2020 GMC Acadia - Electric Vehicle Guide
The 2020 GMC Acadia belongs to a GMC Acadia lineup that Know Your Ride tracks across 7 model years, from 2018 to 2026. It is an all-electric vehicle, so it skips the oil changes, spark plugs and exhaust-system service of a combustion Acadia entirely. It is configured as front-wheel drive with an automatic 9-spd. The 2020 sits mid-run, with both earlier (2018) and later (2026) Acadia model years also documented.
The high-voltage battery is covered for 8 years or 100,000 miles, separate from the bumper-to-bumper warranty. Routine upkeep centers on tire rotation, DOT 3 brake fluid, Dex-Cool battery/cabin coolant, cabin air filters and brake service rather than engine oil. Know Your Ride lists 14 scheduled maintenance items for this vehicle, the earliest interval falling at 7,500 miles. Documented torque values include lug nut 100 ft-lb.
NHTSA complaints for this vehicle cluster around power train (9), electrical system (8), engine (7). A representative report reads: "Back up camera randomly stops working (black screen-completely gone, or blue screen). Dash will randomly dim on its own and does not go back to normal unless..." There are 6 safety recalls on record; one covers: ...r, Silverado 1500, 2500 and 3500 and Traverse and GMC Acadia and Sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The diffuser component of the Roof-Rail Air Bag....
Estimated annual charging cost runs near $1,900.
Quick Specs
| Battery warranty | 8 yr / 100,000 mi |
| Est. annual charging | $1,900 |
| Tire size | 215/55R17 |
| Coolant | Dex-Cool |
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 5 stars |
| Open recalls on record | 6 |
| Technical service bulletins | 200 |
Common Trouble Codes
- P0300 - Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
- P0420 - Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)
- P0171 - System too Lean (Bank 1)
- P0128 - Insufficient Coolant Temperature for Stable Operation
- P0442 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (small leak)
- P0455 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (gross leak)
- P0700 - Transmission Control System Malfunction
- P0301 - Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected
- U0100 - Lost Communication With ECM/PCM A
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Part of the free Know Your Ride vehicle maintenance reference. Figures are sourced from EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer data and are for general reference - always confirm with your owner's manual.