2024 GMC Acadia problems
What owners report to NHTSA, grouped by component, with the recalls that cover them.
NHTSA has 60 owner complaints on file for the 2024 GMC Acadia, filed between 2024-07-21 and 2026-09-24. The most common problem areas are the service brakes (23, 38%), forward collision avoidance (11, 18%) and engine (10, 17%). Owners reported 2 crashes and 1 injury in these complaints. NHTSA lists 0 recalls for this model year.
Last updated: · Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases
2024 GMC Acadia complaints by component
| Component | Complaints | Share | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 23 | 38% | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 11 | 18% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 10 | 17% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 8 | 13% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power train | 7 | 12% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 5 | 8% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 3 | 5% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 2 | 3% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 2 | 3% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 3% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown or other | 2 | 3% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 3% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 3% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 2% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 1 | 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.
Service brakes: 23 complaints
- 23 complaints of 60 (38%) name the service brakes — the foot-brake system: pads, rotors, calipers, lines and ABS.
- 5 of them also name the forward collision avoidance; owners reported 2 crashes in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2024 GMC Acadia covers this system.
Forward collision avoidance: 11 complaints
- 11 complaints of 60 (18%) name the forward collision avoidance — forward-collision warning and automatic emergency braking.
- 5 of them also name the service brakes; none of these complaints reports a crash, fire or injury.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2024 GMC Acadia covers this system.
Engine: 10 complaints
- 10 complaints of 60 (17%) name the engine.
- 3 of them also name the power train; none of these complaints reports a crash, fire or injury.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2024 GMC Acadia covers this system.
Electrical system: 8 complaints
- 8 complaints of 60 (13%) name the electrical system — wiring, battery and charging, fuses, control modules and in-car electronics.
- 4 of them also name the service brakes; none of these complaints reports a crash, fire or injury.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2024 GMC Acadia covers this system.
Power train: 7 complaints
- 7 complaints of 60 (12%) name the power train — the transmission, transfer case, driveshafts and axles.
- 3 of them also name the engine; none of these complaints reports a crash, fire or injury.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2024 GMC Acadia covers this system.
Exterior lighting: 5 complaints
- 5 complaints of 60 (8%) name the exterior lighting — headlights, tail and brake lights and turn signals.
- None of these complaints reports a crash, fire or injury.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2024 GMC Acadia covers this system.
When the complaints were filed
| Year filed | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 13 |
| 2025 | 29 |
| 2026 | 18 |
What is counted
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the model names ACADIA, model year 2024. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is NHTSA's confirmed safety defect. See the 2024 GMC Acadia recalls.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2024 GMC Acadia?
By NHTSA owner complaints, the 2024 GMC Acadia's most common problem areas are the service brakes (23 of 60 complaints), forward collision avoidance (11 of 60 complaints) and engine (10 of 60 complaints).
How many complaints does the 2024 GMC Acadia have?
NHTSA has 60 owner complaints on file for the 2024 GMC Acadia, including 2 reported crashes.
Is there a recall for the 2024 GMC Acadia's problems?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2024 GMC Acadia. Complaints alone do not trigger a free repair.