2019 GMC Acadia engine problems
49 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2019 GMC Acadia — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2019 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission failed to properly shift gears and the vehicle failed to exceed 40 MPH while driving. The contact stated that the transmission failed to shift above third gear. The check engine…”
filed Aug 3, 2026
“I was at a red light, I went to drive as the light turned green and my car stopped and wouldn’t drive, I could go into neutral to get out of way but anything the car would stop. There is no codes or lights turned on my dash though.”
filed Jul 30, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Acadia years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Acadia | 5 | 8% |
| 2024 Acadia | 9 | 16% |
| 2023 Acadia | 11 | 28% |
| 2022 Acadia | 14 | 30% |
| 2021 Acadia | 29 | 20% |
| 2020 Acadia | 24 | 25% |
| 2018 Acadia | 32 | 8% |
| 2017 Acadia | 61 | 9% |
| 2016 Acadia | 12 | 5% |
| 2015 Acadia | 17 | 7% |
| 2014 Acadia | 45 | 10% |
| 2013 Acadia | 21 | 16% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2019 GMC Acadia
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.