GMC Acadia FWD

20072026 · 29 configurations

Lowest
18
Average
21
Best
25

The GMC Acadia FWD has been tested by the EPA across 29 different configurations spanning model years 2007 through 2026. Over this period, the Acadia FWD has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 18 MPG to 25 MPG, with an overall average of 21 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
2026
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 8-spdRegular
$2,700202622MPG
2025
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 8-spdRegular
$2,600202723MPG
2024
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 8-spdRegular
$2,600202723MPG
2023
3.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 9-spdRegular
$2,700192722MPG
2023
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 9-spdRegular
$2,400222925MPG
2022
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 9-spdRegular
$2,400222925MPG
2022
3.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 9-spdRegular
$2,700192722MPG
2021
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 9-spdRegular
$2,600212723MPG
2021
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 9-spdRegular
$2,400222925MPG
2021
3.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 9-spdRegular
$2,700192722MPG
2020
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 9-spdRegular
$2,600212723MPG
2020
3.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 9-spdRegular
$2,700192722MPG
2020
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 9-spdRegular
$2,500212824MPG
2019
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdRegular
$2,600212623MPG
2019
3.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdRegular
$2,850182521MPG
2018
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdRegular
$2,600212623MPG
2018
3.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdRegular
$2,850182521MPG
2017
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdRegular
$2,600212623MPG
2017
3.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdRegular
$2,850182521MPG
2016
3.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdRegular
$3,300152218MPG
2015
3.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdRegular
$3,150172419MPG
2014
3.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdRegular
$3,150172419MPG
2013
3.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdRegular
$3,150172419MPG
2012
3.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdRegular
$3,150172419MPG
2011
3.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdRegular
$3,150172419MPG
2010
3.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdRegular
$3,150172419MPG
2009
3.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdRegular
$3,150172419MPG
2008
3.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdRegular
$3,150162419MPG
2007
3.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdRegular
$3,150162419MPG

Historical Efficiency

2026
22
2025
23
2024
23
2023
25
2022
25
2021
25
2020
24
2019
23
2018
23
2017
23
2016
18
2015
19
2014
19
2013
19
2012
19
2011
19
2010
19
2009
19
2008
19
2007
19

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Acadia FWD) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the GMC Acadia FWD. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the GMC GMC Acadia (2007-2012 only. For 2013 on see model 423.), GMC Acadia (2013 on. For 2007-2012 see model 008.) grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
1,034
Total Deaths
332

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
8.9%
Fire Occurrence
2.6%
Speeding Involved
9.1%
DUI Involved
10.8%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

80%
Front
11%
Side
9%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes153
Fatalities
55
Deaths/Crash
0.36
2022
Fatal Crashes156
Fatalities
57
Deaths/Crash
0.37
2021
Fatal Crashes143
Fatalities
49
Deaths/Crash
0.34
2020
Fatal Crashes123
Fatalities
36
Deaths/Crash
0.29
2019
Fatal Crashes108
Fatalities
31
Deaths/Crash
0.29
2018
Fatal Crashes96
Fatalities
32
Deaths/Crash
0.33
2017
Fatal Crashes81
Fatalities
29
Deaths/Crash
0.36
2016
Fatal Crashes74
Fatalities
21
Deaths/Crash
0.28
2015
Fatal Crashes53
Fatalities
13
Deaths/Crash
0.25
2014
Fatal Crashes47
Fatalities
9
Deaths/Crash
0.19

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

Tip: Click any component bar to view detailed recall narratives.

Historical Severity Timeline

2026
1
2023
4
2022
3
2021
1
2020
4
2019
2
2017
3
2016
2
2015
2
2014
4
2011
2
2009
4
2008
1
2007
5
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