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2016 GMC Acadia Denali

The 2016 GMC Acadia Denali is a 288-hp 3.6-liter V6 with an automatic 6-speed and front-wheel drive. It starts at $47,890 MSRP and is rated at 18 mpg combined.

It makes 288 horsepower and 270 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 15 mpg city and 22 mpg highway (18 mpg combined).

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSUV
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$47,890 ($64,851 *)
MSRP with Destination$48,815 ($66,104 *)
Destination Charge$925
Engine
Engine Type3.6L High Feature V6, direct injection
Displacement3.6 L
Horsepower288 hp
Torque270 lb-ft
ValvetrainDOHC, 24-valve, VVT
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFront-Wheel Drive
Transmission
TransmissionAutomatic 6-speed
1st Gear4.48
2nd Gear2.91
3rd Gear1.91
4th Gear1.45
5th Gear1
6th Gear0.74
Fuel Economy
City15 MPG
Highway22 MPG
Combined18 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular Gasoline
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase118.9 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall ★★★★★
Frontal crash ★★★★★
Side crash ★★★★★
Rollover ★★★★★ (16.9 % risk)
Tested variant: 2016 GMC Acadia SUV FWD
Other tested variants (1)
  • 2016 GMC Acadia SUV AWD: 5 ★ overall

Recalls

4 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2016 GMC ACADIA. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

May 10, 2023 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.

Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's air bag module, free of charge. GM began mailing final owner letters February 23, 2024 and will continue mailing through December 2025. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N232404980.

NHTSA campaign 23V334000

Apr 8, 2021 · AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2015, 2017 Buick Enclave, 2010-2019 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2011-2016 GMC Acadia vehicles. The side curtain air bags may not be properly attached.

Consequence: Unsecured side curtain air bags may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, realign or replace the weld nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 24, 2021. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N202321200.

NHTSA campaign 21V246000

Dec 11, 2015 · SEATS

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Traverse, GMC Acadia, and Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured November 6, 2015, to November 12, 2015. The affected vehicles have a the third row left lower seat frame that may have welds that are not in the correction location.

Consequence: If the seat frame is not welded in the correct places, the seat may not perform as intended, and in the event of a crash, the seat occupant could be at an increased risk of injury.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the third row left side lower seat frame, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 29, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is 21930.

NHTSA campaign 15V833000

Sep 29, 2015 · VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Traverse, GMC Acadia, and Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured August 18, 2015 to September 24, 2015. Due to a manufacturing defect, the windshield wiper motor may overheat when used.

Consequence: A wiper motor that overheats increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy: GM has notified owners, and dealers will replace the windshield wiper motor cover assembly, free of charge. Owners are advised not to use their front windshield wipers until the wiper cover has been replaced. If weather conditions prevent operation of the vehicle without using the windshield wipers, GM will make arrangements to pick up the vehicle for servicing. The recall began on September 30, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 15780.

NHTSA campaign 15V609000

236 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2016 GMC ACADIA

Owner Complaints

236 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2016 GMC ACADIA (8 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 7 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Air Bags130
Steering26
Electrical System25
Power Train21
Unknown Or Other20
Engine13
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Sep 5, 2026 · Power Train
“Transmission torque converter required replacement”
Aug 28, 2026 · Engine
“Technician told me the engine "grenaded itself". "Cylinder #4 melted into the side walls of the cylinder wall caused by air to fuel mix ratio controlled by the ECU failure to mix appropriately." My…”
Jul 14, 2026 · Seat Belts
“The cable that attaches the front driver seatbelt to the base of the seat (left side), suddenly broke when simply buckling the belt.”
Jun 27, 2026 · Power Train
“TRANSMISSION BEGAN HESITATING AROUND 1800RPM WITH ONLY 92,000 MILES SHOWING ON THE ODOMETER. IT FEELS LIKE A FLUTTER AS THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS INTO THE NEXT GEAR. I HAVE HEARD THE 2016 YEAR GROUP HAS…”
Jun 6, 2026 · Power Train Fire
“Without warning transmission overheated, blew out fluid and caught the front end of the vehicle on fire”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2016 GMC ACADIA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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