2019 GMC Acadia Electrical System Problems
NHTSA component category: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How electrical system ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 372 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2019 GMC Acadia overview page.
What owners report
“Gear shift notification problem. Unable to turn engine off after receiving "Shift to Park" message and the gear shift is visibly in the "Park" position…”NHTSA complaint 11504856 — filed 02/01/2023
“2019 GMC Acadia started producing error code of âshift to parkâ around 32,000 miles. This malfunction is directly connected to a know a non manufacturer…”NHTSA complaint 11502706 — filed 01/19/2023
“Vehicles shift lever doesn't always go into "PARK" and when the 'stop' switch is pushed the instrument panel displays notice to "shift to park" even…”NHTSA complaint 11500938 — filed 01/09/2023
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Electrical System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2019 GMC Acadia have electrical system problems?
Electrical System is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2019 GMC Acadia: 100 of 372 complaints on file (26.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2019 GMC Acadia have in total?
372 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 5 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 2 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's electrical system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
