Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Power Train — runs 4.6× the fleet median for that category across the 2391 model-years tracked on this site.
373Complaints
2Recalls
5Crashes
2Fires
2Injured
0Deaths
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Power Train (37.3% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
Power Train complaints here are 4.6× the median for that category across the 2391 model-years tracked on this site.
1 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 5 rest on owner reports alone.
Complaint category
Reports
Official status
Reference
Power Train
139 · 37.3%
Recalled
Recall 20V668000
Electrical System
100 · 26.8%
No official action
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Engine
47 · 12.6%
No official action
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Steering
30 · 8%
No official action
—
Service Brakes
16 · 4.3%
No official action
—
Exterior Lighting
10 · 2.7%
No official action
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Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT6 · 1.6%
SUSPENSION5 · 1.3%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM4 · 1.1%
Percentages are the share of the 373 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Missing bolts on the start-stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission oil leak and may progress to a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park itPark outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“The car is is giving a warning to Shift to Park even though the car is in park. GMC says this is a known issue…”NHTSA complaint 11510650 — filed 03/07/2023 · POWER TRAIN
“I have the shift to park error where my car is not recognizing that it is in park and will not shut off. I have…”NHTSA complaint 11508430 — filed 02/21/2023 · POWER TRAIN
“Vehicle will not shift to park. Have to engage the parking brake to ensure vehicle will not roll away after shifting to park. Becuase the…”NHTSA complaint 11503309 — filed 01/23/2023 · POWER TRAIN
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2019 GMC Acadia?
Power train issues are the most-reported category, cited in 139 of 373 NHTSA complaints (37.3%), followed by unspecified/other issues (116), electrical system (100), engine (47). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 2019 GMC Acadia have?
373 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 5 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, and 2 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Does the 2019 GMC Acadia have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 21V115000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 2019 GMC Acadia's reported problems?
1 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page is backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.
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