2020 GMC Acadia: recalls and problems
6 recalls and 104 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine.
Most common problems
What owners report
Engine thermostat not functioning properly, opening too early and not allowing engine to operate at proper engine temperature. check engine light comes on, reduce power steering assist error message comes on, engine temperature gauge reads cold when vehicle has been running for an extended period of time. this is a known problem by gm and there is a recall for this issue on many of these vehicles, other gmc and cadil
2020 gmc acadia bucks/hesitates when i take off or slow down and speed back up. mechanic looked at it can see engine is having random misfires. we have tried plugs, transmission fluid, looked at everything we could think of. the condition improves if i put into awd but still exists and worsens for a period of time after it shifts back into fwd mode. my mechanic has done a lot of research and found that one po
The rear camera does not operate 100% of the time. this has happened multiple times over the year.
Receive error message about power steering that shuts off ac and temperature gauges. happens constantly when vehicle is driven on freeway. requires the battery to be disconnected and it resets until the next time.
Crash-test ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 GMC Acadia SUV FWD | ||||
| 2020 GMC Acadia SUV AWD |
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Acadia. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.