2009 GMC Acadia vs 2011 GMC Acadia
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2009 GMC Acadia | 2011 GMC Acadia |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 331 | 269 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,248 | 1,495 |
| Investigations | 4 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 8 | 8 |
| Fire reports | 14 | 10 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19 | 19 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 76,176 mi | 69,520 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | GMC Acadia | GMC Acadia |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 112 | 64 |
| Engine | 67 | 52 |
| Power Train | 72 | 33 |
| Electrical System | 47 | 47 |
| Exterior Lighting | 38 | 38 |
| Structure | 25 | 9 |
| Air Bags | 15 | 19 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 14 | 16 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 32 | 12 |
| Steering problems | 25 | 15 |
| Loss of power | 16 | 11 |
| Stalling | 13 | 17 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 8 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 8 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 6 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 6 | 0 |
2009 GMC Acadia
2011 GMC Acadia
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.