The Lemon Index2019 GMC Acadia.
The 2019 GMC Acadia is better than average by owner complaints: 80 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 79, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about transmission & drivetrain, it has 2 recalls, and it gets 20 to 23 mpg combined. The best GMC Acadia year is 2013.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 387 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every GMC Acadia year. 2019 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 20K to 61K miles on the car (83 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- transmission & drivetrain complaints mostly came at 31K–61K miles
- electrical complaints mostly came at 10K–40K miles
Recalls 2
- tires 2021
The affected tires were cured for too long during production.
- transmission & drivetrain 2020
The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems GMC told dealers about
GMC sent dealers 825 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct customer concerns of multiple…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMC Acadia SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| GMC Acadia SUV FWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2800–3200 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
The middle buttons in the infotainment system do not work - only the buttons around the edges (top, left, right, bottom) work.
2019 GMC Acadia owner · NHTSA complaint 11486018
More owner reports
'Shift to Park' appears on the dashboard after the vehicle is turned off and in Park. This issue can deplete the battery. The problem was confirmed by the dealer.
NHTSA complaint 11465904
I get an error message 'shift to park' when in park I am trying to turn off the engine. Then it dings, won't lock, etc.
NHTSA complaint 11374724
Quick answers
Is the 2019 GMC Acadia reliable?
Yes, better than average by government complaints. It drew 1.3× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 79; 100 is average, lower is better). The best GMC Acadia year by this measure is 2013.
What are the most common 2019 GMC Acadia problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are transmission & drivetrain (38%), electrical (31%) and lights (10%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2019 GMC Acadia have?
2 safety recalls (latest: tires). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2019 GMC Acadia get?
20 to 23 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2019 GMC Acadia safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2019 GMC Acadia problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 20,200 and 61,000 miles. The middle report was at 40,000 miles, from 83 complaints.
Does the 2019 GMC Acadia have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 38% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2019 GMC Acadia cost in fuel a year?
About $2800 to $3200 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2019 GMC Acadia have?
2.5L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl.
What GMC Acadia year is better than the 2019?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2013, 2016 and 2015.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works