2022 GMC AcadiaProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 52 owner complaints about the 2022 GMC Acadia, most often about the engine. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-446 the manufacturer reports only 92% of affected cars repaired.

2022 GMC Acadia

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 25, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2022 GMC Acadia has problems

52 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine150
Electrical system150
Fuel/propulsion system80
Seat belts51
Lane departure50
Steering40
Power train40
Air bags32
Service brakes21
9 other systems101

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2022 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.

92%repaired · 2024 Q2

Storage: tank assembly

Recall 22V-446 · Jun 23, 2022 · 228 vehicles · 209 repaired

Risk. A fuel tank rollover valve that does not properly seal can result in a fuel leak during a rollover crash, increasing the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

94%repaired · 2024 Q2

Suspension: rear

Recall 22V-427 · Jun 16, 2022 · 736 vehicles · 690 repaired

Risk. A loose toe link can separate and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

100%repaired · 2021 Q4

Air bags

Recall 21V-702 · Sep 10, 2021 · 2 vehicles · 2 repaired

Risk. The air bags will not deploy with an unactivated SDM, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2022 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

2022 GMC Acadia safety ratings

2022 GMC Acadia SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

★★★★★Overall rating
2022 GMC Acadia frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crash★★★★★
2022 GMC Acadia side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrier★★★★★
2022 GMC Acadia side pole test, NHTSA
Side pole★★★★★
  • Rollover: 4 stars (15.1% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: Standard
  • Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words

What Acadia owners report

Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

Received message dash stating "Steering Assist is Reduced, Drive with Care". The AC turned off and temp gauge went to "C". Noticeable difficulty steering at both highway speeds and on city streets. While driving to auto shop the message disappeared, AC turned on and temp went back to normal. About…
Complaint 11773583 · Oct 25, 2026
“Steering Assist is Reduced” warning, P0128 code, thermostat-related symptoms, increased steering effort or other safety concerns while driving. This issue required increased steering effort and affected my wife's driving ability to respond to changing traffic conditions. This is most likely a…
Complaint 11750068 · Jul 13, 2026
UNKNOWN After diagnosis at the GMC dealership they stated that it is same issue as released in the following: Special Coverage Adjustments: N212356540 Front Exhaust Pipe N222385510 Special Coverage Front Exhaust Pipe However they CURRENTLY do not cover our GMC Acadia Model year 2022
Complaint 11718905 · Feb 18, 2026

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