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2020 GMC AcadiaProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 173 owners and 6 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 30, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026

Complaints
173
Crashes
10
Fires
0
Recalls
6
TSBs
884
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 173 complaints, 10 crashes, 0 fires, and 6 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

backup camera stops working

2 complaints • Severity 5/10

$X,XXX
2

am fm radio stations will not tune in

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
3

infotainment system wont turn on after a short timespan

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
4

temp coolant sensor failed

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
5

chatter between gears

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the EngineHIGH

29 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 10K miles.

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

22
0–30K
4
30–60K
7
60–90K
1
90–120K
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (22 reports) • Median: 10K 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: Engine (29 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

Engine29 (17%)
Electrical28 (16%)
Drivetrain21 (12%)
Steering20 (12%)
Other14 (8%)
Fuel System11 (6%)
Brakes8 (5%)
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking6 (3%)

2020 GMC Acadia: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2020 GMC Acadia, with 29 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 10,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 10K-mile mark.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 16% of all reports filed for the 2020 GMC Acadia, with 28 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2020 GMC Acadia, with 21 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2020 GMC Acadia, with 20 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

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19
13
20
16
21
15
22
16
23
19
24
39
25
53
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2020 GMC Acadia. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (6 recalls)

20V446000Sep 2020

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR

General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT5 and XT6, Chevrolet Blazer, Silverado 1500, 2500 and 3500 and Traverse and GMC Acadia and Sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The diffuser component of the Roof-Rail Air Bag (RRAB) inflator may not have been properly crimped to the inflator and could separate from the inflator during air bag deployment.

20V639000Nov 2020

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT5, Cadillac XT6, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The fuel pump's jet nozzle may have a plastic burr remaining from the manufacturing process, possibly causing a blocked nozzle and an insufficient fuel supply to the engine.

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.

20V684000Dec 2020

TIRES

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT5, GMC Acadia and Chevrolet Traverse vehicles and 2020-2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. The vehicles may have been manufactured with Continental tires that were overcured.

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.

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Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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2020 GMC Acadia NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Frontal crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Side crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Rollover

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.

NHTSA Defect Investigations (1)

All closed. Investigations are how NHTSA decides whether a defect needs a recall.

PE22006ClosedOpened Jul 2022 · closed Nov 2022

Rear-View Camera Failure

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

The worst model year for the GMC Acadia is the 2008 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is transmission.

2020 GMC Acadia vs. Class Average (Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD)

This vehicle

173

Class avg

208

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other standard sport utility vehicle 2wd vehicles from 2020.

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. 173 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 6 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

Last updated (checked October 30, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.

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2020 GMC Acadia: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2020 GMC Acadia?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2020 GMC Acadia is related to the engine, with 29 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2020 GMC Acadia reliable?
The 2020 GMC Acadia has 173 complaints, 10 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How safe is the 2020 GMC Acadia?
NHTSA rates the 2020 GMC Acadia 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 stars in frontal crash tests, 5 stars in side crash tests, 4 stars for rollover resistance. Where NHTSA tested more than one version, the lowest rating is shown.
How much does it cost to fix 2020 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 2020 GMC Acadia have any recalls?
Yes, the 2020 GMC Acadia has 6 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 34 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 10,000 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.
When was the 2020 GMC Acadia data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 30, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 28, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 13, 2026.
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.
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