2021 GMC Acadia fuel/propulsion system problems
24 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
“While driving home from work the car displayed a "No Fuel" warning, despite having a full tank of gas. Within seconds of the display showing the car stalled out and stopped right in the middle of the road. It would not go into neutral and I had to be towed from the middle of the road to a mechanic…”
filed Sep 14, 2026
“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
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other Acadia years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Acadia | 3 | 7% |
| 2022 Acadia | 8 | 16% |
| 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.