2020 GMC Acadia Service and Repair Manual

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2020 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
  • SLE Sport Utility 4-Door
  • AT4 Sport Utility 4-Door
  • Denali Sport Utility 4-Door
  • SLT Sport Utility 4-Door

Engines covered

  • 2.5L 2457CC 153Cu. In. l4 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
  • 2.0L 1998CC 122Cu. In. l4 GAS DOHC Turbocharged
  • 3.6L 222Cu. 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

2020 GMC Acadia Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA #20V44600030/07/2020Component: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR

General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT5 and XT6, Chevrolet Blazer, Silverado 1500, 2500 and 3500 and Traverse and GMC Acadia and Sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500 vehi

Consequence

If the diffuser separates from the inflator during deployment, RRAB performance may be degraded, inc

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect RRAB modules, free of charge. The recal

NHTSA #20V66800029/10/2020Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2019-2020 Buick Encor

Consequence

Missing bolts on the start-stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission oil leak and may p

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the start-stop transmission accumulator and replace

NHTSA #21V11500025/02/2021Component: TIRES

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, XT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, 2018-2021 Chevrolet Express, GMC S

Consequence

Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall resulting in sudden air loss or a belt edge sep

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, replacing them as necessary, free of char

NHTSA #22V70900022/09/2022Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Cadillac XT5, XT6, and GMC Acadia vehicles equipped with the optional Surround Vision feature. The rearview camera coaxial cable connectors may

Consequence

An inoperative rearview camera can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a cra

Remedy

Dealers will replace the coaxial cables, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed Jan

NHTSA #20V63900015/10/2020Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT5, Cadillac XT6, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The fuel pump's jet nozzle may have a plastic burr remaining

Consequence

Insufficient fuel supply can result in an engine stall without warning, increasing the risk of a cra

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump module. The recall began November 16,

NHTSA #20V68400005/11/2020Component: TIRES

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT5, GMC Acadia and Chevrolet Traverse vehicles and 2020-2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. The vehicle

Consequence

Overcured tires may experience a carcass break in the sidewall resulting in a sudden air loss or cou

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect vehicles and replace tires that have DOT number and

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 #11029950

This Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue with the Telematic module with no DTC'ss

TSB #11028658

This Preliminary information communicates the potential for condensation to freeze up inside the Crankcase Pressure Sensor causing dtc P04FB to set.

TSB #11027701

This PI advised dealer technicians of possible causes of diesel fuel contamination in gasoline powered vehicles and advises of warranty direction.

TSB #11027697

This Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue with the Telematic module with no DTC's

TSB #11027617

This Preliminary information communicates the potential for condensation to freeze up inside the Crankcase Pressure Sensor causing dtc P04FB to set.

Showing the 8 most recent of 882 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.

20210811Component: AIR BAGSCrash reported2 injured

The contact owns a 2020 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that she was rear-ended by another vehicle at a high rate of speed while attempting to make a left turn. As a result, the front passenger seat fr

20210811Component: SEATSCrash reported2 injured

The contact owns a 2020 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that she was rear-ended by another vehicle at a high rate of speed while attempting to make a left turn. As a result, the front passenger seat fr

20240703Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMCrash reported

I bought my car [XXX] it had 7 miles. I loved my car. Then in January 2021 things just went crazy. It started with park light on. My forward brake assist warning didn’t work, my back up camera in an

20240703Component: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKINGCrash reported

I bought my car [XXX] it had 7 miles. I loved my car. Then in January 2021 things just went crazy. It started with park light on. My forward brake assist warning didn’t work, my back up camera in an

20240703Component: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGSCrash reported

I bought my car [XXX] it had 7 miles. I loved my car. Then in January 2021 things just went crazy. It started with park light on. My forward brake assist warning didn’t work, my back up camera in an

Showing the 5 most serious of 148 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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