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NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED

2024 GMC Acadia

Federal crash-test performance, recalls, and complaints, scored into one NHTSA Safety Index.

0Recalls
54Complaints
0Investigations
ABOUT THE GMC ACADIA

The GMC Acadia is a midsize three-row SUV that competes in one of the most crowded segments in the American market. Positioned as a family-focused hauler with a premium GMC badge, it targets buyers who want genuine people-moving practicality with a step up in refinement over mainstream alternatives. The 2019-through-2025 model range gives shoppers a wide window of options to evaluate on safety grounds.

VERDICT

The 2024 GMC Acadia earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 88 out of 100, a strong result driven by its federal crash-test stars and its recall record. Both frontal and side crash protection reached the full 5 stars. No vehicle recalls are on file for this model year.

WHO IT IS FOR
  • urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
WHAT REVIEWERS SAY

Reviewers generally regard the GMC Acadia as a competent and well-rounded family SUV that earns points for its comfortable interior, reasonable versatility, and upscale positioning within the segment. Most find it a sensible rather than exciting choice, praising its approachable driving character while noting that the competitive midsize SUV field offers strong alternatives worth cross-shopping.

NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk 18.5%

Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 19015

Index breakdown

Crash protection66/70
Avoidance tech2/10
Defect record20/20
Forward collision warning: Standard & OptionalLane departure warning: Standard & OptionalStability control: Standard

NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record

No vehicle recalls are on file for the 2024 GMC Acadia at NHTSA as of 2026-08-17. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the safety score.

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

54 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.

0reported crash
0reported fire
0reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsService Brakes 23Forward Collision Avoidance 10Engine 9Electrical System 8Power Train 7Exterior Lighting 5

Other Acadia years

Rivals in SUV (2024)

Last verified 2026-08-17. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings (VehicleId 19015), recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for GMC Acadia 2024. Class rank 54 of 144 in SUV 2024. Methodology · Disclosure