2022 GMC Acadia: problems, recalls and what it’s worth

Known problems on the 2022 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.

2022 GMC Acadia recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2022 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

  A fuel tank rollover valve that does not properly seal can result in a fuel leak during a rollover crash, increasing the risk of a fire.

  Details 22V446000

  General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 Cadillac XT5, XT6, and GMC Acadia All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles. The fuel tank rollover valve may not provide a proper seal in the event of a rollover crash.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and replace the fuel tank shell if the rollover valve is found to be dislodged or missing, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 27, 2022. 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 N222366070.

• Suspension

  A loose toe link can separate and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Details 22V427000

  General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 Cadillac XT5, XT6, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The left-rear suspension toe link may have been tightened improperly, which could result in a loose or separated toe link.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect the left-rear suspension and replace the fastener if it is loose or missing, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 11, 2022. 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 N222364330.

• Airbags

  The air bags will not deploy with an unactivated SDM, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

  Details 21V702000

  General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2022 GMC Acadia vehicles. The sensing diagnostic module (SDM) may have been left in "manufacturing mode" and not activated at the assembly plant prior to shipment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

  Fix: The vehicles will be returned to the assembly plant for SDM activation. Both affected vehicles are still in dealer inventory and therefore no owner notification letters will be mailed. Owners may contact GMC 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212344261.

2022 GMC Acadia safety investigations and free repairs

No open safety investigations.

Free repairs to ask about (warranty extensions):

• Exhaust and emissions: - Certain vehicles may have a condition that could cause the evaporative emissions purge pump to fail.
• 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.
• Steering: Customer Satisfaction Program.
• Instrument cluster: Note: some vehicles may also require reprogramming of the instrument cluster or the active safety…
• Seats: Note: Some vehicles may also require the…

1 more in the full VIN report.

A dealer for the brand can check these by VIN.

Source: NHTSA, Sep 24, 2026.

2022 GMC Acadia safety and fuel

From NHTSA’s crash tests and the EPA’s fueleconomy.gov.

What owners complain about

49 complaints filed with NHTSA for this year and model, about average.

What a 2022 GMC Acadia is worth

Rough trade-in values — roughly what a dealer would pay — by mileage, from published trade-in guides. Private sales and dealer prices run higher. For the exact car, add its VIN.

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