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2022 GMC Acadia Engine Problems

Complaints
15about this part
Share
29%of 52 total for the year
Median mileage
18,000miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the engine of the 2022 GMC Acadia, 29% of the 52 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 18,000 miles.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“My Acadia has had a stuttering problem and we have taken it to the dealership many times. They finally changed the torque converter but that didn’t fix it. Now today (4/15/25) I got home and I was getting a steering assist reduced error code and then when I turned my car off the fan went as high as it could and wouldn’t turn off. Finally after a bit of time it turned off. I got my car 4/28/22”

NHTSA complaint #11654873, filed 2025-04

““Steering Assist is Reduced” warning, P0128 code, thermostat-related symptoms, increased steering effort or other safety concerns while driving. This issue required increased steering effort and affected my wife's driving ability to respond to changing traffic conditions. This is most likely a faulty thermostat housing assembly. This has been well documented temperature gauge problems, cooling system issues, and related warning messages. Our GMC Acadia is a 2022 AT4 with 53,500 miles. …”

NHTSA complaint #11750068, filed 2026-07

“purchased the vehicle in good faith, unaware that the check engine light was illuminated at the time of purchase and not informed that this indicated a serious mechanical or emissions-related issue. After purchase, the dealership repaired an emissions-related problem, and the check engine light was no longer present when the vehicle was returned to me. However, within three days of having the vehicle back in my possession, I began experiencing additional issues, including electrical malfunctions and abnormal noises coming from the front wheels. …”

NHTSA complaint #11710259, filed 2026-01

“The contact owns a 2022 GMC Acadia. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power and the stability track warning light illuminated. The contact stated that when the accelerator pedal was depressed, the contact stated that an unknown fluid was shooting out onto the contact's foot. In addition, the contact stated that the front driver's and the passenger's floorboards were soiled with the fluid. The contact drove the vehicle to the shoulder of the road and turned the vehicle off. …”

NHTSA complaint #11605882, filed 2024-08, 600 miles

“The contact owns a 2022 GMC Acadia. The vehicle was recently purchased, and at the time of purchase, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the emissions system had failed. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, three days after the vehicle was picked up from the dealer, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was determined that the rotors and brakes had failed, and the lining for the front two wheels was damaged. …”

NHTSA complaint #11710020, filed 2026-01, 28,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026110%
2025710%
20241016%
20231327%
20221529%
20213019%
20202927%
20195314%
2018359%
2017629%
2016136%
2015187%
20144510%
20132116%
20123512%
20115219%
20107422%
20096720%
200812415%
20074611%

Other parts of the 2022 GMC Acadia

Electrical system
15 complaints
Other or unknown
11 complaints
Fuel system
8 complaints
Lane departure
5 complaints
Seat belts
5 complaints
Steering
4 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
4 complaints
Air bags
3 complaints
Brakes
3 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
2 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaints
Electronic stability control
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2022 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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