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2025 GMC Acadia: recalls and problems

No recalls and 65 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is service brakes.

0recalls
65complaints
1crashes reported
0fires reported
1injuries reported

Recalls

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2025 GMC Acadia. Individual cars can still have open manufacturer campaigns, so check your VIN.

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Most common problems

  • Service Brakes39 · 60%
  • Forward Collision Avoidance21 · 32%
  • Unknown Or Other13 · 20%
  • Engine6 · 9%
  • Power Train4 · 6%
  • Electrical System4 · 6%
  • Exterior Lighting4 · 6%
  • Steering4 · 6%
  • Vehicle Speed Control3 · 5%
  • Back Over Prevention2 · 3%

What owners report

Engine

Engine cooling system malfunction, ive had to receive maintenance on my acadia 2025 elevation 3 times in the pass 2 months for the same issue, the coolant system. this is becoming a reoccurring issue that needs to be investigated thoroughly. ive had to get a rental car all 3 times, and this is becoming frustrating and financially draining. my biggest concern is what is to happen once my warranty expires? guess i'll b

Unknown Or Other,Service Brakes

While driving my 2025 gmc acadia, the vehicle experienced a sudden and severe failure of the brake master cylinder assembly, causing a significant loss of hydraulic pressure and braking assistance. multiple dashboard warnings illuminated simultaneously, including abs and brake system alerts. the brake pedal feel altered abruptly, drastically increasing the required stopping distance and creating an immediate collisio

Service Brakes,Back Over Prevention,Forward Collision Avoidance

Dropping my children off at school, 4 lights came on on the dash. two messages came across my dash as well. service esc service abs. ebcm master cylinder needed to be replaced at local gmc dealership.my brakes were failing…this is a known safety issue by gmc and there’s no recall!

Service Brakes

I was driving my 2025 gmc acadia denali on [xxx] with cruise on. suddenly sound and banner notifications were telling me that i had no brakes. i immediately hit brake to break cruise and vehicle went faster. i managed to get cruise off from steering wheel. put flashers on and took foot completely off gas. i was very fortunate that i didn’t hit someone or that no one hit me. after about 2 miles, i was able to pu

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2025 GMC Acadia SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2025 GMC Acadia SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Acadia. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.