2021 GMC Acadia reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2021 GMC Acadia — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 211
- 205 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- 36 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 2
- see below
- Reported harm
- 13 reported crashes · 6 injuries
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#2,460
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs GMC median
-37
median 248 across 165 GMC records
Vs 2019-2023
-28
median 240 complaints in 444 records
Top component share
17%
Electrical System: 36 complaints
What owners report fails — 2021 GMC Acadia
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 36
- ENGINE 29
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 22
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 20
- POWER TRAIN 16
2 recalls on record for the 2021 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 21V422000 · 2021 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LI Improperly attached and seated fuel supply lines may loosen or separate, causing a fuel leak and increasing the risk of
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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 2021 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 2021 GMC Acadia reliable?
NHTSA has 211 consumer complaints on record for the 2021 GMC Acadia and 2 recalls. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (36 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2021 GMC Acadia units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 GMC Acadia?
Owners most often report problems with: electrical system (36), engine (29), fuel/propulsion system (22), unknown or other (20). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2021 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.