2026 GMC Acadia
2026 GMC Acadia — The GMC Acadia is a crossover SUV manufactured by General Motors for its GMC division.
Trim: Elevation
Unverified trim photo — may not match this trim exactly
Other years
2026 GMC Acadia snapshot
As of 2026-07
A used 2026 GMC Acadia typically asks about $38,600 versus a $41,100 starting MSRP when new — roughly 94% retained. The 2026 GMC Acadia has 1 NHTSA recall campaign in our catalog (including Equipment) and 5 owner complaints. Versus 2025, watch highway mpg (27 mpg → 26 mpg) when deciding if the newer year is worth the price jump.
- Est. used asking
Est. used asking
$38,600
94% of MSRP
- Original MSRP
Original MSRP
$41,100
Base-trim starting price
- NHTSA recalls
NHTSA recalls
1
Campaigns in last refresh
- Owner complaints
Owner complaints
5
Top: Electrical System
- NHTSA overall
NHTSA overall
5/5
Crash-test overall
Methodology: Used asking is a labeled retention estimate from curated MSRP + vehicle age (not an appraisal). Recalls/complaints from NHTSA offline enrich.
Are there recalls or complaint patterns on the 2026 Acadia?
Yes — 1 recall campaign and 5 owner complaints for the 2026 GMC Acadia. Scan the list before you write a check.
Recalls
Equipment
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Owner complaints
5 complaints · 1 crash-related · 2 injuries reported. Top components:
- Electrical System2
- Air Bags1
- Engine1
- Forward Collision Avoidance1
Counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defect rates. Source: NHTSA complaints.
Video
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Is 2026 worth more than 2025?
Maybe — the clearest delta we track is highway mpg (27 mpg → 26 mpg). Weigh that against the used-price jump before you pay for 2026.
- Highway MPG
- 27 mpg↓26 mpg
How much does a used 2026 Acadia cost vs original MSRP?
Expect about $38,600 in typical used asking against a $41,100 starting MSRP — roughly 94% retained on our labeled retention estimate. Use that gap to decide whether a newer year is worth the jump.
- Original MSRP
- $41,100
- Published starting (base-trim) MSRP when new.
- Est. used asking
- $38,600
- Estimated typical used asking from a mass-market retention curve — not a live appraisal or guaranteed sale price. As of 2026-07.
Retains about 94% of MSRP
~$2,500 below MSRP
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What should a used buyer know about the 2026 Acadia?
The 2026 GMC Acadia is the newest year in our catalog — start here for current specs, then check older years if you want to save money. The 2026 GMC Acadia continues this nameplate in the motomediax catalog. The GMC Acadia is a crossover SUV manufactured by General Motors for its GMC division. The first-generation GMC Acadia shared the GM Lambda platform with the Saturn Outlook, the Chevrolet Traverse, and the Buick Enclave. The Acadia went on sale in 2006 as a 2007 model in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The Acadia replaces three of the 7- or 8-seater vehicles on the Buick-Pontiac–GMC dealership network, the midsize GMC Safari van, the GMC Envoy, and the Pontiac Montana SV6 minivan for the domestic market. As of 2009, the Lambda vehicles had replaced the Buick Rainier, Buick Rendezvous, Buick Terraza, and the GMC Envoy XL and then subsequently the GMC Envoy, Chevrolet TrailBlazer and the Isuzu Ascender. A Denali version of the Acadia debuted for 2011. In 2017, the second generation Acadia was repositioned as a mid-size crossover utility vehicle in order to compete in the growing midsize SUV market against the likes of the Ford Explorer, Edge, and the Jeep Grand Cherokee. NHTSA safety ratings for a representative 2026 configuration (2026 GMC ACADIA SUV N/A AWD) include an overall score of 5/5, front crash 5/5, side crash 5/5, and rollover 4/5. Rated configurations include: 2026 GMC ACADIA SUV N/A AWD; 2026 GMC ACADIA SUV N/A FWD.
- 1 NHTSA recall
- NHTSA overall safety 5/5
- Front crash 5/5
- Side crash 5/5
- Rollover 4/5
- 2 NHTSA-rated configurations
- EPA combined 22 mpg
- About 203.9 × 79.5 in (L×W)
Overview adapted from Wikipedia.
What are the published exterior dimensions?
How long, tall, and wheelbase-spaced this year is on paper, as a blueprint outline.
Schematic diagram, not to exact styling — based on published dimensions
Trim
How does the 2026 stack up on paper?
At a glance: 328 hp, 24 mpg combined. Dig into mechanicals and efficiency below.
Horsepower
328 hp
Combined MPG
24 mpg
What will fuel or charging roughly cost?
Adjust your miles and local energy price for the 2026 selected trim (24 mpg combined). Energy only — not insurance, tires, or a VIN appraisal.
Per year
$1,750
5-year energy
$8,750
- Powertrain
- Gas
- Based on
- 24 mpg combined
- Your inputs
- 12,000 mi/yr · $3.50/gal · 5-year horizon
Compare signal only — local rates and driving mix will differ.
What powertrain and drivetrain does it use?
Mechanical basics for the selected trim — engine, transmission, and drive type.
- Engine
- 2.5L Turbo I4
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
How big is it, and what can it carry?
Exterior size, seating, cargo, and towing figures when we have them.
- Length
- 203.9 in
- Width
- 79.5 in
- Height
- 70.9 in
- Wheelbase
- 120.9 in
- Curb weight
- 4501.8 lb
- Seating
- 7
How efficient is this year on fuel or charge?
EPA-style efficiency and range fields from our catalog enrich — useful for YoY compares.
- City MPG
- 20
- Highway MPG
- 26
- Combined MPG
- 24
Efficiency figures are curated / EPA-oriented. Verify on FuelEconomy.gov.
What are the NHTSA crash ratings?
Overall and category scores when NHTSA published them for a representative config.
- Overall
- 5 / 5
- Front crash
- 5 / 5
- Side crash
- 5 / 5
- Rollover
- 4 / 5
- Rated configuration
- 2026 GMC ACADIA SUV N/A AWD
Safety from NHTSA; dimensions from vPIC where available.
Trim compare
Pick two trims and scan the gaps that matter — power, efficiency, and capability.
| Spec | Elevation | Denali |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 328 hp | 328 hp |
| Combined MPG | 24 | — |
| Engine | 2.5L Turbo I4 | 2.5L Turbo I4 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Seating | 7 | 6 |
Trim index
| Trim | HP | Torque | 0–60 | MPG | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 328 | — | — | 24 | AWD | |
| 328 | — | — | — | AWD |