2019 GMC Acadia Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 4%of 388 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 22,201miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the brakes of the 2019 GMC Acadia, 4% of the 388 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 22,201 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My 2019 Gmc Acadia has abruptly automatically braked while driving between 10- 15 MPH and without any cars near the vehicle. It slams on the brake like it's the parking brake and makes a grinding noise.. This has occurred on 2 different occasions. After the 1st time the service parking brake light came on. The dealership said it was related to a faulty battery because I received an onstar notice about my battery. . It occurred again after having the battery replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #11323873, filed 2020-05, 28,000 miles“First it said parking wasn't working correctly . Then I checked to make sure the park brake was off , then when I shut the engine off it said it was not in park and the dash lights stayed on ..”
NHTSA complaint #11404048, filed 2021-03, 20,222 miles“After jump starting car because of dead battery decided to drive to dealer 1-2 miles awa.y. My wife followed me in car. While driving during the 1-2 mile trip the stearing would lock up (quit working) and the breaks as well.this lasted several seconds and resulted in total lack of control at 35-45 MPH on a city street. The alternator was working providing electricity to the cars systems. As batteries frequently fail I believe this is a clear and present danger to the occupant and other vehicals on the road.this occurred on sunday october 17, 2020”
NHTSA complaint #11366141, filed 2020-10, 11,246 miles“Getting a shift to park message when the car is in park. It won't let you do anything lock the car, bells going off, nothing and sometimes it takes 20 minutes or longer to keep trying to get the car into park.it would do it everytime I go to drive it.”
NHTSA complaint #11349802, filed 2020-08, 16,000 miles“I have the shift to park error where my car is not recognizing that it is in park and will not shut off. I have been held hostage inside my car, late for work, etc because my car will not shut off because it is not registering that it’s in park. Also, my breaks are unbareably loud with whatever switch they made to the “new” brake material.”
NHTSA complaint #11508430, filed 2023-02Related service bulletins
- 11017508Apr 3, 2025This service bulletin provides a procedure to add deadener to the batter tray bracket to correct customer concerns of a Service Engine Soon (SES), Reduced Power, Service Brake…
- 11017173Mar 21, 2025This informational bulletin instructs the tech when fuel/fluid is needed to be tested and where it can be sent for analysis.
- 11014230Jan 31, 2025This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11011990Nov 26, 2024This service bulletin provides a procedure to clean the back side of the rims and rotors and to correct the customer concern of wheel clicking.
- 11011709Nov 5, 2024This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11000550May 3, 2024This service bulletin provides information about GM Accessories - Dealer-Installed, Repaired or Replaced During Warranty Coverage Period.
- 10253061Mar 4, 2024This Preliminary information communicates that when removing the fuel line jumper hose care should be taken to be sure the line is reinstalled correctly to avoid a no/low fuel…
- 10248712Dec 20, 2023This service bulletin provides a procedure to add deadener to the batter tray bracket to correct customer concerns of a Service Engine Soon (SES), Reduced Power, Service Brake…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 10% |
| 2025 | 41 | 59% |
| 2024 | 25 | 41% |
| 2023 | 4 | 8% |
| 2022 | 3 | 6% |
| 2021 | 19 | 12% |
| 2020 | 8 | 8% |
| 2019 | 17 | 4% |
| 2018 | 22 | 6% |
| 2017 | 36 | 5% |
| 2016 | 4 | 2% |
| 2015 | 6 | 2% |
| 2014 | 9 | 2% |
| 2013 | 3 | 2% |
| 2012 | 8 | 3% |
| 2011 | 10 | 4% |
| 2010 | 5 | 1% |
| 2009 | 3 | 1% |
| 2008 | 31 | 4% |
| 2007 | 10 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2019 GMC Acadia
154 complaintsOther or unknown
120 complaintsElectrical system
106 complaintsEngine
53 complaintsSteering
33 complaintsExterior lighting
10 complaintsForward collision avoidance
6 complaintsLane departure
6 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsAir bags
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 GMC Acadia
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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