2019 GMC Acadia: recalls and problems
2 recalls and 386 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is power train.
Most common problems
What owners report
While attempting to turn vehicle off, the message shift to park was given. could not shut vehicle off! has happened multiple times in the past, then disappears for awhile. comes back again at will. have seen multiple complaints on this issue falling back to a defective micro-switch within the shifter assym. former gm tech here---
I own a 2019 gmc acadia equipped with the 3.6l v6 engine. vin. see form above in 2025, the engine coolant thermostat failed on my vehicle and required replacement at my expense. i am submitting this complaint because i believe this may represent a recurring component problem affecting 2019 gmc acadia vehicles and i would like nhtsa to determine whether the condition presents an unreasonable risk to motor vehicle saf
The contact owns a 2019 gmc acadia. the contact stated that the fuel gauge displayed an inaccurate fuel level. the fuel sending unit was replaced twice; however, the failure persisted. the contact became aware of the recurring failure while refueling the vehicle and noticing that the vehicle consumed more fuel than the fuel gauge indicated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was determined that the fuel se
I am submitting this complaint to request that nhtsa investigate a potential safety defect involving the engine coolant temperature monitoring system, thermostat/engine coolant temperature sensor system, and its relationship to reduced steering assist in 2019 gmc acadia vehicles. my 2019 gmc acadia, currently at approximately 91,500 miles, has experienced the following symptoms: • the engine temperature gauge remains
Crash-test ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 GMC Acadia SUV AWD | ||||
| 2019 GMC Acadia SUV FWD |
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Acadia. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.