Reliability, what owners report, and what it costs to keep.
AVOIR's read: the numbers are mixed and the complaint record is worth reading before you commit.
Owners have filed 55 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 GMC Acadia, and it carries no recalls. These are owner allegations rather than confirmed defects, but the pattern of what people complain about is the most useful signal a used buyer has.
| Area | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 13 | 24% |
| Engine | 5 | 9% |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 5% |
| Service brakes | 3 | 5% |
| Seats | 3 | 5% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 3 | 5% |
| Power train | 3 | 5% |
| Back over prevention | 2 | 4% |
| Unknown or other | 2 | 4% |
| Electrical system | 2 | 4% |
Verbatim from NHTSA complaint records, trimmed for length.
2024 GMC Acadia grounded at dealership for 3+ weeks due to unavailable driver seat belt buckle (Part 26522477), rendering a brand-new vehicle legally un-driveable due to primary restraint part constraints. The buckle wil
NHTSA complaint: Seat belts
At low speeds the brakes squeal horrendously. We have taken the vehicle to the dealer multiple times and each time they state that the brakes are fine. A vehicle with this low of miles should not have squealing brakes si
NHTSA complaint: Service brakes
The contact owns a 2024 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while back out of his driveway while in reverse(R), the contact hit another vehicle that was also parked in the driveway. The contact stated that back over prev
NHTSA complaint: Back over prevention
The contact owns a 2024 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and depressing the brake pedal, the brakes made an abnormal squealing sound. Additionally, brake pad dust was frequently v
NHTSA complaint: Service brakes
My complaint does not involve an accident. The brakes on the 2024 Acadia Elevation are squealing very loudly, and have been doing so for the past six months or so. I have approximately 18,000 miles on it. I took my vehi
NHTSA complaint: Service brakes
I purchased this vehicle in June 2024 as a demo vehicle with approximately 7,000 miles on it. Within one month of ownership, the vehicle began experiencing serious problems that have continued to worsen. The vehicle curr
NHTSA complaint: Power train
We purchased our 2024 Acadia in June 2025. Since we have had the vehicle, it has been in the shop going on 6 times. First the sunroof seal came off, then the antenna cover fell off, the driver side rear panel had to be r
NHTSA complaint: Power train
Brakes have been squealing since 6500 miles. The dealer resurfaced the rotors and cleaned the pads only for the brakes to be squealing again. The dealer has cleaned the brakes and applied "squeak stop" only for the brake
NHTSA complaint: Service brakes
| Reliability raw | 76 | good |
|---|---|---|
| Longevity est. | 73 | good |
| Maintenance | 66 | good |
| Depreciation | 54 | average |
| Performance | 67 | good |
| Efficiency | 39 | below average |
| Safety | 73 | good |
Percentile ranks against other SUVs in the catalog.
What stands behind each score for this car:
Owners have filed 55 complaints with NHTSA for this model-year, and service brakes is the most reported area with 13 of them (24%). No recalls are on record for it.
AVOIR scores its reliability 76/100 (good) from NHTSA recall campaigns and complaint density. That figure is a raw complaint count, not yet adjusted for sales volume, so a high-volume model scores worse than it deserves.
AVOIR scores its longevity 73/100, but that figure is an estimate built from the powertrain and the brand's record, not a measurement. A 2024 car has no 200,000-mile population to observe yet, so treat it as a prior rather than evidence.
AVOIR's read: be careful, because the numbers are mixed and the complaint record is worth reading before you commit. Its overall ownership score is 63/100. Condition, mileage and service history still matter more than any score, so get a pre-purchase inspection on the specific car.
Sources: NHTSA recalls and complaints, EPA fuel economy, IIHS awards, and live market listings. A score describes a model-year, not the individual car in front of you. Get a pre-purchase inspection.