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Oil Filters Maintenance Fluids Parts Torque Value Costs Recalls TSBs The 2021 GMC Acadia takes 5W-30 Full Synthetic with a total capacity of 5.3 quarts (filter included). You’ll need a 15mm socket for the drain plug, torqued to 25 Nm. The OEM oil filter is the ACDelco PF64. Note: this vehicle has 2 active recalls — check the recalls section below. Below you’ll find complete maintenance specs, fluid capacities, parts, and links to buy what you need.
Data last verified: May 1, 2026
Quick DIY Tips for the 2021 GMC Acadia Torque your drain plug to 25 Nm (18 ft-lbs) to avoid leaks or stripped threads. Using the OEM filter (ACDelco PF64) is recommended for warranty compliance. 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.
Safety recalls2 21V422000
General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac XT5, XT6, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The fuel supply lines may be improperly attached and seated.
22V709000
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 have been crimped improperly, causing the rearview camera to fail or function intermittently.
Technical Service Bulletins587 All categories POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION TIRES VISIBILITY ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING POWER TRAIN STRUCTURE:BODY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE ENGINE WHEELS FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:TV/RADIO/SPEAKERS SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR:CRITICAL FASTENERS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:VIDEO MONITOR/SCREEN EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:BLUETOOTH/WIFI VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE BACK OVER PREVENTION STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT SUSPENSION STRUCTURE SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:CRANK/CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR STEERING SEATS EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:VEHICLE CONTROLS:SPEED CONTROL BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA AIR BAGS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER SERVICE BRAKES UNKNOWN OR OTHER COMMUNICATION: VEHICLE TO INFRASTRUCTURE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:COIL:SPARK PLUGS VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR EXTERIOR LIGHTING POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:BLINDSPOT:SENSORS EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ACCESSORY GENERATOR:CONTROLS TIRES:SIDEWALL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:WARNING VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:ENGINE COOLANT HOSES AND FITTINGS ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:VEHICLE CONTROLS:STEERING ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL PARKING BRAKE STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:FILTER/SCREEN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:SENSORS TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLER/RADIATOR:HOSES AND FITTINGS POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV) COMMUNICATION: AUTO CRASH NOTIFICATION ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) SEAT BELTS ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC) EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:WIRELESS CHARGER/CRADLE STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING VISIBILITY/WIPER
16NA361 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 2020-08-10
This informational bulletin explains possible normal condition of a flare from 1st to 2nd, even if the trans had been repaired for the flare and its still noticed.
20NA159 TIRES 2020-08-14
This Warranty Administration bulletin is for information on General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program (U.S. Dealers Only).
PIT5720A VISIBILITY 2020-09-29
This Preliminary information communicates that a customer may come to the dealer with a complaint of a hum, drone or pulsing type noise at times. On investigation the dealer may discover that this concern only occurs when the customer is driving with one or both rear windows down or one front window down. The dealer is instructed to advise the customer that if this is occurring with rear windows down to open a front window or the sunroof (if equipped) or if it is occurring with a front window down to open the other front window or the sunroof (if equipped) to alleviate this concern.
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