Model year 2023 · Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD

2023 GMC Acadia: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2023 GMC Acadia at 21–25 mpg combined across 4 versions. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls and 49 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

4

EPA combined mpg

21–25

NHTSA overall rating

5/5

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a GMC dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2023 GMC Acadia recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 4 safety recalls for the 2023 GMC Acadia, newest first.

Visibility: Windshield

NHTSA 23V681000 Reported Oct 12, 2023
Filed by
General Motors, LLC (manufacturer recall no. N232419690)
Units affected
42 (estimate)
Problem
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 GMC Acadia and 2024 Cadilac XT5 and XT6 vehicles. The windshield may have been assembled without the proper urethane sealant required to bond the windshield to the vehicle body.
Risk
A windshield that is not properly bonded may detach during a crash and increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the windshield and apply primer and urethane sealant. If the windshield is damaged, the dealer will replace it. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 14, 2023. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N232419690.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Power train: Automatic transmission

NHTSA 23V172000 Reported Mar 16, 2023
Filed by
General Motors, LLC (manufacturer recall no. N222389310)
Units affected
8,744 (estimate)
Problem
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Cadillac XT6, GMC Acadia, Chevrolet Blazer, Traverse, and 2022-2023 Cadillac XT5 vehicles. The transmission may have been built with an incorrect sun gear, which can result in the driver-side half-shaft disengaging from the transmission.
Risk
A half-shaft disengaging from the transmission can result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in park. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the sun gears, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 27, 2023. The remedy is expected to become available August 31, 2023. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GMC's number for this recall is N222389310.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Power train: Driveline: Driveshaft

NHTSA 23V043000 Reported Feb 2, 2023
Filed by
General Motors, LLC (manufacturer recall no. N222393410)
Units affected
10 (estimate)
Problem
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Cadillac XT5 and GMC Acadia vehicles. The right-front half-shaft assemblies may be improperly connected to the transmission, causing them to separate.
Risk
Separation between the half-shaft and transmission can result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in park. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the right-front half-shaft assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2023. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222393410.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Equipment: Other: Labels

NHTSA 22V708000 Reported Sep 22, 2022
Filed by
General Motors, LLC (manufacturer recall no. N222381690)
Units affected
24 (estimate)
Problem
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Cadillac XT5, XT6, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The certification label located on the driver's side B-pillar contains tire size information that may be illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk
Illegible tire size information may result in the wrong tires being installed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the vehicle certification label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 12, 2022. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222381690.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2023 GMC Acadia fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2023 GMC Acadia EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
Acadia AWD2.0L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 9-spdAll-Wheel DriveRegular22/27/24 mpg$2,800368
Acadia AWD3.6L 6-cylAutomatic 9-spdAll-Wheel DriveRegular19/26/21 mpg$3,200417
Acadia FWD2.0L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 9-spdFront-Wheel DriveRegular22/29/25 mpg$2,700365
Acadia FWD3.6L 6-cylAutomatic 9-spdFront-Wheel DriveRegular19/27/22 mpg$3,050404

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2023 GMC Acadia crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2023 GMC Acadia NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2023 GMC Acadia SUV AWD5 stars5 stars5 stars4 stars15.1%Standard & Optional
2023 GMC Acadia SUV FWD5 stars5 stars5 stars4 stars16.4%Standard & Optional

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2023 GMC Acadia owner complaints

Owners have filed 49 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 GMC Acadia, most recently on Oct 24, 2026. 3 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 4 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2023 GMC Acadia complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Engine13
Power train13
Unknown or other11
Electrical system9
Steering4
Fuel/propulsion system3
Air bags2
Forward collision avoidance: Automatic emergency braking2
Seat belts2
Service brakes2

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other GMC Acadia model years

GMC Acadia by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2027 Acadia21–22 mpg———
2026 Acadia21–22 mpg1105/5
2025 Acadia21–23 mpg0695/5
2024 Acadia21–23 mpg0615/5
2022 Acadia21–25 mpg3525/5
2021 Acadia21–25 mpg21555/5
2020 Acadia21–24 mpg61065/5
2019 Acadia20–23 mpg23885/5
2018 Acadia20–23 mpg23985/5
2017 Acadia17–23 mpg47065/5
2016 Acadia17–18 mpg42365/5
2015 Acadia19 mpg42435/5

All GMC Acadia years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2023 GMC models

Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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