The GMC Acadia is a SUV built from 2007 to 2026 over 3 generations. Most were assembled in the United States — 100% of those on record. Between 2007 and 2026 it grew 7 cm longer and gained -100 kg. Engines offered: 4-cyl, V6. Worth buying? It scores near the top of what we track at 4.5/5 — and the year you pick matters far more than the badge (best and worst years →).
What the Acadia is
The GMC Acadia is a SUV that GMC built from 2007 to 2026 — 20 model years. Our measurements put it at 3 generations, the current one starting in 2024. It has been offered with 4-cyl, V6 power. Its closest sibling in the GMC range: Yukon.
Where the Acadia is built
A badge says where the company is registered; the VIN says where the car was bolted together. We counted the first three characters — the manufacturer identifier — across 5,033 Acadias on record.
| Assembled in | Share | VIN starts with | Years seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| the United States | 1GK | 2007-2026 |
Check your own: the first three characters of a GMC VIN decide which of these 3 lines your Acadia belongs to. What every character in a Acadia VIN means →
Got the full 17 characters? A free VIN check on a GMC Acadia adds what the decoder can't see: open recalls, theft and total-loss records, and the safety ratings for that exact build.
Acadia generations, and what changed
These boundaries are not copied from a brochure — they fall out of the measurements. Where the Acadia's length or wheelbase jumps between consecutive model years the platform changed: a facelift moves a bumper by centimetres, a new generation moves the whole car — for the Acadia that gives 3 distinct generations below.
| Generation | Length | Wheelbase | Weight | vs previous | Weight change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-2016 | 511 cm | 302 cm | 2142 kg | - | - |
| 2017-2023 | 492 cm | 286 cm | 1896 kg | -19 cm | -246 kg |
| 2024-2026 | 518 cm | 307 cm | 2042 kg | +26 cm | +146 kg |
Between 2007 and 2026 the Acadia gained 7 cm in length (+1.4%) and -100 kg in weight (-4.7%). Cars did not so much grow as thicken — crash structures, airbags and equipment weigh more than the metal they replaced, and on the Acadia that is -100 kg against 7 cm. Full dimensions by year →
GMC Acadia tire size, oil type & owner specs
The fitment Acadia owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.
Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.
What engines does the GMC Acadia have? Power & range
The GMC Acadia is offered with 2 powertrains — 3.6L 6-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl. Here's the lineup by engine, transmission and drivetrain — 2 for the GMC Acadia, against one or two on most rivals.
| Engine | Displacement | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V6 | 3.6L · 6-cyl | Automatic 9-spd | FWD | Regular |
| 4-cyl | 2.5L · 4-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | FWD | Regular |
Horsepower, torque and fuel-tank size decode from your VIN — exact figures vary by engine and trim.
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov (engines, drivetrain, range, charge time). Horsepower & torque from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.
Can a GMC Acadia tow? Towing & payload
As an SUV, the GMC Acadia is built to tow and haul. The exact maximum towing capacity and payload depend on the engine, drivetrain and whether it has the factory tow package.
What sets your Acadia's tow & payload rating:
- Engine — a larger or turbocharged engine tows more than the base unit.
- Drivetrain & axle — 4WD/AWD and the axle ratio shift the rating.
- Tow package — the factory towing package (hitch, wiring, transmission cooler) raises the max.
- Payload & GVWR — GVWR caps the combined load; more passengers and cargo lower how much you can tow.
Exact towing capacity, payload and GVWR are added per engine, drivetrain and trim — decode your VIN above, or check the driver's door-jamb and hitch labels. Curb weight from vehicle specifications.
The Acadia by the numbers
What the federal and market records say about the GMC Acadia. Each line opens the full breakdown by year.
| Topic | Acadia | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls | 42 campaigns | NHTSA, all years |
| Owner complaints | 1,811 filed | What breaks and when |
| Reliability | 4.5 / 5 | Best and worst years |
| Crash safety | ★★★★★ NHTSA | Frontal, side, rollover |
| Insurance | $958/yr | Estimated full coverage |
| Used value | 2,099 listings | What it sells for now |
Frequently asked questions
What kind of car is the GMC Acadia?
The Acadia is a SUV, built from 2007 to 2026 across 3 generations. Engines offered: 4-cyl, V6.
Where is the GMC Acadia made?
Across 5,033 cars in our records the split is: the United States (100%). The first three characters of a VIN identify the plant's manufacturer and country — that is where these shares come from, not from a press release.
How many generations does the Acadia have?
3 by our measurements, the latest starting in 2024. We draw the boundaries where length or wheelbase jumps between model years — a facelift moves a bumper, a new generation moves the whole car. Over its life the Acadia grew 7 cm longer and gained -100 kg.
What is the GMC Acadia warranty?
New models carry 3 years / 36,000 miles basic cover and 5 years / 60,000 miles on the powertrain. Worth knowing: across our complaint records the typical car reaches the halfway point of its faults at five years, so most repairs land after the basic warranty ends.
Is the Acadia reliable?
It scores 4.5/5 in our data. The honest answer depends on the year far more than the model — see the best and worst years, and when this car starts to break.
How do I check a specific Acadia?
This page describes the model; it cannot tell you whether that car has an open recall or a branded title. Run its VIN against the records — free, and matched to the exact production run.
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