2018 GMC Acadia reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2018 GMC Acadia — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 521
- 295 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- POWER TRAIN
- 147 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 2
- see below
- Reported harm
- 19 reported crashes · 32 injuries · 2 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#987
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs GMC median
+273
median 248 across 165 GMC records
Vs 2016-2020
+234
median 288 complaints in 538 records
Top component share
28%
Power Train: 147 complaints
What owners report fails — 2018 GMC Acadia
- POWER TRAIN 147
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 114
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 106
- ENGINE 31
- STEERING 23
2 recalls on record for the 2018 GMC Acadia
- NHTSA 18V358000 · 2018 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
- NHTSA 17V516000 · 2017 · POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT If the front right intermediate drive shaft assembly separates while driving, the vehicle will lose propulsion, increasi
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2018 GMC Acadia units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2018 GMC Acadia reliable?
NHTSA has 521 consumer complaints on record for the 2018 GMC Acadia and 2 recalls. The most-reported problem area is power train (147 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2018 GMC Acadia units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 GMC Acadia?
Owners most often report problems with: power train (147), unknown or other (114), electrical system (106), engine (31). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2018 GMC Acadia?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.