2008 GMC Acadia Consumer Reviews

GMC Acadia Junkmobile

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2008 GMC Acadia SLT-2 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

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Struts replaced X2 , tranny X2, brakes and rotors replaced X2, rear seat adjustment is horrible, original tires garbage. GMC engineers trying to figure out why airbag/seatbelt lights stay on all the time...can't assure me that the airbags will work correctly. Worst vehicle ever owned...in fact, I've had $100 cars when I was a kid that were better quality and more dependable that this pile of scrap metal. Have 5 months left on my "Stupid Buy" and am certainly returning this vehicle (since GMC won't do anything to buy me out. They spent more money on transmission and struts that they would have to buy me out! Wouldn't buy another even if offered for the $100...like my cars of 30 years ago!
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Very Disappointed

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2008 GMC Acadia SLT-2 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

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I have had numerous problems with this car. Water pump, brakes, stabilitrak system, computer, gasket problems. I use to get 17 MPG in the city, now it has dropped to 13 MPG. Thankfully all of these are covered under the warranty. Love the style and design, but the reliability is pathetic.
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Totally dissapointed

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2008 GMC Acadia SLT-1 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

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Should have known better. Why did I but an american car. Traded my wifes 2002 Mitsubishi with 110k miles the never gave a single problem for a 2008 Acadia. What was I thinking the car has been in the repair shop more time then I can remember. Problems with brakes, rear gate, brakes, electrical short, had replace radiotar and latest the transmission. It's sad to say but from the get go I had my doubts about this car and because I didn't fell comfortable buying american, I had to spend another 2 grand on a extended warranty. I only purchase the car because wife fell in love the style and color of car. All I can tell you is that II'l never buy an american car again.
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piece of junk

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2008 GMC Acadia SLE-1 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

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i have a 2008 and its been a piece of junk the service air bag stays on its been at the dealer 3 times they fix it, and a couple of weeks after ,it comes back . check engine light is been on for a couple of years something to do with emission. i have to fix it once a year to pass inspection.front end knocks when turning sounds like an old truck.and it doesnt stop there every time i put gas, it has a hard time to start back up. really dissapointed.
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Sad Sad

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2008 GMC Acadia SLT-1 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

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I have had my 2008 AWD Acadia for 8 months. I have stop driving it because it is averaging 11.5 mpg hwy. I traded a 2004 Pacific for this that I loved I just wanted more room. I loved the car for the first month then all of the sudden the gas mileage took a dump. On my first road trip it got 22 mpg Hwy and 16 mpg city. This is the best I have even seen out of it. I am now in the market for a different SUV. I have had no mechanical issues and it has 76,000 mi. But if you don't care about what kind of mileage you get out of a SUV I have to say this is a great truck. Very comfortable ride.
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Warning GMC doesn't care about customers who buy a used car!

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2008 GMC Acadia SLT-2 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

Review

I bought a used 2008 (not from a dealer). Pristine condition with 19,000 miles. Quickly, I noticed very faint noise coming from the steering wheel while turning. GMC looked at it said there was a problem with the rack and pinion, steering column and steering stays to the tune of $2,000 w/ labor. My research says this is not uncommon for this model and year. I contacted GMC, they said they would review it for coverage but that because I bought it used they hadn't made any money off me. If I had bought new and it had the same miles they would help since I would have been considered a loyal customer. So much for my customer loyalty. Worried about future since it only has 19,000 miles.
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Tried to love the car

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2008 GMC Acadia SLT-1 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

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I liked the external look and interior space. I took very good care of the care, always garage kept and oil changes every 3-5k with synthetic oil. From the day I drove it out the ABS light went on - that was a loose connector. The Air bag light went on all the time. On long trips the A/C would stop and for a while before coming back on. One day after stoping the car and getting out - the radio stayed on - I had to restart the car and move the steering wheel and stop it again before it would finally go off. I could never get close to the MPG stated, usually in my other cars I am close or higher than the stated mpg. I think the Acadia has real electrical problems and overstated MPG. I real
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Piece of Crap. So MAD

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2008 GMC Acadia SLT-2 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

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Hello. I'm from Ottawa, Canada. I have 2008 Acadia SLT loaded. We started to have a problems after 2,5 years owing the car. My boyf and I so freaking mad. Every time it's rains car is leaking from the roof. DON'T BUY IT. SAFE yourself a trouble
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AWFUL AWFUL AWFUL!!!!!!

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2008 GMC Acadia SLT-1 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

Review

Had to have rotors resurfaced at 19000 miles, Won't start if gas gauge is at quarter of a tank. Had to repair something with my brakes @ 19258 miles. Strut replacement, Stabilizer shaft link replaced Link or bushings,front stabilizer shaft replaced @ 41000 miles. Air bag light had come on they disconnected and applied grease...did not fix it@59000 miles. radio had to be replaced. Steering column had to be replace@ 70000 miles and now @ 72000 miles the steering rack and pinon is being replaced.Too many clicks in the front end. I hate the 6 speed, when driving its all or nothing which sucks up the gas. Mileage is AWFUL. This car has been nothing but a headache. Thank God for Extended Warranties.
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Not very impressed

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2008 GMC Acadia SLT-1 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

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Purchased b/c this vehicle has more space than most others; mileage and price were good. Exterior styling &Interior layout good. Cheap interior plastic & door handles are turn offs.Sad that with only 17k miles we have to replace the entire rack and pinion steering (expensive!)It makes a horrible squeaking and the steering wheel jolts back and forth when driving.Initial start up is horrible,shakes and surges like it is about to stall, after waiting for the chime to stop.Trans. is constantly going in and out of gears like it can't decide which one it should be in.I forgot my mantra to never buy a used American vehicle again. Ride is too rough. Overall, flashy but very cheaply built.
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