2012 GMC Acadia problems and complaints
Owners have filed 302 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 GMC Acadia. The most-reported areas: Steering (46), Structure (44), Power Train (43).
Key takeaways
- 302 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 8 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 17 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 46 | 15% |
| Structure | 44 | 15% |
| Power Train | 43 | 14% |
| Electrical System | 42 | 14% |
| Unknown Or Other | 42 | 14% |
| Engine | 36 | 12% |
| Air Bags | 35 | 12% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 23 | 8% |
| Exterior Lighting | 21 | 7% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 10 | 3% |
| Service Brakes | 9 | 3% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 9 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 GMC Acadia SUV AWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2012 GMC Acadia SUV FWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System,air Bags,unknown Or Other - filed 2026-08-05
Hello so I notice 3 weeks ago my headlights keep cutting off and on then a week later my radio stopped working, The floor of the driver side is always wet after it rains. I noticed one day the rain started dripping on my feet when I drive after a big rain fall, I believe the car is not sealed properly and now water is ...
Structure - filed 2026-08-04
The contact owns a 2012 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, after pressing the liftgate button the liftgate raised and crashed down independently after several seconds. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact researched and was made aware of an unknown recall; however, the VIN was ...
Power Train,engine - filed 2026-05-21
The contact owns a 2012 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to release from low gear while at a stop. The transmission was backed up. The engine light was illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, who confirmed there we...
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More for the 2012 GMC Acadia
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.