Every 2023 GMC Acadia recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Visibility · NHTSA 23V681000
Dec 10, 2023Visibility:Windshield
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A windshield that is not properly bonded may detach during a crash and increase the risk of injury.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 23V681000 →Power Train · NHTSA 23V172000
Mar 16, 2023Power Train:Automatic Transmission
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 23V172000 →Power Train · NHTSA 23V043000
Feb 2, 2023Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 23V043000 →Equipment · NHTSA 22V708000
Sep 22, 2022Equipment:Other:Labels
- Problem
- 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."
- Risk
- Illegible tire size information may result in the wrong tires being installed, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 22V708000 →
2023 GMC Acadia complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 45 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 GMC Acadia, reporting 3 crashes, 1 fires, 4 injuries. GMC has issued at least 583 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Engine13
- Power Train12
- Electrical System9
- Unknown Or Other8
- Back Over Prevention4
- Fuel/Propulsion System3
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (157)
- Unknown Or Other (135)
- Equipment (123)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (80)
- Power Train (69)
- Engine (60)
Read GMC Acadia owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 45 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 GMC Acadia. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Crash
“The contact owns a 2023 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that with the stop/start feature activated and while attempting to park the vehicle, the accelerator pedal was slightly pressed in order to slowly move the vehicle forward.”
2023 GMC ACADIAFeb 26, 2026
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11720724
Injury reported
“While driving under normal conditions, the vehicle experienced a sudden, violent deceleration. The emergency braking and collision avoidance systems activated spontaneously, as if the vehicle had struck or was about to strike an object. There was no obstacle, impact, or external threat present.”
2023 GMC ACADIAAug 16, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11681063
Injury reportedCrash
“The contact owns a 2023 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in park, the brake was released, and the vehicle lunged forward and collided with a Rental Movie machine coming to a stop at a building. No safety features were activated. The air bags were deployed.”
2023 GMC ACADIAFeb 26, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11574065
Fire
“The contact's daughter owned a 2023 GMC Acadia. The contact stated the seats were previously repaired at the local dealer. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked unattended, the vehicle caught fire. The fire had extinguished on its own.”
2023 GMC ACADIAJun 14, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11526947
“While driving my 2023 GMC Acadia, I experienced intermittent abnormal brake pedal behavior. When applying the brakes normally, the pedal would travel partway and then suddenly encounter resistance/catch accompanied by a click, causing the vehicle to brake abruptly and unexpectedly.”
2023 GMC ACADIAOct 1, 2026 · PA
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11768312
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