2026 GMC Acadia Safety Rating
Midsize SUVs Β· Historical model-year record Β· IIHS source checked 2026-09-04
This is the 2026 record, kept for reference. The current listing is the 2027 GMC Acadia at 81.4/100. The 2026 results below are the exact ratings IIHS published for this model year (score 81.4/100 under the same formula).
Which build and equipment does this score describe?
Latest applicable build; standard AEB and lowest current-trim headlight rating. Headlights use the lowest rating among applicable current trims; this is a conservative equipment baseline, not a claim that every trim has identical results. Confirm the production date and equipment of the car you are buying.
Headlights: baseline Good
- Good β Trim level(s): All trims
Pedestrian crash prevention: baseline Acceptable
- Acceptable β standard Enhanced Automatic Emergency Braking / Front Pedestrian and Bicyclist Braking. Rating applies to all 2024-26 models
Vehicle-to-vehicle crash prevention 2.0: baseline Good
- Good β standard Enhanced Automatic Emergency Braking / Front Pedestrian and Bicyclist Braking. Rating applies to all 2024-26 models
Optional-system results are shown separately. Combining the best rating from different packages does not establish that one purchasable configuration earns them all. Check IIHS equipment details.
IIHS crash-test results
Detailed results by test (51 entries)
IIHS publishes these under the test they belong to, so the same label can appear more than once. Rear restraints and kinematics, rear head protection, structure and safety cage, and front restraints are the four that count toward the score (25%).
Small overlap front
Rating applies to 2024-26 models
Small overlap front
Rating applies to 2024-26 models
Moderate overlap front: updated test
Rating applies to 2024-26 models
Side: updated test
Rating applies to 2024-26 models
Headlights
Β· Trim level(s): All trims
Front crash prevention: vehicle-to-vehicle 2.0
Rating applies to all 2024-26 models Β· standard Enhanced Automatic Emergency Braking / Front Pedestrian and Bicyclist Braking
Front crash prevention: pedestrian
Rating applies to all 2024-26 models Β· standard Enhanced Automatic Emergency Braking / Front Pedestrian and Bicyclist Braking
Seat belt reminders
Rating applies to 2024-26 models
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How the score is built
See our full scoring methodology and rules β
NHTSA 5-star rating
2026 GMC ACADIA SUV N/A AWD
NHTSA stars are shown for reference and carry no weight in the score. NHTSA source. Why the two programs disagree β
IIHS crash-test videos
These videos are embedded on IIHSβs ratings page for this model. The tested vehicle may be an earlier model year or a related version whose results IIHS applies to this vehicle. Check the test description and source for the exact coverage.
Load a player to watch on this page, or use the YouTube link. Video footage helps explain the test; the published injury measurements and ratings are the basis for comparison.
Moderate overlap front: updated test
Tested vehicle: 2024 GMC Acadia Elevation 4-door 4wd
Rating applies to 2024-26 models
Real-world context
| Measure | Result | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Class driver death rate | 27 per million registered vehicle-years | Midsize SUVs as a class, adjusted for driver age and sex (Farmer, 2023); all vehicles average 38. Class context only. |
| GMC Acadia 2WD (2017-20) driver death rate | 10 (95% CI 2β19) | Earlier model years of this nameplate; class average for that study 24.9. Reflects who bought and drove those cars as well as the car. |
| GMC Acadia 4WD (2017-20) driver death rate | 11 (95% CI 3β20) | Earlier model years of this nameplate; class average for that study 24.9. Reflects who bought and drove those cars as well as the car. |
Other model years of the GMC Acadia
| Model year | Status | IIHS award | Primary tests reported | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 GMC Acadia | Current listing | β | 4/4 | 81.4 |
| 2025 GMC Acadia | Archived | TSP+ | 4/4 | 81.4 |
Each model year keeps its own record. Ratings from one year are never copied to another unless IIHS states the test applies.
Our analysis
The 2026 GMC Acadia belongs to the Midsize SUVs class. This class has a below-average driver death rate compared with the national average of 38 deaths per million registered vehicle-years. The class figure is adjusted for driver age and sex, which removes a large part of the selection effect in raw death rates. It is still a class average, not a measurement of this model.
The GMC Acadia has no IIHS Top Safety Pick award in the 2025 award cycle. That can mean a result below the award threshold in one test, or tests IIHS has not completed. Absence of an award is not evidence that the vehicle is unsafe.
Across the 5 IIHS rating categories reported, the GMC Acadia earned 4 Good ratings. One result sits below Good; the verdict at the top of the page names it.
This analysis is produced independently; we have no affiliation with GMC or any manufacturer. Read the full methodology or learn more about us.
Safety recalls for the 2026 GMC Acadia
We do not have a verified NHTSA recall lookup for this model and year. An unmatched or unavailable lookup is not evidence of a clean recall record.
Recall campaigns from the NHTSA recalls database, retrieved 2026-09-16. A recall applies to a range of build dates, not necessarily every car of this model year, so confirm against your own VIN. Recalls do not affect the safety score on this page.
Questions about the 2026 GMC Acadia
Is the 2026 GMC Acadia a safe car?
IIHS has published 4 of the 4 primary tests and 4 of the 4 occupant-protection details for the 2026 GMC Acadia. Available results are shown below. Only current models with all required results enter the ranking.
What is the 2026 GMC Acadia IIHS rating?
IIHS reports: small overlap front = Good; moderate overlap front: updated test = Acceptable; side: updated test = Good; headlights = Good; seat belt reminders = Good.
Is the 2026 GMC Acadia an IIHS Top Safety Pick?
No. The 2026 GMC Acadia does not hold an IIHS Top Safety Pick award for the 2026 model year, which can reflect a result below Good in a qualifying test or tests that IIHS has not yet completed.
What is the 2026 GMC Acadia NHTSA rating?
NHTSA gives the 2026 GMC ACADIA SUV N/A AWD an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars (frontal 5, side 5, rollover 4). NHTSA stars are shown for reference and are not part of our score.
How does the 2026 GMC Acadia compare with other midsize SUVs?
The class leader is the 2027 Kia Telluride at 96.8/100. The comparison table on this page lists the closest-scoring current midsize SUVs with complete records.
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