How Long Do GMC Acadias Last? (Miles & Years)
GMC Acadias can reach 200,000 miles, though fewer do than the longest-lasting models. Of 16,800 used Acadias for sale in the US, 11.9% have passed 150,000 miles and 1.9% have passed 200,000. Among those 10+ years old, 8.2% are past 200,000 miles and 1% past 250,000, at a median of 143,133 miles.
At the roughly 13,600 miles a year typical of 8-year-old Acadias on the market, 200,000 miles arrives in about 15 years.
By CarWhere Research · CarWhere analysis of 16,800 live used listings · Updated 2026-11-03
GMC Acadia mileage on the used market
| Listings | Sample | Median miles | 150k+ miles | 200k+ miles | 250k+ miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All used Acadias | 16,800 | 80,541 | 11.9% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 10+ years old (2016 & older) | 3,284 | 143,133 | 43.1% | 8.2% | 1% |
250k+ is shown only where at least 10 listings qualify. All US used listings, every model year combined: 2.3% past 200,000 miles; 10+ years old: 9.1% (how long cars last, all models).
Median miles by model year
| Model year | Age | Median miles | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 yr | 20,970 | 677 |
| 2024 | 2 yrs | 31,129 | 704 |
| 2023 | 3 yrs | 43,135 | 2,814 |
| 2022 | 4 yrs | 63,015 | 614 |
| 2021 | 5 yrs | 80,603 | 987 |
| 2020 | 6 yrs | 87,880 | 925 |
| 2019 | 7 yrs | 99,966 | 1,674 |
| 2018 | 8 yrs | 108,691 | 865 |
GMC Acadia years to look for — and avoid
Most common past 200,000 miles: 2014 (52 of 568 listed), 2012 (44 of 465 listed), 2015 (40 of 788 listed). These are the model years most often still for sale past 200k — partly a sign of durability, partly of how many were sold.
Complaint record: NHTSA owner-complaint data flags 2008, 2009, 2010, 2014, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2021 as years to avoid. See the full GMC Acadia years to avoid and the best GMC Acadia years.
Common problems on high-mileage Acadias
- Transmission jerk and shudder during shifts (2008–2018) — owner reports between 92,000 and 92,000 miles
- Engine fire (2008–2011) — owner reports between 150,000 and 200,000 miles
- Power steering assist loss (2009–2018) — owner reports between 60,000 and 145,000 miles
Most-reported NHTSA complaint areas across all GMC Acadia model years: equipment (8,363), electrical system (4,606), engine and engine cooling (2,538).
Adjusted for how many were sold, the GMC Acadia logs 0.811 NHTSA complaints per 1,000 vehicles (2015–2022 sales) — percentile 29 of 100 among the suvs in CarWhere's most reliable rankings (higher means fewer complaints per vehicle sold).
What keeps any high-mileage car going is the maintenance in its owner's manual schedule — fluids, filters and wear items — so ask for the service records of the specific car.
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How many miles can a GMC Acadia last?
GMC Acadias can reach 200,000 miles, though fewer do than the longest-lasting models. Of 16,800 used Acadias for sale in the US, 11.9% have passed 150,000 miles and 1.9% have passed 200,000. Among those 10+ years old, 8.2% are past 200,000 miles and 1% past 250,000, at a median of 143,133 miles. The highest-mileage 1% of listings show more than 214,060 miles.
How many years does a GMC Acadia last?
At the roughly 13,600 miles a year typical of 8-year-old Acadias on the market, 200,000 miles arrives in about 15 years. 3,284 of the 16,800 Acadias listed for sale are model year 2016 or older, and 43.1% of those have passed 150,000 miles.
Is 150,000 miles a lot for a GMC Acadia?
11.9% of used Acadias for sale have passed 150,000 miles, rising to 43.1% among examples 10+ years old (median 143,133 miles). Fewer Acadias make it far past that point on the used market, so a 150,000-mile example deserves a close look at its service record.
Which GMC Acadia years last the longest?
The 2014, 2012 and 2015 model years have the most Acadias still for sale past 200,000 miles (52, 44 and 40 listings respectively). Separately, NHTSA owner-complaint records flag 2008, 2009, 2010, 2014, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2021 as years to avoid.
What are the most common problems on high-mileage Acadias?
Owner-reported failures with mileage on record include transmission jerk and shudder during shifts (2008–2018), reported at 92,000–92,000 miles, engine fire (2008–2011), reported at 150,000–200,000 miles and power steering assist loss (2009–2018), reported at 60,000–145,000 miles. Across all model years, the most-reported NHTSA complaint areas are equipment, electrical system and engine and engine cooling.
What is the average mileage of a used GMC Acadia for sale?
The median used GMC Acadia for sale has 80,541 miles; one in ten has more than 156,260. Based on 16,800 live US listings, 2026-11-03.
Sources & method
- Mileage shares: CarWhere analysis of 16,800 live US used-car listings from licensed vehicle-data providers, captured 2026-11-03. Aggregate counts only — no individual listings are stored. Listings without an odometer reading are excluded.
- “10+ years old” means model year 2016 or older. Comparing cars of similar age is the fairer test: a model with mostly new inventory will show few high-mileage examples no matter how durable it is.
- Median miles by model year: median odometer of each used model year on the market (minimum 30–40 listings per year), from CarWhere's live-listing price studies.
- Reliability: CarWhere analysis of NHTSA owner complaints (Office of Defects Investigation) and recall records. Complaint rates per 1,000 vehicles sold are shown where sales data exists.
- Listings show cars that are still on the road and for sale, so this is a survivor sample — it tells you how far these cars commonly go, not the share that were scrapped earlier.
- Listings counted for the GMC Acadia: Acadia, Acadia Limited.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-03