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GMC Acadia 2023 recalls, problems, complaints and safety

NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls issued for the GMC Acadia 2023 and 46 complaints filed by owners. It's the model year with the fewest complaints for the GMC Acadia between 2016 and 2025.

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  1. Dashboard, driver side: visible from outside through the windshield.
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Recalls issued for the GMC Acadia 2023

Visibility (glass and mirrors)
NHTSA campaign 23V681000 · 2023-10-12

What happens

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.

The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.

NHTSA 23V681000

Powertrain and transmission
NHTSA campaign 23V172000 · 2023-03-16

What happens

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.

The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.

NHTSA 23V172000

Powertrain and transmission
NHTSA campaign 23V043000 · 2023-02-02

What happens

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.

The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.

NHTSA 23V043000

Equipment and labels
NHTSA campaign 22V708000 · 2022-09-22

What happens

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.

The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.

NHTSA 22V708000

Complaints from other owners

46 complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of this model.

3 with a crash · 1 with a fire · 4 injuries

Most reported problems on the GMC Acadia 2023

Complaints are written by owners and NHTSA doesn't verify each one. They're useful to spot trends.

What to check before buying a GMC Acadia 2023

Safety rating (NCAP)

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GMC Acadia recalls by year

Guides for this check

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the GMC Acadia 2023 have?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls issued for the GMC Acadia 2023. That doesn't mean every car has them open: confirm with the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The repair is free at the dealer.

What is the most common problem with the GMC Acadia 2023?

In complaints filed with NHTSA, the most mentioned component is: powertrain and transmission (13 of 46 complaints). Complaints aren't verified one by one, but they show trends.

Model-level information from official NHTSA sources. Confirm by VIN on NHTSA. Not a substitute for a mechanical inspection.

Last updated: October 18, 2026. Sources: NHTSA vPIC (decoding), NHTSA Recalls, NHTSA Complaints and NHTSA NCAP (5-Star Safety Ratings).