GMC Acadia Recalls (2021, 2022, 2023, 2026)

What recalls does the GMC Acadia have?

• 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV Owner's Manual Recall (26V114) Repeat recall
  February 26, 2026 · 5,861 vehicles · Other Equipment

  General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, LYRIQ, VISTIQ, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Coupe, Corvette Convertible E-Ray, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, Silverado EV, Suburban 1500, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Hummer EV Pickup, Hummer EV SUV, Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, Sierra EV, Terrain, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The radio may not have been set to the correct status to download the electronic owner's manual during production.

  Risk: Without an owner's manual to consult, owners may not know how to safely use and operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will reset the vehicle radio, which will facilitate automatic download of the electronic owner’s manual, free of charge.

• 2023 GMC Acadia Windshield Recall (23V681)
  October 12, 2023 · 42 vehicles · Lighting and Visibility

  The windshield may have been assembled without the proper urethane sealant required to bond the windshield to the vehicle body.

  Risk: A windshield that is not properly bonded may detach during a crash and increase the risk of injury.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect the windshield and apply primer and urethane sealant.

• 2023 Cadillac XT6 Transmission Recall (23V172) Repeat recall
  March 16, 2023 · 8,744 vehicles · Transmission

  The transmission may have been built with an incorrect sun gear, which can result in the driver-side half-shaft disengaging from the transmission.

  Risk: A half-shaft disengaging from the transmission can result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in park. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the sun gears, free of charge.

• 2023 Cadillac XT5 Driveshaft Recall (23V043)
  February 2, 2023 · 10 vehicles · Transmission

  The right-front half-shaft assemblies may be improperly connected to the transmission, causing them to separate.

  Risk: Separation between the half-shaft and transmission can result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in park. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the right-front half-shaft assemblies, free of charge.

• 2021 Cadillac XT5 Backup Camera Recall (22V709)
  September 22, 2022 · 95,231 vehicles · Rearview Camera

  The rearview camera coaxial cable connectors may have been crimped improperly, causing the rearview camera to fail or function intermittently.

  Risk: An inoperative rearview camera can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the coaxial cables, free of charge.

• 2023 Cadillac XT5 Label Recall (22V708)
  September 22, 2022 · 24 vehicles · Other Equipment

  The certification label located on the driver's side B-pillar contains tire size information that may be illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

  Risk: Illegible tire size information may result in the wrong tires being installed, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the vehicle certification label, free of charge.

• 2022 Cadillac XT5 Fuel Tank Recall (22V446)
  June 23, 2022 · 228 vehicles · Fuel System

  The fuel tank rollover valve may not provide a proper seal in the event of a rollover crash.

  Risk: A fuel tank rollover valve that does not properly seal can result in a fuel leak during a rollover crash, increasing the risk of a fire.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and replace the fuel tank shell if the rollover valve is found to be dislodged or missing, free of charge.

• 2022 Cadillac XT5 Rear Suspension Recall (22V427)
  June 16, 2022 · 736 vehicles · Suspension, Wheels and Tires

  The left-rear suspension toe link may have been tightened improperly, which could result in a loose or separated toe link.

  Risk: A loose toe link can separate and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect the left-rear suspension and replace the fastener if it is loose or missing, free of charge.

• 2022 GMC Acadia Air Bag Control Module Recall (21V702)
  September 10, 2021 · 2 vehicles · Air Bags

  The sensing diagnostic module (SDM) may have been left in "manufacturing mode" and not activated at the assembly plant prior to shipment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

  Risk: The air bags will not deploy with an unactivated SDM, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

  Fix: The vehicles will be returned to the assembly plant for SDM activation.

• 2021 Cadillac XT5 Fuel Line Recall (21V422)
  June 3, 2021 · 572 vehicles · Fuel System

  The fuel supply lines may be improperly attached and seated.

  Risk: Improperly attached and seated fuel supply lines may loosen or separate, causing a fuel leak and increasing the risk of a fire.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace fuel supply lines as necessary, free of charge.

Which Acadia parts are recalled most?

Which Acadia model years have the most recalls?

How do I check my Acadia for open recalls?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. The lookup lists every open safety recall on that specific vehicle, so you will see which of the 10 GMC Acadia campaigns above apply to you. You can also ask any authorized GMC dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is on your registration card, your insurance card, and a plate at the lower driver-side corner of the windshield. Brand-new recalls can take a few days to show up, so check again if you received a letter.

What are Acadia owners reporting?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA since 2020, by model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports, but the components that come up most often show where owners are having trouble.

Excerpts from owner complaints (unverified):

I have had nothing but issues with this vehicle from the day I purchased it. I should have been more leery of purchasing a vehicle with so few miles on it as a certified vehicle. First issue lift gate wouldn’t work. Had to have sensors replaced twice.

2021 GMC Acadia owner, Electrical System, NHTSA complaint 11648891

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.

2021 GMC Acadia owner, Engine, NHTSA complaint 11645736

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.

2022 GMC Acadia owner, Engine, NHTSA complaint 11654873

Can a recall make your Acadia a lemon in California?

Owners of a GMC Acadia often ask whether these recalls mean their vehicle qualifies under California's lemon law. Not by themselves. The question is whether a covered defect keeps coming back, or keeps the vehicle at the dealer, after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

2 of the 10 recalls listed here follow an earlier campaign on the same component, which can mean a first fix did not work. 2 involve the engine, transmission or high-voltage battery, the kinds of repairs that often take several visits or weeks of downtime.

Within the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the same defect was repaired two or more times when it is likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases, and owners outside that window can still have a claim. An owner who prevails can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.

What to keep: every repair order, the recall owner letters, your purchase or lease contract, and a log of dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure every visit is written up, even when the dealer says it found nothing.

More GMC Acadia lemon law pages

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Other GMC models with recalls

• Acadia: 10 recalls
• Canyon: 10 recalls
• Hummer EV Pickup: 8 recalls
• Hummer EV SUV: 3 recalls
• Savana: 9 recalls
• Sierra 1500: 14 recalls
• Sierra 2500: 10 recalls
• Sierra 3500: 9 recalls
• Sierra EV: 7 recalls
• Terrain: 6 recalls
• Terrain NA: 2 recalls
• Yukon: 22 recalls
• Yukon XL: 19 recalls

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