2026 GMC Acadia recalls

2 safety recalls, 10 owner complaints and a 5-star NHTSA crash rating. Official NHTSA data.

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2Recalls
10Complaints
2Crashes & fires reported
5/5NHTSA overall rating

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2026 GMC Acadia recall list

Seats recall

26V-696
October 21, 2026 · General Motors, LLC
Problem
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The driver or front passenger seat may not have sufficient welds where the seat back recliner pivot mechanism attaches to a bracket on the seat frame.
Safety risk
Seats with insufficient welds may not restrain an occupant as intended in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the driver or front passenger seat back frames, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 7, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N262576830. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 21, 2026.

Equipment recall

26V-114
February 26, 2026 · General Motors, LLC
Problem
General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, LYRIQ, VISTIQ, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Coupe, Corvette Convertible E-Ray, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, Silverado EV, Suburban 1500, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Hummer EV Pickup, Hummer EV SUV, Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, Sierra EV, Terrain, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The radio may not have been set to the correct status to download the electronic owner's manual during production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, “Occupant Protection.”
Safety risk
Without an owner's manual to consult, owners may not know how to safely use and operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will reset the vehicle radio, which will facilitate automatic download of the electronic owner’s manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-866-467-9700, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. The manufacturer's number for this recall is N252540430. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 26, 2026.

2026 GMC Acadia owner complaints

10 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Unknown or Other4
Electrical System3
Power Train3
Forward Collision Avoidance2
Service Brakes1
Engine1
Lane Departure1
Air Bags1

Recent complaints

October 17, 2026Unknown or Other

While driving on interstate 95, the sunroof exploded. Was not close to an overpass or other structure.

September 29, 2026Electrical System

The contact owned a 2026 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that there were software updates perform on the vehicle and the vehicle experienced issues with a module failure with reading the information downloaded. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where technicians restarted and successfully corrected the module for that specific update. However, a much larger software update failed to download or update properly. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The dealer was notified of the failure. The contact stated that there have been many failures with the software updates. The dealer confirm the failure and the repair was pending. The failure mileage was 900.

September 25, 2026Service BrakesCrash

Purchased NEW 2026 GMC Acadia on XXX XXX - Fastened seat belts, Started vehicle in a driveway, Switched into forward gear and Vehicle lurched forward while Depressing the brake with no braking action occurring (BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR). Shut off engine and depressed the Emergency Brake Button to stop the vehicle. Vehicle struck another vehicle upon stopping causing several thousand dollars damage. XXX - Notified [XXX]/[XXX] the dealer, no help. Called GM and filed a Case #XXX. Vehicle inspected by GM on XXX. No response forthcoming from GM or the dealer yet after 6 weeks since the incident. XXX - Called for a wrecker to have vehicle towed to the dealer where it was purchased. While awa

September 3, 2026Power Train

Vehicle ran out of fuel and became disabled in an active roadway/exit ramp. The vehicle retained 12-volt electrical power and the dashboard and electronic controls remained operational. With the brake pedal depressed and the ignition/electrical system on, I attempted to shift the transmission from Park to Neutral so the vehicle could be pushed out of traffic. The vehicle repeatedly displayed “Conditions Not Correct for Shift” and remained locked in Park because the engine was not running. There appears to be no driver-accessible mechanical/manual override that allows the transmission to be placed in Neutral when the engine cannot run. As a result, a disabled vehicle with functioning electric

July 27, 2026Power TrainUnknown or Other

Engine has a noise (chirp) when vehicle delivered. Found out after purchase that a known problem was present in the engine compartment that engineering has been unable to identify. Bulletin #PIP6045B (Oct20,2025) Document ID:7006702 With the engine failures General Motors have had I have concerned about operating. A failure could result in danger to the occupants.

2026 GMC Acadia crash test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2026 GMC ACADIA SUV N/A AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2026 GMC ACADIA SUV N/A FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Driver aids on the tested 2026 GMC Acadia: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard. Rollover risk: 18.5%.

2026 GMC Acadia recall FAQ

Does the 2026 GMC Acadia have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2026 GMC Acadia. The most recent, filed October 21, 2026, concerns the seats.

What are the most common 2026 GMC Acadia problems?

Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is unknown or other (4 reports), followed by electrical system.

Is the 2026 GMC Acadia safe?

The 2026 GMC Acadia earned up to a 5-star overall safety rating in NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program crash tests.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2026 GMC Acadia?

Contact any authorized GMC dealer. Recall repairs are free, even if you are not the original owner or the warranty has expired.