2023 GMC Acadia FWDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDFront-Wheel Drive
City
22
MPG
Highway
29
MPG
Combined
25
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic 9-spd
Regular
City
22
Hwy
29
Comb
25
Fuel cost: $2,700/yr
Automatic 9-spd
Regular
City
19
Hwy
27
Comb
22
Fuel cost: $3,050/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,700

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-1,500

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 5/10
GHG Score: 5/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
365 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
11.9 barrels

Specifications

Engine
3.6L 6-cyl
Transmission
9-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Body Style
SUV/Crossover
GVWR
Class 2-3 (6,001–10,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
2L, 4-cylinder
Induction Type
Direct Injection
Efficiency Tech
Auto Start-Stop
Fuel Type
Regular Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$2,694/yr
California
$5.957/gal$3,574/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,333/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,482/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$2,713/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$2,706/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$3,355/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$2,771/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,606/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$2,669/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 25 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)
Overall Safety Rating
5/5
2023 GMC Acadia SUV AWD

Crash Test Scores

Front Crash — Overall
Front Crash — Driver Side
Front Crash — Passenger Side
Side Crash — Overall
Side Crash — Driver Side
Side Crash — Passenger Side
Side Pole Crash
Rollover
Rollover Probability15.1%

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning: Standard & OptionalLane Departure Warning: Standard & Optional
38
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Investigations

Recall History4

Source: NHTSA

Owner-Reported Problems38 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 38 owner complaints for the 2023 GMC Acadia FWD. Top reported issues include engine, power train and electrical system. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Engine
11
Power Train
11
Electrical System
9
Fuel System
3
Steering
3
Brakes
2
Visibility / Wipers
2
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
2

2023 GMC Acadia FWD problems by category: Engine: 11 complaints, Power Train: 11 complaints, Electrical System: 9 complaints, Fuel System: 3 complaints, Steering: 3 complaints, Brakes: 2 complaints, Visibility / Wipers: 2 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 2 complaints.

4
Crashes Reported
2
Fires Reported
8
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Power TrainFiled: 11/13/2024ODI#11625026
We purchased a 2023 GMC Acadia AT4 new in October 2023. There is currently a little over 19,000 miles on the AT4. As of today November 13, 2024 the SUV has been to Blaise Alexanders, for at 3 times wi…
Electrical SystemFiled: 12/26/2023ODI#11561900
The contact owns a 2023 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that after his wife had driven the vehicle approximately 75-80 MPH on the highway, and was attempting to turn into the driveway, the vehicle inad…
Electrical SystemFiled: 11/19/2022ODI#11494274
Purchased Vehicle Oct.21 2022. In first week, vehicle left my wife stranded twice, and myself once. When error occurs, vehicle goes into limp home mode and cluster illuminates all lights, says serivc…

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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