The Lemon Index2015 GMC Acadia.
The 2015 GMC Acadia is one of the most reliable years by owner complaints: 44 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 47, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about steering, it has 4 recalls, and it gets 19 mpg combined. The best GMC Acadia year is 2013.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 243 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every GMC Acadia year. 2015 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 33K to 81K miles on the car (106 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- airbags complaints mostly came at 60K–135K miles
- steering complaints mostly came at 41K–74K miles
- electrical complaints mostly came at 35K–88K miles
Recalls 4
- airbags 2023
The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
- airbags 2022
The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
- airbags 2021
The side curtain air bags may not be properly attached.
Show all 4 recalls
- tires 2015
These vehicles are equipped with tires that may experience tread cracking.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems GMC told dealers about
GMC sent dealers 1405 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Power Steering Noise or Fluid Leak from Power Steering Pump, Gear or High Pressure Hose During…
- Tsb contains an owner's notification letter
- If a vehicle comes into the dealership with a knock noise, seized engine, lower end squeak or…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMC Acadia SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| GMC Acadia SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| GMC Acadia Denali SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| GMC Acadia Denali SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $3400 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 3.6L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
Immediately after filling the tank with gas, I started the engine and it accelerated to full capacity. The engine had made clicking sounds, and other sounds when it started.
2015 GMC Acadia owner · NHTSA complaint 11123881
More owner reports
Driving at 34-45 mph lose all engine power and have to pull over. Vehicle totally loses all power. Engine shuts off.
NHTSA complaint 10825510
Quick answers
Is the 2015 GMC Acadia reliable?
Yes, it is one of the most reliable by government complaints. It drew 2.1× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 47; 100 is average, lower is better). The best GMC Acadia year by this measure is 2013.
What are the most common 2015 GMC Acadia problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are steering (18%), engine (14%) and electrical (14%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2015 GMC Acadia have?
4 safety recalls (latest: airbags). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2015 GMC Acadia get?
19 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2015 GMC Acadia safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2015 GMC Acadia problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 33,100 and 81,200 miles. The middle report was at 50,000 miles, from 106 complaints.
Does the 2015 GMC Acadia have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2015 GMC Acadia cost in fuel a year?
About $3400 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2015 GMC Acadia have?
3.6L 6-cyl.
What GMC Acadia year is better than the 2015?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2013, 2016 and 2015.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works