2021 GMC Acadia: problems, recalls and what it’s worth
2 recall campaigns to confirm with a dealer.
Ask for the VIN and check it, then get a pre-purchase inspection.
Known problems on the 2021 GMC Acadia
No generation-wide weak spot is flagged in GarageIntel’s research for this year and model. A specific car can still have its own problems, so get it inspected.
2021 GMC Acadia recalls
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2021 GMC Acadia. Repairs are free at a dealer for the brand, and a dealer can confirm by VIN which were already done.
- Fuel systemFire risk
Improperly attached and seated fuel supply lines may loosen or separate, causing a fuel leak and increasing the risk of a fire.
Details 21V422000
General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac XT5, XT6, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The fuel supply lines may be improperly attached and seated.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace fuel supply lines as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 1, 2021. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212335590.
- Driver-assist systems
An inoperative rearview camera can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Details 22V709000
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Cadillac XT5, XT6, and GMC Acadia vehicles equipped with the optional Surround Vision feature. The rearview camera coaxial cable connectors may have been crimped improperly, causing the rearview camera to fail or function intermittently.
Fix: Dealers will replace the coaxial cables, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 18, 2023. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222378380.
2021 GMC Acadia safety investigations and free repairs
No open safety investigations.
Free repairs to ask about (warranty extensions):
- Engine: Certain vehicles listed above, may have a condition that could cause the engine coolant thermostat to open at a lower temperature than intended.
- Seat belts: Certain vehicles may have a condition in which the second-row center seatbelt buckle falls between the seats when the adjacent seat is tipped and slid forward.
- Warranty extension: Customer Satisfaction Program.
- Steering: Certain vehicles may have been built with the incorrect steering wheel airbag coil that does not contain circuitry for the heated steering wheel.
A dealer for the brand can check these by VIN.
Source: NHTSA, Sep 24, 2026.
2021 GMC Acadia safety and fuel
From NHTSA’s crash tests and the EPA’s fueleconomy.gov.
What owners complain about
149 complaints filed with NHTSA for this year and model, about average.
Share of complaints that mention each area. One complaint can mention several.
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