2025 GMC Acadia Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Acadia years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 16th of 20 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 67 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 GMC Acadia. That ranks 16th out of 20 Acadia model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (40 complaints, 60%). Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 67owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2025 GMC Acadia problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 40 | 60% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 21 | 31% | 3,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 13 | 19% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 6 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 4 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 4 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 3% | 10 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 1% | 9,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2025 GMC Acadia recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2025 GMC Acadia.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
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.
The center console infotainment system is too dim to see during the day leading to distracted driving during daylight hours trying to use it's controls that are very difficult to see especially while driving.
I was driving my car and my brakes felt weird. Then warning lights came on and my car told me that my brakes werenât working and I would need to push them hard to stop. I put on my hazard lights and turned into a side street and was able to safely stop in the parking lane next to the curb. I shut…
Engine cooling system malfunction, Ive had to receive maintenance on my Acadia 2025 elevation 3 times in the pass 2 months for the same issue, The coolant system. This is becoming a reoccurring issue that needs to be investigated thoroughly. Ive had to get a rental car all 3 times, and this is…
While driving my 2025 GMC Acadia, the vehicle experienced a sudden and severe failure of the brake master cylinder assembly, causing a significant loss of hydraulic pressure and braking assistance. Multiple dashboard warnings illuminated simultaneously, including ABS and brake system alerts. The…
Dropping my children off at school, 4 lights came on on the dash. Two messages came across my dash as well. Service esc service abs. EBCM master cylinder needed to be replaced at local GMC dealership.My brakes were failingâ¦This is a known safety issue by GMC and thereâs no recall!
Other GMC Acadia years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Acadia | 9 | 1 |
| 2025 | 67 | 0 |
| 2024 Acadia | 61 | 0 |
| 2023 Acadia | 46 | 4 |
| 2022 Acadia | 49 | 3 |
| 2021 Acadia | 152 | 2 |
| 2020 Acadia | 106 | 6 |
| 2019 Acadia | 387 | 2 |
| 2018 Acadia | 396 | 2 |
| 2017 Acadia | 705 | 4 |
| 2016 Acadia | 236 | 4 |
| 2015 Acadia | 243 | 4 |
| 2014 Acadia | 463 | 6 |
| 2013 Acadia | 135 | 3 |
| 2012 Acadia | 296 | 5 |
| 2011 Acadia | 269 | 5 |
| 2010 Acadia | 343 | 4 |
| 2009 Acadia | 331 | 7 |
| 2008 Acadia | 854 | 5 |
| 2007 Acadia | 428 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2025 GMC Acadia?
Owners most often report service brakes, forward collision avoidance, unknown or other problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 40 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2025 GMC Acadia?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2025 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 2025 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.