Used 2014 GMC Acadia SLT-2 SUV Review
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Read what other owners think about the 2014 GMC Acadia SLT-2 SUV.
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Lots of little problems during first 40K miles
Mike B, Garland, TX, 05/19/2016
2014 GMC Acadia SLT-2 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
Ride is quite firm, but not overly harsh. It's smoother on new Michelin Premier LTX tires than on original Goodyears.
Handling is great, brakes just OK.
AWD works well in rain snow.
Vehicle feels very secure in all kinds of weather on all types of roads.
NAV system was a waste of $750. Even my 7 year old TomTom works better.
Had some creaks and squeaks in passenger side doors and … windows. Our dealer fixed most of them.
Drivers seat creaked and groaned when hitting bumps. Dealer replaced seat base.
Rear windshield washer stopped working due to a hose that had pulled loose.
Middle row bucket seats are very hard to pull forward for access to third row. No resolution here.
Latest problem is camshaft position sensor and camshaft actuator. Position sensor is covered under 100K mile power train warranty. Actuator was not, even though it's an integral part of the engine. Go figure.
Dealer service writer tells me power steering hose is showing signs of a minor leak. In my experience, these are usually good 100K miles or more.
I'd suggest a potential owner buy an extended warranty or be ready to write checks after 36K miles. This vehicle is obviously not designed to be reliable any longer than that.
I'm pretty much done with GM vehicles. Based on positive experiences I've had with 2011 and 2016 Fords, our next SUV will probably be a Ford.
GM forgot to include transmission
Katie, Hazel Green, WI, 09/23/2016
2014 GMC Acadia SLT-2 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
What the hell is wrong with this "SUV"? Cheap and did I say cheap plastic interior! Looks pretty but feels like cheap plastic crap, with a shiny coat over top. I drove this vehicle as a rental for two days and was sorely disappointed. In fact this was a vehicle I was considering as my next purchase, not any longer. The transmission's response is seriously concerning. I'm not sure whether … they skipped a step in assembling the vehicle's engine or if the ridiculous lazy lag is intended. I'm not surprised that so many consumers are forced to replace the transmission, as well as in the Acadia model. The transmission feels like it's going to break every time you accelerate past 40 MPH. Toyota here I come....
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2014 GMC Acadia SLT-2 SUV
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Compliant ride
- Pro:massive cargo area
- Pro:seating for up to eight passengers
- Pro:top crash test scores.
- Con:Occasionally finicky touchscreen interface.
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