Last updated: 2026-10-10

RELIABILITY SCORE: 76/100 (GOOD)

2026 GMC Acadia Reliability Report

The 2026 GMC Acadia has a good reliability standing with no complaints or recalls on file, but repair costs run above the SUV class average.

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Recalls

Complaints

Complaint Rate

N/A

Est. Repair Cost

$734

Annual Fuel Cost

$2,700–$2,850

Detailed Score Breakdown

Complaint SeverityN/A

Component-weighted complaints normalized by sales volume

Repair Costs60/100

Independent repair cost ratings

Recall Impact100/100

Recall count weighted by severity

Issue DiversityN/A

Breadth of reported problem categories

The Verdict

Consider

Has no complaints or recalls on file yet, a 5-star crash rating, and estimated repair costs above the class average.

Should You Buy the 2026 GMC Acadia?

Buyers can treat this year as a good bet, with one caveat about cost. Its reliability standing is good, close to average against other 2026 SUVs, and among the stronger of the eight Acadia years we score. The 2025 model rates about the same, so neither year has a clear edge.

No owner complaints and no federal recalls are on file for this year. That is encouraging, but it mostly reflects how little time the 2026 has had on the road. Problems usually surface as cars age and mileage builds, so there are no symptoms to describe yet. The crash-test result is solid at 5 of 5 stars. Independent repair-cost data puts yearly upkeep at $734 for the Acadia, against $573 for its class.

Check the VIN for open recalls before you buy, since new records can appear at any time. If you want a longer track record, look at the 2025. It has 51 owner complaints and no recalls, which gives you real owner reports to read. Budget for repair costs above the class norm.

See also the 2025 GMC Acadia for an earlier comparison.

Pros

+Acceptable reliability score
+No recalls issued
+Low complaint frequency
+5-star NHTSA crash rating

Cons

−Above-average repair costs for its class

Compare 2026 GMC Acadia With

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Reliability: 70/100

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2026 Honda Pilot

Reliability: 81/100

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2026 Toyota Highlander

Reliability: 84/100

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2026 Hyundai Palisade

Reliability: 72/100

Good

Recall Overview

recalls on record

No recalls are on record for the 2026 GMC Acadia — uncommon, and a strong signal of manufacturing quality.

NHTSA.gov →

Complaint Breakdown

complaints

LowAvgHigh

Very Low

Safety Incidents

Crashes

Fires

Injuries

Deaths

★★★★★

NHTSA 5/5 Stars

Data sourced from NHTSA complaint filings and manufacturer recall notices. Complaint narratives are owner-reported.

VIN History Report

Buying a used 2026 GMC Acadia? Check its history first

Every 2026 GMC Acadia has a different past. A VIN check reveals hidden accidents, title problems, odometer rollbacks, and open recalls that reliability scores can't show you.

Accidents
Open Recalls
Title History
Odometer Rollback

2026 GMC Acadia NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall Safety Rating

Crash Test Results by Configuration (expand)

Gas Powertrain

Driver: 5/5Passenger: 4/5

Rollover risk: 17.4%

Safety Technologies

Dynamic Head Restraints (Not Available)Head Restraint (Driver, Front Passenger, 2nd row, 3rd row)Advanced Belt Feature (Not Available)Seat Belt Pretensioners (Driver, Front Passenger, 2nd row)Seat Belt Load Limiters (Driver, Front Passenger, 2nd row)Frontal Air Bag (Driver, Front Passenger)Head Protection (Driver, Front Passenger, 2nd row, 3rd row)Torso and/or Pelvis Protection (Driver, Front Passenger)Knee (Not Available)Additional Air Bags (N/A)Meets Side Air Bag Out-of-Position Requirements (Yes)Unattended Child Reminder Direct Sensing System (No)LATCH Locations (2nd row)Driver Monitoring System (Yes)Automatic High Beams (Standard)

View full safety data on NHTSA.gov →

GMC AcadiaRepair Costs & Maintenance

Maintenance Rating

Based on NHTSA complaint patterns, recall severity, and publicly available cost benchmarks.

Est. Annual Maintenance

$734

vs $573 avg for midsize SUVs

vs $652 avg for all vehicles

Repair Frequency

0.4

unscheduled repair visits per year

Severe Repair Probability

19%

chance of a major repair

Annual Cost Comparison

Acadia

$734

Category Avg

$573

All Vehicles

$652

Category-level averages derived from publicly available industry reports (AAA, CarMD). Model-level estimates produced by Auto Reliability Index.

GMC Acadia Resale Value

The GMC Acadia is estimated to retain about 57.7% of its original value after 5 years, based on observed used-car listings.

This benchmark covers the GMC Acadia model overall and is not specific to the 2026 model year.

Value Retained: 57.7%
Depreciation: 42.3%
Listings Analyzed: 235

Listings observed in May 2021. This is a historical market benchmark, not a current price quote.

Explore GMC Acadia depreciation and resale value on CarResaleValue.com

MPG & Annual Running Costs

Gas

21–22 MPG

Running cost: $3,450–$3,600/yr

Fuel + repair

20 city / 23–26 hwy MPG

Running cost includes EPA fuel-cost estimate and independent repair-cost data (repair cost estimated at model level). Excludes routine maintenance, depreciation, and insurance. Data as of 2026 EPA label cycle.

Gas trims

Trim	Drive	Trans.	City	Hwy	Comb	Fuel Cost
Acadia FWD 2.5L 4-cyl	Front-Wheel Drive	Automatic 8-spd	20	26	22	$2,700
Acadia AWD 2.5L 4-cyl	All-Wheel Drive	Automatic 8-spd	20	23	21	$2,850

Best & Worst GMC Acadia Years

Best GMC Acadia Years to Buy

Based on reliability index score

Top Pick

Good

GMC Acadia Reliability Score Trend

Scores 0–100. Higher is better. Current year highlighted.

GMC Acadia reliability scores by year
Year	Score	Rating
2018	68/100	Good
2020	62/100	Good
2021	68/100	Good
2022	66/100	Good
2023	64/100	Good
2024	76/100	Good
2025	76/100	Good
2026	76/100	Good

GMC Acadia Reliability Compared to Other Years

Reliability scores compared across model years
Year	Score	vs Prior Year	Rating	Recalls	Complaints
2026(selected)	76/100	0	Good	0	0
2025	76/100	0	Good	0	51
2024	76/100	+12	Good	0	51
2023	64/100	-2	Good	4	37
2022	66/100	-2	Good	3	44
2021	68/100	+6	Good	2	134
2020	62/100	-6	Good	6	84
2018	68/100	—	Good	2	369

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2026 GMC Acadia reliable?

Yes, its reliability standing is good. It is close to average among 2026 SUVs and among the stronger of the eight Acadia years we score. No owner complaints or recalls are on file, though that partly reflects how little time this year has been on the road.

What are the most common problems with the 2026 GMC Acadia?

None are on record yet. Owners have filed no complaints for this year, so no pattern of failures has emerged. A new model year collects complaints slowly, so this may change as the cars age and rack up miles.

Does the 2026 GMC Acadia have any recalls?

Federal recall records show no recalls for this year. Recalls can be added at any time, so run the VIN of any specific vehicle through the federal recall lookup before you buy, and confirm that any dealer-reported work was completed.

How much does the 2026 GMC Acadia cost to repair?

Independent repair-cost data estimates $734 a year for the Acadia across the model, compared with $573 for its class. That is noticeably higher than typical, so plan for upkeep costs above what a average midsize SUV would need.

Is the 2026 GMC Acadia better than the 2025?

Not clearly. Both years have a good reliability standing and rate about the same. The 2025 has 51 owner complaints and no recalls, while the 2026 has none of either, mostly because it has had less time to collect them.

Don’t buy a 2026 GMC Acadia without checking its VIN first — hidden accidents, title issues, and open recalls could cost you thousands.

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How we score the 2026 GMC Acadia

Of the four inputs behind this score, the 2026 GMC Acadia does best on recall impact (100/100) and worst on repair costs (60/100). Scores weight complaint severity at 35%, repair costs at 30%, recall impact at 20%, and the spread of complaints across systems at 15%, with complaint counts adjusted for US sales. Read the full methodology.

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