What are the most common problems with the 2023 GMC Acadia?

Engine and power train complaints are named most often in the NHTSA reports. Electrical complaints come next. See the problems section above.

Does the 2023 GMC Acadia have recalls?

Yes, recalls exist for this model year. The Recalls section on this page lists them.

How many complaints has the 2023 GMC Acadia received?

NHTSA has 47 owner complaints on file. They are unverified owner reports.

What is the gas mileage of the 2023 GMC Acadia?

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

Is the 2023 GMC Acadia reliable?

Owner complaints cover engine, power train and electrical groups. Check the recalls and by-year sections, and weigh them with the complaint counts, which are not adjusted for sales.

2023 GMC Acadia Problems, Recalls and MPG

NHTSA has 47 owner complaints on file for the 2023 GMC Acadia^[1]. The engine and power train groups are named in 13 complaints each^[2]^[3].

47owner complaints^[1]

4recalls^[4]

21–25MPG combined (EPA)^[5]

5★NHTSA overall rating^[6]

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

Most reported problems

Here is how the complaints on file sort into component groups, biggest first.

Engine. 13 complaints^[2]. Owners describe the vehicle shutting off while driving, warning lights and limp mode, and a recurring sensor code that came back after repairs.
Power Train. 13 complaints^[3]. In the stories we read, owners describe gears that would not engage, shuddering or vibration at highway speeds, and a repair that waited on parts.
Electrical System. 10 complaints^[7]. Owners describe sudden loss of power, dashboard messages, and being stranded. One report describes a fire in a parked vehicle.
Unknown Or Other. 9 complaints^[8]. These reports do not fit a named component group.
Steering. 4 complaints^[9]. Owners describe a reduced steering assist message, vibration, and a clunking noise when turning sharply.
Brakes. 4 complaints^[10].
Fuel/Propulsion System. 3 complaints^[11].
Speed Control. 2 complaints^[12].

Recalls

Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2023 Acadia is necessarily included.

Visibility › Windshield (23V681), October 2023. About 42 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[13]
Power Train › Automatic Transmission (23V172), March 2023. About 8,744 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, the car rolling away. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[14]
Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft (23V043), February 2023. About 10 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, the car rolling away. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[15]
Equipment › Other › Labels (22V708), September 2022. About 24 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, stalling. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[16]

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, 3.6L 6-cyl, Automatic 9-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive^[17]	19 / 27 / 22	$3,050
Acadia AWD, 3.6L 6-cyl, Automatic 9-spd, Regular, All-Wheel Drive^[18]	19 / 26 / 21	$3,200
Acadia FWD, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic 9-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive^[5]	22 / 29 / 25	$2,700
Acadia AWD, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic 9-spd, Regular, All-Wheel Drive^[19]	22 / 27 / 24	$2,800

Safety ratings

Version	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk
SUV AWD^[6]	5	5	5	4	15.1%
SUV FWD^[20]	5	5	5	4	16.4%

Engine and size

Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.

Engine	Horsepower
2023 GMC Acadia with 2.0L 4-cylinder^[21]	237 hp
2023 GMC Acadia with 3.6L 6-cylinder^[22]	310 hp

How 2023 compares with other years

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each Acadia model year. The 2023 is highlighted^[4].

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 47 complaints and 4 recalls for 2023^[4]. Among the 21 model years listed, 2 have fewer complaints than 2023 and 18 have more^[4]. The fewest complaints are for 2027 (0) and the most are for 2008 (854)^[4]. 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 2023 Acadia?

These are unverified reports sent to NHTSA, and one complaint can name several components^[1]. The 2023 Acadia has 47 complaints on file, with engine and power train topping the list^[1]^[2]^[3]. A small number of reports mention a crash or a fire, so read the safety and recall sections on this page before you decide^[1]. Recalls exist for this model year, and the by-year section shows the count^[4]. Complaint counts are not adjusted for sales, so use them to spot patterns and not to rank this SUV against other models.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2023 GMC Acadia?: Engine and power train complaints are named most often in the NHTSA reports^[2]^[3]. Electrical complaints come next^[7]. See the problems section above.
Does the 2023 GMC Acadia have recalls?: Yes, recalls exist for this model year^[4]. The Recalls section on this page lists them.
How many complaints has the 2023 GMC Acadia received?: NHTSA has 47 owner complaints on file^[1]. They are unverified owner reports.
What is the gas mileage of the 2023 GMC Acadia?: See the fuel economy section on this page for the EPA figures.
Is the 2023 GMC Acadia reliable?: Owner complaints cover engine, power train and electrical groups^[2]^[3]^[7]. Check the recalls and by-year sections, and weigh them with the complaint counts, which are not adjusted for sales.

Keep exploring

Other model years of the GMC Acadia

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
2023 this page
2026 10 complaints, 1 recall

Compare all model years of the GMC Acadia

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Facts and sources

NHTSA has 47 owner complaints on file for the 2023 GMC Acadia (3 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 4 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
13 complaints name the engine component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
13 complaints name the power train 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
10 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 1 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
9 complaints name the unknown or other component group (0 crashes, 1 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
4 complaints name the steering component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
4 complaints name the brakes component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
3 complaints name the fuel/propulsion system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
2 complaints name the speed control component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
Recall 23V681, filed October 12, 2023: Visibility › Windshield. NHTSA recall database
Recall 23V172, filed March 16, 2023: Power Train › Automatic Transmission. NHTSA recall database
Recall 23V043, filed February 2, 2023: Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft. NHTSA recall database
Recall 22V708, filed September 22, 2022: Equipment › Other › Labels. 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, 2023 GMC Acadia with 2.0L 4-cylinder: rated 237 hp. www.epa.gov
EPA Test Car List, 2023 GMC Acadia with 3.6L 6-cylinder: rated 310 hp. www.epa.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.

2023 GMC Acadia: problems, recalls and fuel economy