KnownCarProblems2023 GMC Acadia Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 46 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 GMC Acadia, most often about the engine (28% of complaints). It is 19th of 20 Acadia model years by number of complaints and has 4 recalls.
Most common 2023 GMC Acadia problems
Engine
13 complaints · 28%The contact owns a 2023 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that after his wife had driven the vehicle approximately 75-80 MPH on the highway, and was attempting to turn into the driveway, the vehicle inadvertently shut off. A message indicating a transmission failure and other unknown warning lights were illuminated. The…
The contact owns a 2023 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in park, the brake was released, and the vehicle lunged forward and collided with a rental movie machine coming to a stop at a building. No safety features were activated. The air bags were deployed. The contact sustained leg, hand…
Transmission
13 complaints · 28%The contact owns a 2023 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that after his wife had driven the vehicle approximately 75-80 MPH on the highway, and was attempting to turn into the driveway, the vehicle inadvertently shut off. A message indicating a transmission failure and other unknown warning lights were illuminated. The…
The contact owns a 2023 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while driving on the highway at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled, and the engine lost automotive power. The vehicle was able to restart. During a second failure, the vehicle lost automotive power and stalled in the middle of the highway, and the…
Electrical
10 complaints · 22%Parts named most often: starter assembly.
The contact owns a 2023 GMC Acadia. The contact stated upon driving from a complete stop, the vehicle stalled inadvertently. The vehicle then accelerated independently. The contact depressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle hesitated to respond. The contact was able to regain control of the vehicle and drove to her…
The contactâs daughter owned a 2023 GMC Acadia. The contact stated the seats were previously repaired at the local dealer. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked unattended, the vehicle caught fire. The fire had extinguished on its own. There were no reported injuries, air bag deployment or police…
Other or unspecified
9 complaints · 20%The contactâs daughter owned a 2023 GMC Acadia. The contact stated the seats were previously repaired at the local dealer. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked unattended, the vehicle caught fire. The fire had extinguished on its own. There were no reported injuries, air bag deployment or police…
Fuel system
4 complaints · 9%Parts named most often: delivery.
The contact owns a 2023 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while driving on the highway at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled, and the engine lost automotive power. The vehicle was able to restart. During a second failure, the vehicle lost automotive power and stalled in the middle of the highway, and the…
Brakes
4 complaints · 9%Parts named most often: foundation components.
The contact owns a 2023 GMC Acadia. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, while attempting to depress the brake pedal, the contact heard an abnormal sound coming from the brakes. A dealer and independent mechanic were contacted. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to…
The contact owns a 2023 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while reversing out of the driveway at 2-3 MPH, the brake pedal became firm for 3â5 seconds. The contact was able to depress the brake pedal after several attempts. The messages âlow engine powerâ and "service ESC" were momentarily displayed after the…
Driver assistance
3 complaints · 7%Parts named most often: automatic emergency braking, warning.
Steering
3 complaints · 7%
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2023 GMC Acadia recalls
Visibility and wipers: windshield
Risk: A windshield that is not properly bonded may detach during a crash and increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the windshield and apply primer and urethane sealant. If the windshield is damaged, the dealer will replace it. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed november 14, 2023. 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 n232419690.
Full defect summary
General motors, llc (gm) is recalling certain 2023 gmc acadia and 2024 cadilac xt5 and xt6 vehicles. The windshield may have been assembled without the proper urethane sealant required to bond the windshield to the vehicle body.
Transmission: automatic transmission
Risk: A half-shaft disengaging from the transmission can result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in park. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the sun gears, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on july 27, 2023. The remedy is expected to become available august 31, 2023. Owners may contact cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or gmc customer service at 1-800-462-8782. Gmc's number for this recall is n222389310.
Full defect summary
General motors, llc (gm) is recalling certain 2023 cadillac xt6, gmc acadia, chevrolet blazer, traverse, and 2022-2023 cadillac xt5 vehicles. The transmission may have been built with an incorrect sun gear, which can result in the driver-side half-shaft disengaging from the transmission.
Transmission: driveshaft
Risk: Separation between the half-shaft and transmission can result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in park. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the right-front half-shaft assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed february 17, 2023. 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 n222393410.
Full defect summary
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.
Equipment: labels
Risk: Illegible tire size information may result in the wrong tires being installed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the vehicle certification label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed october 12, 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 n222381690.
Full defect summary
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."
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 2023 GMC Acadia
- What are the most common problems with the 2023 GMC Acadia?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (13 complaints); transmission (13 complaints); electrical (10 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2023 GMC Acadia have?
- 4 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from October 12, 2023 (visibility and wipers). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2023 a bad year for the GMC Acadia?
- It is 19th of 20 Acadia model years by number of complaints, with 46 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.