What are the most common problems with the 2022 GMC Acadia?

Owners name the electrical system most often, then the engine. See the problems section for the full split of 49 complaints.

Does the 2022 GMC Acadia have recalls?

Yes. The by-year facts show recalls for this model year. The Recalls section lists them.

How many complaints are there for the 2022 GMC Acadia?

NHTSA has 49 complaints on file. They are owner reports and are not verified.

What gas mileage does the 2022 GMC Acadia get?

See the fuel economy section of this page for the EPA figures.

Is the 2022 GMC Acadia reliable?

Complaints are spread across several groups, led by the electrical system and engine. Check the recalls and the year comparison section before you decide.

2022 GMC Acadia Problems, Recalls and MPG

NHTSA has 49 owner complaints on file for the 2022 GMC Acadia^[1]. The electrical system group is named most often, with 15 complaints^[2].

49owner complaints^[1]

3recalls^[3]

21–25MPG combined (EPA)^[4]

5★NHTSA overall rating^[5]

Problems
Recalls
Fuel economy
Safety
Engine and size
By year
Verdict
FAQ

Most reported problems

Here is how the complaints on file split by component group.

Electrical System. 15 complaints^[2]. Owners describe a blind spot monitor that stops spotting cars, a rear camera that goes grainy and then black, gauges and lights that flicker, and a car that shuts off while driving.
Engine. 14 complaints^[6]. In the stories we read, owners mention warning lights, a loss of power while driving, leaks and repairs that had to be repeated.
Unknown Or Other. 10 complaints^[7]. These reports do not fit a single named component.
Fuel/Propulsion System. 8 complaints^[8]. Owners describe stalling on the road, a failed fuel pump part and a purge pump repair that waited on parts.
Seat Belts. 4 complaints^[9]. Owners describe a buckle that will not latch, a missing rear lock, belts that do not pull out smoothly and a restraint system warning that keeps coming back.
Lane Departure. 4 complaints^[10].
Power Train. 4 complaints^[11].
Brakes. 3 complaints^[12].

These are unverified reports sent in by owners. One complaint can name several components^[1].

Recalls

Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2022 Acadia is necessarily included.

Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly (22V446), June 2022. About 228 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: fire, a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[13]
Suspension › Rear (22V427), June 2022. About 736 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, parts separating. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[14]
Air Bags › Air Bag/Restraint Control Module (21V702), September 2021. About 2 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury, an air bag that may not work as intended.^[15]

Fuel economy

EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.

Version	City / highway / combined MPG	Annual fuel cost
Acadia FWD, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic 9-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive^[4]	22 / 29 / 25	$2,700
Acadia FWD, 3.6L 6-cyl, Automatic 9-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive^[16]	19 / 27 / 22	$3,050
Acadia AWD, 3.6L 6-cyl, Automatic 9-spd, Regular, All-Wheel Drive^[17]	19 / 26 / 21	$3,200
Acadia AWD, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic 9-spd, Regular, All-Wheel Drive^[18]	22 / 27 / 24	$2,800

Safety ratings

Version	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk
SUV AWD^[5]	5	5	5	4	15.1%
SUV FWD^[19]	5	5	5	4	16.4%

Engine and size

Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.

Engine	Horsepower
2022 GMC Acadia with 2.0L 4-cylinder^[20]	237 hp
2022 GMC Acadia with 3.6L 6-cylinder^[21]	310 hp

These are Canadian-market specifications from Transport Canada, so US models can differ slightly.

Version	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight
ACADIA 4DR SUV AWD^[22]	193 in	76 in	67 in	113 in	4,239 lb
ACADIA 4DR SUV AWD DENALI^[23]	193 in	76 in	67 in	113 in	4,389 lb
ACADIA 4DR SUV FWD^[24]	193 in	76 in	67 in	113 in	3,922 lb

How 2022 compares with other years

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each Acadia model year. The 2022 is highlighted^[3].

Show the numbers

Model year	Complaints	Recalls
2007	428	5
2008	854	5
2009	331	7
2010	343	4
2011	269	5
2012	296	5
2013	135	3
2014	463	6
2015	243	4
2016	236	4
2017	705	4
2018	396	2
2019	387	2
2020	106	6
2021	154	2
2022	49	3
2023	47	4
2024	61	0
2025	67	0
2026	10	1

NHTSA's counts for the Acadia show 49 complaints and 3 recalls for 2022^[3]. Among the 21 model years listed, 3 have fewer complaints than 2022 and 17 have more^[3]. The fewest complaints are for 2027 (0) and the most are for 2008 (854)^[3]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.

Should you buy a used 2022 Acadia?

The 2022 GMC Acadia has 49 complaints on file^[1]. Electrical and engine reports lead the list^[2]^[6]. Seat belt reports are a smaller group, but they deserve a look if you carry kids or car seats^[9]. Recalls also exist for this year, so check the Recalls section below^[3]. Counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a guide and not a score.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2022 GMC Acadia?: Owners name the electrical system most often, then the engine^[2]^[6]. See the problems section for the full split of 49 complaints^[1].
Does the 2022 GMC Acadia have recalls?: Yes. The by-year facts show recalls for this model year^[3]. The Recalls section lists them.
How many complaints are there for the 2022 GMC Acadia?: NHTSA has 49 complaints on file^[1]. They are owner reports and are not verified.
What gas mileage does the 2022 GMC Acadia get?: See the fuel economy section of this page for the EPA figures.
Is the 2022 GMC Acadia reliable?: Complaints are spread across several groups, led by the electrical system and engine^[2]^[6]. Check the recalls and the year comparison section before you decide.

Keep exploring

Other model years of the GMC Acadia

2008 854 complaints, 5 recalls
2010 343 complaints, 4 recalls
2011 269 complaints, 5 recalls
2012 296 complaints, 5 recalls
2013 135 complaints, 3 recalls
2014 463 complaints, 6 recalls
2015 243 complaints, 4 recalls
2016 236 complaints, 4 recalls
2017 705 complaints, 4 recalls
2018 396 complaints, 2 recalls
2019 387 complaints, 2 recalls
2020 106 complaints, 6 recalls
2021 154 complaints, 2 recalls
2022 this page
2023 47 complaints, 4 recalls
2026 10 complaints, 1 recall

Compare all model years of the GMC Acadia

Other GMC models from 2022

2022 GMC Canyon 27 complaints, 1 recall
2022 GMC Terrain 88 complaints, 4 recalls

All GMC models

Similar cars from 2022: suvs

2022 Cadillac Escalade 142 complaints, 4 recalls
2022 Hyundai Palisade 315 complaints, 5 recalls
2022 Lincoln Aviator 61 complaints, 22 recalls

All suvs we cover

Facts and sources

NHTSA has 49 owner complaints on file for the 2022 GMC Acadia (3 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 4 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
15 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
Owner complaints and recalls for every GMC Acadia model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Acadia FWD, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic 9-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 22 city / 29 highway / 25 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,700. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV AWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 5 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 15.1%. NHTSA vehicle records
14 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
10 complaints name the unknown or other component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
8 complaints name the fuel/propulsion system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
4 complaints name the seat belts component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
4 complaints name the lane departure component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
4 complaints name the power train component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
3 complaints name the brakes component group (1 crashes, 1 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
Recall 22V446, filed June 23, 2022: Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly. NHTSA recall database
Recall 22V427, filed June 16, 2022: Suspension › Rear. NHTSA recall database
Recall 21V702, filed September 10, 2021: Air Bags › Air Bag / Restraint Control Module. NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Acadia FWD, 3.6L 6-cyl, Automatic 9-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 19 city / 27 highway / 22 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,050. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Acadia AWD, 3.6L 6-cyl, Automatic 9-spd, Regular, All-Wheel Drive: 19 city / 26 highway / 21 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,200. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Acadia AWD, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic 9-spd, Regular, All-Wheel Drive: 22 city / 27 highway / 24 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,800. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV FWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 5 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 16.4%. NHTSA vehicle records
EPA Test Car List, 2022 GMC Acadia with 2.0L 4-cylinder: rated 237 hp. www.epa.gov
EPA Test Car List, 2022 GMC Acadia with 3.6L 6-cylinder: rated 310 hp. www.epa.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, ACADIA 4DR SUV AWD: length 193 in, width 76 in, height 67 in, wheelbase 113 in, curb weight 4,239 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, ACADIA 4DR SUV AWD DENALI: length 193 in, width 76 in, height 67 in, wheelbase 113 in, curb weight 4,389 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, ACADIA 4DR SUV FWD: length 193 in, width 76 in, height 67 in, wheelbase 113 in, curb weight 3,922 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.

2022 GMC Acadia: problems, recalls and fuel economy