2019 GMC Acadia Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 154about this part
- Share
- 40%of 388 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 49,800miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 154 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2019 GMC Acadia, 40% of the 388 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 49,800 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Shift to park message started coming on the display even though the vehicle is in park. Once this message comes on, I am unable to turn the vehicle off. I have to keep putting the vehicle in gear and park again several times until the message goes away. I have video of the issue but dont see where it can be uploaded. There is also a class action lawsuit in conn about this issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11406856, filed 2021-04, 40,760 miles“When I got to work this morning, I put my 2019 Acadia in park and tried to turn off the car. An alert popped up that said, shift to park, but the car was already in park. I turned the car off and then back on and it corrected, but this is the second time in two days this has happened.”
NHTSA complaint #11413919, filed 2021-04, 44,820 miles“When I shift the car into park and turn the car off, the car indicates shift to park and dings until I move the gear shift around for several minutes, and then the indicator statement and sound stop. This happens approximately half the times I park and turn the car off.”
NHTSA complaint #11406367, filed 2021-04, 40,000 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“Put vehicle on park and message appeared saying that it's not parked I got to back up and pull forward a couple times until it recognizes that vehicle is on park then I can turn the engine off”
NHTSA complaint #11385331, filed 2020-12, 50,000 milesRelated recalls
- 20V668000Oct 29, 2020General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain…Covers: GMC Acadia 2019–2020, Chevrolet Equinox 2018–2020, Traverse 2018–2020 +9 more
Related service bulletins
- 11019516Apr 17, 2025This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel that may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 11013069Jan 9, 2025This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
- 11011989Nov 27, 2024This service bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
- 11011205Oct 28, 2024This informational bulletin explains Unscheduled Supplemental Services and the importance of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedules.
- 11010651Oct 10, 2024This service bulletin informs the technician of an alternate lift procedure that has been developed when the lift plate does not fit the top of the transmission case for 6T30…
- 11009756Sep 17, 2024This bulletin provides information on Policies Applicable to All U.S. Dealers for Engine and Transmission Assembly Replacement Under Warranty, Policy or Customer Enthusiasm and…
- 11009088Sep 16, 2024This service bulletin provides information on some vehicles that may rock or move slightly forward or rearward while in Park at start up after cold soak. This condition may be…
- 11006421Jul 24, 2024GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. The damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or…
- 11005311Jul 9, 2024This service bulletin provides information on Driveline Clunk Noise and what is acceptable and what is considered normal operation.
- 11002009Jun 6, 2024This service bulletin provides a procedure to correct a customer concern of Starter Not Cranking Engine, Starter Inoperative, Grinding Noise When Starting.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 30% |
| 2025 | 4 | 6% |
| 2024 | 7 | 11% |
| 2023 | 13 | 27% |
| 2022 | 4 | 8% |
| 2021 | 17 | 11% |
| 2020 | 22 | 21% |
| 2019 | 154 | 40% |
| 2018 | 164 | 41% |
| 2017 | 236 | 33% |
| 2016 | 21 | 9% |
| 2015 | 18 | 7% |
| 2014 | 35 | 8% |
| 2013 | 27 | 20% |
| 2012 | 43 | 15% |
| 2011 | 33 | 12% |
| 2010 | 43 | 13% |
| 2009 | 72 | 22% |
| 2008 | 279 | 33% |
| 2007 | 184 | 43% |
Other parts of the 2019 GMC Acadia
120 complaintsElectrical system
106 complaintsEngine
53 complaintsSteering
33 complaintsBrakes
17 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology