- The GMC Acadia comes with a choice of three different engines-a fuel efficient 2.5L 4-cylinder making 193 horsepower, a 3.6L V6 with 310 horsepower and a 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder making 230 horsepower. Engines send power to either the front wheels or to all four wheels via a 9-speed automatic transmission.
- Mar 14, 2016 The 2017 GMC Acadia will arrive with both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility. The car-based Android system lets you talk to Google to get the information that you need. This makes it safer and easier for drivers to access information via Google Now.
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Starting at price for 2020 Acadia SLE. The Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price excludes destination freight charge, tax, title, license, dealer fees and optional equipment. See your GMC dealer for details. Click here to see all GMC destination freight charges. Requires available 3.6L V6 engine and Trailering Package. General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT5 and XT6, Chevrolet Blazer, Silverado 1500, 2500 and 3500 and Traverse and GMC Acadia and Sierra 1500, 2500. The famous mid-size SUV 2021 GMC Acadia has been confirmed. From a reliable source, the upcoming model will be significantly refreshed. The second-generation model was introduced in 2017 with several essential upgrades, and thanks to that, it is ranked very well on the market.
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued recalls for August 6 through 13, including Honda recalls involving 607,784 and 324,194 units. See the list of this week's car recalls involving ten or more units below, or search USA TODAY's automotive recalls database for more:
Buick
General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT5 and XT6, Chevrolet Blazer, Silverado 1500, 2500 and 3500 and Traverse and GMC Acadia and Sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The diffuser component of the Roof-Rail Air Bag (RRAB) inflator may not have been properly crimped to the inflator and could separate from the inflator during air bag deployment. 769 units are affected. Read more
Cadillac
General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT5 and XT6, Chevrolet Blazer, Silverado 1500, 2500 and 3500 and Traverse and GMC Acadia and Sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The diffuser component of the Roof-Rail Air Bag (RRAB) inflator may not have been properly crimped to the inflator and could separate from the inflator during air bag deployment. 769 units are affected. Read more
Chevrolet
General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT5 and XT6, Chevrolet Blazer, Silverado 1500, 2500 and 3500 and Traverse and GMC Acadia and Sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The diffuser component of the Roof-Rail Air Bag (RRAB) inflator may not have been properly crimped to the inflator and could separate from the inflator during air bag deployment. 769 units are affected. Read more
GMC
General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT5 and XT6, Chevrolet Blazer, Silverado 1500, 2500 and 3500 and Traverse and GMC Acadia and Sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The diffuser component of the Roof-Rail Air Bag (RRAB) inflator may not have been properly crimped to the inflator and could separate from the inflator during air bag deployment. 769 units are affected. Read more
Honda
Honda (America Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Odyssey vehicles. Water may enter the outer door handle cables for the sliding doors. If this occurs, the outer door handle cables may freeze in cold temperatures, preventing the front and rear sliding door latches from securely latching. 324,194 units are affected. Read more
American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Odyssey vehicles. Water may get into the rearview camera mounting holes and enter the camera lens and cause a distorted image, or no image at all. Additionally, if the rearview camera view mode is set to top-down view, or switched from that view to another mode in a bright environment, the image may not display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, 'Rearview Mirrors.' 212,068 units are affected. Read more
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Odyssey, 2019-2020 Passport, and 2019-2021 Pilot vehicles. Incorrect instrument panel control module software can cause the instrument panel to not display critical information, such as engine oil pressure, speedometer, and gear selector position until the next ignition cycle. Additionally, it can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 101, 'Control and Displays' and 111, 'Rearview Mirrors.' 607,784 units are affected. Read more
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Pilot, 2019-2020 Odyssey and 2019-2020 Passport vehicles. Incorrect central network software programming may cause several errors to occur that can delay or prevent the rearview camera image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, 'Rearview Mirrors.' 499,342 units are affected. Read more
Kia
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2019 Forte vehicles. The left front axle driveshaft may not have been heat-treated, which can cause it to break. 834 units are affected. Read more
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2020 Telluride vehicles equipped with Smart Cruise Control (SCC). When a trailer is connected to the vehicle, the trailer brake lights will not illuminate when the SCC applies the brakes. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, 'Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.' 86,921 units are affected. Read more
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Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2020 Stinger vehicles equipped with a 2.0L Turbo-GDI engine. A component within the Rack Mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) Assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, possibly resulting in the steering locking or becoming difficult while driving. 104 units are affected. Read more
Mercedes-Benz
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. The chassis may be missing the additional stabilization required for its cargo capacity. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, 'Electronic Stability Control Systems.' Four units are affected. Read more
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 C300, C300 Coupe, CLS450, E450 Coupe and S450, 2017-2019 E300, 2018 E400 Coupe, E400 Stationwagon, and 2018-2019 S560 vehicles that have previously had the instrument cluster replaced. The software in the replaced instrument cluster may cause the seat belt warning system to not operate properly, only displaying a solid warning light if either the driver or passenger seat belt is unfastened, instead of a blinking light with an audible tone. 56 units are affected. Read more
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling one 2020 GLE 450 vehicle. The windshield may not have been bonded correctly to the vehicle, possibly allowing it to separate from the vehicle and affect the full protective function of the passenger's frontal air bag in the event of a crash. One units are affected. Read more
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The incorrect leaf spring shims may have been installed between the rear axle and the leaf springs possibly affecting the vehicle's handling. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, 'Electronic Stability Control Systems.' 26 units are affected. Read more
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling one 2020 GLE 350 vehicle. One of four bolts securing the driver's seat may not have been installed correctly and may fail. One units are affected. Read more
To find more recalls for vehicles, groceries, consumer products and more, visit USA TODAY's searchable recalls database.
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What sets the Acadia apart from the competition is in the details. It’s more upscale than some of its competitors, focusing on the business class of buyers. Being that desirable step between a full-size SUV and a soccer-mom minivan helps too.
Despite being a popular model, there are GMC Acadia issues. Over the years, there have been nagging problems that have stripped some of the shine, and potentially hurt sales too. We’ll take a look at some of the GMC Acadia problems through the years, especially motor issues and blown engines. And selling a car with a blown engine is notoriously difficult, so you lose a lot of value when it happens.
GMC Acadia Recalls
Since the initial 2007 model year, GMC Acadia recalls have shown up regularly. That’s not to say they aren’t great vehicles, just that manufacturing flaws have been addressed. Most recalls have been relatively minor, focusing on seat belts, airbags, the fuel system, brakes… actually, those seem to be serious safety systems. It’s a far cry from the recall trouble that other GM models have experienced like the GMC Sierra and the GMC Terrain.
2007 GMC Acadia Problems
The first year is always the troublesome year, right? That proved to be the case for GMC Acadia issues, that’s for sure. While many cars have minor problems that need kinks worked out, the Acadia had some big trouble in the first release. The transmission proved to be a truly weak point with this wave of Acadias. The transmission would completely give out for the Acadia, needing a full replacement. If it wasn’t under warranty any longer, it cost customers around $4,000 to replace the faulty gearbox. It was so widespread, there wasn’t enough stock to keep up with the demand for new transmissions.
That wasn’t the only issue, however. A GMC Acadia blown engine was not exactly unheard of, typically starting with a loss of power and turning into dead cylinders. There’s also a commonly-found leak from the timing chain cover. When many engine problems compound the cost of engine rebuild or replacement is usually too high to be worth doing.
2008 GMC Acadia Problems
Things got worse before getting better for GMC Acadia reliability. The 2008 model year saw even more transmission problems that required the exact same attention as the 2007s. Once again, it took nearly forever to get a replacement transmission in stock from General Motors with the backorders.
Engine issues gained steam too. Customers reported their GMC Acadia shutting off unexpectedly while driving. Timing chains became a sore spot with broken chains causing complete engine failure. And still, there was the loss of power situation GM had yet to rectify. If the engine was blown, then you'd have to start asking questions like if you can trade in a non running car. The answer is likely not.
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2009 GMC Acadia Problems
BY the 2009 model year, the common Acadia problems were finally being resolved at the manufacturing level. The transmission was much more reliable and the engine leaks and failures were under control for the most part, which put a stop to much of the necessary engine problem diagnosis in previous models.
Other situations came up that still hurt GMC Acadia ratings. The steering system, for example, sprung leaks from hoses or the power steering gear (rack and pinion). While not as serious as a blown engine, it’s still a costly repair.
2010 GMC Acadia Problems
Know the term ‘holding pattern’? That’s what it was like for GM in 2010. All the same old stuff continued from the 2009 model – steering leaks and stretched timing chains predominantly.
2011 GMC Acadia Problems
From all appearances, the 2011 GMC Acadia problems were much fewer and farther between than ever. More Acadia models were sold and fewer coming back for repairs – that’s a recipe for success.
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Aside from the occasional loss of power complaints and blown Acadia engines within the realm of normal, it looked like GMC figured things out.
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2012 GMC Acadia Problems
Change of pace in 2012. The most frequent concerns for the GMC Acadia turned to secondary systems. The air conditioning system became a weak point, likely due to a manufacturing change. In fact for 2012, engine complaints were rare.
For used vehicle shoppers, the 2012 GMC Acadia is a great choice due to the low number of concerns, and the relatively low severity of those 2012 GMC Acadia problems.
From 2013 through 2015, the GMC Acadia looks like it had everything figured out. That is, aside from being one of the more dated crossover SUVs on the market. 2013 GMC Acadia problems continued to be almost unworthy of mentioning. There was next to nothing for engine issues in a list of 2015 GMC Acadia problems either.
2017 GMC Acadia Problems
Enter a whole new generation. The 2017 GMC Acadia is a complete redesign, top to bottom. With the redesign comes a new engine with cylinder deactivation. Like any new technology, it takes a year or two to figure it our in real-world testing.
Customer complaints include a nasty vibration when driving at a constant speed. Fortunately, it isn’t a blown engine or a fatal flaw, but an issue that’s corrected by software.
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Is It Common to Have a Blown Engine on a GMC Acadia?
New Acadia models, from 2017 to current, don’t seem to have any inherent engine issues. In the first generation, though, it’s a different story. Until 2010, you could expect to have some sort of engine problem with the 3.6-liter V6 motor, whether it’s stretched timing chains, an oil leak, or a seized engine. If you have an interest in other makes or models of cars with engine issues, we have a detailed guide on blown engines, and all kinds of engine problems. Check it out if you want to learn more about various engines.
Keep in mind that routine maintenance, like always, plays a huge factor in preventing engine issues. But should you have a debilitating and costly blown engine on your Acadia, you have an option.
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