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2021 GMC Acadia FWD
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 25 MPG.
Safety rating (NHTSA 5-Star)
Official crash-test ratings for the 2021 GMC Acadia SUV AWD.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 9-spd | Regular | 21 | 27 | 23 | 382 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 9-spd | Regular | 22 | 29 | 25 | 349 |
| 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic 9-spd | Regular | 19 | 27 | 22 | 402 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
2 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 2021 Cadillac XT5, XT6, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The fuel supply lines may be improperly attached and seated.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Cadillac XT5, XT6, and GMC Acadia vehicles equipped with the optional Surround Vision feature. The rearview camera coaxial cable connectors may have been crimped improperly, causing the rearview camera to fail or function intermittently.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
220 complaints filed by owners for this model year (14 involving a crash, 0 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 2021 GMC Acadia FWD?
EPA figures for the 2021 GMC Acadia FWD reach 25 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 2021 GMC Acadia FWD?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 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 2021 GMC Acadia FWD?
Owners have filed 220 complaints with NHTSA for the 2021 GMC Acadia FWD, most often about: Electrical System, Engine, Fuel/propulsion System. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
What is the safety rating of the 2021 GMC Acadia FWD?
NHTSA gave the 2021 GMC Acadia FWD (2021 GMC Acadia SUV AWD) 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.