2019 GMC Acadia
The Verdict
Worst problem area
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission & Drivetrain leads by volume: 153 of 382 complaints (40%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Electrical include more fire reports (2) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed fell from 392 in 2018 to 382 in 2019.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | vs. 2019 Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 2,700–3,650 | 2,700–3,100 | 2,700–3,100 | 2,600–2,950 | 2,500–2,950 | |
| Combined MPG | 17–23 | 20–23 | 20–23 | 21–24 | 21–25 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 15–21 / 22–26 | 17–21 / 25–26 | 17–21 / 25–26 | 18–21 / 25–28 | 19–22 / 26–29 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 386–518 | 386–442 | 383–442 | 362–433 | 349–413 | |
| Complaints filed | 702 | 392 | 382 | 100 | 148 | |
| Recalls issued | 4 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 2 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 10 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 7 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| Injuries reported | 15 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 3 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2019 GMC Acadia have?
2 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2019 GMC Acadia?
Transmission & Drivetrain: 153 of 382 NHTSA complaints (40%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2019 GMC Acadia get?
EPA rates it 20–23 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2019 GMC Acadia?
EPA estimates $2,700–$3,100 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (4)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic 6-spd | 4 | 2.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 21 mpg (high) | 26 mpg (high) | 23 mpg (high) | $2,700 (low) | 383 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic 6-spd | 4 | 2.5L | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 21 mpg (high) | 25 mpg (low) | 22 mpg | $2,850 | 399 g/mi |
| Configuration 3 | Automatic 6-spd | 6 | 3.6L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 18 mpg | 25 mpg (low) | 21 mpg | $2,950 | 430 g/mi |
| Configuration 4 | Automatic 6-spd | 6 | 3.6L | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 17 mpg (low) | 25 mpg (low) | 20 mpg (low) | $3,100 (high) | 442 g/mi (high) |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 56 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 153 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 104 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Brakes | 19 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 120 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (2)
TIRES · Campaign 21V115000 · Feb 25, 2021
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, XT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, 2018-2021 Chevrolet Express, GMC Savana, 2019-2020 Chevrolet Blazer, Silverado 1500, GMC Acadia, Sierra 1500, and certain Continental tires sold to the aftermarket for various model year 2018-2021 vehicles. The affected tires were cured for too long during production.
Consequence: Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall resulting in sudden air loss or a belt edge separation which could lead to a tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 22, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N212329050.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION · Campaign 20V668000 · Oct 29, 2020
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2019-2020 Buick Encore, Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, Chevrolet Blazer and GMC Acadia, and 2020 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts.
Consequence: Missing bolts on the start-stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission oil leak and may progress to a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the start-stop transmission accumulator and replace it if any bolts are missing, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2020. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick Customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N202313440.