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.

GMC Acadia Maintenance Cost

GMC Acadia maintenance costs. Full year-by-year breakdown, common problems, and which years to buy or avoid.

$734

Annual maint.

6/10

Reliability

19%

Major repair risk (5yr)

$2,242

Avg. insurance / yr

// RELIABILITY BY YEAR

Which year Acadia should you buy?

Tap any year to see what to expect. Green is safe, red means known issues.

2010 GMC Acadia

Neutral

Steering complaints most reported in 2010. NHTSA recall 14V266 issued.

4 recalls on record. Affected systems:

Seatbelt
Airbags
Structure

// COMMON PROBLEMS

What breaks on the Acadia

Top issues ranked by share of total NHTSA complaints.

Air bags

Moderate

Years affected: 2010–2017, 2019–2024

Electrical system, unknown or other

Moderate

Years affected: 2010–2017, 2019–2026

Engine

Moderate

Years affected: 2010–2017, 2019–2025

Steering

Moderate

Years affected: 2010–2017, 2019–2023, 2025

Power train, electrical system, vehicle speed control

Rare

Years affected: 2010–2017, 2019–2026

Power train, exterior lighting

Rare

Years affected: 2010–2017, 2019, 2024–2025

Service brakes

Rare

Years affected: 2010–2017, 2019–2025

Fuel/propulsion system

Rare

Years affected: 2010–2015, 2017, 2019–2023

Seat belts

Rare

Years affected: 2010–2017, 2019–2022

Tires

Rare

Years affected: 2010–2012, 2014–2017, 2019–2021

// EXTENDED WARRANTY

Is a Acadia extended warranty worth it?

Worth considering. The GMC Acadia has an above-average major repair probability for the segment — a warranty is worth pricing before you buy, especially on higher-mileage examples. Pay particular attention to 2014, 2017, and 2019 model years.

// NEW VS USED

Buy new or save on a used Acadia?

The Acadia holds 72% of its value after 3 years — in line with the three-row SUV average.

72%

Value retained · 3 yr

52%

Value retained · 5 yr

38%

Value retained · 7 yr

New Acadia

$43,800

MSRP including destination charge for base trim

Used Acadia

$35,549

KBB Fair Purchase Price, 2024, national average, good condition, ~36k miles

Avg. maintenance / yr$734

Major repair risk (any year)19%

Avg. insurance premium / yr$2,242

MPG combined (City/Hwy)22

Value depreciation after 3 yr$12,414

// HEAD TO HEAD

How it compares

Chevrolet Traverse

$656/yr maint · 6 reliability

Full comparison

Ford Explorer

$732/yr maint · 7 reliability

Full comparison

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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. Maintenance costs and reliability scores from RepairPal. Complaints and recalls from NHTSA. Fuel economy from the EPA. Insurance averages from CarEdge. Pricing from KBB. Depreciation from iSeeCars. Full methodology →