The 2019 GMC Acadia has a elevated safety risk profile with 1 recall campaigns and 384 NHTSA complaints. Before buying, verify that all recalls have been completed. It's free at any dealer.

Recalls

384

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

21V1150002021-25-02

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.

Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall resulting in sudden air loss or a belt edge separation which could lead to a tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Across 1 model years, 384 owners have filed complaints about the 2019 GMC Acadia. POWER TRAIN issues top the list, so ask the seller about this area specifically during your inspection.

01Power Train107

02Unknown Or Other66

03Electrical System38

04Engine20

05Electrical System,unknown Or Other18

384 total across 1 model years (2019–2019)Full data at NHTSA.gov

GMC Acadia Fuel Economy

20–23mpg combined

17-21city

25-26hwy

$2,650-$3,100/yr

Across 4 configurations, the 2019 GMC Acadia returns 20–23 MPG combined. Choose the thriftier option if you're commuting; the sportier setup if you're not counting gallons.

By Trim

Acadia FWD - Automatic 6-spd

23mpg

2.5L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

21 city26 hwy~$2,650/yr5/10 Average

Acadia AWD - Automatic 6-spd

22mpg

2.5L 4-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

21 city25 hwy~$2,800/yr4/10 Average

Acadia FWD - Automatic 6-spd

21mpg

3.6L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

18 city25 hwy~$2,950/yr4/10 Average

Acadia AWD - Automatic 6-spd

20mpg

3.6L 6-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

17 city25 hwy~$3,100/yr4/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2019 GMC Acadia

44States

22%in top 3

10% of the market sits in Texas, though listings span 44 states. Expand your search and you'll find more options at better prices.

TXTexas

90210%

MIMichigan

6517%

FLFlorida

5326%

MOMissouri

5065%

PAPennsylvania

4595%

ILIllinois

3734%

CACalifornia

3464%

DEDelaware

3233%

INIndiana

3143%

OHOhio

3063%

NCNorth Carolina

2843%

OKOklahoma

2713%

MNMinnesota

2613%

NYNew York

2423%

GAGeorgia

2152%

COColorado

1942%

IDIdaho

1922%

AZArizona

1862%

ARArkansas

1852%

DC169

WI167

TN165

NH162

WA160

NE149

MDMaryland

1341%

UT130

NJ118

AL97

LA96

KY83

VA78

MA77

IA77

RI71

VT67

ND64

OR63

SC60

NV59

CT59

ME56

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2019.

2019 GMC Acadia Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2019 GMC Acadia a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2019 GMC Acadia. There are 1 recall to verify before purchase. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

Are there recalls on the 2019 GMC Acadia?

NHTSA shows 1 recall campaign for the 2019 GMC Acadia. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2019 GMC Acadia?

You'll get between 20 and 23 MPG combined from the 2019 GMC Acadia, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2019 GMC Acadia?

POWER TRAIN problems top the list with 384 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.