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GMC Acadia

2017–2021 only

2,375 classified complaints 11 recalls

431,779 sold in the US for 2017–2021.

40 complaints on file
per 10,000 sold

2017–2021 GMC Acadia models have 2,375 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 11 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Transmission control module and sensors, typically surfacing around 36,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2017–2021 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full GMC Acadia report for every year combined.

Where this range fits

2007–2011

2012–2016

2017–2021

2022–2026

Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2017–2021 only

Transmission control module and sensors · Transmission 768 complaints · 18/10k sold

Median onset: 36,000 miles. 0.9% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 546 complaints · 13/10k sold

Median onset: 35,000 miles. 0.4% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Cooling system: radiator, water pump, thermostat, fan · Engine 156 complaints · 3.6/10k sold

Median onset: 55,114 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $260–$1,910 nationally.

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 120 complaints · 2.8/10k sold

Median onset: 37,500 miles.

More common in older model years.

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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 119 complaints · 2.8/10k sold

Median onset: 26,000 miles. 8.4% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 103 complaints · 2.4/10k sold

Median onset: 11,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Driver-assist cameras, radar and calibration · Electrical 80 complaints · 1.9/10k sold

Median onset: 25,000 miles.

More common in newer model years.

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Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 51 complaints · 1.2/10k sold

Median onset: 500 miles. 9.8% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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How does 2017–2021 compare with other Acadia years? Every model year ranked by complaints per 10,000 sold. See years →

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2017–2021 model years. See the full GMC Acadia report for every year and full specs/safety data.