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2007-2025 GMC Acadia Problems: 22 Known Issues
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According to Au7o's analysis of 560+ owner reports, the 2007-2025 GMC Acadia has 22 documented known issues, with 15 rated critical. The most serious are Start/Stop Transmission Accumulator Missing Bolts - Fluid Leak, Loss of Propulsion and Fire Risk (Recall 20V668 / N202313440), Electric Power Steering (EPAS) Failure and Loss of Assist, 3.6L V6 Internal Water Pump Failure and Coolant Leak, Heated Wiper Washer Fluid System Fire Recall (08V441) — 2007-2008 Acadia, Heated Washer Module Fire Risk — Module Removed Under Recall 10V240000, Recall 21V422: Improperly Seated Fuel Supply Lines Can Leak (Fire Risk), 2009 Acadia Shift Cable Clip Not Fully Engaged — Recall 09V073000, Front Brake Caliper Piston Seal Leak Reducing Braking Performance (Recall 16V802 / GM 16096), 3.6L V6 Timing Chain Stretch and Premature Failure, Incorrect Transmission Sun Gear Causing Driver-Side Half-Shaft Disengagement / Rollaway (Recall N222389310), AWD Fuel Tank Rollover Valve May Not Seal in a Rollover — Recall 22V446000 (GM N222366070), Recall 22V427: Improperly Tightened Left-Rear Suspension Toe Link on 2022 Acadia, Continental Tires Cured Too Long — Sidewall Break or Tread Loss (Recall 21V115000), 6T70/6T75 3-5-Reverse Wave Plate Fracture — Loss of 3rd, 5th and Reverse ($1,800-$4,500 repair) and Fuel Pump Mixing-Tube Burr Causing Engine Stall at Low Fuel (Recall 20V446 / GM N202314760). The most commonly reported issue is 9T65 9-Speed Transmission Harsh Shifts and Hesitation with 560 owner reports. Across all issues with published estimates, repair costs range from $120 to $4,500. DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.
AIR BAGS
General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2022 GMC Acadia vehicles. The sensing diagnostic module (SDM) may have been left in "manufacturing mode" and not activated at the assembly plant prior to shipment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
SUSPENSION:REAR
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 Cadillac XT5, XT6, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The left-rear suspension toe link may have been tightened improperly, which could result in a loose or separated toe link.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 Cadillac XT5, XT6, and GMC Acadia All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles. The fuel tank rollover valve may not provide a proper seal in the event of a rollover crash.
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According to Au7o's analysis of 560+ owner reports, the 2007-2025 GMC Acadia has 22 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: Start/Stop Transmission Accumulator Missing Bolts - Fluid Leak, Loss of Propulsion and Fire Risk (Recall 20V668 / N202313440), Electric Power Steering (EPAS) Failure and Loss of Assist, 3.6L V6 Internal Water Pump Failure and Coolant Leak. Of these, 15 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.
The 2007-2025 GMC Acadia has 22 known issues documented across 560+ owner reports. 15 issues are rated critical: Start/Stop Transmission Accumulator Missing Bolts - Fluid Leak, Loss of Propulsion and Fire Risk (Recall 20V668 / N202313440) and Electric Power Steering (EPAS) Failure and Loss of Assist and 3.6L V6 Internal Water Pump Failure and Coolant Leak and Heated Wiper Washer Fluid System Fire Recall (08V441) — 2007-2008 Acadia and Heated Washer Module Fire Risk — Module Removed Under Recall 10V240000 and Recall 21V422: Improperly Seated Fuel Supply Lines Can Leak (Fire Risk) and 2009 Acadia Shift Cable Clip Not Fully Engaged — Recall 09V073000 and Front Brake Caliper Piston Seal Leak Reducing Braking Performance (Recall 16V802 / GM 16096) and 3.6L V6 Timing Chain Stretch and Premature Failure and Incorrect Transmission Sun Gear Causing Driver-Side Half-Shaft Disengagement / Rollaway (Recall N222389310) and AWD Fuel Tank Rollover Valve May Not Seal in a Rollover — Recall 22V446000 (GM N222366070) and Recall 22V427: Improperly Tightened Left-Rear Suspension Toe Link on 2022 Acadia and Continental Tires Cured Too Long — Sidewall Break or Tread Loss (Recall 21V115000) and 6T70/6T75 3-5-Reverse Wave Plate Fracture — Loss of 3rd, 5th and Reverse and Fuel Pump Mixing-Tube Burr Causing Engine Stall at Low Fuel (Recall 20V446 / GM N202314760). Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.
Repair costs for known GMC Acadia issues range from $0 to $4,500, depending on the specific problem and whether you choose DIY or professional repair. Au7o provides step-by-step DIY maintenance guides that can help reduce repair costs.
Content on this page was compiled with AI assistance using NHTSA complaints, TSBs, owner reports, and public automotive data. While we strive for accuracy, this information may contain errors. Always verify repair procedures and specifications with your vehicle's service manual or a qualified mechanic.
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Cadillac XT5, XT6, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The certification label located on the driver's side B-pillar contains tire size information that may be illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Cadillac XT5 and GMC Acadia vehicles. The right-front half-shaft assemblies may be improperly connected to the transmission, causing them to separate.
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Reliability varies across model years of the GMC Acadia. Based on documented issues, problems are most commonly reported in earlier model years. Au7o recommends checking the specific known issues for your target year before purchasing, and having a pre-purchase inspection performed by a qualified mechanic. Our known issues database covers the 2007-2025 GMC Acadia with 22 documented issues documented across 560+ owner reports.
NHTSA campaign 20V668 covers certain 2019-2020 GMC Acadia vehicles. The start/stop transmission-accumulator endcap may be missing bolts, which can cause an oil leak and loss of transmission function and may increase fire risk. Severity: high.
GM special-coverage bulletin 10248773 covers specified 2007-2011 GMC Acadia vehicles with power-steering pump wear that can intermittently reduce hydraulic pressure and steering assist. Manual steering remains available but requires greater effort, especially at low speeds. Severity: high.
GM customer-satisfaction bulletin 13079 covers certain 2009-2013 GMC Acadia vehicles with 3.6L High Feature V6 engines (RPO LY7 or LLT) that may experience leakage from the water-pump shaft seal, often after operation with low coolant. Severity: high.
First-generation Acadias from 2007 and 2008 that were optioned with the heated wiper washer fluid system are covered by NHTSA recall 08V441000. The heater unit's printed circuit board can short circuit and overheat the control-circuit ground wire. What an owner may experience, pe… Severity: high.
GMC Acadias from 2007 through 2009 that were equipped with the heated washer fluid system (HWFS) are covered by NHTSA recall 10V240000. What makes this one notable is that it is a second bite at the same defect: GM recalled these vehicles in 2008 to add a fuse to the heated washe… Severity: high.
GM issued safety recall 21V422000 (GM number N212335590) covering a small number of 2021 GMC Acadia crossovers built alongside the 2021 Cadillac XT5 and XT6. On the affected Acadias, the fuel supply lines may not have been properly attached and seated during assembly. A line that… Severity: high.
The 2009 GMC Acadia falls under GM safety recall 09V073000, covering a transmission shift cable adjustment clip that may not be fully engaged. With the clip unseated, the shift lever and the transmission's actual gear position may not match. For an Acadia owner that means the veh… Severity: high.
A very small group of 2017 GMC Acadia SUVs built over a four-day window in April 2016 (April 19 through April 22, 2016) left the plant with front brake calipers whose piston seals were torn or misaligned. A damaged or out-of-position piston seal can let brake fluid leak past the… Severity: high.
GM bulletin 12-06-01-009D covers 2007-2012 GMC Acadia vehicles with 3.6L High Feature V6 engines (RPO LY7 or LLT) and timing-chain correlation DTCs P0008, P0009, P0016, P0017, P0018 or P0019. Severity: high.
NHTSA campaign 23V172 covers certain 2023 GMC Acadia vehicles. An incorrect transmission sun gear can allow the driver-side half-shaft to disengage, causing a loss of drive power or a vehicle rollaway while in Park. Severity: high.
GM recalled certain 2022 GMC Acadia All-Wheel Drive vehicles because the rollover valve in the fuel tank may not provide a proper seal if the vehicle rolls over in a crash. Only AWD Acadias built in the affected population are covered — front-wheel-drive Acadias are not part of t… Severity: high.
GM recalled certain 2022 GMC Acadia SUVs because the left-rear suspension toe link may have been tightened improperly during assembly. The toe link is what holds the rear wheel's toe angle in place, and if its fastener was not torqued correctly it can work loose or the link can s… Severity: high.
GMC Acadias from the 2019 and 2020 model years are among the vehicles GM recalled over Continental tires that were cured for too long when they were manufactured. The defect is in the tire itself rather than anything on the Acadia. An over-cured tire can develop a break in the si… Severity: high.
The 35R clutch wave plate inside the 6T70/6T75 six-speed transaxle cracks and fractures, allowing the 35R clutch piston to overstroke and leak apply pressure. The result is a hard flare or slip in 3rd and 5th gear and eventually a complete loss of reverse. Failures typically begi… Repairs typically run $1,800-$4,500. Severity: high.
NHTSA campaign 20V639 covers certain 2020 GMC Acadia vehicles. A plastic burr left in the fuel pump jet nozzle can block the nozzle and reduce fuel delivery to the engine, which can cause an engine stall. Severity: high.
The second-generation Acadia (2017+) uses the GM 9T65 9-speed automatic transmission which shares known issues with the Chevrolet Traverse and Blazer. Common complaints include harsh 1-2 upshifts, hesitation between 5-15 mph, lurching on light throttle in stop-and-go traffic, and… Repairs typically run $0-$3,500. Severity: medium.
GM bulletin 10251901 covers specified 2017-2019 GMC Acadia vehicles that can intermittently display a Shift-to-Park message even though the transmission selector is in Park. Severity: medium.
GM bulletin 22-NA-033 covers 2019 GMC Acadia vehicles equipped with IOS, IOU or IOT radios that can reset or reboot and display the GMC splash animation. Bluetooth-call or touch-input symptoms can occur immediately before the reboot. Severity: medium.
NHTSA campaign 22V709 covers certain 2020-2021 GMC Acadia vehicles with optional Surround Vision. Improperly crimped rearview-camera coaxial connectors can cause the camera image to fail or work intermittently. Severity: medium.
The Lambda-platform hub bearing assemblies wear early — owners report failures well under 60,000 miles and, on the rear, repeat failures on the same vehicle. Two distinct symptoms come from one part: mechanical noise (a speed-dependent hum or growl that changes when the vehicle i… Repairs typically run $250-$800. Severity: medium.