- The problem
- General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 Cadillac XT5, XT6, and GMC Acadia All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles. The fuel tank rollover valve may not provide a proper seal in the event of a rollover crash.
- The risk
- A fuel tank rollover valve that does not properly seal can result in a fuel leak during a rollover crash, increasing the risk of a fire.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and replace the fuel tank shell if the rollover valve is found to be dislodged or missing, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 27, 2022. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222366070.
Vehicle safety record
2022 GMC Acadia Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 52 complaints about the 2022 GMC Acadia with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system (15) and the engine & cooling (15). Those complaints describe 4 crashes, 1 fire and 5 injuries. It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in June 2022 for the tank assembly. For comparison, the 2021 has 156 and the 2023 has 50.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Acadia year, for its age
#82 most complained-about 2022 vehicle
- Complaints
- 52
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 4
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 5
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2022 GMC Acadia problems
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2022 GMC Acadia recalls 3
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 Cadillac XT5, XT6, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The left-rear suspension toe link may have been tightened improperly, which could result in a loose or separated toe link.
- The risk
- A loose toe link can separate and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect the left-rear suspension and replace the fastener if it is loose or missing, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 11, 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 N222364330.
- The problem
- General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2022 GMC Acadia vehicles. The sensing diagnostic module (SDM) may have been left in "manufacturing mode" and not activated at the assembly plant prior to shipment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- The risk
- The air bags will not deploy with an unactivated SDM, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
- The fix
- The vehicles will be returned to the assembly plant for SDM activation. Both affected vehicles are still in dealer inventory and therefore no owner notification letters will be mailed. Owners may contact GMC 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212344261.
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52 complaints about the 2022 GMC Acadia
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Received message dash stating "Steering Assist is Reduced, Drive with Care". The AC turned off and temp gauge went to "C". Noticeable difficulty steering at both highway speeds and on city streets. While driving to auto shop the message disappeared, AC turned on and temp went back to normal. About and hour later while diving on the interstate it happened again and steering was difficult again. This first occurred on August 24, then again on September 12 and October 21 and again on October 25. No consistency as...
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for time of day or outside temp. Lasts for a few hours then goes back to normal but when it happens randomly it does pose a safety issue with difficulty steering and no lane assist.
2022 Acadia a bulletin you posted for defective thermostat. My wife's car shows exact symptoms but dealership says it's not included in recall posted by you. Only mentioned car has gremlins? Can you look into expanding your recall since the exact symptoms are as described. By the way I also house a Gm Sierra with a 6.2 and that nightmare continues
The contact owns a 2022 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while driving at 75 MPH, the vehicle struck a deer head-on. The contact stated that none of the air bags deployed during the crash. The contact stated that the driver's seat belt became inoperable. The contact stated that the plastic covering detached, the seat belt fell apart and slipped, and the seat belt failed to retract. The contact sought medical attention at a local emergency room one day after the crash for back and neck injuries. A Police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a service center for repair. The vehicle was not diagnosed for the air bag or seat belt failures. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000.
What failed & is it available? The infotainment/radio module failed entirely due to an OTA software update (Codes: U18B4, U0184, B1325). The vehicle and component are fully available for inspection upon request. How was safety at risk? The federally mandated backup camera is now too faint/dim to read, destroying rearview visibility. Bluetooth/hands-free phone pairing is completely disabled, increasing driver distraction risks and preventing compliance with hands-free driving laws. Is it confirmed by a dealer? Yes....
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A local GMC dealership inspected the vehicle and confirmed the module is bricked, quoting $2,286.00 for a hardware replacement. Inspected by manufacturer/others? It has been inspected and confirmed by the local GMC dealer network, but GM corporate has refused to physically inspect or resolve it. Prior symptoms? No prior warning lamps or symptoms occurred. The system functioned perfectly until it instantly crashed during the remote update on August 10, 2026, at 9:00 PM.
Since we purchased our 2022 Acadia 6/24/2022 we have had the warning "Service Safety Restraint System" pop up randomly. We have mentioned it numerous times over the years when the vehicle has been in for routine service at our local dealership. They have never been able to determine the cause as no service code ever shows up for them. Today in addition to the warning the red air bag warning light also lit up briefly. The warning has popped up 2x in the last 2 weeks again with today being the only time we noticed the red light as well. We are now more concerned about the safety of our vehicle. (We will be on vacation now through 8/25 & would be available after that date for any contact)
The car stalled while driving it. It would not restart. I received an email with error code po23f. The car had to be towed to the dealership for repair. P023f fuel pump power control module failed. Fuel pump power control module had to be replaced. Car was at 45,041 miles.
"Steering Assist is Reduced" warning, P0128 code, thermostat-related symptoms, increased steering effort or other safety concerns while driving. This issue required increased steering effort and affected my wife's driving ability to respond to changing traffic conditions. This is most likely a faulty thermostat housing assembly. This has been well documented temperature gauge problems, cooling system issues, and related warning messages. Our GMC Acadia is a 2022 AT4 with 53,500 miles. GM recently issued...
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Special Coverage N252508350 for 2021 Acadias with the 3.6L LGX engine affected by thermostat housing issues. Owners of other model years reporting substantially similar symptoms remain responsible for the repair cost. Please investigate this.
This vehicle was bought brand new and has received proper maintenance from one dealership since purchasing. I had to replace the thermostat and radiator before owning the vehicle three years. Within two years of owning the vehicle, my battery went out, which I thought seemed a little early. Then shortly after, I noticed that my locks weren't engaging when I took my car out of park. Then my car wouldn't even lock. When I tried to do it on the door control, nothing happened, then when I used my key to do it, it...
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caused the alarm to go off and I couldn't get it to stop. This resolved after a day, and then it rained again, and it started again. This time, my car wouldn't unlock and I was trapped in my vehicle and had to open the trunk to get out. This is a known issue according to GMC with no fix. I took it to the dealer, and the codes were saying BCM and told it was being replaced but instead was "serviced". This issue has begun again, and now I'm being told the locks are the issue and not the BCM, and that may not be covered under warranty. Not being able to get out of your vehicle or not being able to lock your car is a safety issue for passengers leaving them vulnerable to theft, someone entering their car while they're in it and hurting them. I have had so many issues out of this vehicle and I do not believe I should have to pay for a repair that is a safety issue KNOWN TO THE COMPANY. I feel unsafe driving this vehicle now and it doesn't even have 60k on it. So I've estimated on the date of the first incident and the new one just Happened this week. The information about this issue can be obtained from my dealership and GMC as it is a known issue with no real fix.
UNKNOWN After diagnosis at the GMC dealership they stated that it is same issue as released in the following: Special Coverage Adjustments: N212356540 Front Exhaust Pipe N222385510 Special Coverage Front Exhaust Pipe However they CURRENTLY do not cover our GMC Acadia Model year 2022
The contact owns a 2022 GMC Acadia. The message "Front Assist Blocked" was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a camera failure. The camera was replaced; however, the failure recurred while the contact was driving an hour later. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the repair could not be covered under the warranty because the warranty had expired; however, the contact stated that the warranty would expire in August. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 73,000.
purchased the vehicle in good faith, unaware that the check engine light was illuminated at the time of purchase and not informed that this indicated a serious mechanical or emissions-related issue. After purchase, the dealership repaired an emissions-related problem, and the check engine light was no longer present when the vehicle was returned to me. However, within three days of having the vehicle back in my possession, I began experiencing additional issues, including electrical malfunctions and abnormal noises...
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coming from the front wheels. These problems caused the vehicle to feel unsafe to operate and raised serious concerns about its reliability and overall safety. Due to these concerns, I returned the vehicle to the dealership immediately.
The contact owns a 2022 GMC Acadia. The vehicle was recently purchased, and at the time of purchase, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the emissions system had failed. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, three days after the vehicle was picked up from the dealer, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was determined that the rotors and...
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brakes had failed, and the lining for the front two wheels was damaged. In addition, the contact informed the dealer that all four windows failed to function as intended. The contact stated that the buttons to roll up or down the windows failed to operate as needed. Additionally, while depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle vibrated abnormally. The contact stated that when the radio was turned on, there was an abnormal sound coming from the radio. The vehicle remained at the dealer unrepaired. The contact was provided a loaner vehicle. The contact sent an email to the manager at the dealer regarding the vehicle. The contact was offered assistance. The following day, an employee from the dealer reached out and informed the contact that no assistance would be provided and that if the rental was not returned, it would be reported as stolen. The contact stated that she was threatened after the employee realized that she had thought about filing a Lemon Law complaint. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 28,000.
No specific incident. High pitch rattling in ceiling. Does not seem to be coming from the sunroof but the middle light fixture.
Vehicle has an ongoing water leak, has been to the dealer twice so far. Both times said it was fixed.
The rear view camera fails to function intermittently and is occurring at a higher rate of frequency. On numerous occasions when the vehicle is put in reverse the screen goes black with a red triangle caution symbol and a white camera crossed out. Now the system is unavailable more then operational. Based on the drivers rear vision when backing in this particular vehicle, the lack of the rear camera view increases the risk of crash. This also increases the risk of severe injury to a pedestrian behind the vehicle. The same issues were addressed on earlier models via a safety recall which should be extended to 2023 model.
Message with "steering assist reduced, drive with care" pops up on the screen. The temperature gauge drops to on the cold side. After you shut off the car the fan will run for 10 minutes trying to "cool" the car. The temperature cannot regulate.
I have a faulty coolant temperature sensor or thermostat in which the fan is running loudly and temperature gauge is not working
Coolant temperature gauge stops working and shows cold temperature reading. The radiator fan runs for about 2 minutes as if the engine is overheating. I think it's a temperature sensor issue or thermostat issue or both.
The "Steering assist reduced" message came on and, when shut off, the fan blows very hard and loud.
The entire dashboard instrument panel and entertainment screens frequently go black on 2022 ACADIA. This occurs intermittently several times per week and has occurred since purchase in Nov 2024.
Multiple times an alert has been given for "Driver assist temporarily reduced, drive cautiously". Additionally, the check engine light has come on, with codes for the cooling system. Cooling system fan (HVAC Blower) remains on after shutting off vehicle for anywhere from 5-15 minutes. Coolant levels have been checked and are correct. Heat & AC function, however the thermostat gauge on the instrument panel does not read any temperature at all. At this time, the vehicle has not been taken to the dealership for assessment due to financial constraints.
Electronic thermostat fails. Which causes steering assistance reduced drive with care to illuminate. Temperature gauge drops to cold. Air conditioning no longer operates.
The contact owns a 2022 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that the rear passenger side seat belt and driver's side rear seat belt failed to fully extend smoothly while passengers were attempting to buckle the seat belt, or while attempting to secure a car seat inside the vehicle. The contact stated that while pulling the seat belt from the retracted position, the seat belt locked up. The contact had to release the seat belt and then attempt again to securely buckle the seat belt. The contact stated that the rear...
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passenger's seat belt retractor failed to lock in place while securing the car seat. The contact stated that the belt was very loose. The contact stated that the driver's side rear seat belt was also difficult to secure the car seat. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed, and determined that both seat belt units needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 42,745.
I have had multiple sensor issues with my Acadia since reaching 60000 miles. Currently, there is a thermostat sensor causing hard shifting, No cold air blowing from the AC, stabilitrack, traction control, steering assist reduced and fan running after turning off. I would not report it but I am in a facebook group where MULTIPLE people are reporting having the same issue in their Acadia's.
Automatic locks are triggering while driving and soon after vehicle is parked and powered off.
GMC Acadia: every year compared
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10 | 2 | B |
| 2025 | 69 | 0 | C |
| 2024 | 63 | 0 | B |
| 2023 | 50 | 4 | B |
| 2022 | 52 | 3 | A |
| 2021 | 156 | 2 | C |
| 2020 | 107 | 6 | B |
| 2019 | 389 | 2 | D |
| 2018 | 399 | 2 | D |
2022 GMC Acadia vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 GMC Acadia | 52 | 3 | A | |
| 2022 Subaru Outback | 467 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 379 | 13 | B | Compare |
| 2022 Hyundai Palisade | 323 | 5 | B | Compare |
| 2022 Toyota Highlander | 267 | 5 | F | Compare |
| 2022 Hyundai Santa FE | 204 | 5 | C | Compare |
| 2022 Kia Sorento | 196 | 6 | C | Compare |
| 2022 Volkswagen Atlas | 187 | 7 | C | Compare |
| 2022 Nissan Pathfinder | 137 | 5 | F | Compare |
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Questions about the 2022 GMC Acadia
Does the 2022 GMC Acadia have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2022 GMC Acadia: tank assembly (June 2022); rear (June 2022); air bags (September 2021). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 GMC Acadia?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the electrical system (15), engine & cooling (15), driver assistance (9).
How many complaints has the 2022 GMC Acadia had?
52 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on May 10, 2022 and the latest on October 25, 2026. Of these, 4 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 5 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2022 GMC Acadia a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 77 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical GMC Acadia year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which GMC Acadia years have the most complaints?
2008 (858), 2017 (707), 2014 (468). See every GMC Acadia year compared.
What should I do if my 2022 GMC Acadia has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data