering & advised to take car to dealership. Car spent 10 days in service to have a new steering gear installed at GMC…”
2025 GMC Acadia — common questions
Is the 2025 GMC Acadia reliable?
Its record is better than the model's norm: 103 NHTSA complaints, below the typical Acadia year, with 0 recalls and no open investigations.
What are the most common 2025 Acadia problems?
According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are brakes (36 complaints), driver assistance (30 complaints), other (10 complaints).
Does the 2025 GMC Acadia have recalls?
No. NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2025 GMC Acadia.
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 2025 GMC Acadia?
In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2025 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.