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2021 GMC Acadia recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2021 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 2
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 152
Latest campaign: Sep 22, 2022

Recall summary by component2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Back over prevention	1	Sep 22, 2022	22V709000
Fuel system, gasoline	1	Jun 3, 2021	21V422000

Safety recalls2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Sep 22, 2022Latest campaign


Sep 22, 202222V709000	Back over prevention: sensing system camera An inoperative rearview camera can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V709000 What's wrong General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Cadillac XT5, XT6, and GMC Acadia vehicles equipped with the optional Surround Vision feature. The rearview camera coaxial cable connectors may have been crimped improperly, causing the rearview camera to fail or function intermittently. Risk An inoperative rearview camera can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will replace the coaxial cables, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 18, 2023. 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 N222378380. Campaign NHTSA 22V709000 · Sep 22, 2022
Jun 3, 202121V422000	Fuel system, gasoline: delivery hoses, lines/piping, and fittings Improperly attached and seated fuel supply lines may loosen or separate, causing a fuel leak and increasing the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V422000 What's wrong General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac XT5, XT6, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The fuel supply lines may be improperly attached and seated. Risk Improperly attached and seated fuel supply lines may loosen or separate, causing a fuel leak and increasing the risk of a fire. Remedy Dealers will inspect and replace fuel supply lines as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 1, 2021. 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 N212335590. Campaign NHTSA 21V422000 · Jun 3, 2021

Sep 22, 202222V709000

Back over prevention: sensing system camera

An inoperative rearview camera can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 22V709000

What's wrong: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Cadillac XT5, XT6, and GMC Acadia vehicles equipped with the optional Surround Vision feature. The rearview camera coaxial cable connectors may have been crimped improperly, causing the rearview camera to fail or function intermittently.
Risk: An inoperative rearview camera can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the coaxial cables, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 18, 2023. 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 N222378380.
Campaign: NHTSA 22V709000 · Sep 22, 2022

Jun 3, 202121V422000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Improperly attached and seated fuel supply lines may loosen or separate, causing a fuel leak and increasing the risk of a fire.

DetailsHide details for campaign 21V422000

What's wrong: General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac XT5, XT6, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The fuel supply lines may be improperly attached and seated.
Risk: Improperly attached and seated fuel supply lines may loosen or separate, causing a fuel leak and increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace fuel supply lines as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 1, 2021. 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 N212335590.
Campaign: NHTSA 21V422000 · Jun 3, 2021

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the GMC recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component152

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

152Complaints filed

7Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

3Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Injuries
Electrical system	38	25	3	1
Engine	29	19	2	0
Fuel/propulsion system	26	17	0	0
Unknown or other	21	14	1	2
Service brakes	18	12	1	0
Steering	17	11	0	0
Power train	17	11	1	0
Air bags	9	6	3	2
Vehicle speed control	7	5	2	0
Back over prevention	7	5	1	0
Forward collision avoidance	6	4	0	0
Lane departure	4	3	0	0
Fuel system	4	3	0	0
Gasoline	4	3	0	0
Suspension	3	2	0	0

9 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Unknown or other
“exhaust flex pipe is cracked. Causes fumes of gas to be released through the crack. inspected by GMC Repair shop Vibrating noise started, then a few days later the smell of gas, and now yes the Engine light is on.”
Filed 10/15/2026 · ODI 11771296
Steering
“My 2021 GMC Acadia steering wheel dangerously stiffened while I was turning off the road into a busy shopping parking lot making it difficult to continue my turn.”
Filed 10/13/2026 · ODI 11770938
Fuel/propulsion system
“My 2021 GMC Acadia that has 63,768 miles on it was idling Wednesday 9/30 when it died and would not start back we had to have it towed to a shop to get it checked out and it was throwing the P023F code for the fuel pump…”
Filed 10/05/2026 · ODI 11768954

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2021 GMC Acadia recall questions

How many recalls does the 2021 GMC Acadia have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 GMC Acadia. The most recent, 22V709000 (reported September 22, 2022), concerns back over prevention. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2021 GMC Acadia?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 38 complaints out of 152 filed with NHTSA (25%). Across all complaints, owners reported 7 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2021 GMC Acadia?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the GMC recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised GMC dealer.

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