2007 GMC Acadia vs 2009 GMC Acadia
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 | 2007 GMC Acadia | 2009 GMC Acadia |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 428 | 331 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,044 | 1,248 |
| Investigations | 2 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 13 | 8 |
| Fire reports | 7 | 14 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–19 | 19 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 78,000 mi | 76,176 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | GMC Acadia | GMC Acadia |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 184 | 72 |
| Steering | 76 | 112 |
| Engine | 46 | 67 |
| Electrical System | 57 | 47 |
| Air Bags | 64 | 15 |
| Structure | 44 | 25 |
| Exterior Lighting | 15 | 38 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 22 | 14 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 33 | 32 |
| Stalling | 25 | 13 |
| Water leaks | 21 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 20 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 15 | 16 |
| Vibration / shaking | 15 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 13 | 25 |
| Hesitation / surging | 10 | 8 |
2007 GMC Acadia
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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.