2020 GMC Acadia Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 10%of 106 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 35,350miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the fuel system of the 2020 GMC Acadia, 10% of the 106 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,350 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Driving along no issues, car says 60 miles to empty no fuel warning light or anything, when car just suddenly loses power, was able to get to side of road. Told me to restart engine, and it wouldnt fire back up. Put a gallon of gas in and it fired back up. Owned car for almost 3 weeks cant believe there was no indication fuel was apparently that low. 60 miles to empty should have been able to finish the 2 miles I had on my drive to work and to get gas.”
NHTSA complaint #11302521, filed 2020-01, 1,118 miles“Vehicle will shutter or buck at variable speeds like, 35-38 mph, 40-45 mph and so on. if I take my foot of the gas and reapply it will shutter buck again at almost any speed. I took it to a mechanic and there are no codes, no check engine light. Shop recommended changing the transmission fluid so we did. Car still responds the same way, shutters and bucks when reapplying fuel pedal or slow acceleration.”
NHTSA complaint #11689632, filed 2025-09“The vehicle stalls when air start kicks on so when stopped auto stop kick on and when your ready to go the go stalls to turn back on. I have also lost power to the car randomly. Power train issue on car keeps coming on with engine light. I have taken to dealer when car was under warranty and they were very dismissive to my issue. They changed some sensor under warranty And they said the issue was fixed. But the issue remains and it’s causing several issues to the car with Also a fueling code to the engine light”
NHTSA complaint #11650043, filed 2025-03“Once again (for the second time in a few months) the vehicle put me and my passenger in an extremely dangerous situation. We were driving down a 55mph country highway catching speed, somewhere around 45-50 mph and the car jerked so violently that it shook us even though we had our seat belts on. It then made a weird noise and felt like it was powering down so I stepped on the accelerator to try to bring it back up to speed and it sped up a little bit, jerked again (not as violently) and turned off. …”
NHTSA complaint #11615054, filed 2024-09“I believe my car should be included in this recall. I've had the dealer check and they say it's nothing wrong with my car. 2020 GMC Acadia Fuel Pump Recall GMC has announced that 2781 vehicles have been affected by a Fuel Pump recall. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT5, Cadillac XT6, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The fuel pump's jet nozzle may have a plastic burr remaining from the manufacturing process, possibly causing a blocked nozzle and an insufficient fuel supply to the engine. …”
NHTSA complaint #11746751, filed 2026-06Related recalls
- 20V639000Oct 15, 2020General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT5, Cadillac XT6, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The fuel pump's jet…Covers: GMC Acadia 2020, Cadillac XT6 2020, XT5 2020 +2 more
Related service bulletins
- 11019378Apr 12, 2025This service bulletin provides a procedure to replace the FPDCM if found to cause customers concerns of Crank No Start, Stalling, Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated…
- 11017173Mar 21, 2025This informational bulletin instructs the tech when fuel/fluid is needed to be tested and where it can be sent for analysis.
- 11007095Aug 7, 2024This bulletin provides information on the TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline Licensed Brands and the TOP TIER Diesel Fuel Licensed Brands that are recommended for use in all GM vehicles…
- 11004727Jun 29, 2024This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 11004761Jun 28, 2024This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or…
- 11002011Jun 4, 2024This informational bulletin explains to the tech on where to look for a possible concern with the rockers causing the MIL to illuminate.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4 | 8% |
| 2022 | 8 | 15% |
| 2021 | 30 | 19% |
| 2020 | 11 | 10% |
| 2019 | 5 | 1% |
| 2018 | 10 | 3% |
| 2017 | 13 | 2% |
| 2016 | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 | 8 | 3% |
| 2014 | 25 | 5% |
| 2013 | 6 | 4% |
| 2012 | 24 | 8% |
| 2011 | 10 | 4% |
| 2010 | 5 | 1% |
| 2009 | 15 | 5% |
| 2008 | 16 | 2% |
| 2007 | 9 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2020 GMC Acadia
29 complaintsElectrical system
28 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
22 complaintsSteering
20 complaintsOther or unknown
15 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsForward collision avoidance
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
3 complaintsLane departure
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2020 GMC Acadia
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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