2025 GMC Acadia AT4 AWD: The Fullsize Crossover Regains Its Size, While Adding Hands-Free Highway Driving

 

Highlight: The Acadia is only available with a 2.5-liter, 4-cylinder turbo engine.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $59,230 (Base - Elevation Trim): $44,495

Seating Capacity: 6, 7 to 8 passenger seating

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; a backup camera; a blind spot collision avoidance assist; rear cross traffic avoidance; a lane keep assist system; a lane following assist system; a high beam assist; a forward collision assist system; a vehicle stability system; a tire pressure monitoring system; a hill start assist; a side bicyclist alert system; a hill start assist system; and a tire pressure monitoring system

IIHS Safety Testing: Two Popular Large SUVs Fall Short On Crash Tests (VIDEO)

 

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety recently evaluated the crash worthiness of three large of the most popular SUVs in terms of sales volume. The vehicles tested were the Cheverolet Tahoe, Ford Expedition and Jeep Wagoneer. 

The newly designed Toyota Sequoia and the dated Nissan Armada wasn't included. The Nissan is slated for a redesign in the near future.

2023 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4X Crew Cab: An All-New Extreme Off-Roading Edition

The 2023 GMC Sierra is parked in front of Montgomery, Alabama's Legacy Museum. (Photo Credit:JeffCars.com)

Highlight: The AT4X suspension is raised by approximately 2 inches, when compared to other fullsize trucks. 

Test Vehicle's MSRP: $90,935 (Base Pro Model: $ 48,995)

Seating Capacity: 5 or 6 (depending on trim)

Standard Safety Features on AT4X: airbags; a stability system; a traction control system; a tire pressure monitoring system; a rear pedestrian alert system; a lane keeping assist system with lane departure warning; a wheel lock security system; a forward collision alert system; automatic emergency braking; LED exterior lamps and interior cargo lighting; an electric power steering assist system; intelligent high beams; a buckle to drive system; and an HD rear-view camera

Its Shop Time Mondays: GM's Midsize Work Vans Are Being Recalled

 Rear HVAC Electrical Circuit May Overheat

An overheated electrical circuit increases the risk of a fire.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V247000

Manufacturer General Motors, LLC

Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number of Units Affected 149,028

2023 GMC Sierra Denali 1500 Crew Cab Short Box Denali Ultimate 4-Door 4WD: The Brand’s Flagship Luxury Truck

Highlight: The Denali 1500 is available with GM’s hands-free steering system.

Test Vehicle's MSRP: $82,855 (Base Denali Model: $64,595)

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Features: airbags; a stability control system; a 360-degree camera; a tire pressure monitoring system; a blind spot warning system; a rear cross traffic collision assist system; a rear pedestrian alert system; a remote starter system; a lane keeping assist system with lane departure warning; a cruise control system; a rear view monitor; a forward collision alert system; automatic emergency braking; LED exterior lamps and interior cargo lighting; rain-sensing wipers; an electric power steering assist system; intelligent high beams; an anti-theft system; and a buckle to drive system

Its Shop Time Mondays: General Motors, Ram And Subaru Are Recalling Approximately 2.2 Million Vehicles

Tailgate May Open While Driving

An unintended tailgate opening while driving may result in a loss of unsecured cargo, possibly creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V904000

Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Components STRUCTURE

Potential Number of Units Affected 1,234,657

Its Shop Time Mondays: GM Is Recalling Large SUVs For Electrical Concerns, While Tesla Has Power Steering Issues

1. Running Lights May Not Deactivate/FMVSS 108

Daytime Running Lights that do not deactivate as intended may cause a glare, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V827000

Manufacturer General Motors, LLC

Components EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Potential Number of Units Affected 338,735

Acura's Jonathon Rivers Talks To 'Auto Trends' About How The Brand Has Found Its Lane Again

 

Acura's portfolio of vehicles (Photo Credit: JeffCars.com)

Jonathon Rivers joins Auto Trends with JeffCars.com, a syndicated multicultural automotive program, giving us a behind the scenes look at how the Acura brand had to find its way again, determining if it's a luxury brand or something else. Rivers, who is bilingual, gives us an inside peek as to the process the Japanese brand makes in terms of pricing, competitive research and the like when the company executives determine what vehicles are included in Acura's portfolio. 

Its Shop Time Mondays: Cadillac And GMC Are Recalling Their Midsize Crossovers

 Rearview Camera May Fail

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

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V709000

Manufacturer General Motors, LLC

Components BACK OVER PREVENTION

Potential Number of Units Affected 95,231

Its Shop Time Mondays: GM Is Recalling Approximately 484,000 Fullsize SUVs For Seatbelt Concerns

 Improper Rivets on Seat Belt Buckle Assembly

A seat belt with a deformed rivet may not properly restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V617000

Manufacturer General Motors, LLC

Components SEAT BELTS

Its Shop Time Mondays: GMC Is Recalling 741,000 Terrains

 

Headlight Reflection May Cause Glare/FMVSS 108

The bright reflection may cause a glare for other drivers, reducing their visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V137000

Manufacturer General Motors, LLC

Components EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Potential Number of Units Affected 740,581

2021 GMC Canyon Crew Cab AT4 4WD: The Brand's Midsize Truck

Highlight:  This is the brand’s first true off-road adventure midsize truck.

Test Vehicle's MSRP: $43,430 (Base SL Crew Cab Model: $29,895)

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; a stability control system; rear camera; a tire pressure system; and OnStar

Standard Equipment (Base): 16-inch tires; a 6-speed automatic transmission; locking tailgate; a corner step rear bumper design; two-tier loading cargo bed; cloth seats; manual adjusted front seats; single zone a/c; a 7-inch infotainment;and a manual tilt/telescopic steering wheel  

Its Shop Time Mondays: Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC And Mercedes-Benz Combined Are Recalling Over 7 Million Vehicles

1. Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V050000

Manufacturer General Motors, LLC

Components AIR BAGS

Potential Number of Units Affected 2,641,272

2021 GMC Sierra 2500 HD 4WD Diesel Crew Cab AT4: A Stylish, Fuel-Efficient, Off-Road, Work Horse

Highlight: The Sierra HD AT4 is designed for cruising around town or conquering rough off-road terrains.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $78,050 (Base SE Model: $43,790)

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; an electronic stability control system; a teen driver safety mode mechanism; a trailer sway system; an Onstar safety and concierge system; LED side marker lights; LED fog lamps; LED cargo area lighting; front recovery hooks; and GMC multipro tailgate

Its Shop Time Mondays: Buicks, Chevys, GMCs And VWs Are Being Recalled For Seat Belt, Suspension And Other Concerns

1. Front Center Seat Belts may not be Secured

If a seat-belt bracket is not secured, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant in the front-row center seat position, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V792000

Manufacturer General Motors, LLC

Components SEAT BELTS

Potential Number of Units Affected 624,216

Its Shop Time Mondays: Ford And GM Combined Are Recalling Over 500,000 Vehicles

1. Rear Suspension Toe Link Fracture

A rear toe link fracture can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V675000

Manufacturer Ford Motor Company

Components SUSPENSION

Potential Number of Units Affected 318,381

2020 GMC Acadia AT4 AWD: The Newest Addition To The Line Up

Highlight: The Acadia uses a piano key-like shift gear indicator.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $45,680 (Base Model: $32,190)

Seating Capacity: 5, 6 or 7 seater

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; rearview camera; a stability control system; a lane change alert system; a side blind zone alert system; a rear cross traffic alert system; a rear park assist system; a teen driver safety system; OnStar system; a tire inflator kit and a tire pressure monitoring system

Its Shop Time Mondays: GM Is Recalling 3.4 Million Vehicles For Braking Concerns, While Fords Are Experiencing Salt Corossion

 

 

1. NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V645000

Manufacturer General Motors LLC

Components SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Potential Number of Units Affected 3,456,111

2019 GMC Terrain Denali AWD: A Premium Alternative To Other Compact Crossovers

Highlight: The Terrain is available with a fold-flat passenger front seat, which is great for stowing long items like a mop and a rake, when the second row seat is folded flat.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $43,550 (Base model: $26,195)

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; rearview camera; a stability control system and a tire pressure monitoring system

Its Shop Time Mondays: Buick, Cadillac, Chevy, Ford And GMC Are In The Hot Seat

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1. Temporary Loss of Electric Power Steering (EPS)

If EPS assist is lost and then suddenly returns, the driver may have difficulty steering the vehicle, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V586000

Manufacturer General Motors LLC

Components STEERING

Potential Number of Units Affected 1,015,918