Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 Acadia Limited - AWD.
Body SUV
The 2017 GMC Acadia Limited - AWD is an SUV that utilizes 6.0 quarts of engine oil with a viscosity of either 5W-30 or 0W-30. Reliability data for this model year shows three recalls and a total of 639 owner complaints. These reports identify the power train as the top area of concern, framing the vehicle's standing within its reliability history.
Quick specs
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Engine oil capacity6.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 / 0W-30OEM · verified
Lug nut torque140 ft-lbsOEM · verified
Fitment & sizes
Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.
From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 48 · 660 CCA battery, OE oil filter 12731742. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine holds 6.0 qt of 5W-30 / 0W-30 engine oil, Synthetic · GL-5 · 75W-90 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 140 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.
Prep Do not re-use old bolts. Do not allow oil on cylinder head or head bolt bosses. · M11 Bolts
1
22.0 ft. lbs.
22 ft. lbs
2
150 degrees; M8 Bolts
150 degrees
1
11.0 ft. lbs.
11 ft. lbs
2
75 degrees
75 degrees
Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified
Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.
Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 97,500 mi; coolant at 150,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 150,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.
Every 7,500 mi
Accelerator Pedal (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Brake Shift Interlock Solenoid (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (inspect) · Engine Oil (inspect fluid level)
Every 22,500 mi
Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 45,000 mi
Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System (inspect)
Every 97,500 mi
Spark Plug Wires (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill)
At 150,000 mi
Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Reliability & federal safety record
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Owner complaints about the 2017 GMC Truck Acadia Limited - AWD lead in one area — the power train, 146 of 639 reports (23%), well ahead of the next concern. NHTSA has issued no recalls for this vehicle, so these are owner-reported concerns only. 9 of the reports describe a crash and 2 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the power train pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.
3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
1140
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
639
Owner complaints
9 involved a crash · 2 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component
All 639 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Power Train146
Unknown Or Other94
Electrical System69
Air Bags67
Power Train,Electrical System24
Exterior Lighting21
Electrical System,Unknown Or Other14
Engine13
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Recalls NHTSA · verified
No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.
Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified
Showing 5 of 1140 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
Bulletin
Date
Component
Summary
PIT6180A
2025-06-10
Unknown Or Other
This Preliminary information communicates assistance in locating the Rear seat belt…
PIP4902S
2025-06-09
Unknown Or Other
This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into…
PIP4964F
2025-05-29
Unknown Or Other
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about…
15-NA-010
2025-05-07
Engine
This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel for new vehicles with…
25-NA-100
2025-04-17
Engine
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on vehicles outside of…
Common OBD-II trouble codes
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
How much oil does the 2017 Acadia Limited - AWD take?
6.0 qt of 5W-30 meeting GM Dexos 1 specification or equivalent. Where temperatures fall below -20 degreesF, GM recommends using 0W-30 oil meeting GM Dexos 1 specification., per the factory manual.
Does the 2017 Acadia Limited - AWD have open recalls?
NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.