2021 GMC Acadia fuel/propulsion system problems
23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2021 GMC Acadia — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I have seen numerous complaints for this same issue. My 2021 Acadia with 31,600 miles failed to start when parked in garage. It turned over just fine but wouldn't fire as if it wasn't getting any fuel. I had it towed to my regular mechanic. He troubleshot it and told me it was the "Fuel Pump Power…”
filed Jul 18, 2026
“My Acadia, 2021 has just 36011 miles. Car sputtered a few times like it was running out of gas and stalled as I was driving home in rush hour traffic. I couldn't even get it off the road. No warning lights or advance warning. Waited 3 hours for AAA (told 20 minutes) and then towed to dealer. Tow…”
filed Aug 25, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Emission Recall. General Motors has decided to conduct a Voluntary Emission Recall. Certain vehicles listed above may have a condition which can cause the fuel pump power control module to fail. If this were to occur…
N252516900-01 · Emissions · issued Feb 19, 2026
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other Acadia years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Acadia | 2 | 5% |
| 2022 Acadia | 8 | 17% |
| 2020 Acadia | 9 | 9% |
| 2019 Acadia | 4 | 1% |
| 2018 Acadia | 7 | 2% |
| 2017 Acadia | 12 | 2% |
| 2016 Acadia | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 Acadia | 8 | 3% |
| 2014 Acadia | 18 | 4% |
| 2013 Acadia | 5 | 4% |
| 2012 Acadia | 22 | 7% |
| 2011 Acadia | 7 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2021 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.