Defect Summary: 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.
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The 2022 GMC Acadia is associated with 48 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 3 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database.
The most frequently reported component area is Other / Uncategorized, accounting for 7 reports (15% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 4 certified vehicle configurations spanning 2l 4-cyl and 3.6l 6-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 21 to 25 MPG combined.
- • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 48 consumer reports filed
- • Safety Recall Campaigns: 3 official campaigns
- • Primary Defect Domain: Other / Uncategorized (7 / 15%)
- • Field Incident Signals: 3 crash / 1 fire / 2 injury reports
- • NCAP Crash Safety: 5 / 5 Stars Overall Laboratory Score
- • EPA Certified Range: 21–25 MPG across 4 powertrain trims
What is the fuel economy and range of the 2022 GMC Acadia?
Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant
| Variant | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Est. Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia FWD | 2L 4-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 22 MPG | 29 MPG | 25 MPG | — | $2,450 / yr |
| Acadia AWD | 2L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 22 MPG | 27 MPG | 24 MPG | — | $2,550 / yr |
| Acadia FWD | 3.6L 6-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 19 MPG | 27 MPG | 22 MPG | — | $2,800 / yr |
| Acadia AWD | 3.6L 6-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 19 MPG | 26 MPG | 21 MPG | — | $2,950 / yr |
What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2022 GMC Acadia?
Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
| Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant | Overall Rating | Frontal Crash | Side Crash | Rollover Rating | Rollover Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV FWD | 16.400000000000002% | ||||
| SUV AWD | 15.1% |
Standard and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Standard in official NHTSA records for tested 2022 GMC Acadia models.
What defect complaints are reported for the 2022 GMC Acadia?
Summary of 48 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)
Top Reported Problem Categories
Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA
Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.
View all 2022 GMC Acadia problems & component breakdown (28 categories) →Are there open safety recalls on the 2022 GMC Acadia?
Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA
Defect Summary: 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.
Defect Summary: 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."
Quick Answers: Key Questions Drivers Ask About the 2022 GMC Acadia
Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2022 GMC Acadia
How many safety recalls does the 2022 GMC Acadia have?
The 2022 GMC Acadia is associated with 3 official NHTSA safety recall campaigns in AutoUtility's current federal records.
If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.
What are the most common problems reported for the 2022 GMC Acadia?
NHTSA records list 48 consumer defect complaints for the 2022 GMC Acadia. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Other / Uncategorized, appearing in 7 filings (15% of submissions).
Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2022 GMC Acadia?
Under the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2022 GMC Acadia earned an Overall Safety Rating of 5 out of 5 stars across 2 tested configuration(s).
Laboratory evaluations include a 35 mph frontal barrier crash, side barrier and pole impact tests, and static rollover resistance assessments.
What fuel economy (MPG) does the 2022 GMC Acadia get?
Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2022 GMC Acadia range from 21 to 25 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.
Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.
The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
- NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
- U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.
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