2023 GMC Acadia problems: engine and transmission complaints and recalls
56% of relevant owner complaints filed with NHTSA on the 2023 GMC Acadia are about the engine, transmission or fuel system. That is a model-level pattern, not bad luck.
Worse than 75% of the 1,790 model years we track (2010–2023).
Excludes 4 airbag, lighting and seat-belt recall complaints that would otherwise mask the signal (unadjusted: 51%).
Does the 2023 GMC Acadia have engine problems?
Owner complaints say yes, as a model-year pattern. 23 of 41 relevant complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2023 GMC Acadia concern the engine, transmission or fuel system (56%), and the largest group is filed under engine (13). For comparison, the 2022 scores 53%. On a test drive, check for stalling, loss of power, rough idle, oil consumption or a check-engine light. This describes the model year, not any one car: a well-maintained or already-repaired example can be fine, and a clean model year can still have a bad car in it.
Complaints by component
The years either side
Manufacturers fix things mid-generation. A bad year next to a clean one is common; the fix usually arrived in between.
The rest of the picture on the 2023 GMC Acadia
- What the repair costs. Typical engine repair ranges, to price into your offer.
- Cleaner alternatives. Similar cars and nearby years with a better record.
- Every owner quote, with the ones about your car's own engine first.
- What to ask the seller and what to check on the test drive, for this car.
- Two cars side by side, if you are deciding between them.
What one owner reported
One of 23 drivetrain complaints. The full report shows them, with quotes about the engine in the car you are looking at first.
Are there engine or transmission recalls on the 2023 GMC Acadia?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns on the 2023 GMC Acadia involving the engine, transmission or fuel system, out of 4 in total. A recall is the manufacturer admitting a defect and paying to fix it; whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN, which the full report checks. The owner complaints above are a separate record and often point at problems that never became a recall.
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…
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…
2 other recalls on this model year (airbags, lighting, brakes and the rest)
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns filed against this year, make and model. Checked October 17, 2026.
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Does the 2023 GMC Acadia have engine problems?
Owner complaints say yes, as a model-year pattern. 23 of 41 relevant complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2023 GMC Acadia concern the engine, transmission or fuel system (56%). Before buying one, have an independent mechanic check the engine and ask the seller whether it has been repaired or replaced.
Are there engine or transmission recalls on the 2023 GMC Acadia?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns on the 2023 GMC Acadia involving the engine, transmission or fuel system, out of 4 in total: 23V172000 (power train: automatic transmission), 23V043000 (power train: driveline: driveshaft). Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.
Which GMC Acadia years are better?
Among the GMC Acadia years we track, the 2016 (33%), the 2015 (34%) and the 2011 (37%) have a lower engine and transmission complaint share than the 2023 (56%). Manufacturers fix things mid-generation, so the year before or after can be a different car.
Should I buy a 2023 GMC Acadia?
That depends on the car in front of you, not just the model year. The 2023 GMC Acadia has an elevated engine complaint pattern, so treat it as a car that needs proof: service records showing engine work, a cold-start test drive, and an independent pre-purchase inspection focused on the engine. A well-kept or already-repaired example can be a fine car; an unknown one is a gamble.
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