Which year to buy
Too new to judge: 2026. Give a new year a year or two of owner reports.
Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year per car on the road, against this model's usual year.
2014GOOD BUYSerious complaints 1.0× usual Extended coverage
385 serious complaints of 467, the most about air bags (246) and engine (46); per car on the road, 1.0× this model's usual year. 6 recalls.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2014 GMC Acadia. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V334000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the air bags, Aug 2024
“The contact owns a 2014 gmc acadia. While driving 75 mph, the engine power reduced, service stabilitrak, and traction control off warning indicators illuminated. As a result, the vehicle stalled and completely shut off. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred three times.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the engine, Mar 2019
Fixes and extended coverage
- Extended coverage Certain vehicles may have a condition where the Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) modules may fail or malfunction due to water intrusion. N172097060 - Special Coverage Adjustment. (N172097060, Apr 2019)
- Repair program This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Diagnostic Trouble Code B101D stored in Telematics Communication Interface Control Module. (PIT5236F, Aug 2015)
- Repair program 14515 - customer satisfaction program (stop delivery expansion). (14515, Dec 2014)
From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.
467 owner complaints · 6 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 18–19 mpg · NHTSA: 5 of 5 stars · 2014 trims and features
Verdicts computed from NHTSA owner complaints, defect investigations and recalls. Cars on the road from New York State registrations. (How we judge.) Data checked 2026-10-06.
Trims and features
Engines: 3.6L 6-cyl · Drive: AWD, FWD
2014 Acadia trims
| Denali | SLE 1 | SLE 2 | SLT 1 | SLT 2 |
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base price, seating and driver-assistance equipment from NHTSA's vehicle database (vPIC), as GMC reports it. Tech and comfort features (CarPlay, heated seats, sunroof) for GMC aren't in our data yet. "—": not verified in our sources. "Varies": standard on some versions of the trim.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Most-reported problem | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | AWD, FWD | 21–22 mpg | 5 of 5 | 1 | 9 | Electrical system (3) | — |
| 2025 | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | AWD, FWD | 21–23 mpg | 5 of 5 | 0 | 65 | Service brakes (39) | Yes |
| 2024 | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | AWD, FWD | 21–23 mpg | 5 of 5 | 0 | 61 | Service brakes (23) | Yes |
| 2023 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 21–25 mpg | 5 of 5 | 4 | 45 | Engine (13) | Yes |
| 2022 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 21–25 mpg | 5 of 5 | 3 | 49 | Electrical system (15) | Yes |
| 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 2.5L 4-cyl 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 21–25 mpg | 5 of 5 | 2 | 149 | Electrical system (38) | Yes |
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 2.5L 4-cyl 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 21–24 mpg | 5 of 5 | 6 | 105 | Engine (29) | Yes |
| 2019 | 2.5L 4-cyl 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 20–23 mpg | 4–5 of 5 | 2 | 386 | Power train (154) | Yes |
| 2018 | 2.5L 4-cyl 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 20–23 mpg | 4–5 of 5 | 2 | 396 | Power train (163) | Yes |
| 2017 | 2.5L 4-cyl 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 17–23 mpg | 4–5 of 5 | 4 | 704 | Power train (236) | Yes |
| 2016 | 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 17–18 mpg | 5 of 5 | 4 | 236 | Air bags (130) | No |
| 2015 | 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 19 mpg | 5 of 5 | 4 | 261 | Air bags (108) | No |
| 2014 | 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 18–19 mpg | 5 of 5 | 6 | 467 | Air bags (246) | No |
| 2013 | 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 18–19 mpg | 5 of 5 | 3 | 140 | Electrical system (39) | No |
| 2012 | 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 19 mpg | 5 of 5 | 5 | 302 | Steering (46) | No |
| 2011 | 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 19 mpg | 5 of 5 | 5 | 280 | Steering (64) | No |
| 2010 | 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 19 mpg | Not rated | 4 | 348 | Steering (148) | No |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for, so see Which year to buy for a fair comparison. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Which years have…
Apple lists CarPlay for: Acadia 2017–2025 (Apple).
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | GMC ACADIA SUV N/A AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 9 |
| 2026 | GMC ACADIA SUV N/A FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 9 |
| 2025 | GMC Acadia SUV AWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard & Optional | 0 | 65 |
| 2025 | GMC Acadia SUV FWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard & Optional | 0 | 65 |
| 2024 | GMC Acadia SUV AWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard & Optional | 0 | 61 |
| 2024 | GMC Acadia SUV FWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard & Optional | 0 | 61 |
| 2023 | GMC Acadia SUV AWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard & Optional | 4 | 45 |
| 2023 | GMC Acadia SUV FWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard & Optional | 4 | 45 |
| 2022 | GMC Acadia SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 3 | 49 |
| 2022 | GMC Acadia SUV FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 3 | 49 |
| 2021 | GMC Acadia SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 2 | 149 |
| 2021 | GMC Acadia SUV FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 2 | 149 |
| 2020 | GMC Acadia SUV FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 6 | 105 |
| 2020 | GMC Acadia SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 6 | 105 |
| 2019 | GMC Acadia SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 2 | 386 |
| 2019 | GMC Acadia SUV FWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 2 | 386 |
| 2018 | GMC Acadia SUV FWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 2 | 396 |
| 2018 | GMC Acadia SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 2 | 396 |
| 2017 | GMC Acadia SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 4 | 704 |
| 2017 | GMC Acadia SUV FWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 4 | 704 |
| 2017 | GMC Acadia Denali SUV FWD | 4 | No | Optional | 3 | 636 |
| 2017 | GMC Acadia Denali SUV AWD | 5 | No | Optional | 3 | 636 |
| 2017 | GMC Acadia Limited SUV FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 3 | 636 |
| 2017 | GMC Acadia Limited SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 3 | 636 |
| 2016 | GMC Acadia SUV FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 4 | 236 |
| 2016 | GMC Acadia SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 4 | 236 |
| 2016 | GMC Acadia Denali SUV FWD | 5 | Standard | Optional | 3 | 218 |
| 2016 | GMC Acadia Denali SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Optional | 3 | 218 |
| 2015 | GMC Acadia SUV FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 4 | 261 |
| 2015 | GMC Acadia SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 4 | 261 |
| 2015 | GMC Acadia Denali SUV FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 3 | 247 |
| 2015 | GMC Acadia Denali SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 3 | 247 |
| 2014 | GMC Acadia SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 6 | 467 |
| 2014 | GMC Acadia SUV FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 6 | 467 |
| 2014 | GMC Acadia Denali SUV AWD | 5 | No | No | 5 | 447 |
| 2014 | GMC Acadia Denali SUV FWD | 5 | No | No | 5 | 447 |
| 2013 | GMC Acadia SUV AWD | 5 | No | No | 3 | 140 |
| 2013 | GMC Acadia SUV FWD | 5 | No | No | 3 | 140 |
| 2013 | GMC Acadia Denali SUV AWD | 5 | No | No | 3 | 134 |
| 2013 | GMC Acadia Denali SUV FWD | 5 | No | No | 3 | 134 |
| 2012 | GMC Acadia SUV AWD | 5 | No | No | 5 | 302 |
| 2012 | GMC Acadia SUV FWD | 5 | No | No | 5 | 302 |
| 2011 | GMC Acadia SUV AWD | 5 | No | No | 5 | 280 |
| 2011 | GMC Acadia SUV FWD | 5 | No | No | 5 | 280 |
| 2010 | GMC Acadia 4-DR. w/SAB | Not Rated | No | No | 4 | 348 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Acadia AWD | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo | 21 |
| 2026 | Acadia FWD | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo | 22 |
| 2025 | Acadia AWD | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo | 21 |
| 2025 | Acadia FWD | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2024 | Acadia AWD | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo | 21 |
| 2024 | Acadia FWD | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2023 | Acadia AWD | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
21–24 |
| 2023 | Acadia FWD | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
22–25 |
| 2022 | Acadia AWD | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
21–24 |
| 2022 | Acadia FWD | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
22–25 |
| 2021 | Acadia AWD | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
21–24 |
| 2021 | Acadia FWD | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
22–25 |
| 2020 | Acadia AWD | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
21–23 |
| 2020 | Acadia FWD | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
22–24 |
| 2019 | Acadia AWD | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
20–22 |
| 2019 | Acadia FWD | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
21–23 |
| 2018 | Acadia AWD | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
20–23 |
| 2018 | Acadia FWD | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
21–23 |
| 2017 | Acadia AWD | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
20–23 |
| 2017 | Acadia FWD | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
21–23 |
| 2017 | Acadia Limited AWD | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 17 |
| 2017 | Acadia Limited FWD | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 18 |
| 2016 | Acadia AWD | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 17 |
| 2016 | Acadia FWD | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 18 |
| 2015 | Acadia AWD | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 19 |
| 2015 | Acadia FWD | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 19 |
| 2014 | Acadia AWD | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 18 |
| 2014 | Acadia FWD | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 19 |
| 2013 | Acadia AWD | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 18 |
| 2013 | Acadia FWD | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 19 |
| 2012 | Acadia AWD | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 19 |
| 2012 | Acadia FWD | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 19 |
| 2011 | Acadia AWD | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 19 |
| 2011 | Acadia FWD | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 19 |
| 2010 | Acadia AWD | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 19 |
| 2010 | Acadia FWD | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 19 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.