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2025 GMC AcadiaProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 117 owners and 0 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026

Complaints
117
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Recalls
0
TSBs
372
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 117 complaints, 1 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 recalls. Complaint rate is 1.8x the class average.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the BrakesHIGH

41 owners reported brakes issues — failures commonly reported around 3K miles.

!Inspect the Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency BrakingMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Brakes (41 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Brakes41 (35%)
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking14 (12%)
Other13 (11%)
Collision Avoidance10 (9%)
Engine7 (6%)
Lights5 (4%)
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control5 (4%)
Electrical4 (3%)

2025 GMC Acadia: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 35% of all reports filed for the 2025 GMC Acadia, with 41 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 3,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 3K-mile mark.

Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking Issues

Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2025 GMC Acadia, with 14 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Collision Avoidance Issues

Collision Avoidance complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2025 GMC Acadia, with 10 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to collision avoidance-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2025 GMC Acadia, with 7 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-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.

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2025 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)

1 investigation still open: NHTSA is examining whether a defect warrants a recall.

EA26006OpenOpened Aug 2026

Electronic Brake Module Component Failure

SERVICE BRAKES

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.

2025 GMC Acadia vs. Class Average (Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD)

This vehicle

117

Class avg

65

1.8x 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. 117 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 0 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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2025 GMC Acadia: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2025 GMC Acadia?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2025 GMC Acadia is related to the brakes, with 41 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2025 GMC Acadia reliable?
The 2025 GMC Acadia has 117 complaints, 1 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 1.8x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How safe is the 2025 GMC Acadia?
NHTSA rates the 2025 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 2025 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 2025 GMC Acadia have any recalls?
No recalls have been issued for the 2025 GMC Acadia according to NHTSA records.
What mileage do GMC Acadia problems start?
Based on 3 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 3,000 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 2025 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.
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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