GMC Acadia
The 2026 GMC Acadia earns an average reliability rating, meaning its condition and maintenance history are paramount.
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Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
| Year | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | City L/100 km | Highway L/100 km | Combined L/100 km | Fuel-economy range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 11.76 | 10.23 | 11.2 | — |
| 2025 | 19 | 24 | 21 | 12.38 | 9.8 | 11.2 | — |
| 2024 | 19 | 24 | 21 | 12.38 | 9.8 | 11.2 | — |
| 2023 | 19 | 26 | 21 | 12.38 | 9.05 | 11.2 | 19-26 mpg combined |
| 2022 | 19 | 26 | 21 | 12.38 | 9.05 | 11.2 | — |
| 2021 | 19 | 26 | 21 | 12.38 | 9.05 | 11.2 | — |
| 2020 | 18 | 25 | 21 | 13.07 | 9.41 | 11.2 | — |
| 2019 | 17 | 25 | 20 | 13.84 | 9.41 | 11.76 | — |
| 2018 | 17 | 25 | 20 | 13.84 | 9.41 | 11.76 | — |
| 2017 | 15 | 22 | 17 | 15.68 | 10.69 | 13.84 | — |
| 2016 | 15 | 22 | 17 | 15.68 | 10.69 | 13.84 | — |
| 2015 | 17 | 24 | 19 | 13.84 | 9.8 | 12.38 | — |
| 2014 | 16 | 23 | 18 | 14.7 | 10.23 | 13.07 | — |
| 2013 | 16 | 23 | 18 | 14.7 | 10.23 | 13.07 | — |
| 2012 | 17 | 24 | 19 | 13.84 | 9.8 | 12.38 | — |
| 2011 | 17 | 24 | 19 | 13.84 | 9.8 | 12.38 | — |
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
| Year | Body style | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque | Engine configuration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | suv | 4 | 2.5 | Regular | Automatic 8-spd | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2025 | suv | 4 | 2.5 | Regular | Automatic 8-spd | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2024 | suv | 4 | 2.5 | Regular | Automatic 8-spd | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2023 | suv | 6 | 3.6 | Regular | Automatic 9-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 228-310 hp | 258-271 lb-ft | V6 |
| 2022 | suv | 6 | 3.6 | Regular | Automatic 9-spd | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2021 | suv | 6 | 3.6 | Regular | Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2020 | suv | 6 | 3.6 | Regular | Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2019 | suv | 6 | 3.6 | Regular | Automatic 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | 6 | 3.6 | Regular | Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | 6 | 3.6 | Regular | Automatic 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2016 | suv | 6 | 3.6 | Regular | Automatic 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2015 | suv | 6 | 3.6 | Regular | Automatic 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2014 | suv | 6 | 3.6 | Regular | Automatic 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2013 | suv | 6 | 3.6 | Regular | Automatic 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2012 | suv | 6 | 3.6 | Regular | Automatic 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2011 | suv | 6 | 3.6 | Regular | Automatic 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available.
| Year | pricing | Trim | Base price | Series |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | Trim: Denali | Denali | — | — |
| 2022 | Trim: Denali | Denali | — | — |
| 2021 | Trim: Denali | Denali | — | — |
| 2020 | Trim: Denali | Denali | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | Base price: $35,200, Series: SL (1SV) FWD | — | $35,200 | SL (1SV) FWD |
| 2017 | Base price: $32,450, Trim: SLT 1 | SLT 1 | $32,450 | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — |
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Cargo (L) | Cargo (cu ft) | bodyAndInterior | mechanical | Keyless ignition | Steering location | Seat rows | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase | Front wheel | Rear wheel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | 7 | 4 | 2237 | 79 | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | 7 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 3 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 112.5, Front wheel: 18, Rear wheel: 18 | Standard | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 3 | 2 | 4 | 112.5 | 18 | 18 |
| 2020 | 6 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 3 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 112.5, Front wheel: 20, Rear wheel: 18 | Standard | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 3 | 2 | 4 | 112.5 | 20 | 18 |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | 7 | 4 | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 3 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 112.5, Front wheel: 18, Rear wheel: 20 | Standard | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 3 | 2 | 4 | 112.5 | 18 | 20 |
| 2017 | 6 | 4 | 363 | 12.8 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 3 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 112.5, Front wheel: 17, Rear wheel: 17 | Standard | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 3 | 2 | 4 | 112.5 | 17 | 17 |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
| Year | Overall rating | Frontal crash | Side crash | Rollover | Rated vehicle | abs | esc | tractionControl | tpms | adaptiveCruiseControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | pedestrianAeb | blindSpotMonitoring | blindSpotIntervention | laneDepartureWarning | rearCamera | rearCrossTrafficAlert | rearAeb | parkAssist | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem | laneCenteringAssist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2026 GMC ACADIA SUV N/A AWD | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2025 GMC Acadia SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — |
| 2024 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2024 GMC Acadia SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — |
| 2023 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2023 GMC Acadia SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| 2022 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2022 GMC Acadia SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | — | standard | — | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | — |
| 2021 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2021 GMC Acadia SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | optional | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | — | — | standard | standard | — |
| 2020 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2020 GMC Acadia SUV FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | — | — | optional | standard | — |
| 2019 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2019 GMC Acadia SUV AWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2018 GMC Acadia SUV FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | — | — | — | standard | standard | — |
| 2017 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2017 GMC Acadia SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | — | — | — | standard | standard | — |
| 2016 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2016 GMC Acadia SUV FWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2015 GMC Acadia SUV FWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2014 GMC Acadia SUV AWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2013 GMC Acadia SUV AWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2012 GMC Acadia SUV AWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2011 GMC Acadia SUV AWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Technology & electrification
Listed infotainment, equipment, battery, and charging data.
Model year reports
2026
NewestThe 2026 GMC Acadia earns an average reliability rating, meaning its condition and maintenance history are paramount.
2025
The 2025 GMC Acadia presents a below-average reliability outlook, primarily due to widespread and critical **service brake** system failures reported at very low mileage.
2024
The 2024 GMC Acadia presents a below-average reliability profile, with significant safety-critical issues like **complete loss of braking power** reported at very low mileage.
2023
The 2023 GMC Acadia is rated below average for reliability, with significant concerns surrounding its electrical system, engine, and powertrain.
2022
The 2022 GMC Acadia presents a below-average reliability outlook, primarily due to documented issues with its engine and electrical systems.
2021
The 2021 GMC Acadia earns a below-average reliability verdict, primarily due to significant concerns with its **engine** and **electrical systems**.
2020
The 2020 GMC Acadia presents a below-average reliability outlook, primarily due to significant concerns within its electrical and powertrain systems.
2019
The 2019 GMC Acadia presents a below-average reliability profile, primarily due to a prevalent 'Shift to Park' malfunction that impacts vehicle operability and safety.
2018
The 2018 GMC Acadia presents a below-average reliability profile, primarily due to a significant 'Shift to Park' issue that can prevent shutdown and potentially lead to unintended rolling.
2017
The 2017 GMC Acadia is a below-average reliability choice, primarily due to a prevalent 'Shift to Park' issue that can prevent the vehicle from shutting off and potentially lead to unintended rolling.
2016
The 2016 GMC Acadia presents a below-average reliability outlook, primarily due to significant safety concerns with its airbag system and frequent power steering failures.
2015
The 2015 GMC Acadia earns a 'Below Average' reliability verdict, primarily due to significant safety concerns with its airbag system and steering, compounded by parts unavailability for critical recalls.
2014
The 2014 GMC Acadia presents a below-average reliability outlook, primarily due to significant concerns with its **airbag system** and **electrical components**.
2013
The 2013 GMC Acadia presents a below-average reliability outlook, primarily due to significant electrical system and powertrain concerns.
2012
The 2012 GMC Acadia presents a below-average reliability profile, primarily due to numerous complaints concerning its steering system and powertrain.
2011
The 2011 GMC Acadia presents a below-average reliability profile for a used vehicle.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the GMC Acadia?
Carfocal currently has 16 published Acadia reports, covering 2011 through 2026. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2026 GMC Acadia earns an average reliability rating, meaning its condition and maintenance history are paramount.
Published year coverage: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.
Is the GMC Acadia reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every GMC Acadia. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2026 gmc acadia earns an average reliability rating, meaning its condition and maintenance history are paramount. and the 2026 gmc acadia's value proposition hinges on its average reliability. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
16 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the GMC Acadia?
Carfocal answers common-problem questions in the year-specific reports. Published guides currently cover 2011 through 2026.
Problem patterns will populate as repair-prediction coverage expands.
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 16
- Years tracked
- 16
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints