2015 GMC Acadia

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Key Specs

of the 2015 GMC Acadia. Base trim shown.

Our Take

From the Cars.com Vehicle Test Team

The Good

  • Carlike ride and handling
  • Cargo space
  • Roomy second row
  • Backup camera standard

The Bad

  • Cramped third row
  • Touch-screen too small
  • Large turning circle
2015 GMC Acadia exterior side view

Notable Features of the 2015 GMC Acadia

  • Heated steering wheel available
  • Seats seven or eight
  • Front- or all-wheel drive
  • Airbag between front seats available
  • Forward collision alert, lane departure warning available

2015 GMC Acadia Overview

By Cars.com Editors
Vehicle Overview

The GMC Acadia is a full-size crossover SUV that's available with front- or all-wheel drive. It can seat seven or eight. Competitors include the Ford Explorer, Mazda CX-9 and Honda Pilot. The Acadia shares its platform with the Chevrolet Traverse.

New for 2015

SLT-2 and Denali trim levels now have a heated leather-wrapped steering wheel.

The below is a list of highlighted features and not an exhaustive list. Features are standard unless otherwise noted.

Exterior Highlights

  • Massive, three-bar grille
  • 18-inch aluminum wheels; 19- and 20-inch aluminum wheels available
  • Automatic headlights
  • Rear park assist
  • Available projector-beam high-intensity-discharge headlights
  • Available power liftgate

Interior Highlights

  • Seats seven or eight
  • 60/40-split bench seat or captain's chairs in second row
  • Available IntelliLink multimedia system
  • Available head-up display
  • Available navigation system
  • Available rear-seat entertainment system
  • Available heated and cooled front seats

Under the Hood

  • 281-horsepower, 3.6-liter V-6 engine (288 hp for Denali model)
  • Six-speed automatic transmission
  • Front- or all-wheel drive 
  • 5,200-pound towing capacity

Safety Features

  • Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system
  • Side-impact airbags for the front seats
  • Side curtain airbags for all rows of seats 
  • Backup camera
  • Available side-impact airbag between front seats
  • Available blind spot warning system with rear cross-traffic alert&nb...
Vehicle Overview

The GMC Acadia is a full-size crossover SUV that's available with front- or all-wheel drive. It can seat seven or eight. Competitors include the Ford Explorer, Mazda CX-9 and Honda Pilot. The Acadia shares its platform with the Chevrolet Traverse.

New for 2015

SLT-2 and Denali trim levels now have a heated leather-wrapped steering wheel.

The below is a list of highlighted features and not an exhaustive list. Features are standard unless otherwise noted.

Exterior Highlights

  • Massive, three-bar grille
  • 18-inch aluminum wheels; 19- and 20-inch aluminum wheels available
  • Automatic headlights
  • Rear park assist
  • Available projector-beam high-intensity-discharge headlights
  • Available power liftgate

Interior Highlights

  • Seats seven or eight
  • 60/40-split bench seat or captain's chairs in second row
  • Available IntelliLink multimedia system
  • Available head-up display
  • Available navigation system
  • Available rear-seat entertainment system
  • Available heated and cooled front seats

Under the Hood

  • 281-horsepower, 3.6-liter V-6 engine (288 hp for Denali model)
  • Six-speed automatic transmission
  • Front- or all-wheel drive 
  • 5,200-pound towing capacity

Safety Features

  • Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system
  • Side-impact airbags for the front seats
  • Side curtain airbags for all rows of seats 
  • Backup camera
  • Available side-impact airbag between front seats
  • Available blind spot warning system with rear cross-traffic alert 
  • Available forward collision alert 
  • Available lane departure warning

 


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What Drivers Are Saying

4.6
69 reviews
Exterior Styling
(4.6)
Performance
(4.4)
Interior Design
(4.6)
Comfort
(4.7)
Reliability
(4.5)
Value For The Money
(4.3)

Latest Reviews

(5.0)

Was a surprise for the wife and she loves it

by WS6Transam from St.Louis,MO on June 11, 2018

My wife and I are expecting our 5th child and this being a surprise for her made it that much better. We both love it but I?m sure I?d love It more if I was allowed to drive it. Read full review

(5.0)

This is an awesome truck. Outstanding

by Lakeisha from Park Forest Il on June 6, 2018

This truck meets all of my needs and rides wonderful. Its an AWD and Im just enjoying it.I have a family of 7 and everyone seats comforbably. Read full review

Safety & Recalls

Recalls

The 2015 GMC Acadia currently has 1 recall

IIHS Crash and Rollover Test Ratings

Based on 2015 GMC Acadia SLE-1

IIHS rates vehicles good, acceptable, marginal, or poor.

Head Restraints and Seats

Dynamic Rating
good
Overall Rear
good
Seat Head/Restraint Geometry
good

Moderate overlap front

Chest
good
Head/Neck
good
Left Leg/Foot
good
Overall Front
good
Restraints
good
Right Leg/Foot
good
Structure/safety cage
good

Other

Roof Strength
good

Side

Driver Head Protection
good
Driver Head and Neck
good
Driver Pelvis/Leg
good
Driver Torso
good
Overall Side
good
Rear Passenger Head Protection
good
Rear Passenger Head and Neck
good
Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg
good
Rear Passenger Torso
good
Structure/safety cage
good
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is a nonprofit research and communications organization funded by auto insurers.

Manufacturer Warranty

  • Bumper-to-Bumper

    36 months / 36,000 miles

  • Powertrain

    60 months / 100,000 miles

  • Roadside Assistance

    60 months / 100,000 miles

CPO Program & Warranty

Certified Pre-Owned by GMC

Program Benefits

Two Factory-Backed Warranties, CPO Scheduled Maintenance Program, Vehicle Inspection & Reconditioning, 3-Day/150-Mile Vehicle Exchange Program, 24/7 Roadside Assistance and Courtesy Transportation, OnStar & SiriusXM Satellite Radio Trial Offers, and a Carfax Vehicle History Report

  • Limited Warranty

    Two Factory-Backed Warranties

    6-Year/100,000-Mile, Powertrain Limited Warranty and a 12- Month/12,000-Miles, Bumper-to-Bumper Limited Warranty, both with $0 deductible

  • Eligibility

    Under 5 years / 75,000 miles

    Vehicles receive a 172-Point Vehicle Inspection and Reconditioning.

    See inspection details.

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Cars.com Car Seat Check

Certified child passenger safety technicians conduct hands-on tests of a car’s Latch system and check the vehicle’s ability to accommodate different types of car seats. The Acadia received the following grades on a scale of A-F.*
* This score may not apply to all trims, especially for vehicles with multiple body styles that affect the space and design of the seating.

Warranty FAQs

What is a Bumper-to-Bumper warranty?

Often called a basic warranty or new-vehicle warranty, a bumper-to-bumper policy covers components like air conditioning, audio systems, vehicle sensors, fuel systems and major electrical components. Most policies exclude regular maintenance like fluid top offs and oil changes, but a few brands have separate free-maintenance provisions, and those that do offer them is slowly rising. Bumper-to-bumper warranties typically expire faster than powertrain warranties.

What is a Powertrain warranty?

Don't be misled a 10-year or 100,000-mile powertrain warranty doesn't promise a decade of free repairs for your car. It typically covers just the engine and transmission, along with any other moving parts that lead to the wheels, like the driveshaft and constant velocity joints. Some automakers also bundle seat belts and airbags into their powertrain warranties. With a few exceptions, powertrain warranties don't cover regular maintenance like engine tuneups and tire rotations.

What is included in Roadside Assistance?

Some automakers include roadside assistance with their bumper-to-bumper or powertrain warranties, while others have separate policies. These programs cover anything from flat-tire changes and locksmith services to jump-starts and towing. Few reimburse incidental costs like motel rooms (if you have to wait for repairs).

What other services could be included in a warranty?

Some automakers include free scheduled maintenance for items such as oil changes, air filters and tire rotations. Some include consumables including brake pads and windshield wipers; others do not. They are typically for the first couple of years of ownership of a new car.

What does CPO mean?

A certified pre-owned or CPO car has been inspected to meet minimum quality standards and typically includes some type of warranty. While dealers and third parties certify cars, the gold standard is an automaker-certified vehicle that provides a factory-backed warranty, often extending the original coverage. Vehicles must be in excellent condition and have low miles and wear to be certified, which is why off-lease vehicles feed many CPO programs.

See also the latest CPO incentives by automaker