2027 GMC Acadia
SUV · 2010–2027
Which year to buy
Best bet2023Fewest serious problems: 0.2× usual
AvoidNoneNo year stands out as bad
Be careful2010, 2024–2025More problems; check the recalls were done
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.
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
2027 Acadia trims
| Elevation FWD | Elevation AWD | AT4 AWD | Denali FWD | Denali AWD | Denali Ultimate FWD | Denali Ultimate AWD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wireless phone charging | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Head-up display | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Heated front seats | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Ventilated front seats | No | No | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Heated rear seats | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Heated steering wheel | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Remote start | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Sunroof or moonroof | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Panoramic roof | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Power liftgate or tailgate | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| 360-degree camera | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Blind-spot warning | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lane centering | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Features from GMC's 2027 equipment guide ("Optional": a package or option adds it); base price, seating and driver-assistance equipment from NHTSA's vehicle database (vPIC), as GMC reports it. "—": 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…
Wireless phone chargingHead-up displayThird row (7+ seats)Power liftgateLane centeringBlind-spot monitoring360-degree cameraHeated front seatsHeated second-row seatsVentilated (cooled) seatsHeated steering wheelRemote startSunroof or moonroofPanoramic roof
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.