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GMC Acadia AWD
GMC · Cars · 2025
GMC Acadia AWD (2025)
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⚠ 58 complaints
Status
Safe
Good track record, minimal issues
Status Safe — no safety recalls recorded; minor complaints only.
Specifications
Engine Size2.5L
Fuel TypeRegular
Transmission8 speed automatic
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Combined MPG21 MPG
GMC Acadia AWD Comparison with Similar Vehicles
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Price$43,500$23,000–$31,000———$27,900
Engine Capacity2.5L2L2L3L3L1.3L
Fuel TypeRegularRegularRegularDieselDieselRegular
Transmission8 speed automaticAutomatic (AV-S1)Automatic (AV-S10)Automatic 10-spdAutomatic 10-spdAutomatic 9-spd
Body TypeSUVSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
About

The 2025 GMC Acadia AWD offers a robust driving experience with its 328 horsepower turbocharged engine and 8-speed automatic transmission. This standard SUV is built for versatility, featuring all-wheel drive and a spacious interior designed for your adventures.

Pros
  • No recalls on record
  • Safe vehicle status
  • Strong max power: 328 hp
  • Ample max torque: 326 lb-ft
Cons
  • 58 complaints on record
  • Below-average MPG: 21 combined
Complaints58 total
GMC ACADIA 2025 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
medium
Today, June 11, 2026, my wife and 9 month old baby were on their way home from running errands in town when the vehicle started to violently shake, becoming frightened my wife tried to apply pressure to the brakes. When she pushed down on the brake pedal nothing happened and the pedal hit the floor. Our brand new 2025 GMC Acadia AT4 had just suffered catastrophic brake failure. So she pulled off onto the side of the road in hopes the uneven terrain would slow her down just enough to put it into park. Luckily enough it did. If it would have been 10 seconds later she would have been on a one way bridge where the speed limit is 60mph with no brakes. Four days prior to today on June 07, 2026 I sent a message to the individual that I bought the car from at the GMC dealership and told him that we had warning lights come up on the dash. He had me try and reset the screen but nothing happened. I asked when we could get it into a shop so it could be looked at he said that he would have someone reach out and schedule a time. I proceeded to ask if we were ok to drive the vehicle until then.To which he responded "If the vehicle isn't giving you issues mechanically, you should be good". Fast forward to today June 11, 2026 my wife is driving and has catastrophic brake failure. The vehicle was then towed by roadside assistance to the GMC dealership.
NHTSAUSJun 2026Source →
GMC ACADIA 2025 SERVICE BRAKES
low
When backing out of a parking spot of a store , I went to stop and pressing on the brakes nothing happened and I kept rolling backwards. I looked down to confirm I was pressing the brakes and my foot was on the brake pedal pressed firmly. I rolled to a stop put it in drive and checked the brakes and they worked like normal. I made an appointment at the dealership and had an appointment the next day. The said it did not have any codes, it preformed normal and passed inspected so there was nothing they could do about it.
NHTSAUSMay 2026Source →
GMC ACADIA 2025 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
medium
Brake module malfunction Codes: “service ESC” “break assist failure. Press hard to break. Speed limited”
NHTSAUSMay 2026Source →
GMC ACADIA 2025 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
low
Telematic Modular Control is not working properly and part is on backorder. Dealership and GMC have refused to put into writing that my vehicle is safe to drive; however, they are refusing rental vehicle while awaiting arrival of part. Several of my safety features are not working correctly, my left turn signal went out randomly and my auto breaking has activated when there has been nothing near my vehicle.
NHTSAUSMay 2026Source →
GMC ACADIA 2025 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
high
I got into my car to leave, I placed my phone on the wireless charging pad. When I got to my location about 10 minutes later, I grabbed my phone and went to put the wrist band attached to my phone around my wrist. The wrist band is a metal chain and it burned me on the side of my wrist and top of hand. I took the wrist band off as fast as I could, then touched it with my fingers to make sure that is where the sting was coming form, and it was. The passenger in the car also confirmed that the wrist band was dangerously hot. I took pictures of the burn marks it left on my wrist and hand.
NHTSAUSApr 2026Source →
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Status history
Uncertain→Safe31 May 2026
Lemon Score: 89. 15 data points. v3 scoring.
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