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GMC Acadia

The three-row crossover, on General Motors' transverse platform alongside the Chevrolet Traverse and Buick Enclave. The 3.6 V6's cylinder deactivation and the transmission are what most of its stored codes concern.

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GMC Acadia
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Generations

  • First generation 2006–2016

    Lambda platform, shared with the Chevrolet Traverse and Buick Enclave.

    Body styles
    SUV
    Platform
    GM Lambda
    Engines
    • 3.6 V6 — LFX · petrol · 205–215 kW (275–288 hp) · 366 Nm (270 lb-ft)
    Transmissions
    6-speed 6T75 automatic
    Drivetrain
    Front-wheel drive · Four-wheel drive
  • Second generation 2016–present

    Lighter C1XX platform; the 3.6 V6 keeps its cylinder deactivation.

    Body styles
    SUV
    Platform
    GM C1XX
    Engines
    • 2.5 Ecotec — petrol
    • 2.0 turbo — petrol
    • 3.6 V6 — LGX · petrol · 231 kW (310 hp) · 367 Nm (271 lb-ft)
    Transmissions
    6-speed 6T50/6T70 automatic · 9-speed 9T50/9T65 automatic
    Drivetrain
    Front-wheel drive · Four-wheel drive

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