2011 GMC Acadia Reliability ReportKeepScore 72/100 · top failure points · buy or avoid
Quick Facts · 2011 GMC Acadia
- Outscores the 2009 GMC Acadia by 10 points — one of the stronger nearby years to consider.
- The system most likely to surface first: automatic transmission (critical severity).
- Has 5 NHTSA recalls on record — the most notable involves the air bags:critical fasteners.
2011 GMC Acadia: Buy or Avoid?
The 2011 GMC Acadia offers ample space and comfort for families, but it comes with a significant caveat: a history of major transmission and power steering system failures. While it can be a decent value, prospective owners must budget for these potential repairs, making it a vehicle to approach with caution.
Biggest Strengths
- Spacious and comfortable interior for up to 8 passengers
- Good cargo capacity with fold-flat seating
- Robust V6 engine if properly maintained
2011 GMC Acadia — Known Trouble Spots
The systems that break first on the 2011 GMC Acadia. Mileage windows, repair costs, and fix-before-you-buy notes are in the full report.
Safety Recalls on the 2011 GMC Acadia
5 recalls on record from NHTSA. Check your VIN atnhtsa.gov to see if the repair was performed.
AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2015, 2017 Buick Enclave, 2010-2019 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2011-2016 GMC Acadia vehicles. The side curtain air bags may not be properly attached.
SEAT BELTS
General Motors is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured April 14, 2008, through May 14, 2014, Chevrolet Traverse vehicles manufactured June 6, 2008, through May 14, 2014, and GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured April 9, 2008, through May 14, 2014, and 2009-2010 Saturn Outlook vehicles manufactured April 14, 2008, through March 18, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the flexible steel cable that connects the seatbelt to the front outboard seating positions may fatigue and separate over time.
What breaks on the 2011 GMC Acadia?
Full reliability breakdown — engine, transmission, rust, electrical. With repair costs and mileage danger zones.
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GMC Acadia — Year-by-Year Comparison
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