2021 GMC Acadia vs 2021 GMC Yukon
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 | 2021 GMC Acadia | 2021 GMC Yukon |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 146 | 299 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 13 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 844 | 1,234 |
| Investigations | 1 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 6 | 9 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–25 | 16–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 28,000 mi | 63,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | GMC Acadia | GMC Yukon |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 29 | 158 |
| Power Train | 17 | 48 |
| Electrical System | 37 | 26 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 23 | 40 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 30 |
| Steering | 16 | 11 |
| Air Bags | 8 | 18 |
| Service Brakes | 17 | 7 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 18 | 39 |
| Stalling | 15 | 27 |
| Vibration / shaking | 10 | 24 |
| Clunking / rattling | 6 | 15 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 28 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 0 | 11 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 7 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 5 |
2021 GMC Acadia
2021 GMC Yukon
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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.