2019 GMC Acadia Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

47Engine complaints

12.6%Of all 372 complaints

#4Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

POWER TRAIN139 · 37.4%

Unspecified / other115 · 30.9%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM100 · 26.9%

ENGINE47 · 12.6%

STEERING30 · 8.1%

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

“Steering Assist reduced drive with care" displayed on screen when I was driving. The temp gauge stayed on C, Heat works fine, Happened for a…”NHTSA complaint 11504601 — filed 01/31/2023

“Every time I go to turn off the engine it say shift to park and then I have to restart the truck and keep putting…”NHTSA complaint 11501088 — filed 01/10/2023

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2019 GMC Acadia have engine problems?

Engine is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2019 GMC Acadia: 47 of 372 complaints on file (12.6%). 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 engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.