Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2021 GMC Acadia
NHTSA data on file today
The 2021 GMC Acadia has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 156 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #22V709000 Rearview Camera May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V422000 Fuel Supply Lines Improperly Installed NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 40 complaints
- Engine 30 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 26 complaints
- Unknown or Other 21 complaints
- Service Brakes 18 complaints
- Steering 18 complaints
Of the 156 complaints on file, 8 report a crash; across all 156 complaints, owners report 4 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2021 GMC Acadia has a moderate number of complaints (156) and two recall campaigns, indicating average reliability. Common issues include electrical system and engine problems. With limited recall data, the evidence for other specific failures is scarce.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 30,000–50,000 miles | $200–$1,000 | common |
| Engine | 40,000–60,000 miles | $500–$3,000 | occasional |
| Fuel system | 20,000–40,000 miles | $100–$800 | 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
- Brake inspections and replacements
- Tire rotations and alignments
- Battery testing and replacement
- Air filter replacements
- Coolant system checks
- Transmission fluid changes
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Intermittent engine power loss
- Dashboard warning lights
- Unresponsive rearview camera
- Fuel odors or leaks
- Steering difficulties
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2021 GMC Acadia at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.