2019 Gmc ACADIA problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
382 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
39,999 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2019 model year. Data snapshot: . 82 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Power Train is the most frequently named component, appearing in 142 of 382 complaints (37.2%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 96 | 25.1% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 70 | 18.3% |
| Steering behavior | 52 | 13.6% |
| Braking behavior | 23 | 6.0% |
| Engine operation | 6 | 1.6% |
| Fuel system concerns | 2 | 0.5% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 142 |
| Unknown Or Other | 120 |
| Electrical System | 101 |
| Engine | 51 |
| Steering | 32 |
| Service Brakes | 16 |
| Exterior Lighting | 10 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Floor Shift | 6 |
Power Train: 142; Unknown Or Other: 120; Electrical System: 101; Engine: 51; Steering: 32; Service Brakes: 16; Exterior Lighting: 10; Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Floor Shift: 6
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 28 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 22 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 22 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 8 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 28; 25,000 to 49,999: 22; 50,000 to 74,999: 22; 75,000 to 99,999: 8; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 1
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (28). 300 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 9 |
| 2020 | 19 |
| 2021 | 23 |
| 2022 | 29 |
| 2023 | 67 |
| 2024 | 74 |
| 2025 | 103 |
| 2026 | 58 |
2019: 9; 2020: 19; 2021: 23; 2022: 29; 2023: 67; 2024: 74; 2025: 103; 2026: 58
Pattern summary
Power Train leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 96 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 70 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 52 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11195737 · 2019-04-12 (April 12, 2019)
THE MANUAL GEAR SHIFTER CONTROLS IN LOW GEAR ON THE CENTER CONSOLE DO NOT SHIFT. THE MANUAL CONTROL WORKED DURING THE TEST DRIVE AT THE DEALERSHIP WHEN THE CAR HAD 17 MILES ON IT, MARCH 10, 2019. THE SHIFTER FAILURE WAS FIRST NOTICED WHEN THE CAR HAD ABOUT 500 MILES ON IT, COMING DOWN A MOUNTAIN ON A HIGHWAY WHEN WE TRIED TO USE THE ENGINE TO BRAKE INSTEAD OF USING THE FOOT BRAKE ON MARCH 30, 2019. IN BETWEEN THOSE TWO DATES ON MARCH 21, 2019, THE CAR HAD A WATER LEAK AFTER IT RAINED THAT DRIPPED INTO THE CABIN OF THE CAR AND DIRECTLY ONTO T…
Owner-reported narrative. 500 miles reported. Look up ODI 11195737 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11405837 · 2021-03-31 (March 31, 2021)
AFTER PLACING MY CAR IN PARK, AND TRYING TO CUT OFF THE ENGINE, IT ALERTS ME TO "SHIFT TO PARK" ... I WILL HAVE TO RESTART MY ENGINE, PUT IT IN NEUTRAL AND THEN BACK TO PARK, AND TRY AGAIN TO SHUT OFF THE CAR. SOMETIMES IT WORKS ON THE SECOND ATTEMPT, BUT USUALLY TAKES 3-4 TIMES OF CUTTING ENGINE OFF AND ON, SHIFTING FROM PARK TO DRIVE TO PARK AGAIN. IF YOU ATTEMPT TO EXIT THE VEHICLE, THE HORN WILL START TO HONK, AND ALARM GOES OFF. THE CAR IS CLEARLY IN PARK, THE SHIFTER CAN NOT MOVE FORWARD ANY FURTHER, AND THE INDICATOR SAYS ITS IN "PARK" I…
Owner-reported narrative. 32,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 11405837 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11297481 · 2020-01-06 (January 6, 2020)
I TURNED THE CAR OFF AND IT DISPLAYS A MESSAGE 'SHIFT TO PARK,' EVEN THOUGH THE CAR IS IN PARK. IT DOESN'T ALLOW THE CAR TO SHUT OFF COMPLETELY. THE ENGINE TURNS OFF, BUT THE ELECTRICAL STAYS ON. WHEN WE TRY TO DRIVE IT, IT IS SLOW TO ACCELERATE AND THE RPMS SHOOT TO 4 AND DON'T GO DOWN UNLESS BREAKING. FINALLY THE CAR WILL NOT ACCELERATE PAST 55MPH AND THE RPMS STAY AT 4, WITH THE ENGINE BEING VERY NOISY. THIS LEFT US STRANDED AN HOUR FROM OUR HOUSE BECAUSE THE VEHICLE IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. FORTUNATELY THIS OCCURRED IN A PARKING LOT. WE DROVE …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11297481 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11300410 · 2020-01-20 (January 20, 2020)
9 DAYS AFTER TAKING POSSESSION OF MY 2019 ACADIA, WITH LESS THAN 900 MILES ON IT, IT STOPPED WORKING. THE FIRST TIME I HAD A PROBLEM I HAD GOTTEN OUT OF THE TRUCK TO RUN INTO A STORE. WHEN I TRIED TO START IT I WAS GETTING A MESSAGE TO SHIFT TO PARK. THE ELECTRIC WAS ON, BUT THE TRUCK WOULD NOT START. I CALLED FOR A TOW TRUCK. THE TOW DRIVER GOT THE TRUCK STARTED AND ADVISED ME TO DRIVE IT TO THE DEALER LESS THAN 1 MILE AWAY. WHILE DRIVING ON A MAJOR ROAD I LOST MY POWER STEERING AND STABILTRAK, MAKING IT FEEL LIKE I LOST MY BRAKES. MY EXPERIEN…
Owner-reported narrative. 1,100 miles reported. Look up ODI 11300410 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11341276 · 2020-07-24 (July 24, 2020)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 GMC ACADIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL SOUND INSIDE THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING WITH THE WINDOWS ROLLED DOWN. ADDITIONALLY, THE AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING ACTIVATED WITHOUT DRIVER INPUT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO RANCHO GRANDE MOTORS LOCATED AT 1404 AUTO PARK WAY, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93405, WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE ISSUE WAS COMMON WITH SIMILAR VEHICLES. THE AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING FAILURE WAS NOT DUPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHI…
Owner-reported narrative. 500 miles reported. Look up ODI 11341276 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11441919 · 2021-11-29 (November 29, 2021)
The contact owns a 2019 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the brake pedal was applied but failed to slow the vehicle down. As a result, the contact rear ended a Chevrolet Tahoe. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. There was no reported fire. The contact sustained soreness to the body and medical attention was provided. The vehicle was towed to an independent body shop for structural damage. The contact stated that after the vehicle was in her possession the safety restraint system service message wa…
Owner-reported narrative. 33,717 miles reported. Look up ODI 11441919 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11497570 · 2022-12-15 (December 15, 2022)
The contact owns a 2019 GMC Acadia. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle would not start. After several attempts, the contact was able to restart the vehicle however, the vehicle inadvertently stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and the battery was replaced. On another occasion while the contact shifted the vehicle into park, the contact heard a beeping sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure m…
Owner-reported narrative. 28,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11497570 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11489047 · 2022-10-12 (October 12, 2022)
Can not fuel vehicle properly. Fuel nozzle continues to shut off unless you hold it at the slowest delivery possible. This is with all stations. Dealer says fuel tank has failed internally causing this problem. Cost to repair $1500.00. 51k miles
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11489047 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11623237 · 2024-11-02 (November 2, 2024)
-As stated on GMC Indiana Dealer Invoice: DIAG: Customer states that fuel line blew off while driving down the highway. Believes that it blew off at connector. #[XXX]: Found fuel line above fuel tank broken. Dropped tank to remove and replace fuel feed line. Reinstall fuel tank and test. Okay My vehicle is available for inspection upon request. -Traveling at 70 MPH highway speed on [XXX] near Indiana/Michigan Border, heard loud thump under car, lost acceleration, able to steer and get to side of highway with remaining speed, opened car door…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11623237 at NHTSA ↗