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GMC Acadia: which year should you buy?

Across the 2011 to 2026 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2022 (81/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Pick the year, not just the nameplate.

Best years to target

2022 81 · 2023 79 · 2021 77 · 2020 77

Every model year, scored

Same math for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to affirm the year, not that it’s clean.

202688/100
Too New

5 complaints · 1 recalls

202379/100
Buy

38 complaints · 4 recalls

202281/100
Buybest year

45 complaints · 3 recalls

202177/100
Buy

144 complaints · 2 recalls

202077/100
Buy

96 complaints · 6 recalls

201973/100
Buy

370 complaints · 2 recalls

201872/100
Buy

386 complaints · 2 recalls

201764/100
Caution

695 complaints · 4 recalls

201675/100
Buy

233 complaints · 4 recalls

201564/100
Caution

260 complaints · 4 recalls

201464/100
Caution

466 complaints · 6 recalls

201364/100
Caution

137 complaints · 3 recalls

201264/100
Caution

300 complaints · 5 recalls

201164/100
Caution

280 complaints · 5 recalls

Zeroing in on the 2022?

The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2022 GMC Acadia’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.

Recalls, complaint breakdown & inspection checklist, all in a shareable PDF

Cross-shopping a different nameplate? Compare the 2026 GMC Acadia head-to-head →

The fine print: each year’s verdict is computed from public NHTSA complaint and recall records for the GMC Acadia as a model, not for any individual car. A well-kept example of a weaker year can outlast a neglected strong one. Informational only, so always get a professional pre-purchase inspection.