GMC Acadia
21 model years from 2007 to 2027, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.

- Model years
- 2007–2027
- Class
- Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
- Latest engines
- 2.5L 4-cyl turbo
- Best MPG
- 18–25 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- ★★★★★ (2025)
- Recalls
- 33 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2017 (706)
- Fewest problems
- 2022
- Interest
- 7,740 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2026 Acadia in brief
The 2026 GMC Acadia is a standard SUV offered with a 2.5L 4-cyl turbo engine and front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 204 inches long and 80 inches wide on a 121-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,502 lb.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 22 MPG combined (20 city / 26 highway), 1% better than the 2026 standard SUV average of 21.7 MPG, for an estimated $3,050 a year in fuel.
It has 1 recall campaign on file and owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the unknown or other.
The GMC Acadia has 21 model years in our data, from 2007 to 2027, classed as Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD.
Its most efficient year was 2023 at 25 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 18 to 25 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the power train (920), electrical system (899), air bags (768).
Buying used? 2024 has the fewest problems in our data, and 2017 is the year to avoid.
2020 has the most recalls (6); all years together count 33 campaigns and 4,347 owner complaints.
How the 2007 Acadia compares
The 2007 GMC Acadia is a SUV - offered with a 3.6L 6-cyl engine and front-wheel drive and 4-wheel or all-wheel drive.
It measures about 201 inches long and 79 inches wide on a 119-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,722 lb.
About the GMC Acadia
The GMC Acadia is a crossover SUV manufactured by General Motors for its GMC division. The first-generation GMC Acadia shared the GM Lambda platform with the Saturn Outlook, the Chevrolet Traverse, and the Buick Enclave. The Acadia went on sale in 2006 as a 2007 model in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The Acadia replaces three of the 7- or 8-seater vehicles on the Buick-Pontiac–GMC dealership network, the midsize GMC Safari van, the GMC Envoy, and the Pontiac Montana SV6 minivan for the domestic market.
From the Wikipedia article "GMC Acadia", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2026 Acadia pros & cons
Full 2026 details →What's good
- AWD / 4WD available
- Lots of standard safety tech4 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.
Watch out for
No weak spots against similar models in the data.
Best and worst years to buy used
2024 Acadia
61 owner complaints · 0 recalls · 2 crash reports
NHTSA overall: ★★★★★
Year to avoid2017 Acadia
706 owner complaints · 4 recalls · 2 fire reports · 10 crash reports
Most reported: Power Train
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 10 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
Compare head to head
Acadia changes by model year
- 2024
- New body dimensions: 10.6 in longer, wheelbase +8.3 in — most likely a redesign or new generation
- Engine added: 2.5L 4-cyl turbo
- Engines dropped: 2.0L 4-cyl turbo and 3.6L 6-cyl
- Best combined MPG down from 25 to 23
- 2022
- Engine dropped: 2.5L 4-cyl
- 2020
- Engine added: 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
- 2018
- Now crash-tested by NHTSA: 5 stars overall
- 2017
- New body dimensions: 7.5 in shorter, wheelbase −6.3 in — most likely a redesign or new generation
- Engine added: 2.5L 4-cyl
- Best combined MPG up from 18 to 23
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 21 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | 22 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | 22 MPG | 203.9 in | 4,502 lb | Not rated | 1 | 10 |
| 2025 | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | 23 MPG | 203.9 in | 4,502 lb | ★★★★★ | 0 | 69 |
| 2024 | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | 23 MPG | 203.9 in | 4,502 lb | ★★★★★ | 0 | 61 |
| 2023 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.6L 6-cyl | 25 MPG | 193.3 in | 4,240 lb | ★★★★★ | 4 | 49 |
| 2022 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.6L 6-cyl | 25 MPG | 193.3 in | 4,240 lb | ★★★★★ | 3 | 52 |
| 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl | 25 MPG | 193.3 in | 4,240 lb | ★★★★★ | 2 | 155 |
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl | 24 MPG | 193.3 in | 4,240 lb | ★★★★★ | 6 | 106 |
| 2019 | 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl | 23 MPG | 193.7 in | 4,405 lb | ★★★★★ | 2 | 388 |
| 2018 | 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl | 23 MPG | 193.7 in | 4,405 lb | ★★★★★ | 2 | 398 |
| 2017 | 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl | 23 MPG | 193.7 in | 4,405 lb | Not rated | 4 | 706 |
| 2016 | 3.6L 6-cyl | 18 MPG | 201.2 in | 4,850 lb | Not rated | 4 | 236 |
| 2015 | 3.6L 6-cyl | 19 MPG | 201.2 in | 4,850 lb | Not rated | 4 | 243 |
| 2014 | 3.6L 6-cyl | 19 MPG | 201.2 in | 4,892 lb | Not rated | 6 | 428 |
| 2013 | 3.6L 6-cyl | 19 MPG | 201.2 in | 4,850 lb | Not rated | 3 | 127 |
| 2012 | 3.6L 6-cyl | 19 MPG | 201.2 in | 4,925 lb | Not rated | 5 | 260 |
| 2011 | 3.6L 6-cyl | 19 MPG | 201.2 in | 4,925 lb | Not rated | 5 | 197 |
| 2010 | 3.6L 6-cyl | 19 MPG | 201.2 in | 4,925 lb | Not rated | 4 | 197 |
| 2009 | 3.6L 6-cyl | 19 MPG | 201.2 in | 4,722 lb | Not rated | 5 | 160 |
| 2008 | 3.6L 6-cyl | 19 MPG | 201.2 in | 4,722 lb | Not rated | 3 | 376 |
| 2007 | 3.6L 6-cyl | 19 MPG | 201.2 in | 4,722 lb | Not rated | 2 | 129 |
Alternatives to the 2026 Acadia
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser | 23 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2026 Toyota 4Runner | 23 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2026 Ford Explorer | 24 MPG | Not rated | 15 |
| 2026 Toyota Highlander | 35 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Ford Expedition | 19 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2026 Nissan Pathfinder | 23 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or GMC. How we calculate this →



