What is the best year for a GMC Acadia?

The 2023 (38 complaints, 10/10 safety, 4 severe) and 2022 (45 complaints, 10/10 safety, 3 severe) Acadia are the cleanest years on record. Avoid 2017 (689 complaints — the second-generation launch) and 2014 (464 complaints). The 2022-2025 window is significantly better than the model's historical average.

How much does GMC Acadia insurance cost?

Acadia insurance averages around $2,242/year — roughly $187/month. One of the lower insurance rates in the three-row class.

Is the GMC Acadia or Chevrolet Traverse cheaper to maintain?

The Traverse is cheaper to maintain by $78/year — $656 versus $734 for the Acadia. Both carry a reliability score of 6. The Traverse has a slightly lower major repair probability (18% vs. 19%), while the Acadia has a slightly lower repair frequency (37% vs. 43%). Neither is a standout value — the Traverse holds a modest cost advantage.

Should I buy an extended warranty for a GMC Acadia?

Major repair probability of 19% is the highest in the three-row segment. Extended warranty is worth considering for most used Acadia models, particularly those from the pre-2022 era. The 2022-2025 window carries lower risk, but the class-high repair probability still warrants careful consideration.

Is the Kia Telluride expensive to maintain?

The Kia Telluride averages $573 a year in maintenance. That is in line with the three-row segment average of $573. Owners bring it in for unscheduled repairs an average of 0.37 times per year, below the three-row segment at 0.4. Its reliability score is 7.0/10. Verdict: cheaper than average to keep on the road.

What is the best year for a Kia Telluride?

Judged on complaint rate, severity, and safety scores across its own history, the Kia Telluride's strongest year is 2025 — 95 complaints, a 10/10 safety score, 3 severe issues. 2023 also rate well. Recent years show fewer complaints partly because they have spent less time on the road. The weakest years by those same measures are 2020 — worth closer inspection before buying, not an automatic pass. Verdict: 2025 is the strongest pick.

How much does Kia Telluride insurance cost?

Full-coverage insurance for the Kia Telluride averages $2,695 a year, about $225 a month (industry average). That is more than the three-row segment average of $2,396. Actual rates vary by trim, location, and driving record — compare quotes before buying.

Is the Kia Telluride or Hyundai Palisade cheaper to maintain?

Maintenance runs $573 a year on the Kia Telluride versus $573 on the Hyundai Palisade. Reliability scores are 7.0/10 and 7.0/10. Unscheduled repairs average 0.37 versus 0.37 times per year. Verdict: the Kia Telluride is the cheaper of the two to run.

Should I buy an extended warranty for a Kia Telluride?

The chance of a major repair in a given year is 13%, so roughly 87 in 100 owners will not face one — in line with the three-row segment norm of 13%. Reliability sits at 7.0/10. Verdict: optional — worth it only if you want predictable costs.

GMC Acadia vs Kia Telluride

Two three-row SUVs compared on the numbers that matter — maintenance cost, reliability, and insurance.

// VERDICT

Our verdict

Buy the GMC Acadia if its specific features or size suit your needs better.

Buy the Kia Telluride — lower 5-year cost and better reliability.

// COST HEAD TO HEAD

Maintenance and ownership cost

	GMC Acadia	Kia Telluride
Annual repairs	$734	$573winner
5-year repair cost	$3,670	$2,865winner
Scheduled service (to 150k mi)	$9,180winner	$19,824
Reliability score	6 / 10	7 / 10winner
Major repair risk (5yr)	19%	13%winner
Cargo space	97.5 cu ftwinner	89.3 cu ft
Starting price (new)	$45,600	$40,700winner

// RELIABILITY

Which is more reliable?

	GMC Acadia	Kia Telluride
RepairPal score	6 / 10	7 / 10winner
NHTSA complaints / 100k	314.8	309.7winner
Strongest years	2011, 2013, 2015	2023, 2025
Weakest years	2014, 2017, 2018	2020
Value retained · 3 yr	71.6%	79.6%winner
Value retained · 5 yr	51.5%	53.9%winner
Value retained · 7 yr	38.2%	40.7%winner

// COMMON PROBLEMS

What breaks — and what it costs

	GMC Acadia	Kia Telluride
Engine	25.9%	19.3%winner
Electrical	14.1%	8.8%winner
ADAS	6.2%winner	7.9%
Brakes	3.5%	2.0%winner
Suspension	—winner	3.1%
Steering	9.9%	—winner
Fuel system	2.1%	—winner
Glass/Windows	—winner	20.6%
Airbags	17.2%	—winner
Lighting	3.2%winner	9.6%
Seatbelt	1.6%	1.4%winner

One major repair on either model can run $1,500–4,000. A warranty caps your exposure, especially on known problem years.

// INSURANCE

Which is cheaper to insure?

	GMC Acadia	Kia Telluride
Avg annual premium	$2,242winner	$2,695

// FULL MODEL PAGES

GAS

GMC Acadia

$734/yr maint · 6 reliability

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GAS

Kia Telluride

$573/yr maint · 7 reliability

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// FAQ

Common questions

The Acadia costs $734/year to maintain — $161 above the three-row segment average of $573. Major repair probability of 19% is the highest in the three-row class. Reliability score of 6 is below the segment average of 7. Repair frequency of 37% is slightly below the class average of 40%. Above-average cost and the highest major-repair risk in the segment.

How we calculated this. Repair costs, reliability scores, and maintenance schedules from RepairPal. Complaints and recalls from NHTSA. Fuel economy from the EPA and fuel prices from the EIA. Insurance averages from CarEdge. Pricing from KBB. Depreciation from iSeeCars. Full methodology →