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Oil Maintenance Fluids Parts Torque Value Costs TSBs The 2012 GMC Acadia takes 5W-30 Full Synthetic with a total capacity of 4.5 quarts (filter included). Below you’ll find complete maintenance specs, fluid capacities, parts, and links to buy what you need.
Data last verified: May 2, 2026
Quick DIY Tips for the 2012 GMC Acadia Always use 5W-30 Full Synthetic as specified by GMC — using the wrong viscosity can void your powertrain warranty. Check the maintenance schedule below for your next service interval.
Maintenance schedule Choose interval 5,000 miles 7,500 miles 10,000 miles 15,000 miles 20,000 miles 30,000 miles 50,000 miles 60,000 miles 90,000 miles 100,000 miles Select a mileage interval above to see scheduled maintenance items.
Technical Service Bulletins1320 All categories LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR/TONE EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:SOLENOID FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:UNIVERSAL JOINT STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE UNKNOWN OR OTHER EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES SUSPENSION:REAR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM ENGINE STRUCTURE VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR AIR BAGS EQUIPMENT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER STEERING SUSPENSION: ADJUSTMENT:MANUAL SUSPENSION WHEELS TIRES TRAILER HITCHES EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION BACK OVER PREVENTION VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE SEAT BELTS ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING POWER TRAIN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL VISIBILITY INTERIOR LIGHTING EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE STRUCTURE:BODY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER SEATS SERVICE BRAKES POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC) ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION EXTERIOR LIGHTING FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: RADAR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE WHEELS:RIM SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE TIRES:TREAD/BELT EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV) FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PRESSURE/TEMPERATURE SENSOR EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ACCESSORY GENERATOR:CONTROLS EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:VEHICLE CONTROLS:STEERING SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:FILTER/SCREEN VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR:CRITICAL FASTENERS ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) TIRES:SIDEWALL FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE AIR BAGS:FRONTAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
PI-0011A LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH 2013-06-01
GM: THE FRONT OR REAR DOOR MAY NOT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE OR OUTSIDE HANDLE, THE DOOR WILL NOT UNLOCK WITH ANY METHOD. THE PROBABLY CAUSE AN INCORRECT INSTALLATION OF A HANDLE COMPONENT. *RM UPDATED ON 7/26/2013. ALL 2014 AND PRIOR GM PASSENGER CARS AND TRUCKS. *KB
PIC-5428 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR/TONE 2014-05-01
GM: THE BRAKE, TRACTION, OR STABILITY LIGHTS ARE ON BECAUSE OF DEBRIS STUCK ON THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR. UPDATED ON 06/15/2011. *KB UPDATED ON 06/20/2011. *RM UPDATED 6/27/11. *PE UPDATED 10/3/11. *PE UPDATED 05/08/2013 *JS UPDATED ON 7/9/2013. *KB UPDATED 7/28/14. *PE
SB-08-08-110-016 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 2011-05-01
GM: THERE IS A SEPARATED, BROKEN, OR MISSING FLOOR MAT AND CARPET RETAINERS DUE TO IMPROPER INSTALLATION OR REMOVAL OF FLOORMATS. *RM
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