GMC Acadia

In Canada: generations, trims, common issues, recalls and fuel costs

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This guide covers the GMC Acadia across 3 generations from model year 2007. Transport Canada lists 32 recalls for it since the 2007 model year, the latest issued in February 2026 (list read ). GMC Canada says every trim of the current Acadia (Elevation, AT4, Denali and Denali Ultimate) comes with all-wheel drive as standard.

Overview

The Acadia is GMC’s three-row crossover and was the brand’s first car-based, unibody vehicle when it arrived for 2007. It shares its platform with the Chevrolet Traverse and Buick Enclave, and it has changed size twice: a large eight-seater at first, a shorter mid-size SUV from 2017 to 2023, and a full-size three-row again since 2024. In Alberta it suits families who want GMC styling, a quieter ride than a Yukon and all-wheel drive, which is standard on every current Canadian Acadia. First-generation models carry several recalls worth checking by VIN, two of them for wipers that could fail under snow and ice, and 2017–2019 models are covered by a GM bulletin for a false "Shift to Park" message.

Body type
Three-row crossover SUV
Model years covered
2007 on
Generations
3
Production
The Acadia is not built in Canada: it has come from Lansing Delta Township, Michigan (2007–2017 and since 2024) and Spring Hill, Tennessee (2017–2023).[1]
Transport Canada recalls
32 since the 2007 model year
NRCan fuel rating, 2026
11.2 L/100 km combined, about $3,636 a year

Generations

Newest first. Years are model years; “on” means the generation is still in production.

  1. Third generation

    2024 on

    Grown back to a full-size three-row on the platform of the third-generation Traverse, with a 328 hp 2.5 L turbocharged four-cylinder, an eight-speed automatic and a 15-inch screen. Built again at Lansing Delta Township.[1][5]

  2. Second generation (C1XX)

    2017–2023

    Downsized to a mid-size, seven-seat SUV about 320 kg lighter, built at Spring Hill, Tennessee, with 2.5 L four-cylinder and 3.6 L V6 engines. A 2020 facelift added the AT4, a 2.0 L turbo and a nine-speed automatic.[1][3]

  3. First generation (Lambda)

    2007–2017

    Built at Lansing Delta Township, Michigan with a 3.6 L V6, a six-speed automatic, eight seats and front- or all-wheel drive; direct injection arrived for 2009. The Denali joined for 2011, a facelift followed for 2013, and the old design was sold beside its replacement as the 2017 Acadia Limited.[1]

Trims and engines

Trims sold in Canada

GMC Acadia trims as sold in Canada, with the model years each was offered.
TrimYearsWhat it adds
SLE2007–2023The mainstream trim of the first two generations and, after the SL was dropped for 2022, the base model.[1][3][4]
SLT2007–2023The better-equipped trim above the SLE.[1][3][4]
Denali2011 onThe luxury trim, first offered for 2011 with its own grille, fascias and leather interior.[1][2][4]
AT42020 onThe off-road-styled trim, which replaced the All Terrain package in 2020; the current AT4 has off-road suspension, a lifted ride height and all-terrain tires.[1][2][4]
Elevation2024 onThe entry trim of the third generation, seating up to eight; earlier Acadias used the name for an appearance package.[1][2]
Denali Ultimate2026 onThe top trim added for 2026, with full leather massaging front seats, a 16-speaker Bose system and Super Cruise.[2][5]

Engines

Engines offered in the GMC Acadia, by model year.
EngineYearsNotes
3.6 L V6 (port injection)2007–2008[1]
3.6 L V6 (direct injection)2009–2017[1]
2.5 L I42017–2021Standard on lower trims until dropped for 2022.[1][3]
3.6 L V62017–2023Nine-speed automatic from 2020.[1][4]
2.0 L turbo I42020–2023Standard engine from 2022.[1][4]
2.5 L turbo I42024 on328 hp with an eight-speed automatic.[1][5]

Common issues

Problems a source documents for this model, tagged by what kind of source it is. What each tag means:

Recall
A safety recall. Transport Canada’s list further down has the recall itself, and a dealer can tell you from your VIN whether it applies to your vehicle.
Service bulletin
A manufacturer’s technical service bulletin: its instructions to dealers for diagnosing and repairing the problem. A bulletin is not a recall.

  • Wipers failing under snow and ice

    Recall Model years 2007–2012

    Two recalls deal with wipers that can stop working when snow or ice holds them down: on 2007–2008 models the linkage could detach from the motor (new crank arm, link and nut), and on 2011–2012 models the wiper arm nut could loosen (nuts tightened).[8][9][10][11]

  • Side airbag wiring connector faults

    Recall Model years 2008–2013

    Resistance can build up in the seat-mounted side airbag wiring connectors, turning on the airbag light and eventually stopping the side airbags and pretensioners from deploying. Dealers repair the connections under the recall.[12][13]

  • Front seat belt anchor cable fatigue

    Recall Model years 2009–2014

    The flexible steel cable that anchors the front seat belts can fatigue and separate. Dealers inspect and repair or replace the lap pretensioner.[14][15]

  • Worn power liftgate struts

    Recall Model years 2007–2012

    On vehicles with a power liftgate the gas struts can wear early, and the liftgate may drop suddenly after opening. The recall reprograms the liftgate control module so it can catch a falling gate.[16][17]

  • Driver airbag inflator rupture

    Recall Model years 2014–2017

    The driver’s airbag inflator may rupture in a crash and throw metal fragments. The recall replaces the driver airbag module.[18][19]

  • False "Shift to Park" message

    Service bulletin Model years 2017–2019

    The dash can keep showing "Shift to Park" when the vehicle is already in Park, and it may not shut off; owners have filed many NHTSA complaints. GM bulletin 19-NA-206 replaces the shifter harness and adds a jumper harness.[6][7]

Transport Canada recalls

Transport Canada lists 32 recalls for the GMC Acadia since the 2007 model year, grouped below by generation, newest first. A recall that spans two generations is listed under both. Read from Transport Canada on .

Check one model year against Transport Canada’s live list with the recall check, or decode your VIN first with the VIN decoder.

Third generation 2024 on

1 recall

  1. Recall 2026-086 · Other

    Date
    Units affected in Canada
    1,255 (whole recall)
    Covers
    ACADIA 2026
    Manufacturer’s no.
    N252540430 / N252540431
    Issue, risk and remedy

    Issue. On certain vehicles, the owner's manual may be missing. As a result, the vehicles may not meet certain requirements of Canadian regulations. Note: For the Escalade model, the recall also affects certain 2026 model year Escalade IQ and Escalade IQL models.

    Safety risk. A missing owner's manual could cause confusion on how to safely operate the vehicle and increase the risk of injury or a crash.

    Corrective action. General Motors will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to install the owner's manual.

Second generation (C1XX) 2017–2023

12 recalls

  1. Recall 2023-549 · Structure

    Date
    Units affected in Canada
    5 (whole recall)
    Covers
    ACADIA 2023
    Manufacturer’s no.
    N232419690
    Issue, risk and remedy

    Issue. On a small number of vehicles, the windshield may not be attached properly. As a result, the glass can become loose and could separate from the vehicle. Note: You may notice wind noise while driving or a water leak from the windshield.

    Safety risk. A windshield that detaches in a crash could create an increased risk of injury. Additionally, a windshield that detaches from a moving vehicle could create a road hazard for others and increase the risk of a crash.

    Corrective action. General Motors will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect, and if necessary, remove and reinstall the windshield. If the windshield is damaged, it will be replaced.

  2. Recall 2023-277 · Airbag

    Date
    Units affected in Canada
    42,154 (whole recall)
    Covers
    ACADIA 2014–2017
    Manufacturer’s no.
    N232404980
    Issue, risk and remedy

    Issue. On certain vehicles, the driver-front airbag inflator could rupture when the airbag deploys in a crash. If this happens, the airbag may not properly inflate and fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants.

    Safety risk. An airbag inflator that ruptures can create a risk of injury or death.

    Corrective action. General Motors will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the driver-front airbag module.

  3. Recall 2023-142 · Powertrain

    Date
    Units affected in Canada
    638 (whole recall)
    Covers
    ACADIA 2023
    Manufacturer’s no.
    N222389310
    Issue, risk and remedy

    Issue. On certain vehicles, a problem inside the transmission could cause the left-front axle shaft to separate from the transmission. If this happens, there would be a loss of power to the wheels. This could also cause the vehicle to roll away while parked, if the parking brake isn't used. Note: This problem could cause a grinding or clicking noise from the front of the vehicle.

    Safety risk. A loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a parked vehicle that moves unintentionally could create a risk of a crash or an injury.

    Corrective action. General Motors will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the transmission sun gear.

  4. Recall 2022-536 · Visual System

    Date
    Units affected in Canada
    6,684 (whole recall)
    Covers
    ACADIA 2020–2021
    Manufacturer’s no.
    N222378380
    Issue, risk and remedy

    Issue. On certain vehicles, the connectors on the cables for the rearview camera may not be attached properly. As a result, the rearview camera image may not display when the transmission is shifted into reverse gear. Note: This recall only affects vehicles equipped with the optional Surround Vision feature.

    Safety risk. A rearview camera image that does not display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.

    Corrective action. General Motors will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the coaxial cables for the rearview camera.

  5. Recall 2022-331 · Fuel System

    Date
    Units affected in Canada
    26 (whole recall)
    Covers
    ACADIA 2022
    Manufacturer’s no.
    N222366070
    Issue, risk and remedy

    Issue. On certain vehicles, the rollover valve in the fuel tank may not seal properly. As a result, fuel could leak from the tank in a rollover crash.

    Safety risk. A fuel leak can create the risk of a fire.

    Corrective action. General Motors will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect the fuel tank. If the rollover valve is dislodged or missing, the dealer will replace the fuel tank shell.

  6. Recall 2022-319 · Suspension

    Date
    Units affected in Canada
    47 (whole recall)
    Covers
    ACADIA 2022
    Manufacturer’s no.
    N222364330
    Issue, risk and remedy

    Issue. On certain vehicles, a bolt for the left-rear suspension toe link may not have been properly tightened. As a result, the toe link could become loose or separate. This can cause a misalignment of the left-rear wheel and result in reduced vehicle stability.

    Safety risk. Reduced vehicle stability could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.

    Corrective action. General Motors will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect the left-rear suspension. If the bolt for the rear toe link is loose or missing, a technician will replace it.

  7. Recall 2021-146 · Fabrics

    Date
    Units affected in Canada
    10,859 (whole recall)
    Covers
    ACADIA 2017–2019
    Manufacturer’s no.
    N202298520
    Issue, risk and remedy

    Issue. Under certain testing conditions, the front seat material may not meet the flammability requirements of Canadian regulations. However, when the seat mat is tested in a fully assembled state, with all four layers, it meets all requirements.

    Safety risk. This is a testing issue that does not affect vehicle safety.

    Corrective action. This is not a recall. The company has made changes to ensure that all new vehicles have fully compliant seat-vent mats.

  8. Recall 2021-103 · Tires

    Date
    Units affected in Canada
    2,360 (whole recall)
    Covers
    ACADIA 2019–2020
    Manufacturer’s no.
    N212329050
    Issue, risk and remedy

    Issue. Certain vehicles were built with tires that may have been cured too long. As a result, the sidewall could crack or the tread and belts could separate. This could lead to a sudden loss of air pressure and could cause a tire failure. Note: This recall only affects certain Continental tires, with specific date codes and mold numbers.

    Safety risk. A tire failure could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.

    Corrective action. General Motors will notify the owners by mail and instruct them to take the vehicle to a dealer to inspect and replace the tires, if necessary.

  9. Recall 2020-530 · Tires

    Date
    Units affected in Canada
    629 (whole recall)
    Covers
    ACADIA 2020
    Manufacturer’s no.
    N202319030
    Issue, risk and remedy

    Issue. Certain vehicles were built with tires that may have been cured too long. As a result, the sidewall could crack or the tread and belts could separate. This could lead to a sudden loss of air pressure and could cause a tire failure. Note: This recall only affects vehicles equipped with certain Continental tires, with specific date codes and mold numbers.

    Safety risk. A tire failure could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.

    Corrective action. General Motors will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the tires and replace the ones that have the DOT number and production mold number combinations identified by Continental.

  10. Recall 2020-484 · Fuel System

    Date
    Units affected in Canada
    25 (whole recall)
    Covers
    ACADIA 2020
    Manufacturer’s no.
    N202314760
    Issue, risk and remedy

    Issue. On certain vehicles, there could be a problem with the fuel pump assembly. As a result, the flow of fuel to the engine could be partially blocked. Under certain conditions, like a low fuel level, this could cause the engine to stall.

    Safety risk. A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash.

    Corrective action. General Motors will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the fuel pump module.

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  1. Recall 2020-350 · Airbag

    Date
    Units affected in Canada
    76 (whole recall)
    Covers
    ACADIA 2020
    Manufacturer’s no.
    N202305380
    Issue, risk and remedy

    Issue. On certain vehicles, there may be a problem with the side curtain airbag inflators. As a result, the airbags may not inflate properly in a crash.

    Safety risk. An airbag that does inflate properly could create an increased risk of injury in a crash.

    Corrective action. General Motors will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the side curtain airbags.

  2. Recall 2018-289 · Fuel System

    Date
    Units affected in Canada
    73 (whole recall)
    Covers
    ACADIA 2018
    Manufacturer’s no.
    18188
    Issue, risk and remedy

    Issue. On certain vehicles, a joint on the high-pressure fuel pump may have been improperly welded during the manufacturing process. Over time, this could cause the weld to crack and create a potential fuel leak. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could increase the risk of fire, causing injury and/or damage to property.

    Corrective action. Dealers will replace the high-pressure fuel pump and high-pressure fuel pipe.

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First generation (Lambda) 2007–2017

21 recalls

  1. Recall 2023-277 · Airbag

    Date
    Units affected in Canada
    42,154 (whole recall)
    Covers
    ACADIA 2014–2017
    Manufacturer’s no.
    N232404980
    Issue, risk and remedy

    Issue. On certain vehicles, the driver-front airbag inflator could rupture when the airbag deploys in a crash. If this happens, the airbag may not properly inflate and fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants.

    Safety risk. An airbag inflator that ruptures can create a risk of injury or death.

    Corrective action. General Motors will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the driver-front airbag module.

  2. Recall 2022-189 · Airbag

    Date
    Units affected in Canada
    242 (whole recall)
    Covers
    ACADIA 2015
    Manufacturer’s no.
    N222366190
    Issue, risk and remedy

    Issue. On certain vehicles, the driver-front airbag inflator could rupture when the airbag deploys in a crash. If this happens, the airbag may not properly inflate and fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants.

    Safety risk. An airbag inflator that ruptures can create a risk of injury or death.

    Corrective action. General Motors will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the driver-front airbag module.

  3. Recall 2021-213 · Airbag

    Date
    Units affected in Canada
    7 (whole recall)
    Covers
    ACADIA 2014
    Manufacturer’s no.
    N202321200 / N202321201
    Issue, risk and remedy

    Issue. On a small number of vehicles, the right or left roof rail airbag may not be properly attached to the vehicle. As a result, the airbags may not work properly in a crash.

    Safety risk. An airbag that does not work properly could create an increased risk of injury in a crash.

    Corrective action. General Motors will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the roof rail airbag attachments. The dealer will add or replace any attachments that are missing, damaged or out of position.

  4. Recall 2021-146 · Fabrics

    Date
    Units affected in Canada
    10,859 (whole recall)
    Covers
    ACADIA 2017–2019
    Manufacturer’s no.
    N202298520
    Issue, risk and remedy

    Issue. Under certain testing conditions, the front seat material may not meet the flammability requirements of Canadian regulations. However, when the seat mat is tested in a fully assembled state, with all four layers, it meets all requirements.

    Safety risk. This is a testing issue that does not affect vehicle safety.

    Corrective action. This is not a recall. The company has made changes to ensure that all new vehicles have fully compliant seat-vent mats.

  5. Recall 2019-420 · Other

    Date
    Units affected in Canada
    5,327 (whole recall)
    Covers
    ACADIA 2007–2012
    Filed by
    VITRO
    Issue, risk and remedy

    Issue. This recall is for aftermarket replacement rear window glass produced by Vitro Automotriz. Certain rear window glass may not have been properly tempered. If the window breaks, the glass may separate into large pieces instead of very small ones. Note: This is a voluntary recall that is not being conducted under the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act.

    Safety risk. Glass that breaks in to large pieces could create a risk of injury.

    Corrective action. The company will notify consumers by mail and instruct them to inspect the designation code marked on the rear window glass. Products affected by this recall have the designation “DOT 287” along with the lettering “VMR” (Replacement Market) and a date code that is before July 2019. This information is printed on the bottom corner of the glass. Consumers should contact Vitro's customer service at 1-412-995-6457 or argbacklites@vitro.com to arrange for replacement of the glass.

  6. Recall 2015-591 · Structure

    Date
    Units affected in Canada
    88 (whole recall)
    Covers
    ACADIA 2016
    Manufacturer’s no.
    21930
    Issue, risk and remedy

    Issue. On certain vehicles, the third row left lower seat frame may have welds that are not in the correct location. In the event of a crash, the seat may not perform as intended, which could increase the risk of occupant injury.

    Corrective action. Dealers will inspect and replace the lower seat frame as necessary.

  7. Recall 2015-449 · Electrical

    Date
    Units affected in Canada
    1,082 (whole recall)
    Covers
    ACADIA 2016
    Manufacturer’s no.
    15780
    Issue, risk and remedy

    Issue. Certain vehicles may have been assembled with a defective front windshield wiper motor that could overheat when in use. This could cause the windshield wiper motor cover to melt, smoke and/or catch fire, which would increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

    Corrective action. Dealers will replace the front windshield wiper motor cover assembly.

  8. Recall 2015-280 · Structure

    Date
    Units affected in Canada
    36,369 (whole recall)
    Covers
    ACADIA 2007–2012
    Manufacturer’s no.
    15240
    Issue, risk and remedy

    Issue. On certain vehicles equipped with a power liftgate system, the gas-filled struts (which help to raise and support the liftgate) may prematurely wear. These vehicles have a Prop Rod Recovery system intended to accomplish a controlled, slow return of the liftgate to the closed position if the liftgate’s gas struts are no longer capable of supporting the weight of the liftgate. The vehicle would provide audible warnings and flash the tail lamps to indicate there is a problem. However, the liftgate’s Prop Rod Recovery system software may be unable to detect/stop a liftgate with prematurely worn gas struts from falling too quickly after the liftgate is opened. This could allow the liftgate to drop suddenly, placing anyone beneath or near the gate at risk of injury.

    Corrective action. Dealers will reprogram the power liftgate actuator motor ECU with a new software and will verify power liftgate operation following the reprogram.

  9. Recall 2015-033 · Tires

    Date
    Units affected in Canada
    411 (whole recall)
    Covers
    ACADIA 2015
    Manufacturer’s no.
    15025
    Issue, risk and remedy

    Issue. Certain vehicles may be equipped with tires that may not comply with Canadian Motor Vehicle Tire Safety Regulations. During the inspection phase of routine tire compliance testing, cracks were observed in the tire's tread. This is contrary to the requirements of the standard. This could result in tire noise, ride vibration and/or tread chunking. Tires operated in this condition could be at greater risk of failure, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

    Corrective action. Dealers will replace affected tires.

  10. Recall 2014-432 · Electrical

    Date
    Units affected in Canada
    5,071 (whole recall)
    Covers
    ACADIA 2014
    Manufacturer’s no.
    14515
    Issue, risk and remedy

    Issue. On certain vehicles, the chassis electronic module may have been contaminated at time of manufacture, which could cause an electrical short to occur within the module. This could cause the vehicle's check engine light to be displayed, or cause the engine to fail to start or stall, resulting in a loss of motive power. If the vehicle is equipped to support electric trailer brakes, the vehicle could also lose trailer brake function and display a "Service Trailer Brake System" indicator. These issues could increase the risk of a crash resulting in injury and/or damage to property.

    Corrective action. Dealers will replace the module with a revised part.

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  1. Recall 2014-181 · Seats And Restraints

    Date
    Units affected in Canada
    75,701 (whole recall)
    Covers
    ACADIA 2009–2014
    Manufacturer’s no.
    14187
    Issue, risk and remedy

    Issue. On certain vehicles, the flexible steel cable that connects the seat belt to the vehicle structure at the front outboard seating positions can fatigue over time and could separate, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

    Corrective action. Dealers will inspect and repair or replace the lap pretensioner, as necessary.

  2. Recall 2014-165 · Lights And Instruments

    Date
    Units affected in Canada
    2,191 (whole recall)
    Covers
    ACADIA 2014
    Manufacturer’s no.
    14007
    Issue, risk and remedy

    Issue. On certain vehicles, the fuel gauge may indicate a greater quantity of fuel than what remains in the tank. As a result, if the tank were to become empty, the engine could stall, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage.

    Corrective action. Dealers will recalibrate the engine control module.

  3. Recall 2014-081 · Airbag

    Date
    Units affected in Canada
    70,526 (whole recall)
    Covers
    ACADIA 2008–2013
    Manufacturer’s no.
    14030
    Issue, risk and remedy

    Issue. On certain vehicles, side airbag wiring connections could develop high resistance, illuminating the airbag warning light. If the vehicle continues to be operated in this condition, resistance may continue to increase over time and eventually cause the seat side airbags and seat belt pretensioners to not deploy in the event of a crash, which could increase the risk of injury.

    Corrective action. Dealers will affect repairs.

  4. Recall 2012-122 · Visual System

    Date
    Units affected in Canada
    5,810 (whole recall)
    Covers
    ACADIA 2011–2012
    Manufacturer’s no.
    12036
    Issue, risk and remedy

    Issue. On certain vehicles, if a buildup of snow or ice on the windshield or on the wipers restricts the movement of the wiper arm, the wiper arm nut may loosen and cause that wiper to become inoperative. Loss of windshield wiping capability, should it occur during a rainy/snowy day, may compromise the driver's ability to see the road and its users, which could result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury.

    Corrective action. Dealers will tighten the wiper arm nuts.

  5. Recall 2010-276 · Seats And Restraints

    Date
    Units affected in Canada
    16,752 (whole recall)
    Covers
    ACADIA 2009–2010
    Manufacturer’s no.
    10243
    Issue, risk and remedy

    Issue. On certain vehicles, the second row seat side trim shield may restrict the upward rotation of the safety belt buckle when the seat back is returned to a seating position after being folded flat. If the buckle contacts the seat frame, additional effort is required to return the seat to a seating position. If sufficient force is applied, the buckle cover could be pushed down the strap, exposing and partially depressing the red release button. As a result, the release button will not travel as much as designed when depressed and will appear to be jammed. The buckle cover may have visible damage which may only be cosmetic, but in some cases, the buckle may not latch/unlatch, or may appear to latch when the latch mechanism is not fully engaged. If the latch mechanism is not fully engaged, the safety belt may not restrain the occupant as intended in a crash, which could result in personal injury or death.

    Corrective action. Dealers will modify the second row seat side trim shields, inspect the belt buckle and will replace it if damaged.

  6. Recall 2010-189 · Accessories

    Date
    Units affected in Canada
    99,000 (whole recall)
    Covers
    ACADIA 2007–2009
    Manufacturer’s no.
    10153
    Issue, risk and remedy

    Issue. On certain vehicles equipped with a Heated Washer Fluid System (HWFS), a short circuit on the printed circuit board for the washer fluid heater may overheat the control-circuit ground wire. A repair was implemented in a recall in 2008, however, there have been new reports of thermal incidents on heated washer fluid system modules after this improvement was installed. This situation may cause some minor distortion, but also could lead to melting of the plastic around the heated washer fluid system, or cause a fire.

    Corrective action. Dealers will permanently disable and remove the heated washer fluid module. An updated page will be provided and inserted in the Owner Manual to document the removal of the feature.

  7. Recall 2009-076 · Other

    Date
    Units affected in Canada
    31,458 (whole recall)
    Covers
    ACADIA 2009
    Manufacturer’s no.
    09041 09077
    Issue, risk and remedy

    Issue. On certain vehicles, the transmission shift cable adjustment clip may not be fully engaged. Should this occur, the shift lever and the actual position of the transmission gear may not match. As such, the driver could move the shifter to PARK and remove the ignition key, but the transmission gear may not actually be in the PARK position. This could allow the vehicle to roll away, possibly causing property damage and/or personal injury or death.

    Corrective action. Dealers will inspect and, if required, replace the shift cable.

  8. Recall 2008-424 · Seats And Restraints

    Date
    Units affected in Canada
    536 (whole recall)
    Covers
    ACADIA 2009
    Manufacturer’s no.
    08387
    Issue, risk and remedy

    Issue. Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of CMVSS 209 - Seatbelt Assemblies. These vehicles may have been assembled with a safety belt buckle in the second or third row that is missing a rivet. In a vehicle crash, this could allow the buckle to separate from the mounting strap. As a result, the seat occupant may not be restrained as intended, which could cause personal injury or death.

    Corrective action. Dealers will inspect the seatbelt buckles in the second and third rows, and replace them if necessary.

  9. Recall 2008-313 · Other

    Date
    Units affected in Canada
    54,431 (whole recall)
    Covers
    ACADIA 2007–2008
    Manufacturer’s no.
    08048
    Issue, risk and remedy

    Issue. On certain vehicles equipped with a heated washer fluid system, a short circuit on the printed circuit board for the washer fluid heater may overheat the control-circuit ground wire. This situation may cause other electrical features to malfunction which could cause smoke and in some cases a fire.

    Corrective action. Dealer will install a wire harness with an in-line fuse.

  10. Recall 2008-283 · Other

    Date
    Units affected in Canada
    16,533 (whole recall)
    Covers
    ACADIA 2007–2008
    Manufacturer’s no.
    08091
    Issue, risk and remedy

    Issue. On certain vehicles registered in areas with moderate to heavy snowfall, a buildup of snow or ice on the windshield or wipers could restrict the movement of the wiper arm and the wiper linkage may become detached from motor shaft and the wipers will become inoperative. This situation, in conjunction with traffic, road conditions, and driver's reactions, could increase the risk of a crash.

    Corrective action. Dealers will install a new wiper crank arm, driver's side link, and crank arm nut.

  11. Recall 2007-044 · Airbag

    Date
    Units affected in Canada
    1,079 (whole recall)
    Covers
    ACADIA 2007
    Manufacturer’s no.
    07043
    Issue, risk and remedy

    Issue. On certain vehicles, the sensing and diagnostic module (SDM), which controls the function of front airbags, may not operate properly. As a result, the front airbags may fail to deploy in a frontal crash. Also, the airbag warning lamp in the instrument panel may fail to provide warning that the system is inoperative. Failure to deploy the front airbags during a crash could leave seat occupants susceptible to increase injuries.

    Corrective action. Dealers will re-program the SDM.

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Source: Transport Canada, Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.

Fuel economy and cost

Natural Resources Canada’s combined ratings (55% city, 45% highway driving) for the newest model years it has rated. NRCan rates every drivetrain, transmission and package separately, so each row gives the range across them. The yearly cost assumes 20,000 km a year, the distance NRCan’s own fuel consumption search tool assumes, at Statistics Canada’s average self-serve price in Calgary for August 2026: regular 162.3¢/L, premium 188.4¢/L, diesel 210.6¢/L. Each rating is costed at the fuel NRCan rated it on. How far and how you drive will move it.

GMC Acadia: NRCan combined fuel consumption and yearly fuel cost in Calgary, model years 2019–2026.
YearEngineFuel Combined L/100 kmFuel a year (CAD)
2026 2.5 L, 4 cylinders Regular 11.2 $3,636
2025 2.5 L, 4 cylinders Regular 11.2 $3,636
2024 2.5 L, 4 cylinders Regular 11.3 $3,668
2023 2.0 L, 4 cylinders Regular 9.9 $3,214
2023 3.6 L, 6 cylinders Regular 11.0 $3,571
2022 2.0 L, 4 cylinders (2 versions) Regular 9.4–9.9 $3,051–$3,214
2022 3.6 L, 6 cylinders (2 versions) Regular 10.7–11.0 $3,473–$3,571
2021 2.0 L, 4 cylinders (2 versions) Regular 9.4–9.7 $3,051–$3,149
2021 2.5 L, 4 cylinders Regular 10.2 $3,311
2021 3.6 L, 6 cylinders (2 versions) Regular 10.7–10.9 $3,473–$3,538
2020 2.0 L, 4 cylinders (2 versions) Regular 9.8–10.1 $3,181–$3,278
2020 2.5 L, 4 cylinders Regular 10.2 $3,311
2020 3.6 L, 6 cylinders (2 versions) Regular 10.9–11.4 $3,538–$3,700
2019 2.5 L, 4 cylinders (2 versions) Regular 10.2–10.5 $3,311–$3,408
2019 3.6 L, 6 cylinders (2 versions) Regular 11.4–11.7 $3,700–$3,798

Source: Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings, read . Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Prices: Statistics Canada, Table 18-10-0001-01, Monthly average retail prices for gasoline and fuel oil, by geography (https://doi.org/10.25318/1810000101-eng), used under the Statistics Canada Open Licence.

Canada notes

  • GMC Canada says every trim of the current Acadia (Elevation, AT4, Denali and Denali Ultimate) comes with all-wheel drive as standard.[2]
  • The Acadia is not built in Canada: it has come from Lansing Delta Township, Michigan (2007–2017 and since 2024) and Spring Hill, Tennessee (2017–2023).[1]
  • Early Acadias with the heated washer fluid system were recalled because a short circuit in the heater’s circuit board could overheat a ground wire, and the recall added a wiring harness with an in-line fuse; check that it was done on any 2007–2008 model with this winter option.[20][21]

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Sources

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  4. GMC Canada, 2022 GMC Acadia (archived). Accessed .
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  6. General Motors (via NHTSA), GM bulletin 19-NA-206: intermittent Shift to Park message displayed while vehicle in Park. Accessed .
  7. NHTSA, NHTSA owner complaints: 2019 GMC Acadia. Accessed .
  8. Transport Canada, Transport Canada recall 2008-283: wiper linkage detaches under snow and ice. Accessed .
  9. NHTSA, NHTSA recall 08V410000: wiper linkage detaches under snow and ice. Accessed .
  10. Transport Canada, Transport Canada recall 2012-122: wiper arm nut loosens under snow and ice. Accessed .
  11. NHTSA, NHTSA recall 12V151000: wiper arm nut loosens under snow and ice. Accessed .
  12. Transport Canada, Transport Canada recall 2014-081: side airbag wiring connector resistance. Accessed .
  13. NHTSA, NHTSA recall 14V118000: side airbag wiring connector resistance. Accessed .
  14. Transport Canada, Transport Canada recall 2014-181: front seat belt anchor cable fatigue. Accessed .
  15. NHTSA, NHTSA recall 14V266000: front seat belt anchor cable fatigue. Accessed .
  16. Transport Canada, Transport Canada recall 2015-280: power liftgate gas struts. Accessed .
  17. NHTSA, NHTSA recall 15V415000: power liftgate gas struts. Accessed .
  18. Transport Canada, Transport Canada recall 2023-277: driver airbag inflator rupture. Accessed .
  19. NHTSA, NHTSA recall 23V334000: driver airbag inflator rupture. Accessed .
  20. Transport Canada, Transport Canada recall 2008-313: heated washer fluid system short circuit. Accessed .
  21. NHTSA, NHTSA recall 08V441000: heated washer fluid system short circuit. Accessed .

Where the recall and fuel data comes from

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