2018 GMC Acadia safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
★★★★
NHTSA overall rating (4/5)
8
complaints reporting a crash
1
complaints reporting fire
2
safety recall campaigns
NHTSA 5-star crash test ratings
| Overall | ★★★★ (4/5) |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★ (4/5) |
Tested: 2018 GMC Acadia SUV FWD
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 5 report injuries (12 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2018 GMC Acadia vehicles were involved in 37 fatal crashes with 14 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Fire riskHigh pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange, possibly resulting… · May 31, 2018
- Crash riskRight front intermediate driveshaft may fracture and separate while driving · Aug 22, 2017