2026 GMC Acadia problems and complaints
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 GMC Acadia. The most-reported areas: Unknown Or Other (4), Electrical System (3), Power Train (3).
Key takeaways
- 10 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 2 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 2 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 4 | 40% |
| Electrical System | 3 | 30% |
| Power Train | 3 | 30% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 20% |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 10% |
| Engine | 1 | 10% |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 10% |
| Air Bags | 1 | 10% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 GMC ACADIA SUV N/A AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2026 GMC ACADIA SUV N/A FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-10-17
While driving on interstate 95, the sunroof exploded. Was not close to an overpass or other structure.
Electrical System - filed 2026-09-29
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 tha...
Service Brakes - filed 2026-09-25
Purchased NEW 2026 GMC Acadia on XXX XXX - Fastened seat belts, Started vehicle in a driveway, Switched into forward gear and Vehicle lurched forward while Depressing the brake with no braking action occurring (BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR). Shut off engine and depressed the Emergency Brake Button to stop the vehicle....
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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.