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Buying a used 2021 GMC Acadia? Check these 2 recalls first
Only two recalls apply: a critical fuel leak risk shared with the Cadillac XT5 and XT6, and a rearview camera that can fail. Neither carries a stop-driving or park-outside instruction. NHTSA lists 149 unverified owner complaints, including 7 crashes and 3 injuries but no fires. Electrical system leads at 38 reports, then engine at 29 and fuel/propulsion system at 24 — that last group overlaps with the subject of the fuel recall.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Confirm the fuel leak recall repair is documented for this VIN
- Test the rearview camera several times, including after the vehicle has sat
- Ask about fuel smells, fuel gauge behavior, or hard starting
- Open recalls are repaired free at any GMC dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2021 GMC Acadia
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Cadillac XT5, XT6 and GMC Acadia fuel leak risk | Fuel System, Gasoline | critical |
| Cadillac XT5, XT6 and GMC Acadia rearview camera fails | Back Over Prevention | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
149 complaints filed for this model year, including 7 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 3 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 38 | None found |
| Engine | 29 | None found |
| Fuel System | 24 | Yes |
| Brakes | 18 | None found |
| Power Train | 17 | None found |
| Steering | 16 | None found |