A much better Acadia
The 2020 Acadia drew under half the model average. Steering assist warnings and torque converter faults are the main reports.
Updated November 2026 · based on 107 owner complaints and 6 recalls
148 55% below the Acadia average
6 free to fix at a dealer
Every Acadia year compared
Owner complaints per 100,000 cars sold. Lower is better. The newest years have had less time to collect complaints, so they are marked too new to judge.
Known problems on the 2020 Acadia
Top problems and what they cost
Steering assist reduced
'Steering assist reduced, drive with care' message.
Fix: Software or steering gear $150 to $1,800
Steering
Torque converter
Shudder on some cars.
Fix: Torque converter $1,500 to $2,500
Transmission and drivetrain
Recalls
Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall resulting in sudden air loss or a belt edge separation which could lead to a tread/belt loss.
Insufficient fuel supply can result in an engine stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Overcured tires may experience a carcass break in the sidewall resulting in a sudden air loss or could develop a belt edge separation which could lead to par...
If the diffuser separates from the inflator during deployment, RRAB performance may be degraded, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Missing bolts on the start-stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission oil leak and may progress to a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a...
An inoperative rearview camera can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Complaints by part
Before you buy a 2020 GMC Acadia
- Watch for steering warnings.Warning lights should come on briefly at start and then go out. One that stays on means the car has stored a fault, and a parts store can read the code for free.29 of the 107 owner complaints about the 2020 Acadia involve the electrical system (27%).
- Feel for shudder on gentle acceleration.A shudder feels like driving over rumble strips. It usually points to a worn torque converter or transmission, which can be expensive to fix.22 of the 107 owner complaints about the 2020 Acadia involve the transmission and drivetrain (21%).
Questions
Is the 2020 GMC Acadia reliable?
A much better Acadia. The 2020 Acadia drew under half the model average. Steering assist warnings and torque converter faults are the main reports.
How many recalls does the 2020 GMC Acadia have?
6 recalls. Recall repairs are free at any GMC dealer, even for later owners. Enter the VIN on the free government recall lookup to see which are still open on a specific car.
What are the most common 2020 GMC Acadia problems?
Steering assist reduced; Torque converter.
Crash rating shown for the 2020 GMC Acadia SUV FWD. Repair costs are typical U.S. ranges for parts and labor, not quotes. How we score.