Fortunately, as time went on, the transmission issues with the GMC Acadia have clearly been resolved and newer models of the vehicle rarely suffer from those, and certainly no more than the average vehicle.
The GMC Acadia Reliability Rating is 3.0 out of 5.0, which ranks it 23rd out of 26 for midsize SUVs. The average annual repair cost is $734 which means it has average ownership costs. The frequency of repairs is average, but when issues do arise, they are more likely to be severe than with other models.
Based on looks alone, the GMC Acadia should be a great SUV. It has attractive styling, a roomy interior, and even an outdoorsy AT4 trim. The most expensive trim, the Denali, can lure shoppers in with all of its fancy upgrades alone. In terms of performance, the GMC Acadia is one of the worst midsize SUVs you can buy.
The Traverse is larger than the Acadia and has a third-row seat that's much roomier; it has more luggage space behind the third-row seat and a bigger cargo hold overall; it also has greater towing capacity and can seat up to eight.
The Acadia is a very pleasant three-row SUV, particularly in the Denali trim. The ride is steady and composed, and handling is responsive. The smooth 3.6-liter V6 returned 19 mpg in our tests. A less powerful but still capable 2.5-liter four-cylinder is standard.
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| 2018 GMC Acadia FWD |
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| Annual Fuel Cost* | $1,500 |
| Cost to Drive 25 Miles | $2.52 |
| Cost to Fill the Tank | $44 |
| Tank Size | 19.0 gallons |
2020 GMC Acadia vs.Its Competition
- 2020 GMC Acadia.
- 2020 Acura MDX. #12 in Luxury Large SUVs. Get Your Price.
- 2020 Ford Explorer. Get Your Price.
- 2020 Hyundai Palisade.
- 2020 Kia Telluride.
- 2020 Lincoln Aviator.
Worst Used Cars
| Model | Year(s) to Avoid |
|---|
| Ford | Focus | 2012-2017 |
| Ford | Mustang | 2015-2016, 2018 |
| Ford | Ranger | 2019 |
| GMC | Acadia | 2011-2013, 2016-2017, 2020 |
Just bought a used 2011 Acadia Denali and I love the car. Comfortable, lots of options, and it handles well. A little sluggish but then I traded it for a BMW 325 so it's definitely not a sports car. But it has lots of room and good towing capacity, looks great, and is very comfortable to drive.
Best SUVs
- 2021 Kia Telluride.
- 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime.
- 2021 Audi Q5.
- 2021 Kia Sorento.
- 2021 Hyundai Palisade.
- 2021 Toyota Highlander.
- 2020 Ford Escape.
- 2021 Lincoln Aviator.
Test drivers praise the 2012 GMC Acadia for its spacious interior, competent performance, roomy third row and aggressive looks. Still, shoppers looking for a three-row SUV at a bargain-basement price will want to look elsewhere.
GENERAL MOTORS (GM) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE, BUICK ENCLAVE, AND GMC ACADIA VEHICLES CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN ALASKA, COLORADO, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, IDAHO, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MONTANA, NEBRASKA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW
The 2011 gmc acadia has a timing chain.
Bluetooth is a standard feature on the sle, slt-1, slt-2, and denali trims for the 2011 gmc acadia.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT5, GMC Acadia and Chevrolet Traverse vehicles and 2020-2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. The recall began December 17, 2020.
A. Today, any vehicle with a reasonable amount of maintenance can easily last 200,000 miles or more. Although 45,000 miles may be a little high for a two year old vehicle, it would not deter me from buying the vehicle.
Stats for the GMC Acadia
| Data points | 7 |
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| Average distance | 40.86 miles |
| Max distance | 75 miles |
| Min distance | 18 miles |
| St. Dev. | 21.42 |
2012 GMC Acadia Value - $3,758-$13,258 | Edmunds.
What is the difference? The ultimate version of the Acadia is known as the Denali. It has the V6 engine and goes back to being front-wheel-drive standard with the option of upgrading to all-wheel. The standard wheels for this trim are 20" ultra-bright aluminum ones.
