2021 GMC Acadia Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 30about this part
- Share
- 19%of 155 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 41,485miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 30 complaints about the fuel system of the 2021 GMC Acadia, 19% of the 155 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 41,485 miles. 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.
“My 2021 GMC Acadia that has 63,768 miles on it was idling Wednesday 9/30 when it died and would not start back we had to have it towed to a shop to get it checked out and it was throwing the P023F code for the fuel pump control module that has a recall bulletin for the same thing make model problem and under their 80,000 miles but recall not on my vin number and GM is refusing to pay for it. It's going to cost me 937.27 to get it fixed.”
NHTSA complaint #11768954, filed 2026-10“May 2023 we took the car to the GM dealership for a electronic recall. We reported a rattling noise at that point in time. Whatever repair was done that the car ran w/o any noise for nearly a year. April 2024 the catalytic converter failed at just 61K miles on this vehicle. The mechanic at the same dealership noted a broken mounting bracket and replaced the catalytic converter. October 24 2024 at 76K miles the car started making the same noise. …”
NHTSA complaint #11645736, filed 2025-03“I have seen numerous complaints for this same issue. My 2021 Acadia with 31,600 miles failed to start when parked in garage. It turned over just fine but wouldn't fire as if it wasn't getting any fuel. I had it towed to my regular mechanic. He troubleshot it and told me it was the Fuel Pump Power Control Module . He said he could replace it but it would have to be programmed by a GM dealer as he didn't have the equipment to do that. So I had it towed to the local GMC dealer. Two tow bills equal $360. There is a recall for this issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #11751305, filed 2026-07“46,000 miles on my car. Fuel management system failed. Would not start until we unplugged battery, and let it reset. Car lost acceleration and went into neutral on highway.”
NHTSA complaint #11620444, filed 2024-10“Driving on rt 95n in Ga. Going 70 mph and vehicle just bucked and shut off. At the time I was in the middle lane and almost got hit by a tractor trailer while I was trying to get to the right side of the road. Called general motors roadside assistance and they supplied a tow company to tow me to a dealer in Ga. About 35 miles away unfortunately it was Sunday dealer was closed and I had to get a taxi to take me to a hotel with all my luggage. On Monday morning when the service dept. Opened they advised me the fuel pump module had failed and would be replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #11669389, filed 2025-06Related recalls
- 21V422000Jun 3, 2021General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac XT5, XT6, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The fuel supply lines may be improperly attached and seated.Covers: GMC Acadia 2021, Cadillac XT6 2021, XT5 2021
Related service bulletins
- 11028909Feb 19, 2026Emission Recall. General Motors has decided to conduct a Voluntary Emission Recall. Certain vehicles listed above may have a condition which can cause the fuel pump power control…
- 11028382Feb 5, 2026Emission Recall. Additional VINs moved to Open status.
- 11027870Jan 29, 2026Emission Recall. Additional VINs Moved to ‘Open’ Status
- 11027666Jan 15, 2026Emission Recall. Fuel Pump Power Control Module. Additional VINs Moved to ‘Open’ Status
- 11026626Dec 17, 2025Emission Recall. Additional VINs moved to Open status.
- 11024191Oct 9, 2025Emission Recall. Population Expansion.
- 11023730Oct 3, 2025Emission Recall. Fuel Pump Power Control Module.
- 11023093Sep 11, 2025Emission Recall. General Motors has decided to conduct a Voluntary Emission Recall. Certain vehicles listed above may have a condition which can cause the fuel pump power control…
- 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.
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 2021 GMC Acadia
39 complaintsEngine
30 complaintsOther or unknown
22 complaintsBrakes
19 complaintsSteering
18 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
7 complaintsForward collision avoidance
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsLane departure
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2021 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology