NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2025 GMC Acadia
Federal crash-test performance, recalls, and complaints, scored into one NHTSA Safety Index.
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.
The 2025 GMC Acadia earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 87 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.
- urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
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
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 20422
Index breakdown
NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints
58 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.