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2023 GMC Acadia: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2023 GMC Acadia, most recently filed October 2023. Owners have filed 45 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. In NHTSA crash tests it earned 5 stars overall.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
Caution Fewer than 50 complaints filed. With this few reports, patterns may not be meaningful.
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Recalls (4)

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2023 GMC Acadia. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

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Listed for 2023 GMC Acadia. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 23V681000 Filed Oct 12, 2023

Windshield Not Sealed Properly

Visibility · windshield
Official NHTSA text
Summary
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 GMC Acadia and 2024 Cadilac XT5 and XT6 vehicles. The windshield may have been assembled without the proper urethane sealant required to bond the windshield to the vehicle body.
Consequence
A windshield that is not properly bonded may detach during a crash and increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the windshield and apply primer and urethane sealant. If the windshield is damaged, the dealer will replace it. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 14, 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 N232419690.
100% repairedof 42 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2023 GMC Acadia. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 23V172000 Filed Mar 16, 2023

Transmission Built with Incorrect Sun Gear

Power train · automatic transmission
Official NHTSA text
Summary
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Cadillac XT6, GMC Acadia, Chevrolet Blazer, Traverse, and 2022-2023 Cadillac XT5 vehicles. The transmission may have been built with an incorrect sun gear, which can result in the driver-side half-shaft disengaging from the transmission.
Consequence
A half-shaft disengaging from the transmission can result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in park. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the sun gears, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 27, 2023. The remedy is expected to become available August 31, 2023. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GMC's number for this recall is N222389310.
94.3% repairedof 8,744 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 23V172000
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Recall 23V043000 Filed Feb 2, 2023

Half-Shaft May Separate from Transmission

Power train · driveline · driveshaft
Official NHTSA text
Summary
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Cadillac XT5 and GMC Acadia vehicles. The right-front half-shaft assemblies may be improperly connected to the transmission, causing them to separate.
Consequence
Separation between the half-shaft and transmission can result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in park. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the right-front half-shaft assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 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 N222393410.
90% repairedof 10 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2023 GMC Acadia. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 22V708000 Filed Sep 22, 2022

Illegible Tire Label/FMVSS 110

Equipment · other · labels
Official NHTSA text
Summary
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Cadillac XT5, XT6, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The certification label located on the driver's side B-pillar contains tire size information that may be illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Consequence
Illegible tire size information may result in the wrong tires being installed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the vehicle certification label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 12, 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 N222381690.
91.7% repairedof 24 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Owner complaints (45)

45 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The engine is mentioned most often.

3involved a crash
1involved a fire
4injuries reported
0deaths reported

As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.

Most-reported components

Complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2023 GMC Acadia, by component (top 10). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 45.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 2023 compares with other Acadia years

Best and worst Acadia years →
2017201820192020202120222023202420252026
This year (2023)Other yearsStill collecting reports

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Crash tests: 5 stars overall

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crashDriver 5★ · Passenger 4★★★★★★
Side crashDriver 5★ · Passenger 5★★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
RolloverRollover risk 16.4%★★★★☆
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Compare fairly. Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Ratings apply to the tested configuration.

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2023 GMC Acadia suv fwd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fuel economy: up to 25 mpg combined

25
mpg combined
22
city
29
highway
EPA annual fuel cost
$2,700
CO₂ tailpipe
365 g/mi
EPA class
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle

What it costs you to run

$2,612per year
$218per month
600gallons a year

Miles ÷ 25 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.

EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.

Specs by configuration

2023 GMC Acadia configurations with EPA data
Engine · transmissionDriveCity / Hwy / CombEPA $/yrCO₂ g/mi
2 L 4-cyl · 9-speed automaticFront-Wheel Drive22 / 29 / 25$2,700365
2 L 4-cyl · 9-speed automaticAll-Wheel Drive22 / 27 / 24$2,800368
3.6 L 6-cyl · 9-speed automaticFront-Wheel Drive19 / 27 / 22$3,050404
3.6 L 6-cyl · 9-speed automaticAll-Wheel Drive19 / 26 / 21$3,200417

Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.

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2023 GMC Acadia FAQ

How many recalls does the 2023 GMC Acadia have?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns: 23V681000 (visibility), 23V172000 (power train), 23V043000 (power train), 22V708000 (equipment). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

What are the most common 2023 GMC Acadia problems?

Owners filed 45 complaints with NHTSA. Engine (13), Power train (12), Electrical system (9) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

What mpg does the 2023 GMC Acadia get?

EPA rates the 2 L 4-cyl · 9-speed automatic version at 22 city, 29 highway and 25 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.

What safety rating did the 2023 GMC Acadia get?

NHTSA rated the 2023 GMC Acadia suv fwd 5 stars overall, with 5 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 4 stars rollover (16.4% rollover risk).

How does the 2023 Acadia compare with other years?

Among the 2017–2021 GMC Acadia model years at least five years old, the 2020 drew the fewest complaints (106) and the 2017 the most (704). The 2023 drew 45. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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