2019 GMC Acadia maintenance schedule

The 2019 Acadia is part of the C1XX generation (2017-2023), sold as an SUV. Below: its service intervals with the source behind each one, the fluids it takes, and the NHTSA recalls issued for it.

Service schedule

What the 2019 Acadia needs, and when

1 of these 12 items comes from GMC's own published schedule. Manufacturer rows link to GMC's own schedule, Independent rows to a service shop or parts retailer's published guide.

Service	Interval	Source
Engine oil and filter Requires dexos1 full synthetic	7,500 mi / 1 year	Independent
Engine air filter Inspect at oil changes; 45,000 mi is a check cadence, not a confirmed replacement interval	Inspect, replace as needed	Independent
Cabin air filter Replace more frequently in dusty environments	22,500 mi / 2 years	Independent
Tire rotation Check tread wear and balance	7,500 mi / 1 year	Independent
Brake fluid	60,000 mi / 5 years	Independent
Engine coolant DEX-COOL drain and replenish	150,000 mi / 5 years	Independent
Transmission fluid Severe duty interval	45,000 mi	Independent
Spark plugs	45,000 mi	Independent
Serpentine belt Inspect accessory drive belts	150,000 mi / 10 years	Independent
Differential and transfer case fluid For AWD models	45,000 mi	Independent
PCV valve	Inspect, replace as needed	Manufacturer
12V battery Test cold-cranking amps annually	Inspect, replace as needed	Independent

Intervals are for normal driving; towing, short trips, extreme heat or dust shorten them. Services we could not find an interval for are left off rather than guessed.

Fluids and engines

What goes in it

Engine oil: 5W-30
Coolant: DEX-COOL
Transmission fluid: DEXRON-VI

Powertrains in this generation

2.5L 4-cyl (LCV), 193 hp, 6-Speed Automatic, FWD/AWD
2.0L 4-cyl (LSY), 228 hp, 9-Speed Automatic 9T65, FWD/AWD
3.6L 6-cyl (LGX), 310 hp, 9-Speed Automatic 9T65, FWD/AWD

Confirm the exact spec against the owner's manual or the label under the hood; capacities vary by engine and drivetrain.

Safety recalls

2 NHTSA recalls for the 2019 GMC Acadia

From NHTSA's recall database, matched by model and year. Recall repairs are free at GMC dealers, and a given car may already be fixed or fall outside a campaign, so check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before you buy.

Tires

NHTSA 21V115000

February 2021

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 Savana, 2019-2020 Chevrolet Blazer, Silverado 1500, GMC Acadia, Sierra 1500, and certain Continental tires sold to the aftermarket for various model year 2018-2021 vehicles. The affected tires were cured for too long during production.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 22, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N212329050.

Power train

NHTSA 20V668000

October 2020

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 Encore, Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, Chevrolet Blazer and GMC Acadia, and 2020 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the start-stop transmission accumulator and replace it if any bolts are missing, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2020. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick Customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N202313440.

Running costs

What maintenance typically costs

A typical year of maintenance: $744
Five years of maintenance: $3,720
The major service near 100,000 mi: $1,200

Typical US independent-shop estimates for this generation; they vary by region and condition.

Other Acadia model years

C1XX-3 (2024-2026)

2024 2025 2026

C1XX (2017-2023)

2017 201820192020 2021 2022 2023

Lambda (2014-2016)

2014 2015 2016

Shopping new? The GMC Acadia guide covers the current model, with what it costs to keep for 1 to 15 years.

Sources

my.gmc.com (Manufacturer)
autonationbuickgmchenderson.com (Independent)
kunesstoughton.com (Independent)
reichardbuick.com (Independent)
stargmcquakertown.com (Independent)

Researched 2026-09-19. Modeling, not mechanic advice - always confirm against your car's owner's manual and service records.

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