repaired · 2024 Q4
Sensing system: camera
Risk. An inoperative rearview camera can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
2021 GMC AcadiaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 156 owner complaints about the 2021 GMC Acadia, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-709 the manufacturer reports only 88% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 29, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2021 GMC Acadia has problems
156 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
40Electrical system4 crash/fire/injury
30Engine2 crash/fire/injury
26Fuel/propulsion system
18Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
18Steering
17Power train1 crash/fire/injury
10Air bags
7Forward collision avoidance
7Vehicle speed control
3314 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 40 | 4 |
| Engine | 30 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 26 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 18 | 1 |
| Steering | 18 | 0 |
| Power train | 17 | 1 |
| Air bags | 10 | 4 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 7 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 7 | 2 |
| 14 other systems | 33 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2021 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 · 2023 Q2
Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. Improperly attached and seated fuel supply lines may loosen or separate, causing a fuel leak and increasing the risk of a fire.
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
2021 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
2021 GMC Acadia safety ratings
2021 GMC Acadia SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (15.1% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2021 GMC Acadia, and the recalls they led to.
- Rear-View Camera FailureLed to recall 22V-709
In owners' words
What Acadia owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Vehicle stalled several times. Check engine light and many code came up. Crack sensors replaced. Veh still stalls. Dealer and independent dealer believes it might be cpu. All wires from cpu checked with no issue found. When veh stalls if you manipulate the wire veh will start and run with demished…
The contact owns a 2021 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, traffic stopped abruptly, and the brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard; however, the vehicle continued to accelerate while the Forward Collision Avoidance warning feature activated with a red warning light…
While driving home from work the car displayed a "No Fuel" warning, despite having a full tank of gas. Within seconds of the display showing the car stalled out and stopped right in the middle of the road. It would not go into neutral and I had to be towed from the middle of the road to a mechanic…
Own a 2021 Acadia?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.