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All cars · GMC Acadia · 2025

2025 GMC Acadia. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index200100 = average car
Complaints67NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold55,221U.S. model year
Per 100K sold121complaints

Engines and drivetrains 2

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
2.5L 4-cyl turboAuto 8-spdFWD20 / 27 / 23Regular$2,700
2.5L 4-cyl turboAuto 8-spdAWD19 / 24 / 21Regular$2,950

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Brakes60%
Automatic emergency braking43%
Engine9%
Lights7%
Transmission & drivetrain6%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
6710101

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

NHTSA investigations

StatusSubjectOpenedClosed
OpenElectronic brake module component failure2026–

Manufacturer communications 372

GMC filed 372 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the…
  • This service bulletin provides information on Internal Engine Noise or Damage After Oil Filter…

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
GMC Acadia SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆
GMC Acadia SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardStandard & OptionalStandard & Optional

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
2022614053,014Electrical
2023584666,322Engine
20241286149,178Brakes
20252006755,221Brakes

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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