repaired · 2024 Q4
Sensing system: camera
Risk. An inoperative rearview camera can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
2020 GMC AcadiaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 107 owner complaints about the 2020 GMC Acadia, most often about the engine. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-115 the manufacturer reports only 75% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 4, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2020 GMC Acadia has problems
107 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
30Engine
29Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
22Power train
20Steering
9Fuel/propulsion system
8Service brakes
8Forward collision avoidance
4Vehicle speed control
4Lane departure
2212 other systems6 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 30 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 29 | 1 |
| Power train | 22 | 0 |
| Steering | 20 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 9 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 8 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 8 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 1 |
| Lane departure | 4 | 0 |
| 12 other systems | 22 | 6 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2020 GMC Acadia recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2022 Q4
Tires
Risk. Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall resulting in sudden air loss or a belt edge separation which could lead to a tread/belt loss.
repaired · 2022 Q3
Tires
Risk. Overcured tires may experience a carcass break in the sidewall resulting in a sudden air loss or could develop a belt edge separation which could lead to…
repaired · 2023 Q2
Power train: automatic transmission
Risk. Missing bolts on the start-stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission oil leak and may progress to a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a…
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repaired · 2022 Q3
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. Insufficient fuel supply can result in an engine stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q2
Curtain: inflator
Risk. If the diffuser separates from the inflator during deployment, RRAB performance may be degraded, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with GMC.
Best & worst years
2020 vs. every other Acadia year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Acadia median. How we score
'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2020 GMC Acadia safety ratings
2020 GMC Acadia SUV FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (16.4% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2020 GMC Acadia, and the recalls they led to.
- Rear-View Camera FailureLed to recall 22V-709
In owners' words
What Acadia owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
GETTING A MESSAGE THAT SAYS STERRING ASSIST IS REDUCED DRIVE WITH CARE. THIS IS A KNOW ISSUE WITH GMC ACADIAS. THE ENGINE COOLANT THERMOSTAT NEED REPLACING. THIS IS A COVERED REPAIR ON 2021 AND LATER MODELS WHERE RECALLS HAVE BEEN ISSUED. IT IS SAFETY ISSUE AND SHOULD BE COVERED ON THIS MODEL AS…
Engine thermostat not functioning properly, therefore the display stayed on cold and would not show temp. It also cause the fan to run fast to cool engine. The AC would not cool and reduce power steering assist error message comes on. This is a known problem by GM and there is a recall for this…
2020 GMC Acadia bucks/hesitates when I take off or slow down and speed back up. Mechanic looked at it can see engine is having random misfires. We have tried plugs, transmission fluid, looked at everything we could think of. The condition improves if I put into AWD but still exists and worsens for…
Own a 2020 Acadia?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.