The Lemon Index2022 GMC Acadia.
The 2022 GMC Acadia is better than average by owner complaints: 40 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 61, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about electrical, it has 3 recalls, and it gets 21 to 25 mpg combined. The best GMC Acadia year is 2013.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 49 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every GMC Acadia year. 2022 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 15K to 56K miles on the car (7 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Recalls 3
- fuel system, gasoline 2022
The fuel tank rollover valve may not provide a proper seal in the event of a rollover crash.
- suspension 2022
The left-rear suspension toe link may have been tightened improperly, which could result in a loose or separated toe link.
- airbags 2021
The sensing diagnostic module (SDM) may have been left in "manufacturing mode" and not activated at the assembly plant prior to shipment.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMC Acadia SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| GMC Acadia SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2550–3050 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
Engine leak was repaired multiple times. Heated Seats repaired multiple times. Purge Pump repaired multiple times. Car is a junk.
2022 GMC Acadia owner · NHTSA complaint 11601306
More owner reports
The entire dashboard instrument panel and entertainment screens frequently go black on 2022 ACADIA. This occurs intermittently several times per week and has occurred since purchase in Nov 2024.
NHTSA complaint 11701101
I have a faulty coolant temperature sensor or thermostat in which the fan is running loudly and temperature gauge is not working
NHTSA complaint 11701910
Quick answers
Is the 2022 GMC Acadia reliable?
Yes, better than average by government complaints. It drew 1.6× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 61; 100 is average, lower is better). The best GMC Acadia year by this measure is 2013.
What are the most common 2022 GMC Acadia problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are electrical (28%), engine (25%) and fuel or ev drive system (18%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2022 GMC Acadia have?
3 safety recalls (latest: fuel system, gasoline). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2022 GMC Acadia get?
21 to 25 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2022 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.
Does the 2022 GMC Acadia have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2022 GMC Acadia cost in fuel a year?
About $2550 to $3050 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2022 GMC Acadia have?
2.0L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl.
What GMC Acadia year is better than the 2022?
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