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2023 GMC Acadia

Gas
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
4 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
C
Safety Signal
73 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
RecallsNHTSA campaigns4
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA42
Crash ratingNHTSA overall5★
Fuel economybest combined, EPA25 mpg
202720262025202420232022202120202019201820172016

The 2023 GMC Acadia is sold in the U.S. as a gas midsize or large SUV with 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Acadia FWD, is EPA-rated at 25 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of C. Owners have filed 42 complaints, most often about the engine. NHTSA crash-tested it at 5 stars overall.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
Acadia FWDGasFWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo222925$2,500
Acadia AWDGasAWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo222724$2,600
Acadia FWDGasFWD3.6L 6-cyl192722$2,850
Acadia AWDGasAWD3.6L 6-cyl192621$2,950

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 45411, 45412, 45385, 45389.

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Recalls (4)

Source: NHTSA recall database
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Visibility

N232419690
42 vehicles
ProblemGeneral 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.RiskA windshield that is not properly bonded may detach during a crash and increase the risk of injury.FixDealers 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.
NHTSA campaign 23V681000reported Oct 12, 2023General Motors, LLC
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Power Train

N222389310
8,744 vehicles
ProblemGeneral 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.RiskA 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.FixDealers 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.
NHTSA campaign 23V172000reported Mar 16, 2023General Motors, LLC
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Power Train

N222393410
10 vehicles
ProblemGeneral 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.RiskSeparation 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.FixDealers 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.
NHTSA campaign 23V043000reported Feb 2, 2023General Motors, LLC
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Equipment

N222381690
24 vehicles
ProblemGeneral 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."RiskIllegible tire size information may result in the wrong tires being installed, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers 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.
NHTSA campaign 22V708000reported Sep 22, 2022General Motors, LLC

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
42complaints filed

3 involved a crash · 1 a fire · 4 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2022: 1 · 2023: 5 · 2024: 13 · 2025: 9 · 2026: 14

Most-cited components

Engine12
Power Train12
Electrical System9
Unspecified8
Back Over Prevention4
Steering3

What owners describe

“I've had the engine stall before coming to a complete stop on several occasions. It also has been shifting hard and has had a delayed shift. The other day all of the lights to to screen and speedometer completely went out while driving then randomly came back on. That's the only speedometer I have is the digital screen…”Jun 14, 2025 · Engine · NHTSA owner report
“Backup camera failed. Same issue on 2021 Acadia SLT Needs to be investigated on 2023 models”Apr 29, 2025 · Electrical System · NHTSA owner report
“Whenever the vehicle's windshield washer is used the smell of the fluid enters the vehicle. This is particularly acute when the HVAC system is used at the same time. Since the label on the washer fluid container says the fluid is poisonous and the vapors are harmful and cannot be made nonpoisonous, I feel I should repo…”Dec 20, 2024 · Visibility/Wiper · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP
ConfigurationOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆15%
SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆16%

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program. Standard driver-assist: forward collision warning, lane departure warning, automatic emergency braking.

Other Acadia model years

A

2027 GMC Acadia

0 recalls · 0 complaints

A

2026 GMC Acadia

1 recalls · 7 complaints

A

2025 GMC Acadia

0 recalls · 63 complaints

A

2024 GMC Acadia

0 recalls · 55 complaints

D

2022 GMC Acadia

3 recalls · 48 complaints

C

2021 GMC Acadia

2 recalls · 147 complaints

F

2020 GMC Acadia

6 recalls · 99 complaints

C

2019 GMC Acadia

2 recalls · 382 complaints

C

2018 GMC Acadia

2 recalls · 392 complaints

D

2017 GMC Acadia

4 recalls · 702 complaints

D

2016 GMC Acadia

4 recalls · 236 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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