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#BS-2019-GMCACA-30C0

2019 Gmc Acadia

Based on reports from 468 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
468
Crashes
8
Fires
2
Recalls
2
TSBs
818
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 468 complaints, 8 crashes, 2 fires, and 2 recalls. Complaint rate is 2.5x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

doesnt show its in park when shifter is in park

5 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX
2

shifter park mechanism

3 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
3

extremely uncomfortable seats

2 complaints • Severity 9/10

$X,XXX
4

dim unsafe headlights

2 complaints • Severity 9/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the DrivetrainHIGH

126 owners reported drivetrain issues — failures commonly reported around 35K miles.

!Inspect the ElectricalMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

44
0–30K
33
30–60K
21
60–90K
3
90–120K
2
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (44 reports) • Median: 35K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Drivetrain (126 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Drivetrain126 (27%)
Other102 (22%)
Electrical90 (19%)
Engine41 (9%)
Steering27 (6%)
Brakes15 (3%)
Lights10 (2%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:floor Shift6 (1%)

2019 Gmc Acadia: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 27% of all reports filed for the 2019 Gmc Acadia, with 126 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 35,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 35K-mile mark.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 19% of all reports filed for the 2019 Gmc Acadia, with 90 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2019 Gmc Acadia, with 41 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2019 Gmc Acadia, with 27 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

11
19
32
20
32
21
39
22
101
23
99
24
142
25
12
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2019 Gmc Acadia. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

20V668000Dec 2020

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2019-2020 Buick Encore, Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, Chevrolet Blazer and GMC Acadia, and 2020 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts.

21V115000Mar 2021

TIRES

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, XT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, 2018-2021 Chevrolet Express, GMC Savana, 2019-2020 Chevrolet Blazer, Silverado 1500, GMC Acadia, Sierra 1500, and certain Continental tires sold to the aftermarket for various model year 2018-2021 vehicles. The affected tires were cured for too long during production.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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2019 Gmc Acadia vs. Class Average (Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD)

This vehicle

468

Class avg

189

2.5x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical standard sport utility vehicle 2wd vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 468 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Other Gmc Acadia Model Years

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2019 Gmc Acadia: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2019 Gmc Acadia?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2019 Gmc Acadia is related to the drivetrain, with 126 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2019 Gmc Acadia reliable?
The 2019 Gmc Acadia has 468 complaints, 8 crash reports, and 2 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 2.5x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 2019 Gmc Acadia problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2019 Gmc Acadia have any recalls?
Yes, the 2019 Gmc Acadia has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Gmc Acadia problems start?
Based on 103 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 35,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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