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2021 GMC

Acadia FWD

Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo

GMC Acadia: best and worst years
2021 GMC Acadia FWD

Closest available photo (2024 model year); you're viewing the 2021.

2024 photoDeathpallie325CC BY-SA 4.0Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Transmission
Automatic 9-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel
RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

HP
237
Power to weight
0.056 hp/lb
Axle ratio
3.47
Cyl
4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Aspiration
TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Start-stop system
YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
29 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City
22 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb
25 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr
$2,500EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
CO₂
349 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Eco Score
5/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Smog score
7/10
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
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
2
Owner complaints
141
Reported injuries
3

Feature availability

Which features come standard, cost extra, or are locked to a pricier trim arrives with the next data phase. Standard equipment shows here today.

Standard

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM18%
  • ENGINE14%
  • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM11%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER10%
  • POWER TRAIN8%
  • SERVICE BRAKES7%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 207 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

535 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • Mar 27, 2025ENGINEPIP5841E

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

  • Feb 25, 2025ENGINEPIP5824D

    This Preliminary information communicates a possible issue with the active fuel management rockers causing a misfire and the correction for this concern.

  • Feb 25, 2025WHEELS05-03-07-009L

    This service bulletin provides information on Wheel Alignment Specifications, Requirements and Recommendations for GM Vehicles.

  • Feb 22, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHER11-00-89-005Y

    This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information on Dealer Empowerment for Goodwill, Customer Enthusiasm and Policy (U.S. Only).

  • Feb 20, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIP5358D

    This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint. Technician should get record a sound clip or take a video of the noise for assessment by engineering. Technician will need to call General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.

  • Feb 20, 2025STRUCTURE:BODY05-08-51-001L

    This informational bulletin provides a procedure on how to remove the paint stain that may present itself under the shipping film.

  • Feb 18, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIT5551Q

    This Preliminary information communicates a "Forward Collision System Reduced" message displayed on the DIC when the Forward Automatic Braking has been set to the "Alert" setting.  This is normal when the FAB has been set to  "Alert".

  • Feb 18, 2025STEERING16-NA-109

    This service bulletin provides a procedure inspecting for excess grease or Sealant on the Exterior of the steering gear due to seeing grease or sealant on certain locations on the gear.

  • and 527 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.