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Buying a used 2023 GMC Acadia? Check these 4 recalls first
No critical recalls on this year, but three high-severity ones: an axle shaft that can separate, a faulty transmission gear that can cause power loss, and a windshield bonding problem, plus a low-severity unreadable tire label. None carry stop-driving or park-outside instructions. NHTSA holds 42 unverified owner complaints, including 3 crashes, 1 fire, and 4 injuries, split mainly between engine and power train at 12 reports each.
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.
- Ask whether the windshield has been replaced or re-bonded under the recall
- Listen and feel for driveline clunks, shudder, or power loss on a test drive
- Check the tire and load label is legible and matches the fitted tires
- 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 2023 GMC Acadia
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Cadillac XT5 and GMC Acadia axle shaft can separate | Power Train | high |
| GM SUVs may lose power from faulty transmission gear | Power Train | high |
| GMC Acadia and Cadillac XT5, XT6 Windshield Bonding Problem | Visibility | high |
| Cadillac XT5, XT6, GMC Acadia tire label unreadable | Equipment | low |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
42 complaints filed for this model year, including 3 mentioning a crash, 1 a fire and 4 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? |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 12 | None found |
| Power Train | 12 | Yes |
| Electrical System | 9 | None found |
| Steering | 3 | None found |
| Seat Belts | 2 | None found |
| Speed Control | 2 | None found |