2024 GMC Acadia Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 28, 2026 · 61 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Acadia years
Far fewer complaints than other years 17th of 20 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
5 out of 5 stars

Owners have filed 61 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 GMC Acadia. That ranks 17th out of 20 Acadia model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (23 complaints, 38%), typically at around 25,312 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.

GMC Acadia
Front view of a 2024 GMC Acadia Denali midsize crossover.. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Deathpallie325, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2024 GMC Acadia problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Service Brakes23 · ~25,312 mi
Forward Collision Avoidance11
Engine10
Electrical System8 · ~600 mi
Power Train7 · ~1,000 mi
Exterior Lighting6 · ~1,000 mi
Seats3
Back Over Prevention2 · ~17,500 mi
Service Brakes, Hydraulic2 · ~4,000 mi
Structure2
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Service Brakes2338%25,312——
Forward Collision Avoidance1118%———
Engine1016%———
Electrical System813%600——
Power Train711%1,000——
Exterior Lighting610%1,000——
Seats35%———
Back Over Prevention23%17,500——
Service Brakes, Hydraulic23%4,000——
Structure23%———
Unknown or Other23%———
Vehicle Speed Control23%———
Wheels23%———
Air Bags12%———
Lane Departure12%———
Seat Belts12%———
Steering12%47,000——
Suspension12%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2025, with 29 complaints
2024: 132024132025: 292025292026: 19202619

n = 61 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2024 GMC Acadia recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2024 GMC Acadia.

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NHTSA defect investigations

  • Electronic Brake Module Component Failure (EA26006) — opened Aug 21, 2026, still open.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

On September 26th, 2026 I got a random notification about needing to get my rear left turn signal checked out as it still functions but blinks rapidly. Today, September 28th, 2026, I visited my local dealership for the issue and was informed that they had received a bulletin regarding the concern…

Exterior Lighting · received Sep 28, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11767507

Well, let’s try this again. The first try disappeared. The rear hatch seal on the vehicle has identical spots on both sides of the hatch that are mashed flat. I think this is being caused by the flat spots on the hatch itself. The vehicle is a total body and engine redesign. The flat spots allow…

Structure · received Sep 24, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11766577

Today, on [XXX] outside of Sapulpa Oklahoma, while in the inside lane of three southbound lanes, cruise control on at 80mph. The car suddenly reduced power, air conditioning stopped, assisted power brakes stopped working, gauge cluster full of flashing warnings. Pulled to the right shoulder…

Forward Collision Avoidance · received Sep 22, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11766232

The contact owns a 2024 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that after an oil change, while starting the vehicle, the steering wheel became inoperable. The contact became aware that the top of the steering wheel was cracked and had popped out of place. The contact stated that while driving, the failure…

Steering · received Sep 17, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11764946

When backing into my driveway the brakes failed. I was nosing the car across the street towards the neighbors driveway so I could put the car in reverse and back it into the driveway. I applied the brakes while traveling at about 3-4mph when the brakes had little resistance and went straight to the…

Service Brakes · received Sep 17, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11765052

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2024 GMC Acadia?

Owners most often report service brakes, forward collision avoidance, engine problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 23 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2024 GMC Acadia?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2024 GMC Acadia a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Acadia model years, the 2024 has far fewer complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.