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2019 GMC Acadia
The 2019 GMC Acadia gets several new colors, Express Up and Down driver window controls on the SLE-2 and SLT-1 and wider Ebony interior availability, as the last year before the 2020 refresh. Used prices start at $11,900 at Kelley Blue Book. NHTSA lists two recalls and 386 complaints, 154 about the power train. EPA rates it 20 to 23 mpg.
Configurations4
Model/option labels2
Combined efficiency20–23 MPG/MPGe
Electric rangeNot listed
Decision answers5
What changed on the 2019 GMC Acadia
GM Authority (opens in a new tab) says the 2019 Acadia got several new colors, Express Up and Down window controls for the driver as standard on the SLE-2 and SLT-1 trims, and wider availability of the Ebony interior color, tiding buyers over until the refresh for 2020. Carvana (opens in a new tab) calls it the third model year of the second generation and the last pre-refresh year before the 2020 update.
Kelley Blue Book (opens in a new tab) puts used 2019 Acadias at $11,900 for the SL to $18,350 for the Denali at a dealership, and rates fuel economy at 17/25 to 21/26 mpg city and highway. EPA rates the 2019 Acadia at 20 to 23 mpg combined and $2,700 to $3,100 a year in fuel, with front- or all-wheel drive.
Recalls and problems owners report
NHTSA lists two recall campaigns for the 2019 Acadia. 21V115000 covers tires that were cured for too long during production, with GM inspecting and replacing them as necessary, and 20V668000 covers a start-stop transmission accumulator endcap that may have missing bolts, where dealers inspect and replace the accumulator.
Owners have filed 386 complaints with NHTSA: power train with 154, unknown or other with 120, electrical system with 105, engine with 53, steering with 33 and service brakes with 16. Consumer Reports (opens in a new tab) keeps a reliability page for the year, and Kelley Blue Book (opens in a new tab) keeps a common-problems page.
2019 Acadia against the Explorer, Pilot, Highlander and Traverse
EPA rates the 2019 Acadia at 20 to 23 mpg combined and $2,700 to $3,100 a year in fuel. The Chevrolet Traverse lists 20 to 22 at $2,950 to $3,500, the Ford Explorer 18 to 22 at $2,850 to $3,450, the Honda Pilot 21 to 23 at $2,700 to $2,950, and the Toyota Highlander 22 to 29 at $2,150 to $2,850. The Acadia is ahead of the Traverse and Explorer and behind the Highlander.
Trim-by-trim specifications
The 2019 GMC Acadia: 6 trims compared.
Kelley Blue Book specifications, one row per trim.
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Horsepower | Torque (lb-ft) | EPA city / hwy / comb | Seats | Basic warranty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SL | 2.5-liter 4-cylinder | Automatic, 6-Spd | FWD | 194 | 190 | 21 / 26 / 23 mpg | 7 | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| SLE-1 | 2.5-liter 4-cylinder | Automatic, 6-Spd | FWD | 194 | 190 | 21 / 26 / 23 mpg | 7 | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| SLE-2 | 3.6-liter V6 | Automatic, 6-Spd | FWD | 310 | 271 | 18 / 25 / 21 mpg | 7 | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| SLT-1 | 3.6-liter V6 | Automatic, 6-Spd | AWD | 310 | 271 | 17 / 25 / 20 mpg | 7 | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| SLT-2 | 3.6-liter V6 | Automatic, 6-Spd | AWD | 310 | 271 | 17 / 25 / 20 mpg | 7 | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Denali | 3.6-liter V6 | Automatic, 6-Spd | AWD | 310 | 271 | 17 / 25 / 20 mpg | 7 | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Trim | Length | Height | Wheelbase | Ground clearance | Turning circle | Fuel tank | Front headroom | Front legroom | Towing | Tires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SL | 193.6 in | 66 in | 112.5 in | 7.2 in | 38.7 ft | 19 gal | 40.3 in | 41 in | 1,000 lb | P245/65HR17 |
| SLE-1 | 193.6 in | 66 in | 112.5 in | 7.2 in | 38.7 ft | 19 gal | 40.3 in | 41 in | 1,000 lb | P245/65HR17 |
| SLE-2 | 193.6 in | 66 in | 112.5 in | 7.2 in | 38.7 ft | 19 gal | 40.3 in | 41 in | 4,000 lb | P235/65HR18 |
| SLT-1 | 193.6 in | 66 in | 112.5 in | 7.2 in | 38.7 ft | 22 gal | 40.3 in | 41 in | 4,000 lb | P255/65R17 |
| SLT-2 | 193.6 in | 66 in | 112.5 in | 7.2 in | 38.7 ft | 22 gal | 40.3 in | 41 in | 4,000 lb | P235/55HR20 |
| Denali | 193.6 in | 66 in | 112.5 in | 7.2 in | 38.7 ft | 22 gal | 40.3 in | 41 in | 4,000 lb | P235/55HR20 |
Equipment by trim
Which 2019 GMC Acadia trim has what.
Std is standard, Opt is optional, a dash means Kelley Blue Book lists it as not available.
| Equipment | SL | SLE-1 | SLE-2 | SLT-1 | SLT-2 | Denali |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safety | ||||||
| Blind-spot alert | – | – | Opt | Std | Std | Std |
| Child door locks | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Child-seat anchors | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Forward collision warning | – | – | Opt | Std | Std | Std |
| Hill-descent control | – | – | Opt | Opt | – | – |
| Pedestrian detection | – | – | – | – | Std | Std |
| Rearview camera | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Side-view cameras | – | – | – | – | – | Opt |
| Surround-view camera | – | – | – | – | – | Opt |
| Top-view camera | – | – | – | – | – | Opt |
| Front and rear parking sensors | – | – | – | – | Std | Std |
| Rear parking sensors | – | – | Opt | Std | Std | Std |
| Technology | ||||||
| Text-message reader | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Bluetooth | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Hands-free calling | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Built-in internet access | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Navigation system | – | – | – | Opt | Opt | Std |
| Rear-seat DVD entertainment | – | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt |
| Satellite radio | – | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Steering-wheel audio controls | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Touchscreen | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Voice recognition | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Parental (teen-driver) controls | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Comfort | ||||||
| Heated front seats | – | – | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Heated rear seats | – | – | – | – | Std | Std |
| Heated steering wheel | – | – | – | – | – | Std |
| Heated mirrors | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Power front seats for driver and passenger | – | – | – | Std | Std | Std |
| Power driver's seat | – | – | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Leather seats | – | – | – | Std | Std | Std |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Front and rear climate zones | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Panoramic moonroof | – | – | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt |
| Tilt steering wheel | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Cup holders | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Third-row seat | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Folding rear seat | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Exterior and convenience | ||||||
| Alloy wheels | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Fog lights | – | – | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Privacy glass | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Roof rails | – | – | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Power liftgate or trunk | – | – | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Remote liftgate or trunk release | – | – | – | – | – | Std |
| 12-volt power outlet | – | – | – | Std | Std | Std |
| Power windows | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Remote keyless entry | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Remote engine start | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Cruise control | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Integrated garage-door opener | – | – | Opt | Std | Std | Std |
| Rear-window defroster | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
Complete certification table
4 configuration records.
| EPA ID / label | Engine / technology | Drive / transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40318Acadia AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl SIDIConventional | All-Wheel DriveAutomatic 6-spd | Regular | 21 | 25 | 22 | N/A |
| 40343Acadia AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl SIDIConventional | All-Wheel DriveAutomatic 6-spd | Regular | 17 | 25 | 20 | N/A |
| 40301Acadia FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl SIDIConventional | Front-Wheel DriveAutomatic 6-spd | Regular | 21 | 26 | 23 | N/A |
| 40342Acadia FWD | 3.6L 6-cyl SIDIConventional | Front-Wheel DriveAutomatic 6-spd | Regular | 18 | 25 | 21 | N/A |
Model-specific answer center
5 answers for this exact family-year.
Q01What changed on the 2019 GMC Acadia versus the 2018 GMC Acadia?
Model year
Nothing in the certification data changed, so the 2019 GMC Acadia carries the 2018 GMC Acadia's figures forward: 4 certification records labelled Acadia AWD, Acadia FWD, 2.5L 4-cyl SIDI, 3.6L 6-cyl SIDI, all-wheel drive, front-wheel drive on regular, rated 20-23 combined MPG/MPGe and an EPA annual fuel cost of $2,700 to $3,100. Federal recall campaigns on file went from 2 for the 2018 to 2 for the 2019.
Source: FuelEconomy.gov certification records for both model years
Q02What size wheels does the 2019 GMC Acadia have?
Wheels and tires
The 2019 GMC Acadia's wheel diameter is 17 inches on the SL, SLE-1 and SLT-1, 18 inches on the SLE-2 and 20 inches on the SLT-2 and Denali. Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications.
Source: Kelley Blue Book vehicle specifications
Q03How do the 2019 GMC Acadia trims differ from one another?
Trims
The SLE-1 has satellite radio as standard equipment over the SL. The SLE-2 has 310 hp against 194 and fog lights, heated front seats, a power driver's seat and 2 more as standard equipment over the SLE-1. The SLT-1 has AWD instead of FWD and blind-spot alert, forward collision warning, power front seats for driver and passenger and 4 more as standard equipment over the SLE-2. The SLT-2 has front and rear parking sensors, heated rear seats and pedestrian detection as standard equipment over the SLT-1. The Denali has a heated steering wheel, a navigation system and a remote liftgate or trunk release as standard equipment over the SLT-2.
Source: Kelley Blue Book vehicle specifications
Q04What octane gasoline does the 2019 GMC Acadia call for?
Fuel
The 2019 GMC Acadia owner's manual gives 87 octane as the minimum gasoline rating. Source: 2019 GMC Acadia owner's manual. The 2017 model year has the same figure.
Source: Manufacturer owner's manual
Q05What brake fluid, refrigerant and key-fob battery does the 2019 GMC Acadia use?
Maintenance
The 2019 GMC Acadia owner's manual names DOT 3 brake fluid. Source: 2019 GMC Acadia owner's manual. The 2018 model year has the same figure.
Source: Manufacturer owner's manual
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