2007 GMC Acadia Consumer Reviews

Family Room on Wheels

Written by: Jeff on 09/11/2008

Vehicle

2007 GMC Acadia SLT-1 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

Review

We needed a larger vehicle as our family is getting bigger, and sold a Honda Civic for this family room on wheels. It fits everything, from baby seats, a dog, tons of luggage, coolers, and gets you from A to B comfortably. We knew gas would be more expensive coming from a 32 mpg Civic, but the size and comfort level are well worth the sacrifice. The funny thing is that people don't realize that these are like minivans on the inside, and can accomodate many passengers with the utmost comfort. The truck has taken up a bit more space in the garage than expected, but we'll get by. This will be in our family for a long time, and I would suggest this vehicle to anyone consaidering a minivan.

Favorite Features

Interior rear view mirror with auto- dimmer (great at night). Heads-up display (makes driving more like a jet fighter experience). Monster 18" rims (no minivans have that). Cup holders everywhere, & a perfectly designed dash and center console. I could live in this car. No regrets.

Suggested Improvements

While driving, my left arm needs more of a place to rest on the interior of the door (the car is so wide is feels a littlw awkward here), make back-up assist a standard option, since the vehicle is so big, the best way not to hit anyone in reverse is to park further out in parking lots.

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Not very happy!

Written by: JLM on 09/09/2008

Vehicle

2007 GMC Acadia SLT-1 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

Review

We bought in March, paying much more for this vehicle than another we considered. We mainly got it for the promised MPG. It has not lived up to my expectations at all. The gas mileage is horrible (12-14 in town, 19-10 hwy), and I am a very conservative driver. It's been in the shop about 5 times in 6 months (minor issues, but still!) The gold paint job is evidently not very good. There was a small scratch when we got it, which we touched up. Since then, it has gotten many more scratches from items that don't normally scratch off car paint. The AC doesn't work well when outside temp is 80 or below, although it is great in the hottest part of the summer (and we have black interior.)

Favorite Features

My leather seats. Steering wheel audio controls. 6 CD changer.

Suggested Improvements

A car ought to get close to the MPG on the sticker, or better!Better paint job. More pick-up, for merging onto interstates, etc.

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My Acadia experience

Written by: Shannon Lafleur on 08/25/2008

Vehicle

2007 GMC Acadia SLT-2 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

Review

I purchased the vehicle one year ago and still can't seem to get all the the bugs out. It has been in the shop multiple times for vauious reasons. The first problem we incountered was the seatbelts tearing, (We are now on the fourth seatbelt for the diver side and still having a problem). The second problem was the back compartment door that would not close. The sunroof leaks causing the passenger side floor board to get wet from a drain tube not installed properly, (still having problems with this). We also had the software upgrade. The preformance since has been alot better, but the gas mileage has dropped tramendous, 14 city, 19 highway. We are very disapointed with this vehicle over all.

Favorite Features

Steering controls, and the Bose sound system.

Suggested Improvements

Fuel economy, sunroof, seatbelts

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Multiple mechanical problems

Written by: ddoan on 07/14/2008

Vehicle

2007 GMC Acadia SLT-2 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

Review

I researched this vehicle for several months before making the purchase. In the 1 yr that I have owned the vehicle it has been in the shop multiple times for various reasons. The first 3 times was because the passenger side floor board was flooded because the drain from the sunroof was not installed and when my dealer did install it it was done incorrectly. Then carpet had to be replaced. Transmission in the vehicle is not what it should be. I had the software update, but car continues to shift up and down with little regard to terrain Now it is in the shop related to what they say are body seam cracks. I love this car, the way it rides, the looks, and the interior comfort.

Favorite Features

The ride, the looks, and the interior comfort are wonderful. Gas mileage could be worse.

Suggested Improvements

Different transmisson, make a hybrid version.

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Love it (for the most part)

Written by: Philip on 07/01/2008

Vehicle

2007 GMC Acadia SLT-2 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

Review

Excellent ride and plenty of room. Have all electronic features except back-up camera, and find them all useful. Major complaint is the number of bugs that had to be worked out on the 2007 model. Average mpg is around 20 with significant highway driving. Cannot drive above 40 with rear windows down - vibrations feel like car is going to shake apart. Major flaw in otherwise great sound system is that it has only a single-CD/DVD player

Favorite Features

Heads-up display, sound system, 4 captains chairs, collapsing rear captains chairs to allow easy access to third row, power liftgate, sliding armrest in center console.

Suggested Improvements

Multi-CD/DVD player, Bluetooth, fix aerodynamics so windows can be opened at speed, improve quality of snap- together plastic parts (they tend to develop gaps), improve accuracy of outside thermometer,

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Horrible Fuel Economy

Written by: Michelle on 06/30/2008

Vehicle

2007 GMC Acadia SLE-1 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

Review

The car is very comfortable and I feel very safe - 2 of the reasons I purchased the vehicle. However, the main reason I purchased the vehicle was because of the advertised fuel mileage which has turned out to be a bold faced lie. It is supposed to get 16-24mpg and we are lucky to get 12- 18mpg! I have taken it in to a dealership and called GMC on 2 different occasions with no resolution. They basically just say they will "document my concern". A lot of help that is! My next car purchase will definately not be a GMC!

Favorite Features

Comfortable ride and driving

Suggested Improvements

I'm not the only one very disappointed in the fuel mileage!

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Outstanding

Written by: Mitchell White on 06/18/2008

Vehicle

2007 GMC Acadia SLT-1 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

Review

This is absolutely the best overall vehicle we have ever owned. We have owned this vehicle one year now and have put just over 14K miles on it. Our gas mileage on the highway is 26, city 18, with an average of 23 combined.Please note, we did not begin to see a significant increase in gas mileage numbers until around 10k miles. The room inside is great. You can haul just about anything you want in the Acadia. I would like to see the tilt steering wheel improved. Other than that I just can't think of much to change.

Favorite Features

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Still a great SUV after 10 months

Written by: Hung on 06/17/2008

Vehicle

2007 GMC Acadia SLT-1 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

Review

It has been a great SUV with spacious, smooth, sporty look. I have been happy for the decision that I have made to purchase this crossover SUV over "soccer mom" minivan. My whole family, especially my kids loving it. They don't want to ride on other vehicles exception this one. My kids ususally have nice sleep and they wouldn't get tired when wake-up after a long trip. I got average 16-18 in city and 22-24 on highway. I really don't like its 6-speed transmission shiftings. It easily gets into low gear at high RPM when going up hill even at 10 degree upward. It has made me feeling that there isn't enough power.

Favorite Features

Smooth, quiet, sporty look, space, on-deck information center. After long driving Japanese cars due to unreliable American cars in 80-90's, if my Acadia is realiable for the next 5 years, then I definitely drive American from now.

Suggested Improvements

Rear window cannot open or roll down, so you can't carry 10-12ft fence post. Many blind spots, better to equip with rear camera or backup sensor. Transmission shifting.

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24 MPG average

Written by: Love My Car on 06/12/2008

Vehicle

2007 GMC Acadia SLE-1 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

Review

I've had my Acadia for close to a year and a half and still absolutely love the vehicle. For the first year we were extremely disappointed with the mpg. I drove a country road to work - with one stop two stop signs on it-18 miles,and about 10 miles driving "in- town." I now keep my speed under 60 mph out of town, I don't pass anyone unless they're driving under 50 mph (like farm equipment), I accelerate slower and coast when approaching a stop sign, I always shut the car off and walk-in(no drive-ups at the bank, McD's, etc.)and wow what a difference! I've gotten on average 24 mpg, in two months it's been between 22 mpg and 28 mpg. A savings of 4 gallons per week - You do the math!

Favorite Features

Curb appeal, handling, dash board design, room for kids. I have five kids, so the ease of getting in and out of 3rd row is great. There's just not enough space remaining to list everything I love!

Suggested Improvements

Transmission seems quirky - whining noise heard at lower speeds from maybe the steering wheel? And OK, the chrome vents do occassinally glare from the sun, but they look so cool! Please don't change them. But then again, I already have mine!

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Where's The MPG?

Written by: gordonhill on 05/18/2008

Vehicle

2007 GMC Acadia SLT-1 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

Review

The car is fun to drive once you reach 20 or so mile per hour, but until then it seems to be hesitant to shift into lower gears to give the needed power for moving around in City traffic. I have had the transmission calibrated a couple of times and it helps for a while then it goes back to hesitating. Also the fuel mileage is not even close to what was advertised on the window sticker. The sticker said I should get 18 City and 24 Highway MPG. I get 14 City and 18 to 19 Highway. I asked the service reps about it and they kind of shrug and say "thats about normal". Otherwise I like the car a lot and have no real mechanical problems.

Favorite Features

Great riding and handling for it's size. Terrific sound package. Nice interior design also. I get lots of compements on it's looks as well.

Suggested Improvements

Would love more response in the lower gear range while in drive. Also another six to eight miles per gallon at todays prices, would make me very happy with the car.

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