2023 GMC Acadia problems and complaints
Owners have filed 50 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 GMC Acadia. The most-reported areas: Engine (14), Power Train (13), Unknown Or Other (11).
Key takeaways
- 50 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 3 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 4 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 14 | 28% |
| Power Train | 13 | 26% |
| Unknown Or Other | 11 | 22% |
| Electrical System | 10 | 20% |
| Steering | 4 | 8% |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 8% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 | 6% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 4% |
| Hydraulic | 2 | 4% |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 4% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 4% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 2 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 GMC Acadia SUV AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2023 GMC Acadia SUV FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine - filed 2026-10-29
On XXX my Acadia started flashing dash lights and messages and had significantly reduced engine power and power steering. This caused it to come near to a stop in the middle of the [XXX] eastbound span. There is no area to pull over so I limped the car the rest of the way at 20 mph with hazards on. Vehicle was leaking...
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-10-24
The back windshield randomly made a loud pop out of nowhere and completely shattered while I was driving in my car with 2 people in the backseat. This put everybody safety at risk bc the glass popped and shattered into the vehicle. There were no objects thrown at the vehicle and nothing hit the back window at that time...
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-10-23
I am reporting three safety-related incidents involving a 2023 GMC Acadia SLE purchased XXX. 1. XXX – Washer Pump: Since purchase, the windshield washer pump activated but no fluid sprayed. The issue was reported at purchase. During repairs on December 5, we were told the pump had smoked and nearly caught fire. Warran...
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More for the 2023 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.