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2022 GMC Acadia: Complaints, Recalls & Known Issues
What the public record actually says about the 2022 GMC Acadia — every figure below is a NHTSA or EPA number, not an opinion.
The read
Middle-of-the-pack complaint volume for SUV.
Owners filed 45 NHTSA complaints — fewer complaints than 50% of 2022 SUVs. Electrical System leads the reports (22%). 3 safety recall campaigns on record — check the VIN and remedy terms with a dealer.
Based on NHTSA complaint volume against 2022 SUVs, not adjusted for how many were sold. It describes the model year, not the individual car you are looking at.
Complaints filed
45
Reports to NHTSA, 2022
Safety recalls
3
NHTSA campaigns on record
NHTSA crash test
Overall NCAP rating
Combined MPG
23
EPA estimate
Complaint volume vs. segment peers
Fewer complaints than 50% of 2022 SUVs
The bar is this car's percentile among 2022 SUVs by complaint volume — a full bar means the fewest complaints in its class. Not adjusted for sales.
Known issues
Electrical System issues lead owner complaints (22% of 45 reports), followed by unknown or other (16%).
+ 6 more component categories with fewer reports.
Share of all 45 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11710259, ODI 11701910, ODI 11701069, ODI 11701101, ODI 11685466.
Recalls(3)
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Air BagsOct 2021 · 21V702000Details +Close −
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."
Risk: The air bags will not deploy with an unactivated SDM, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: The vehicles will be returned to the assembly plant for SDM activation. Both affected vehicles are still in dealer inventory and therefore no owner notification letters will be mailed. Owners may contact GMC 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212344261.
Suspension · 22V427000Details +Close −
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.
Risk: A loose toe link can separate and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the left-rear suspension and replace the fastener if it is loose or missing, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 11, 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 N222364330.
Fuel System · 22V446000Details +Close −
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.
Risk: A fuel tank rollover valve that does not properly seal can result in a fuel leak during a rollover crash, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and replace the fuel tank shell if the rollover valve is found to be dislodged or missing, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 27, 2022. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222366070.
A campaign can apply to this model year without being incomplete on a specific vehicle. Check the VIN with NHTSA or a dealer to confirm whether a particular car needs repair.
Investigations
0 NHTSA investigations on record
No investigations are on record as of Jul 2026. An empty record is not a clean bill of health.
Crash-test ratings
2022 GMC Acadia SUV FWD NHTSA source
- Overall
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- Rollover
2022 GMC Acadia SUV AWD NHTSA source
- Overall
- Frontal
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- Rollover
Fuel economy by trim
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 22 | 29 | 25 |
| Acadia AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 22 | 27 | 24 |
| Acadia FWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 19 | 27 | 22 |
| Acadia AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 19 | 26 | 21 |
EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.
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2022 GMC Acadia: frequently asked
What does the complaint record show for the 2022 GMC Acadia?
Owners filed 45 NHTSA complaints about the 2022 GMC Acadia — fewer complaints than 50% of comparable 2022 SUVs, so it sits toward the stronger end of its class. That's a signal, not a guarantee about any single car.
What are the most common problems on the 2022 GMC Acadia?
The most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (22% of complaints) and unknown or other (16%).
How many recalls does the 2022 GMC Acadia have?
3 recalls have been issued that affect the 2022 GMC Acadia, covering components such as air bags. Check the VIN with NHTSA and ask a dealer to confirm remedy eligibility; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though manufacturers may offer more coverage.
What gas mileage does the 2022 GMC Acadia get?
The EPA rates the 2022 GMC Acadia between 21 and 25 mpg combined, depending on trim and drivetrain.