NHTSA has 10 owner complaints on file for the 2026 GMC Acadia[1]. 2 of them mention a crash[1].
Most reported problems
Owners filed complaints across several parts of the SUV, and these are the groups in the brief. - Unknown or other. 4 complaints name this group[5]. The reports do not point to one specific part. - Electrical System. 3 complaints[6]. Owners describe a car that would not start and showed a key fob warning, a horn that sounded on its own, and a module problem after a software update that a dealer fixed. - Power Train. 3 complaints[7]. In the stories we read, one owner reports a sudden move forward at a stop, another mentions a noise from the front of the car, and another describes trouble shifting after the car ran dry. - Forward Collision Avoidance. 2 complaints[8]. Owners describe hard braking with nothing ahead, and one says the automatic braking did not step in before a crash. - Air Bags. 1 complaint[9]. It comes from the same crash story as the braking report. - Engine. 1 complaint[10]. - Lane Departure. 1 complaint[11]. - Brakes. 1 complaint[12].
Recalls
Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2026 Acadia is necessarily included.
- Equipment › Other › Owners/Service/Other Manual (26V114), February 2026. About 5,861 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]
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.
Safety ratings
Engine and size
Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.
| Engine | Horsepower |
|---|---|
| 2026 GMC Acadia with 2.5L 4-cylinder[16] | 328 hp |
How 2026 compares with other years
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 10 complaints and 1 recalls for 2026[2]. Among the 21 model years listed, 1 have fewer complaints than 2026 and 19 have more[2]. The fewest complaints are for 2027 (0) and the most are for 2008 (854)[2]. 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 2026 Acadia?
The 2026 GMC Acadia has a small pile of complaints so far, 10 in all[1]. They are spread across many groups and none stands far above the rest[5][6][7]. Two reports mention a crash, and the complaints on file list 2 injuries in total[1]. These are unverified owner reports and the 2026 model year is recent, so the record is still short. Check the recall section and the by-year facts before you decide[2].
Frequently asked questions
- What are the common problems with the 2026 GMC Acadia?
- Owners filed 10 complaints with NHTSA[1]. The biggest groups are unknown or other[5], electrical system[6] and power train[7].
- Does the 2026 GMC Acadia have recalls?
- Yes, there is 1 recall on file[2]. The details are in the Recalls section of this page.
- What is the gas mileage of the 2026 GMC Acadia?
- See the fuel economy section of this page for the EPA figures.
- Is the 2026 GMC Acadia reliable?
- The record is short, with 10 complaints so far[1]. See the safety and by-year sections for more context.
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Facts and sources
- NHTSA has 10 owner complaints on file for the 2026 GMC Acadia (2 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 2 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
- Owner complaints and recalls for every GMC Acadia model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for Acadia FWD, 2.5L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic 8-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 20 city / 26 highway / 22 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,050. 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 18.5%. NHTSA vehicle records
- 4 complaints name the unknown or other component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 3 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 3 complaints name the power train component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 2 complaints name the forward collision avoidance component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 1 complaints name the air bags component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 1 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 1 complaints name the lane departure component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 1 complaints name the brakes component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- Recall 26V114, filed February 26, 2026: Equipment › Other › Owners / Service / Other Manual . NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for Acadia AWD, 2.5L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic 8-spd, Regular, All-Wheel Drive: 20 city / 23 highway / 21 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,200. 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 17.4%. NHTSA vehicle records
- EPA Test Car List, 2026 GMC Acadia with 2.5L 4-cylinder: rated 328 hp. www.epa.gov