Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2019 GMC Acadia
NHTSA data on file today
The 2019 GMC Acadia has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 388 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 #21V115000 Tire Failure may Cause Sudden Air Loss NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V668000 Missing Bolts on Start/Stop Accumulator NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 154 complaints
- Unknown or Other 120 complaints
- Electrical System 106 complaints
- Engine 53 complaints
- Steering 33 complaints
- Service Brakes 16 complaints
Of the 388 complaints on file, 6 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 388 complaints, owners report 3 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2019 GMC Acadia has notable issues with the power train, indicated by 148 complaints and a related recall. Electrical problems are frequent, and engine concerns are considerable, suggesting high potential repair costs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| power train | 50,000–70,000 miles | $1,500–$3,000 | very common |
| electrical system | 30,000–60,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | common |
| engine | 60,000–90,000 miles | $1,800–$4,000 | common |
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 changes every 5,000 miles
- Brake inspection every 15,000 miles
- Transmission fluid service at 30,000 miles
- Tire rotation every 10,000 miles
- Air filter replacement every 10,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Transmission slipping or harsh shifting
- Frequent electrical system malfunctions
- Unusual engine noises
- Dashboard warning lights
- Decreased fuel efficiency
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2019 GMC Acadia at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.