The Lemon Index2024 GMC Acadia.
The 2024 GMC Acadia is so far worse than average by owner complaints: 61 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 128, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about brakes, it has 0 recalls, and it gets 21 to 23 mpg combined. The best GMC Acadia year is 2013.
Early read
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 61 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every GMC Acadia year. 2024 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 1K to 25K 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 0
No safety recalls on record.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Government investigations
- OpenElectronic brake module component failure2026
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMC Acadia SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| GMC Acadia SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2800–3050 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.5L 4-cyl.
In owners' words
when backing up brakes abruptly apply themselves for no reason at all. This happens all the time the dealer says there is no problem with my vehicle, but the rear breaking abruptly keeps on applying.
2024 GMC Acadia owner · NHTSA complaint 11685470
More owner reports
At low speeds the brakes squeal horrendously. We have taken the vehicle to the dealer multiple times and each time they state that the brakes are fine. A vehicle with this low of miles should not have squealing brakes since new.
NHTSA complaint 11745606
Breaks are squeaking awful. Have had front brakes and rotors replaced which cost $380. Did not fix the problem. Have also saw where a lot of other 2024 gmc Acadia owners are experiencing the same problem.
NHTSA complaint 11699535
Quick answers
Is the 2024 GMC Acadia reliable?
It's too early to be sure. So far it has drawn 1.3× the average car's complaints per car sold, against other 2024 cars after the same time on the road (early Lemon Index 128; 100 is average). The best GMC Acadia year by this measure is 2013.
What are the most common 2024 GMC Acadia problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are brakes (38%), automatic emergency braking (23%) and engine (16%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2024 GMC Acadia have?
None: NHTSA has no safety recalls on record for it.
What gas mileage does the 2024 GMC Acadia get?
21 to 23 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2024 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 2024 GMC Acadia have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 11% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2024 GMC Acadia cost in fuel a year?
About $2800 to $3050 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2024 GMC Acadia have?
2.5L 4-cyl.
What GMC Acadia year is better than the 2024?
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