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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, an 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 2026-07-02. 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 2026-07-02. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings (VehicleId 19015), recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for GMC Acadia 2024. Class rank 54 of 144 in SUV 2024. Methodology · Disclosure