2026 GMC Acadia Problems
Compared with other GMC Acadia years
Too new to compare
- Model years are compared once their first three years of complaints are in; the 2026 can be compared from 2029.
- Most reported part: Other or unknown (4 complaints).
- 1 recall campaign on record. A VIN search at nhtsa.gov/recalls shows open recalls for a specific vehicle.
Nearby years with fewer complaints than typical and no open NHTSA investigation: 2023
Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated
- Complaints
- 10filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 2,800miles, 2 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 / 5stars overall, 2 rated versions
- EPA fuel economy
- 22 mpgcombined, 2.5L 4-cyl FWD · 20 city / 26 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2026 GMC Acadia (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2026 GMC Acadia. The part named most often is other or unknown, with 4 complaints (40% of the total), followed by electrical system (3) and transmission and drivetrain (3). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 2,800 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 159 technical service bulletins for this model year. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 144 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 5 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Other or unknown4 40%
- Electrical system3 30%
- Air bags1 10%
- Brakes1 10%
- Engine1 10%
- Lane departure1 10%
Example complaints
Other or unknown: “My wife and child drove the car to the grocery store and parked the car l. When she returned to leave , the car would not start and flashed a warning with key fob not detected and some kind of security light warning. The instrument cluster told her to place the key in left console cup holder to crank the vehicle . This did not work either .I drove the second key fob to her to determine if it was a key fob issue and the 2 nd key did not work as well. Called dealership and service requested the car being towed. …”
NHTSA complaint #11718747, filed 2026-02Electrical system: “The contact owned a 2026 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that there were software updates perform on the vehicle and the vehicle experienced issues with a module failure with reading the information downloaded. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where technicians restarted and successfully corrected the module for that specific update. However, a much larger software update failed to download or update properly. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The dealer was notified of the failure. The contact stated that there have been many failures with the software updates. …”
NHTSA complaint #11767817, filed 2026-09, 900 milesTransmission and drivetrain: “The contact owns a 2026 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while at a stop sign and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle unintendedly accelerated and crashed into the rear passenger's side of a Semi Truck. Both the AEB and the IAEB failed to engage during the incident. The vehicle sustained severe front-end damage. The contact stated that the air bags failed to deploy, and the Forward Collision Avoidance System failed to engage to prevent the crash. The driver sustained a neck and right shoulder injury. …”
NHTSA complaint #11743270, filed 2026-06, 4,700 milesForward collision avoidance: “On several occasions, this vehicle break pretty hard for no apparent reason in a red rectangle with a crash symbol came up on the windshield a few times we’ve had people behind us which created dangerous situation and there’s no apparent reasons for this vehicle breaking there was nothing in front of us at times there were vehicles in the other lane, but at other times there were no vehicles around at all I was wondering if this what’s happening with other GMC’s or or any GM product.”
NHTSA complaint #11730775, filed 2026-04Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 900 and 4,700 miles.
Complaints by year filed
This model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2026 GMC Acadia. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia · SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | 5 / 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · 18.5% risk |
| Acadia · SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | 5 / 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · 17.4% risk |
Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2026 model year: forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard, automatic emergency braking standard.
Neighbouring years: 2025: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2026 GMC Acadia version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 8-speed automatic | 20 | 23 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Acadia FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 8-speed automatic | 20 | 26 | 22 | $3,050 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 26V114000Feb 26, 2026Equipment › Other › Owners/service/other manualCovers: GMC Acadia 2026, Chevrolet Equinox EV 2025–2026, Cadillac Optiq 2025–2026 +33 more
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Recall details for the 2026 GMC Acadia → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 159 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11038585Oct 16, 2026Other or unknown. This Preliminary information communicates a potential chirp noise coming from the engine compartment.
- 11038461Oct 7, 2026Other or unknown. This PI communicates the possibility of dtc U11E2 setting as current or history due to poor connection at Intake Cam Actuator
- 11038136Sep 28, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information is for technicians that may see DTCs that are history and should not perform any part replacements. They should follow the notes mentioned prior to anything being…
- 11038132Sep 28, 2026Other or unknown. This Preliminary information communicates to dealers a procedure to reset the radio.
- 11037797Sep 28, 2026Other or unknown. This Preliminary information communicates an issue with the virtual garage door opener not programming to a garage opener. Engineering is working on a new module.
- 11037555Sep 26, 2026Other or unknown. This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it.
- 11037552Sep 22, 2026Other or unknown. A dealer is advised to perform no repairs if U3000 SYM 92 is found. Engineering is working on a resolution
- 11037446Sep 15, 2026Other or unknown. If a vehicle has an issue with super cruise inoperative tech is directed to follow a diagnostic path before replacing the Image processing module.
- 11037320Sep 10, 2026Other or unknown. This PI is to instruct dealer on diagnostic procedures that need to be completed prior to replacing a radio or IPC display
- 11037253Sep 4, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
Other model years of the GMC Acadia
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10 | 2,800 | 1 | 5 | 22 | — | Too new |
| 2025 | 69 | 3,000 | 0 | 5 | 23 | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2024 | 61 | 7,000 | 0 | 5 | 23 | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2023 | 49 | 24,749 | 4 | 5 | 25 | 25 · Fewer | Too new |
| 2022 | 52 | 31,500 | 3 | 5 | 25 | 8 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2021 | 155 | 27,896 | 2 | 5 | 23 | 47 · Typical | Rising |
| 2020 | 106 | 9,500 | 6 | 5 | 23 | 55 · Typical | Rising |
| 2019 | 388 | 40,000 | 2 | 4–5 | 23 | 46 · Typical | Rising |
| 2018 | 398 | 32,000 | 2 | 4–5 | 23 | 71 · More | Stable |
| 2017 | 706 | 33,000 | 4 | 4–5 | 21 | 100 · More | Rising |
| 2016 | 236 | 50,000 | 4 | 5 | 18 | 25 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2015 | 243 | 50,000 | 4 | 5 | 19 | 30 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2014 | 463 | 59,500 | 6 | 5 | 19 | 78 · More | Rising |
| 2013 | 135 | 83,000 | 3 | 5 | 19 | 0 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2012 | 296 | 75,000 | 5 | 5 | 19 | 54 · Typical | Falling |
| 2011 | 269 | 68,694 | 5 | 5 | 19 | 50 · Typical | Falling |
| 2010 | 343 | 75,000 | 4 | — | 19 | 50 · Typical | Falling |
| 2009 | 331 | 75,417 | 7 | — | 19 | 67 · More | Falling |
| 2008 | 854 | 82,000 | 5 | — | 19 | 82 · More | Falling |
| 2007 | 428 | 77,500 | 5 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
All GMC Acadia model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2026 GMC Acadia have?
NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2026 GMC Acadia as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2026 GMC Acadia is reported most often?
Other or unknown is named most often, in 4 complaints (40% of the total), followed by electrical system with 3.
Has the 2026 GMC Acadia been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How did the 2026 GMC Acadia do in NHTSA crash tests?
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2026 GMC Acadia 5 out of 5 stars overall, across 2 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.
What gas mileage does the 2026 GMC Acadia get?
The EPA rates the 2026 GMC Acadia (Acadia FWD, 2.5L 4-cyl) at 22 mpg combined, 20 city and 26 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,050 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2026 GMC Acadia reported?
Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 2,800 miles and the middle half falls between 900 and 4,700 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.