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#BS-2022-GMCACA-30C02022 GMC AcadiaProblems, Recalls & Reliability
Based on reports from 82 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.
Data updated ·NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026
Preliminary Verdict
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Based on 82 complaints, 6 crashes, 1 fires, and 3 recalls.
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
15 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 28K miles.
Failure Timeline by Mileage
Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (7 reports) • Median: 28K miles
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Worst Case
Top cost driver: Engine (15 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
2022 GMC Acadia: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Engine Issues
Engine complaints account for 18% of all reports filed for the 2022 GMC Acadia, with 15 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 28,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 28K-mile mark.
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2022 GMC Acadia, with 14 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Fuel System Issues
Fuel System complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2022 GMC Acadia, with 8 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Seat Belts Issues
Seat Belts complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2022 GMC Acadia, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to seat belts-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
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2022 GMC Acadia. Recent trend: stable.
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Recall History (3 recalls)
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2022 GMC Acadia vehicles. The sensing diagnostic module (SDM) may have been left in "manufacturing mode" and not activated at the assembly plant prior to shipment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
SUSPENSION:REAR
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 Cadillac XT5, XT6, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The left-rear suspension toe link may have been tightened improperly, which could result in a loose or separated toe link.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 Cadillac XT5, XT6, and GMC Acadia All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles. The fuel tank rollover valve may not provide a proper seal in the event of a rollover crash.
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
2022 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.
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.
2022 GMC Acadia vs. Class Average (Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD)
This vehicle
82
Class avg
144
Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical standard sport utility vehicle 2wd vehicles. A good sign.
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. 82 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
Last updated . NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.
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