GMC Acadia NHTSA Safety Ratings
NHTSA gives the 2024 GMC Acadia an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with 5 stars in the frontal crash test and 4 stars for rollover resistance.
Latest model year (2027):
NHTSA rates the GMC Acadia at 5 ★ overall, 5 ★ frontal crash, 5 ★ side crash and 4 ★ rollover.
GMC Acadia Safety — All Years
| Year | Variant | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2024 GMC Acadia SUV AWD | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 0 | 55 |
| 2024 | 2024 GMC Acadia SUV FWD | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 0 | 55 |
| 2023 | 2023 GMC Acadia SUV AWD | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 4 | 39 |
| 2023 | 2023 GMC Acadia SUV FWD | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 4 | 39 |
| 2022 | 2022 GMC Acadia SUV AWD | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 3 | 47 |
| 2022 | 2022 GMC Acadia SUV FWD | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 3 | 47 |
| 2021 | 2021 GMC Acadia SUV AWD | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 2 | 146 |
| 2021 | 2021 GMC Acadia SUV FWD | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 2 | 146 |
Crash-test star ratings sourced from the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Ratings apply to the tested body style and can differ between trims and drivetrain layouts.
GMC Acadia Safety FAQ
Is the GMC Acadia a safe car?
NHTSA gives the GMC Acadia an overall crash rating of 5 out of 5 stars, including 5 stars in the frontal crash test and 5 stars in the side crash test. Ratings are per body style and model year — check the table above for yours.
What is the rollover rating of the GMC Acadia?
The GMC Acadia scores 4 out of 5 stars for rollover resistance, with a calculated rollover risk of about 18.5%. Taller vehicles typically score lower here than sedans.
Does the GMC Acadia have driver assistance features?
NHTSA records the tested GMC Acadia as having electronic stability control, without forward collision warning and without lane departure warning. Availability varies by trim and package.