2017 GMC Acadia SLT-1
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- Photo: 2020 GMC Acadia SLT (facelift), front 3.7.22 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2022 GMC Acadia SLT in Ebony Twilight Metallic, Front Right, 06-26-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: GMC Acadia by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2020 GMC Acadia SLT (facelift), rear 3.7.22 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2022 GMC Acadia Denali interior by deathpallie325, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2017 GMC Acadia SLT-1 is a 193-hp 2.5-liter inline-4 with an automatic 6-speed and front-wheel drive. It starts at $38,350 MSRP and is rated at 23 mpg combined.
It makes 193 horsepower. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 21 mpg city and 26 mpg highway (23 mpg combined).
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $38,350 |
| MSRP with Destination | $39,275 |
| Destination Charge | $925 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.5L Ecotec DOHC inline-4 |
| Displacement | 2.5 L |
| Horsepower | 193 hp |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 16-valve, VVT |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Automatic 6-speed |
| 1st Gear | 4.48 |
| 2nd Gear | 2.91 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.91 |
| 4th Gear | 1.45 |
| 5th Gear | 1 |
| 6th Gear | 0.74 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 21 MPG |
| Highway | 26 MPG |
| Combined | 23 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Wheelbase | 112.5 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (16.4 % risk) |
Other tested variants (1)
- 2017 GMC Acadia SUV AWD: 5 ★ overall
Recalls
4 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2017 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
May 31, 2018 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange, possibly resulting in the pump damaging the high pressure fuel line.
Consequence: A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump, and high pressure fuel pipe, free of charge. The recall began July 2, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18188.
NHTSA campaign 18V358000
Aug 22, 2017 · POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles and 2017-2018 GMC Acadia vehicles. The right front intermediate driveshaft may fracture and separate while driving.
Consequence: If the front right intermediate drive shaft assembly separates while driving, the vehicle will lose propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. If the assembly separates while parked on a grade, without the park brake engaged, the vehicle may move unintentionally, increasing the risk of a vehicle roll-away.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the right front intermediate drive shaft assembly, free of charge. The recall began August 25, 2017. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 17329.
NHTSA campaign 17V516000
Nov 4, 2016 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2017 Cadillac XT5 vehicles manufactured April 16, 2016, to May 9, 2016, and 2017 GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured April 19, 2016, to April 22, 2016. The front brake calipers may have a torn or misaligned caliper piston seal which may allow brake fluid to leak.
Consequence: If there is a brake fluid leak, braking performance may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front brake calipers, replacing the brake caliper assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 12, 2016. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 16096.
NHTSA campaign 16V802000
705 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2017 GMC ACADIA
Owner Complaints
705 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2017 GMC ACADIA (10 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 9 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Power Train | 236 |
| Electrical System | 193 |
| Unknown Or Other | 167 |
| Air Bags | 76 |
| Engine | 62 |
| Service Brakes | 36 |
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 2017 GMC ACADIA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.