Used 2021 GMC Acadia Denali

* Based on opinions and should be considered as general guidance only.

• Reliability (3)
  3 out of 5 stars
  Reliability for the 2021 Acadia Denali is generally considered average. While major issues are uncommon, some owners have reported minor electrical glitches or infotainment system quirks. It's not a standout but also not problematic.
• Maintenance (3)
  3 out of 5 stars
  Maintenance costs for the Acadia Denali are typical for a mid-size SUV from a mainstream brand. Parts and service are readily available, but premium fuel is recommended for the V6, slightly increasing running costs.
• Technology (4)
  4 out of 5 stars
  GMC provides a solid suite of technology in the Denali trim, including a responsive infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a clear head-up display, and a comprehensive array of safety features. While not cutting-edge, it's user-friendly and effective.
• Comfort (4)
  4 out of 5 stars
  The Acadia Denali excels in comfort, with plush seating across the first two rows and a generally smooth ride that absorbs most road imperfections well. Cabin noise is also kept to a minimum, enhancing the relaxed atmosphere.
• Dynamics (3)
  3 out of 5 stars
  The 2021 GMC Acadia Denali offers adequate power from its V6 engine, but the handling is more focused on comfort than sportiness, leading to some body roll in corners. It's competent for daily driving but not engaging.

• Comfort & Seating:

  • Heated Seats
  • Heated Steering Wheel
  • Power Seats
  • Ventilated Seats

• Convenience:

  • 115V Power Outlet
  • Automatic Climate Control
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Head-Up Display
  • Parking Sensors
  • Remote Start

• Entertainment:

  • Bluetooth
  • Premium Audio
  • Satellite Radio

• Exterior:

  • Heated Mirrors
  • Tinted Windows

• Safety:

  • Automatic Emergency Braking
  • Autonomous Braking
  • Backup Camera
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • Collision Avoidance
  • Cross Traffic Alert
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Lane Keeping Assistance
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring

• Technology:

  • Android Auto
  • Navigation

• Air Conditioning

  • Rear air conditioning: automatic climate control
  • Front air conditioning: automatic climate control
  • Front air conditioning zones: dual
  • Rear air conditioning zones: single
  • Humidity/dewpoint sensors
  • Air filtration
  • Rear air conditioning: independently controlled

• Airbags

  • Front airbags: center
  • Airbag deactivation: occupant sensing passenger
  • Side airbags: front
  • Knee airbags: driver
  • Front airbags: dual
  • Side curtain airbags: front
  • Side curtain airbags: third row
  • Side curtain airbags: rear

• Audio System

  • Radio: voice operated
  • Auxiliary audio input: Bluetooth
  • Radio: touch screen display
  • Internet radio app: Pandora
  • Internet radio app: Stitcher
  • Premium brand: Bose
  • Antenna type: diversity
  • Antenna type: mast
  • Subwoofer: 1
  • Total speakers: 7
  • Radio: AM/FM
  • Radio data system
  • Speed sensitive volume control
  • Auxiliary audio input: USB
  • Radio: HD radio
  • Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone
  • Satellite radio: SiriusXM

• Brakes

  • Front brake width: 1.9
  • Rear brake type: ventilated disc
  • Rear brake width: 0.9
  • Rear brake diameter: 12.4
  • Front brake diameter: 12.6
  • Front brake type: ventilated disc
  • Braking assist
  • Electronic brakeforce distribution
  • ABS: 4-wheel
  • Power brakes
  • Electronic parking brake: auto off

• Comfort Features

  • Floor mat material: carpet
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Steering wheel trim: leather
  • Floor mats: third row
  • Interior accents: metallic-tone
  • Interior accents: woodgrain
  • Floor mats: rear
  • Armrests: rear outboard seats
  • Floor mats: front
  • Floor material: carpet

• Convenience Features

  • Memorized settings: liftgate
  • Wireless charging station: front
  • Power outlet(s): USB front
  • Power outlet(s): USB-C front
  • Power outlet(s): USB rear
  • Power outlet(s): USB-C rear
  • Power outlet(s): USB third row
  • Cupholders: front
  • Cupholders: third row
  • Memorized settings: 2 driver
  • Power outlet(s): 12V cargo area
  • One-touch windows: 2
  • Reading lights: front
  • Power steering: variable/speed-proportional
  • Power outlet(s): 115V rear
  • Cargo area light
  • Cruise control
  • Multi-function remote: panic alarm
  • Power windows: lockout button
  • Courtesy lights: door
  • Overhead console: front
  • Steering wheel mounted controls: audio
  • Memorized settings: driver seat
  • Universal remote transmitter: garage door opener
  • Memorized settings: side mirrors
  • Push-button start
  • Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
  • Reading lights: rear
  • Power outlet(s): 12V front
  • Assist handle: passenger side
  • Assist handle: rear
  • Remote engine start
  • Center console: front console with armrest and storage
  • Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic
  • Rearview mirror: auto-dimming
  • Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise control
  • Steering wheel mounted controls: phone
  • Steering wheel mounted controls: multi-function
  • Storage: front seatback
  • Cupholders: 10
  • Ambient lighting
  • Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks
  • Storage: door pockets
  • Multi-function remote: proximity entry system
  • Cupholders: rear
  • Steering wheel mounted controls: voice control
  • Storage: accessory hook
  • Multi-function remote: trunk release

• Drivetrain

  • Drive mode selector
  • Axle ratio: 3.49
  • 4WD type: part time
  • 4WD selector: electronic

• Engine

  • Auto start/stop
  • Battery saver
  • Alternator: 155 amps

• Exterior Features

  • Rear trunk/liftgate: sensor-activated
  • Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate
  • Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated
  • Front bumper color: body-color
  • Fender lip moldings: body-color
  • Mirror color: body-color
  • Door handle color: body-color with chrome accents
  • Rear spoiler: roofline
  • Rear spoiler color: body-color
  • Grille color: chrome
  • Exhaust tip color: chrome
  • Body side moldings: chrome
  • Exhaust: dual tip
  • Window trim: chrome
  • Rocker panel color: body-color
  • Rear bumper color: black

• In Car Entertainment

  • Connected in-car apps: Google POIs
  • Connected in-car apps: Google search
  • Connected in-car apps: app marketplace integration
  • Connected in-car apps: Amazon Alexa
  • Infotainment: GMC Infotainment System
  • Infotainment screen size: 8 in.
  • Smartphone integration: wireless Apple CarPlay
  • Smartphone integration: wireless Android Auto

• Instrumentation

  • Customizable instrument cluster
  • Instrument cluster screen size: 8 in.
  • Warnings and reminders: lamp failure
  • Warnings and reminders: low oil pressure
  • Warnings and reminders: coolant temperature warning
  • Head-up display
  • Clock
  • Gauge: tachometer
  • Compass
  • Digital odometer
  • External temperature display
  • Multi-function display
  • Fuel economy display: MPG
  • Fuel economy display: range
  • Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
  • Warnings and reminders: maintenance due
  • Trip odometer

• Lights

  • Daytime running lights: LED
  • Front fog lights: LED
  • Taillights: LED
  • Headlights: auto high beam dimmer
  • Exterior entry lights: approach lamps
  • Headlights: LED
  • Headlights: wiper activated
  • Headlights: auto delay off
  • Headlights: auto on/off

• Mirrors

  • Side mirrors: integrated turn signals
  • Side mirror adjustments: power
  • Side mirrors: heated
  • Side mirror adjustments: reverse gear tilt
  • Side mirror adjustments: power folding
  • Side mirrors: driver side auto-dimming

• Roof

  • Roof rails: chrome

• Safety

  • Rearview monitor: in dash
  • Cross traffic alert: rear
  • Pre-collision warning system: vibrating driver seat
  • Pre-collision warning system: audible warning
  • Pre-collision warning system: visual warning
  • Lane keeping assist
  • Check rear seat reminder
  • Pre-collision warning system: pedestrian detection
  • Automatic emergency braking: front pedestrian
  • Automatic emergency braking: front
  • Child safety door locks
  • Child seat anchors: LATCH system
  • Camera system: rearview
  • Parking sensors: rear
  • Blind spot safety: sensor/alert
  • Lane deviation sensors
  • Parking sensors: front
  • Programmable safety key

• Seatbelts

  • Seatbelt pretensioners: front
  • Seatbelt force limiters: front
  • Seatbelt force limiters: rear
  • Emergency locking retractors: rear
  • Seatbelt warning sensor: front
  • Third row seatbelts: 3-point
  • Rear seatbelts: 3-point
  • Front seatbelts: 3-point
  • Emergency locking retractors: front

• Seats

  • Driver seat power adjustments: height
  • Passenger seat power adjustments: height
  • Third row headrests: 2
  • Driver seat: ventilated
  • Passenger seat: heated
  • Driver seat: heated
  • Driver seat power adjustments: 8
  • Rear headrests: 2
  • Front headrests: 2
  • Third row seat type: 50-50 split bench
  • Passenger seat power adjustments: 8
  • Front seat type: bucket
  • Rear seat type: bucket
  • Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining
  • Rear headrests: adjustable
  • Upholstery: leather-trimmed
  • Passenger seat: ventilated
  • Third row headrests: adjustable
  • Rear seat folding: flat
  • Front headrests: adjustable
  • Driver seat power adjustments: lumbar
  • Passenger seat power adjustments: lumbar
  • Rear seat: heated
  • Upholstery accents: perforated
  • Driver seat power adjustments: reclining
  • Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining
  • Third row seat folding: split
  • Rear seat: sliding
  • Third row seat folding: flat

• Security

  • Anti-theft system: alarm
  • Power door locks: anti-lockout
  • Anti-theft system: vehicle immobilizer
  • Power door locks: auto-locking

• Stability and Traction

  • Stability control
  • Traction control
  • Roll stability control
  • Trailer stability control

• Suspension

  • Front suspension classification: independent
  • Rear suspension classification: independent
  • Front struts: MacPherson
  • Rear suspension type: multi-link
  • Rear spring type: coil
  • Front stabilizer bar
  • Rear stabilizer bar
  • Front spring type: coil
  • Front suspension type: lower control arms
  • Rear shock type: gas
  • Front shock type: gas

• Telematics

  • Electronic messaging assistance: with read function
  • Electronic messaging assistance: voice operated
  • Satellite communications: voice guided directions
  • Wi-Fi: hotspot
  • Driver assistance app: roadside assistance
  • Smart device app function: maintenance status
  • Smart device app compatibility: myGMC with Connected Access
  • Satellite communications: OnStar
  • Wireless data link: Bluetooth
  • Hands-free phone call integration: voice operated
  • Navigation system: touch screen display
  • Navigation system: voice operated

• Tires and Rims

  • Spare tire size: temporary
  • Tire type: all season
  • Spare tire mount location: inside
  • Spare wheel type: steel
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring System
  • Wheels: polished aluminum alloy

• Windows

  • Rear wiper: intermittent
  • Liftgate window: fixed
  • Window defogger: rear
  • Front wipers: variable intermittent
  • Power windows: safety reverse
  • Rear privacy glass
  • Solar-tinted glass
  • Rear wiper: with washer