2016 GMC Acadia Service and Repair Manual

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2016 GMC Acadia service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.

Designed for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you troubleshoot accurately, follow step-by-step repair procedures, and reference wiring diagrams and system sections quickly while you work.

What’s included

  • Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
  • Specifications and reference data (where provided)
  • Wiring diagrams and electrical sections
  • Powertrain, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC and more

Trims covered

  • SL Sport Utility 4-Door
  • SLT1 Sport Utility 4-Door
  • SLE Sport Utility 4-Door
  • SLT2 Sport Utility 4-Door
  • Denali Sport Utility 4-Door
  • SLT Sport Utility 4-Door

Engines covered

  • 3.6L 3564CC 217Cu. In. V6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated

Index / Table of contents

  • Body
  • Brakes
  • Chassis Electrical
  • Driveline
  • Engine Cooling
  • Engine Electrical
  • Engine Mechanical
  • Engine Performance & Emission Controls
  • Fuel System
  • General Information & Identification
  • Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
  • Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
  • Steering
  • Suspension
  • Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
  • Wiring Diagrams

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Vehicle Safety Data

2016 GMC Acadia Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA #15V60900029/09/2015Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Traverse, GMC Acadia, and Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured August 18, 2015 to September 24, 2015. Due to a manufacturing defe

Consequence

A wiper motor that overheats increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

GM has notified owners, and dealers will replace the windshield wiper motor cover assembly, free of

NHTSA #15V83300011/12/2015Component: SEATS

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Traverse, GMC Acadia, and Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured November 6, 2015, to November 12, 2015. The affected vehicles have

Consequence

If the seat frame is not welded in the correct places, the seat may not perform as intended, and in

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the third row left side lower seat frame, replacing

NHTSA #23V33400010/05/2023Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing

Consequence

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, re

Remedy

Dealers will replace the driver's air bag module, free of charge. GM began mailing final owner lett

NHTSA #21V24600008/04/2021Component: AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2015, 2017 Buick Enclave, 2010-2019 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2011-2016 GMC Acadia vehicles. The side curtain air bags may not be properly attached.

Consequence

Unsecured side curtain air bags may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, realign or replace the weld nuts,

TSB #11030974

This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.

TSB #11030092

This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.

TSB #11030091

This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.

TSB #11027601

This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.

TSB #11026104

This service bulletin provides information on Tire Sidewall Irregularities.

TSB #11026017

This service bulletin provides information on replacing the intake manifold when the engine is replaced after severe internal engine damage.

TSB #11025755

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts that are being performed on customers vehicles that exhibit vibration conditions without utilizing the s

TSB #11024485

The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the customer that it is normal for the delay.

Showing the 8 most recent of 1174 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.

20170620Component: POWER TRAINCrash reportedFire reported1 injured

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 GMC ACADIA DENALI. WHILE THE DRIVER WAS PLACING THE KIDS IN THE CAR SEAT, WITH THE KEY REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH AND THE GEAR SHIFTER IN PARK, A TICKING NOISE WAS HE

20180504Component: SEATSCrash reported8 injured

ON APRIL 5, 2018, MY FAMILY AND I (FRONT PASSENGER) WERE IN A HEAD ON COLLISION. UPON IMPACT MY SEAT'S LOCKING MECHANISM LOST CONTROL OF MY SEAT CAUSING ME TO BE THROWN FORWARD AND IMPACTING THE DASHB

20250211Component: AIR BAGSCrash reported3 injured

I was in minor accident this past December. The airbag ruptured and cut up my face. I was extremely confused as to how this could happen and after doing a little research, I found out that the vehicle

20250607Component: AIR BAGSCrash reported1 injured

I was in an accident and my AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. Filed claim with progressive insurance (claim # [XXX]) which they have declared the vehicle a TOTAL LOSS. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREED

20250529Component: AIR BAGSCrash reported1 injured

The contact owned a 2016 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that when she had placed the vehicle in reverse (R), and was applying the accelerator pedal, all of the air bags deployed. The contact stated th

Showing the 5 most serious of 277 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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