KnownCarProblems2022 GMC Acadia Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 49 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 GMC Acadia, most often about the electrical (31% of complaints). It is 18th of 20 Acadia model years by number of complaints and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2022 GMC Acadia problems
Electrical
15 complaints · 31%Parts named most often: instrument panel.
The contact owns a 2022 GMC Acadia. The vehicle was recently purchased, and at the time of purchase, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the emissions system had failed. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that on a separate…
Engine
14 complaints · 29%The contact owns a 2022 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that the wheels seemed unbalanced while driving. The contact stated that the failure occurred several times. The dealer was contacted and…
The contact owns a 2022 GMC Acadia. The vehicle was recently purchased, and at the time of purchase, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the emissions system had failed. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that on a separate…
Other or unspecified
10 complaints · 20%Fuel system
8 complaints · 16%Driver assistance
6 complaints · 12%Parts named most often: assist, automatic emergency braking, blind spot detection, sensing system.
The contact owns a 2022 GMC Acadia. The message "front assist blocked" was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a camera failure. The camera was replaced; however, the failure recurred while the contact was driving an hour later. The dealer was notified of the failure and…
Seat belts
4 complaints · 8%The contact owns a 2022 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that the rear passenger side seat belt and driver's side rear seat belt failed to fully extend smoothly while passengers were attempting to buckle the seat belt, or while attempting to secure a car seat inside the vehicle. The contact stated that while pulling the…
Transmission
4 complaints · 8%Brakes
3 complaints · 6%The contact owns a 2022 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal to stop, smoke began to fill the cabin of the vehicle. The transmission was switched to the park position and the contact exited the vehicle and discovered flames and smoke coming from the front brake rotors. Moments later a…
The contact owns a 2022 GMC Acadia. The vehicle was recently purchased, and at the time of purchase, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the emissions system had failed. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that on a separate…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2022 GMC Acadia recalls
Fuel system: tank assembly
Risk: A fuel tank rollover valve that does not properly seal can result in a fuel leak during a rollover crash, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and replace the fuel tank shell if the rollover valve is found to be dislodged or missing, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed july 27, 2022. Owners may contact cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 and gmc customer service at 1-800-462-8782. Gm's number for this recall is n222366070.
Full defect summary
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.
Suspension: rear
Risk: A loose toe link can separate and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the left-rear suspension and replace the fastener if it is loose or missing, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed july 11, 2022. Owners may contact cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or gmc customer service at 1-800-462-8782. Gm's number for this recall is n222364330.
Full defect summary
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.
Air bags: air bag/restraint control module
Risk: The air bags will not deploy with an unactivated sdm, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: The vehicles will be returned to the assembly plant for sdm activation. Both affected vehicles are still in dealer inventory and therefore no owner notification letters will be mailed. Owners may contact gmc 1-800-462-8782. Gm's number for this recall is n212344261.
Full defect summary
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."
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2022 GMC Acadia
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 GMC Acadia?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (15 complaints); engine (14 complaints); other or unspecified (10 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2022 GMC Acadia have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from June 23, 2022 (fuel system). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2022 a bad year for the GMC Acadia?
- It is 18th of 20 Acadia model years by number of complaints, with 49 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.