2025 GMC Acadia Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 41about this part
- Share
- 59%of 69 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 41 complaints about the brakes of the 2025 GMC Acadia, 59% of the 69 complaints for this model year. 1 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.
“Telematic Modular Control is not working properly and part is on backorder. Dealership and GMC have refused to put into writing that my vehicle is safe to drive; however, they are refusing rental vehicle while awaiting arrival of part. Several of my safety features are not working correctly, my left turn signal went out randomly and my auto breaking has activated when there has been nothing near my vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11740057, filed 2026-05“The master cylinder failed under 10,000 miles. I was at 5000 miles. I am reading a lot of people have had issues with the master cylinder in the 2024 early 2025 models. Luckily I was in the driveway barely moving, but man if i were on a highway and it happened it could've been fatal!”
NHTSA complaint #11739018, filed 2026-05“Dropping my children off at school, 4 lights came on on the dash. Two messages came across my dash as well. Service esc service abs. EBCM master cylinder needed to be replaced at local GMC dealership.My brakes were failing…This is a known safety issue by GMC and there’s no recall!”
NHTSA complaint #11761817, filed 2026-09“Bought new 2025 GMC Acadia in March of same year. At ~4500 miles I started getting Brake Assist, Forward Collision and Electronic Stability Control warning messages on dash. Upon researching, this is an increasingly common issue with this vehicle that can render the brakes unusable. I no longer feel safe in the vehicle and want it refunded. Car is now in the shop. Taken in on 9/11. Problem has been confirmed by dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #11687148, filed 2025-09“I purchased the vehicle, and twelve days later while operating the vehicle I experienced full braking power failure. My foot was to the floor board while trying to get the car to slow down. Up until the point of brake failure, there were no warning lights or symptoms that would alert me as to an impending problem. My young child was also in the car so that was extremely scary also. During this time, the service brake assist light and ABS light came on. …”
NHTSA complaint #11680024, filed 2025-08Brakes: 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 2025 GMC Acadia
21 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
2 complaintsLane departure
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2025 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.
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