GMC · NHTSA safety record
Every safety complaint, recall and defect investigation the US government holds on this vehicle.
55
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Owners of the 2024 GMC Acadia have filed 55 safety complaints with NHTSA between July 2024 and July 2026. The most complained-about system is the brakes, named in 21 of them (38%). The typical failure was reported at 4,000 miles, the median across the 6 complaints that gave an odometer reading.
No recall campaign was matched to this year, make and model. That is not the same as a clean vehicle: recalls are issued against production ranges, and the only reliable check is your own VIN.
Complaints naming each system. One complaint can name several, so these add up to more than 55.
By the year NHTSA received them, which is not the year the failures happened. They peaked in 2025 at 29.
Quoted from NHTSA's complaint file. These are unverified accounts by the people who filed them, not findings of fault.
2024 GMC Acadia grounded at dealership for 3+ weeks due to unavailable driver seat belt buckle (Part 26522477), rendering a brand-new vehicle legally un-driveable due to primary restraint part constraints. The buckle will not latch, causing the seat belt to be rendered inoperable. The problem was reproduced by the dealership, and the replacement part is backordered.
NHTSA complaint 11750108. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.
At low speeds the brakes squeal horrendously. We have taken the vehicle to the dealer multiple times and each time they state that the brakes are fine. A vehicle with this low of miles should not have squealing brakes since new.
NHTSA complaint 11745606. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.
17,500 miles
The contact owns a 2024 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while back out of his driveway while in reverse(R), the contact hit another vehicle that was also parked in the driveway. The contact stated that back over prevention sensor failed to alert him that a vehicle was in his vicinity; also the vehicle did not apply the automatic braking system when closely approaching vehicle. The contact stated that the failure cause significant damage to both vehicles involved in the collision. The vehicle had yet to be diagnosed or repaired for the failure. The dealer nor the manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 17,500.
NHTSA complaint 11740702. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.
25,312 miles
The contact owns a 2024 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and depressing the brake pedal, the brakes made an abnormal squealing sound. Additionally, brake pad dust was frequently visible on the rims. The dealer was contacted and advised that the brake issue was caused by driving through a car wash. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 25,312.
NHTSA complaint 11734795. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.
My complaint does not involve an accident. The brakes on the 2024 Acadia Elevation are squealing very loudly, and have been doing so for the past six months or so. I have approximately 18,000 miles on it. I took my vehicle to the dealership twice for this issue, and I was told this time that the brakes are still good (still 8mm of pads) - even though it was showing 22% brake pad. They told me about the malfunctioning sensor and they fixed that, but the squealing is still there. I was told that it was the metal composition of the brake pads that is making that noise, and GM does not cover brakes past 7,500 miles (this 7,500 warranty is pointless because who would need brakes replaced in that
NHTSA complaint 11729530, quoted in part. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.
I purchased this vehicle in June 2024 as a demo vehicle with approximately 7,000 miles on it. Within one month of ownership, the vehicle began experiencing serious problems that have continued to worsen. The vehicle currently has approximately 34,000 miles, and the issues have been ongoing from the time of purchase through the present. Since purchasing the vehicle, it has been in the dealership multiple times for the same recurring problems, including but not limited to: * Powertrain issues and loss of power * Reduced acceleration while driving * Complete electrical failure while driving * Engine and electrical warning lights repeatedly turning on * Vehicle running excessively hot * Water
NHTSA complaint 11727317, quoted in part. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 61 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | 41 | 4 | — |
| 2022 | 48 | 3 | — |
| 2021 | 146 | 2 | — |
| 2020 | 97 | 6 | — |
| 2019 | 379 | 2 | — |
| 2018 | 390 | 2 | — |
| 2017 | 701 | 4 | — |
| 2016 | 234 | 4 | — |
| 2015 | 242 | 4 | — |
| 2014 | 461 | 6 | — |
| 2013 | 135 | 3 | — |
| 2012 | 296 | 5 | — |
| 2011 | 269 | 5 | — |
| 2010 | 343 | 4 | 1 |
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