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All cars · GMC Acadia · 2023

2023 GMC Acadia. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index58100 = average car
Complaints46NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold66,322U.S. model year
Per 100K sold69complaints

Engines and drivetrains 4

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
2.0L 4-cyl turboAuto 9-spdFWD22 / 29 / 25Regular$2,500
2.0L 4-cyl turboAuto 9-spdAWD22 / 27 / 24Regular$2,600
3.6L 6-cylAuto 9-spdFWD19 / 27 / 22Regular$2,850
3.6L 6-cylAuto 9-spdAWD19 / 26 / 21Regular$2,950

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

Failure mileage by system

Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 6,400 and 40,600 miles. Median 24,700, from 13 complaints with a mileage.

Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Engine28%
Transmission & drivetrain28%
Electrical22%
Backup camera9%
Fuel or ev drive system7%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
4631304

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 4

  • 23V681000 Oct 2023 Visibility / Windshield

    Defect. 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.

    Risk. A windshield that is not properly bonded may detach during a crash and increase the risk of injury.

    Remedy. 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.

  • 23V172000 Mar 2023 Power Train / Automatic Transmission

    Defect. 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.

    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.

    Remedy. 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.

  • 23V043000 Feb 2023 Power Train / Driveline / Driveshaft

    Defect. 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.

    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.

    Remedy. 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.

  • 22V708000 Sep 2022 Equipment / Other / Labels

    Defect. 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."

    Risk. Illegible tire size information may result in the wrong tires being installed, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. 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.

Manufacturer communications 584

GMC filed 584 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • This service bulletin provides information on Internal Engine Noise or Damage After Oil Filter…

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
GMC Acadia SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆
GMC Acadia SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardStandard & OptionalStandard & Optional

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
2020543972,537Electrical
20211247759,913Electrical
2022614053,014Electrical
2023584666,322Engine
20241286149,178Brakes
20252006755,221Brakes

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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