2019 GMC Acadia Engine Problems
Owners have filed 53 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2019 GMC Acadia, 14% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 39,998 miles. The words owners use most often: “steering assist” (30% of reports).
- 53engine complaints
- 39,998median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 36%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Steering assist: mentioned in 16 of 53 complaints (30%)
- Shift park: mentioned in 14 of 53 complaints (26%)
- Temperature gauge: mentioned in 8 of 53 complaints (15%)
- Reduced care: mentioned in 7 of 53 complaints (13%)
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 9 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 53 complaints, 1 a fire.
GMC Acadia engine complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Acadia | 1 | 11% | — |
| 2025 Acadia | 6 | 9% | — |
| 2024 Acadia | 10 | 16% | — |
| 2023 Acadia | 13 | 29% | 13,125 |
| 2022 Acadia | 14 | 29% | 18,000 |
| 2021 Acadia | 29 | 19% | 34,573 |
| 2020 Acadia | 29 | 27% | 31,850 |
| 2019 Acadia | 53 | 14% | 39,998 |
| 2018 Acadia | 34 | 9% | 23,465 |
| 2017 Acadia | 62 | 9% | 38,538 |
| 2016 Acadia | 13 | 6% | 31,300 |
| 2015 Acadia | 18 | 7% | 19,430 |
| 2014 Acadia | 45 | 10% | 65,000 |
| 2013 Acadia | 21 | 16% | 77,697 |
| 2012 Acadia | 35 | 12% | 95,500 |
| 2011 Acadia | 52 | 19% | 80,637 |
| 2010 Acadia | 74 | 22% | 103,000 |
| 2009 Acadia | 67 | 20% | 98,500 |
| 2008 Acadia | 124 | 15% | 97,970 |
| 2007 Acadia | 46 | 11% | 86,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists engine for the 2019 GMC Acadia. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
I own a 2019 GMC Acadia equipped with the 3.6L V6 engine. VIN. See form above In 2025, the engine coolant thermostat failed on my vehicle and required replacement at my expense. I am submitting this complaint because I believe this may represent a recurring component problem affecting 2019 GMC…
I am submitting this complaint to request that NHTSA investigate a potential safety defect involving the engine coolant temperature monitoring system, thermostat/engine coolant temperature sensor system, and its relationship to reduced steering assist in 2019 GMC Acadia vehicles. My 2019 GMC…
The contact owns a 2019 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine seized, with several unknown warning lights illuminated. Additionally, the battery low and steering assist warning lights were illuminated. The contact's minor children were occupants in…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2019 GMC Acadias have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 53 owner complaints about engine for the 2019 GMC Acadia (14% of the 387 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2019 GMC Acadia engine?
No recall currently lists engine for this vehicle.
At what mileage do engine problems start?
The median reported mileage is 39,998 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about engine problems on the 2019 GMC Acadia?
The most frequent phrase is “steering assist”, in 16 of 53 complaints, followed by “shift park” (14).
Other 2019 GMC Acadia problems
- Power Train problems (154)
- Electrical System problems (105)
See all 2019 GMC Acadia problems or engine problems across all Acadia years.