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2016 GMC Acadia

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$30,975

starting MSRP

Key specs

Base trim shown

SUV

Body style

18

Combined MPG

8

Seating capacity

200.80” x 70.40”

Dimensions

Front-wheel drive

Drivetrain

Overview

(74 reviews)

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
  • Hulking size hurts maneuverability

6 trims

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Notable features

  • OnStar 4G LTE connectivity and Wi-Fi hot spot
  • Seats seven or eight
  • Front- or all-wheel drive
  • Airbag between front seats available
  • Forward collision alert, lane departure warning available

2016 GMC Acadia review: Our expert's take

Vehicle Overview

The GMC Acadia is a full-size crossover SUV that is related to the Chevrolet Traverse and Buick Enclave. It’s available with front- or all-wheel drive and can seat seven or eight people. Competitors include the Ford Explorer, Mazda CX-9 and Honda Pilot.
New for 2016
The standard OnStar communication system gains 4G LTE connectivity with a built-in Wi-Fi hot spot that can support up to seven devices (data subscription required). A new SL base trim level has been added to the lineup, which still has SLE, SLT and Denali models.
Significant Standard Features

  • 18-inch aluminum wheels
  • OnStar 4G LTE connectivity with Wi-Fi hot spot (data subscription required)
  • Touch-screen audio system
  • Backup camera
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • 116 cubic feet of maximum cargo volume
  • Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system

Significant Available Features

  • All-wheel drive
  • 19- or 20-inch aluminum wheels 
  • Xenon high-intensity-discharge headlights
  • Power liftgate
  • Head-up display
  • Heated and cooled front seats
  • Navigation system
  • Forward collision alert 
  • Lane departure warning
  • Center airbag between front seats

Consumer reviews

(74 reviews)
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.7
  • Interior 4.6
  • Performance 4.4
  • Value 4.1
  • Exterior 4.5
  • Reliability 4.4
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Most recent consumer reviews

Excellent

I've had mine for 4 years 2016 SLT ,traded my wife's Hyundai Santa Fe for a caddy srx which I drive as well as a 2018 GMC 1500. The Acadia has been super reliable .knock on wood.. just basic maintenance

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Bad Headlights

Like the car but headlights are terrible. It looks like algae growing inside the lens. Bought it brand new and the dealer said it was normal to have moisture on the inside. Well it has been that way for 5 or so years now. 1000.00 a headlight to replace. Not to happy

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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A waste of money

This was our 2nd Acadia. Spent a lot of money when 1st purchased it. That should have been a warning. Around 70,000 miles the ac breaks down and of course out of warranty. $2800. The electrical system went out. Lights in and out of vehicle work occasionally. Very scary at night driving. Don’t know if the lights work or not. Ac broke again around 80,000 . GMC would not warranty their work. Another $2800. Transmission goes out at 81,000 miles $8400. Did not get done. Sold the car got a Toyota. Got lots of run around from GMC and the dealerships. Will never by another GMC product.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Safety

Based on the 2016 GMC Acadia base trim.
Combined side rating front seat
5
Combined side rating rear seat
5
Frontal barrier crash rating driver
5
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
5
Overall frontal barrier crash rating
5
Overall rating
5
Overall side crash rating
5
Risk of rollover
16.9%
Rollover rating
4
Side barrier rating
5
Side barrier rating driver
5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5

Warranty

New car and Certified Pre-Owned programs by GMC
New car program benefits
Bumper-to-bumper
36 months/36,000 miles
Corrosion
36 months/36,000 miles
Powertrain
60 months/60,000 miles
Maintenance
24 months/24,000 miles
Roadside assistance
60 months/60,000 miles
Certified Pre-Owned program benefits
Maximum age/mileage
5 model years or newer/up to 75,000 miles
Basic warranty terms
12 months/12,000 miles bumper-to-bumper original warranty, then may continue to 6 years/100,000 miles limited (depending on variables)
Powertrain
6 years/100,000 miles
Dealer certification required
172-point inspection
Roadside assistance
Yes
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