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2016 GMC Acadia FWD
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 18 MPG.
Safety rating (NHTSA 5-Star)
Official crash-test ratings for the 2016 GMC Acadia SUV FWD.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 15 | 22 | 18 | 507 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
4 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Traverse, GMC Acadia, and Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured August 18, 2015 to September 24, 2015. Due to a manufacturing defect, the windshield wiper motor may overheat when used.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Traverse, GMC Acadia, and Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured November 6, 2015, to November 12, 2015. The affected vehicles have a the third row left lower seat frame that may have welds that are not in the correction location.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2015, 2017 Buick Enclave, 2010-2019 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2011-2016 GMC Acadia vehicles. The side curtain air bags may not be properly attached.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
282 complaints filed by owners for this model year (10 involving a crash, 2 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 2016 GMC Acadia FWD?
EPA figures for the 2016 GMC Acadia FWD reach 18 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 2016 GMC Acadia FWD?
NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 GMC Acadia FWD. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 2016 GMC Acadia FWD?
Owners have filed 282 complaints with NHTSA for the 2016 GMC Acadia FWD, most often about: Air Bags, Steering, Electrical System. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
What is the safety rating of the 2016 GMC Acadia FWD?
NHTSA gave the 2016 GMC Acadia FWD (2016 GMC Acadia SUV FWD) an overall 5-star rating in the official 5-Star Safety Ratings program.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.