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2020 GMC

Acadia AWD

Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L

GMC Acadia: best and worst years
2020 GMC Acadia AWD

Closest available photo (2024 model year); you're viewing the 2020.

2024 photoDeathpallie325CC BY-SA 4.0Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Drivetrain
All-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Automatic 9-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel
RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

HP
310
Power to weight
0.073 hp/lb
Axle ratio
3.49
Cyl
6EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Start-stop system
YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
25 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG City
18 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG Comb
21 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel $/yr
$2,950EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
CO₂
433 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Eco Score
4/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Smog score
6/10
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Real-world MPG
18.2 mpg, reported by 2 driversabout 2.8 mpg below the EPA combined estimate
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

Length
193 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Width
76 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Height
67 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Wheelbase
113 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Curb Weight
4,239 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating
★★★★★
Rollover rating
★★★★
Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Forward-collision warning
Optional
Lane-departure warning
Optional
Recalls
6
Owner complaints
92
Reported injuries
2

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM18%
  • ENGINE15%
  • POWER TRAIN13%
  • STEERING10%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER8%
  • FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE6%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 144 total.

GMC Acadia: best and worst years

Federal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year

  • PE22006opened Jul 22, 2022BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

    Rear-View Camera Failure

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

636 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • Apr 1, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIT3271Q

    This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.

  • Mar 9, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIP6104

    This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.

  • Mar 9, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIP4902V

    This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.

  • Mar 2, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIT6425D

    This Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue with the Telematic module with no DTC'ss

  • Feb 4, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIP5841H

    This Preliminary information communicates the potential for condensation to freeze up inside the Crankcase Pressure Sensor causing dtc P04FB to set.

  • Jan 16, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIT6425C

    This Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue with the Telematic module with no DTC's

  • Jan 14, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIP6098

    This PI advised dealer technicians of possible causes of diesel fuel contamination in gasoline powered vehicles and advises of warranty direction.

  • Jan 10, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIP5841G

    This Preliminary information communicates the potential for condensation to freeze up inside the Crankcase Pressure Sensor causing dtc P04FB to set.

  • and 628 more

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance
5 yr / 60k mi
Maintenance
1 yr / 12k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.