2020 GMC Acadia problems
What owners report to NHTSA, grouped by component, with the recalls that cover them.
NHTSA has 104 owner complaints on file for the 2020 GMC Acadia, filed between 2019-11-26 and 2026-09-21. The most common problem areas are the electrical system (28, 27%), engine (28, 27%) and power train (22, 21%). Owners reported 4 crashes and 2 injuries in these complaints. NHTSA lists 6 recalls for this model year.
Last updated: · Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases
2020 GMC Acadia complaints by component
| Component | Complaints | Share | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 28 | 27% | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 28 | 27% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power train | 22 | 21% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 18 | 17% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown or other | 14 | 13% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 9 | 9% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 8 | 8% | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 8 | 8% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 4% | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Air bags | 3 | 3% | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Back over prevention | 3 | 3% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 3 | 3% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 3 | 3% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 3% | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 2 | 2% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint can name several components, so shares can add up to more than 100%. Crashes, fires and injuries are as reported by owners.
The top problem areas, in plain English
Each summary is built from the complaint counts and NHTSA recall notices, not from individual owner stories.
Electrical system: 28 complaints
- 28 complaints of 104 (27%) name the electrical system — wiring, battery and charging, fuses, control modules and in-car electronics.
- 6 of them also name the steering; owners reported 1 crash in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2020 GMC Acadia covers this system.
Engine: 28 complaints
- 28 complaints of 104 (27%) name the engine.
- 8 of them also name the power train; none of these complaints reports a crash, fire or injury.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2020 GMC Acadia covers this system.
Power train: 22 complaints
- 22 complaints of 104 (21%) name the power train — the transmission, transfer case, driveshafts and axles.
- 8 of them also name the engine; none of these complaints reports a crash, fire or injury.
- One NHTSA recall covers this system on the 2020 GMC Acadia; the recall, campaign 20V668000, says: “The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts.”
Steering: 18 complaints
- 18 complaints of 104 (17%) name the steering — the steering wheel, column, gear and power-steering assist.
- 6 of them also name the electrical system; none of these complaints reports a crash, fire or injury.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2020 GMC Acadia covers this system.
Fuel/propulsion system: 9 complaints
- 9 complaints of 104 (9%) name the fuel/propulsion system — the fuel tank, pump, lines, injectors and fuel-system controls.
- 3 of them also name the power train; none of these complaints reports a crash, fire or injury.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2020 GMC Acadia covers this system.
Forward collision avoidance: 8 complaints
- 8 complaints of 104 (8%) name the forward collision avoidance — forward-collision warning and automatic emergency braking.
- 5 of them also name the electrical system; owners reported 1 crash in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2020 GMC Acadia covers this system.
When the complaints were filed
| Year filed | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2022 | 10 |
| 2023 | 11 |
| 2024 | 11 |
| 2025 | 22 |
| 2026 | 32 |
What is counted
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the model names ACADIA, model year 2020. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is NHTSA's confirmed safety defect. See the 2020 GMC Acadia recalls.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2020 GMC Acadia?
By NHTSA owner complaints, the 2020 GMC Acadia's most common problem areas are the electrical system (28 of 104 complaints), engine (28 of 104 complaints) and power train (22 of 104 complaints).
How many complaints does the 2020 GMC Acadia have?
NHTSA has 104 owner complaints on file for the 2020 GMC Acadia, including 4 reported crashes.
Is there a recall for the 2020 GMC Acadia's problems?
NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 2020 GMC Acadia; 1 of the top 6 complaint areas have a matching recall. Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN for open recalls.