Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2018 GMC Acadia
NHTSA data on file today
The 2018 GMC Acadia has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 398 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #18V358000 Fuel Pump Flange Weld may Fracture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V516000 Driveshaft Fracture and Separation NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 164 complaints
- Unknown or Other 118 complaints
- Electrical System 109 complaints
- Engine 35 complaints
- Steering 24 complaints
- Service Brakes 21 complaints
Of the 398 complaints on file, 8 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 398 complaints, owners report 12 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$8,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2018 GMC Acadia has experienced moderate recalls and complaints, primarily related to power train and electrical issues. While some significant recalls like the fuel pump and driveshaft impact its reliability, overall performance and cost of repairs are manageable, leading to an average rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| power train | 50,000–80,000 miles | $900–$1,800 | common |
| electrical system | 40,000–70,000 miles | $300–$700 | common |
| engine mounts | 60,000–90,000 miles | $350–$600 | occasional |
| driveshaft | 70,000–100,000 miles | $400–$1,200 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- oil and filter changes
- tire rotations
- brake fluid replacement
- coolant system flush
- transmission service
- battery inspection/replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- unusual noises from power train
- electrical glitches or failures
- vibrations while driving
- fluid leaks under vehicle
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2018 GMC Acadia at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.