2020 GMC Acadia reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2020 GMC Acadia — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 150
- 131 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- 26 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 6
- see below
- Reported harm
- 10 reported crashes · 4 injuries
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#3,198
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs GMC median
-98
median 248 across 165 GMC records
Vs 2018-2022
-114
median 265 complaints in 474 records
Top component share
17%
Electrical System: 26 complaints
What owners report fails — 2020 GMC Acadia
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 26
- ENGINE 22
- POWER TRAIN 18
- STEERING 14
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 12
6 recalls on record for the 2020 GMC Acadia
- NHTSA 22V709000 · 2023 · BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CA An inoperative rearview camera can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 21V115000 · 2021 · TIRES Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall resulting in sudden air loss or a belt edge separation which could
- NHTSA 20V446000 · 2020 · AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR If the diffuser separates from the inflator during deployment, RRAB performance may be degraded, increasing the risk of
- NHTSA 20V684000 · 2020 · TIRES Overcured tires may experience a carcass break in the sidewall resulting in a sudden air loss or could develop a belt ed
- NHTSA 20V639000 · 2020 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Insufficient fuel supply can result in an engine stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
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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 2020 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 2020 GMC Acadia reliable?
NHTSA has 150 consumer complaints on record for the 2020 GMC Acadia and 6 recalls. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (26 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2020 GMC Acadia units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 GMC Acadia?
Owners most often report problems with: electrical system (26), engine (22), power train (18), steering (14). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2020 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.