2021 GMC Acadia vs 2021 Hyundai Palisade
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2021 GMC Acadia | 2021 Hyundai Palisade |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 149 | 434 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 846 | 127 |
| Investigations | 1 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 7 | 8 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–25 | 21–22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 28,000 mi | 10,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | GMC Acadia | Hyundai Palisade |
|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 2 | 108 |
| Electrical System | 38 | 55 |
| Engine | 29 | 56 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 48 |
| Power Train | 17 | 23 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 24 | 9 |
| Suspension | 3 | 30 |
| Steering | 16 | 13 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 18 | 8 |
| Stalling | 16 | 17 |
| Vibration / shaking | 10 | 17 |
| Clunking / rattling | 6 | 15 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 28 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 7 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 7 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 5 |
2021 GMC Acadia
2021 Hyundai Palisade
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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.