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Frustrated with My Acadia
dfoster22, 08/30/2012
2008 GMC Acadia SLT-2 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
84 of 87 people found this review helpful
I want to love my Acadia but have grown extremely frustrated with it. The overall comfort in driving my Acadia has been great but I have run into several maintenance issues which just show a lack of quality in the vehicle. These issues include: water leaks (have caused issues with the front blower motor and various sensors), blown rear strut, power steering pump and gear, tailgate motor and supports, two bad batteries, master cylinder (breaks), blown headlamps, and rear window spray hose. There have been three recalls: heated windshield washer, passenger airbag sensor, and headlamps. Many of these issues occurred within first two years of ownership. Has been a maintenance headache.
Last GM product I will ever own.
Jesse Daniels, 11/03/2015
2008 GMC Acadia SLT-1 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
73 of 78 people found this review helpful
GM discovered that many Acadias recieved a defective wave plate during assembly. The wave plate is a component in the transmission. Instead of recalling the Acadia and having the part replaced, GMC offered a special warranty up to 120,000 miles to reimburse the cost of transmission repairs. Of course, since I actually take care of my car and drive it gently, my wave plate lasted until 121,500 miles. The transmission repair cost $2700. The problem was a defective waveplate. GMC did not provide any assistance with the repair costs despite the fact it was barely beyond the warranty. I'm actually somewhat thankful though. Now I have a good excuse to buy a foreign car. For the past 20 years, I have always owned domestic vehicles...mostly GM vehicles because I have felt proud of supporting the domestic auto makers. But, with this latest issue, it is apparent that GM has no interest in supporting their customers. Now, if people give me a hard time about buying foreign, I can refer to this experience and people will understand. This will be the last GM product I own. I was going to buy a new Yukon in the Spring. That won't be happening now.
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I will never buy a GM again
elh512, 08/18/2014
2008 GMC Acadia SLE-1 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
61 of 65 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2008 GMC Acadia brand new. I have serviced my vehicle at the GMC dealership by the book. I always take it in for service when it is needed and always complete any service or repair the dealership has suggested. I have ONLY 58,000 miles on my vehicle and my 3-5-Reverse wave plate broke (which is a $10 part) and now the dealership is telling me I need a whole new transmission and it is going to cost me $4,000. It took the dealership 3 days to even look at my vehicle. I have researched this issue online to find out that a large number of other 2008 GMC Acadia owners have experienced this exact same problem and GM is doing nothing about it. I will NEVER buy another GM vehicle.
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plugs01, 01/03/2013
2008 GMC Acadia SLT-1 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
36 of 39 people found this review helpful
We searched reviews before we bought and saw a number of negative reviews. I believe most people are more inspired to write a review if they have a negative experience. We've owned ours for almost two years. Very pleased. We get about 21 mph when driving combined city/hwy. The manual instructs to use higher octane fuel, but we use 85 regular unlead since we are at high elevations -mechanic recommended. We bought a prebuy inspection by our shop. Only problems we have had: sunroof leaked once after sitting in heavy rain, but never while driving. Hasn't done it since. Also driver's seat fails to move about once every 3 months - we get it to move after playing with it...need to fix though
STAY AWAY FROM GMC ACADIA!!!!
Erin Amerson, 08/21/2015
2008 GMC Acadia SLT-2 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
55 of 61 people found this review helpful
This car has been nothing but headaches since we've owned it. I bought my 2008 GMC Acadia from a GM dealership as a used vehicle with 50,000 miles on it. Less than one year later all hell breaks loose. During a rain storm while driving, water started pouring into the interior through the seatbelts, airbags and sunroof. The next morning, all of the computers in the car went crazy and the car wouldn't turn on. Had it towed to the dealership, and come to find out there is a water leak issue due to faulty drain tubes in the sunroof. Although a recall for some vehicles, my vehicle's VIN was not included in that recall, even though it was the SAME PROBLEM. Called GM, that was a joke. They said there was nothing they could do and basically that it wasn't their problem. $1500 later and the leaks are supposedly fixed and so I drive away with my smelly car. A few months later, the engine started running hot. Brought the car back to the dealership and apparently there was an issue with the transmission. Another $500 dropped. The mechanic also informed us of a leak into the master cylinder which he then told us was a common problem he had seen with the Acadia. He said it didn't need to be repaired right at that moment, but would eventually need to be repaired in the near future for a mere $1500. Over the next 2 years in which I owned this car I had nothing but issues. Oil leak (also another common problem with Acadias according to the GM service tech), engine not turning off occasionally even when I took the key out, when I would get gas, I would have to leave the car running because if I turned it off, after I finished pumping the gas it would be very difficult to start the car. Usually took about 4-5 tries. The last and final straw was this past week. I was driving home one afternoon and sure enough, water started pouring into the interior of the car from the headliner. It came in through the airbags, sunroof and top of the windshield. You could also hear the water sloshing around in the headliner as I drove. I can't afford to keep fixing the same issue that the dealership should take responsibility for in their faulty design on this car. Traded it in on a Hyundai yesterday and we have so much negative equity in the acadia that my car payment is ridiculously high. Not to mention I have 6 people in our family and so we all do not fit in the car together and will have to drive 2 vehicles whenever we go anywhere as a family. Because we were so upside down trading in the acadia, we couldn't afford to buy an SUV or a minivan. But, at least I know I have a good, reliable car that will not leak that I can feel is safe enough to drive my children in. If you want a vehicle that does more than just look pretty in the driveway then stay away from this one. We will NEVER buy another GM vehicle again. NEVER.
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Better then I excepted
Steve Johnson, 09/02/2010
2008 GMC Acadia SLT-2 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
I bought a used 2008 SLT 2 AWD with every option on it for 29 K the vehicle had 37000 miles on it. Ater reading the reviews I was worried about the automatic transmission and water leakage so I had the dealer pull up a car fax and all the GMC service records, all recalls were taken care and only oil change and tire rotation in the service records. The vehicle runs great, good ride and the styling is awesome, I got a 5 year 100,000 bumper to bumper on it because of all the bells and whistles. After a month no complaints, a great GMC product.
Piece of Crap. So MAD
cleanair1, 05/16/2011
2008 GMC Acadia SLT-2 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
15 of 16 people found this review helpful
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
Piece of junk!!
Stacy, 08/15/2016
updated 08/22/2017
2008 GMC Acadia SLT-1 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
This has been the worst "luxury" car I have ever owned. It has been one issue after another. Overall price of work done to this car ranged well over $12,000.00 in the past 3 years. It has been one issue after another, too many to list. Several technicians at the dealerships that this vehicle has ben to have told me to get rid of it ASAP. 2008 Acadias are known for being a pile of junk with one issue after another. GM should be ashamed for even allowing these vehicles to be sold. They are more than aware of the long list of expensive issues these vehicles have.
Never again
marco32, 04/23/2014
2008 GMC Acadia SLT-2 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
17 of 19 people found this review helpful
I'm sorry to say the 2008 Acadia will be my last GMC. I now have 90,000 miles on the car and have taken extremely good care of it. AC problems, transmission problems, daylight headlamp problems, NAV problems are just a few of the continuing problems with this car. I don't trust the car anymore to get me out of town as it has broke down twice and had to be towed. When you get a warning light on this car you had better be close to a GMC dealer because it will just quit in the middle of the street. Last week I received a recall notice from my GMC dealer. I just check GM's website and they say NO recall on my car. That's how messed up they are. Very sad.
excellent car
ranson2, 08/18/2012
2008 GMC Acadia SLT-2 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
i used this car for almost one and a half year< awsom car, powerfull and no problems, no leaks, just change oil and go. i advice every one who is entended to get a car to buy SLT acadia AWD.
A GMC LEMON
mrseppy, 08/29/2013
2008 GMC Acadia SLE-1 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2008 GMC Acadia with 25,000 miles on it. Loved the quiet ride and the space...then the bottom fell out. Water pump at 42000 miles at $564 (later paid for by GMC...amazing). 47000 new master cylinder - $670 68000 new transmission - $3400 Now my serivce manager says the thing to watch for now is the heating and A/C. None of this was under warranty because it says it was a 2008 but came off the line in 2007 so no warranty. After reading all of the following post....When is GMC going to step up? Is there any leverage we have? No more GMC for me.
Never expected this from General Motors
chris2314, 04/02/2015
2008 GMC Acadia SLT-1 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
I purchased my 2008 Acadia brand new and was very pleased, until the transmission went out, the roof started leaking, head lights malfunctioned, etc. The vehicle is not worth the price you pay, and GM WILL NOT stick behind their product. Every attempt was made to void any warranty work on my transmission, and the process is still continuing today. Rebuilt transmission has been in for 16 months and is failing again. No assistance from GM. I am being told it is my fault the transmission is going out. I have been a proud GM owner as long as I have had cars, but the service and support from GM has changed that. I will never own another GM product.
Would not buy this car again
kshannon, 02/21/2014
2008 GMC Acadia SLT-1 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
30 of 36 people found this review helpful
There are obvious defects with the 2008 Acadia. The steering, transmission and airbag issues need to be corrected by GMC. They need to honor promises of delivering good cars, which they have not done here.
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Stranded by GMC, 07/08/2008
2008 GMC Acadia SLT-1 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
13 of 15 people found this review helpful
I have owned my 2008 Acadia for going on 1 year. Since December 2007 we have had countless problems with the vehicle. the service stabilitrak and service traction control lights come on every 2 weeks or so. It is July now and this morning the light came on and my car shut off on the highway. The dealership never can figure out what is happening with the vehicle. It has put a "sour taste" in our mouths about the GMC brand. I had 3 young children in my car when this happened. It is in the shop again and hopefully it can be remedied.
2008 GMC Acadia Transmission - Again!
jjthk, 05/29/2012
2008 GMC Acadia SLT-2 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
The freshly rebuilt transmission in our Acadia just letgo on us again, leaving stranded for the second time. It was jus rebuilt last Nov (yes, Thanksgiving trip....), so after 6 months it died again. It was REBUILT because GM refused to approve a new unit to be installed, even after being recommended by the dealership. This car has had many problems and only has 64,000 miles. I will be trading this as soon as the latest transmission issue is fixed. No more GM for me. Paid lots of money for a big (certified pre-owned) lemon!
honeymoon is over
xoxomyass, 06/25/2015
updated 06/26/2016
2008 GMC Acadia SLE-1 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
14 of 17 people found this review helpful
This car is crap, I bought this car less than 6 months ago. I loved it and the space, features, look, feel etc. The car lot I got it from in st peters, missouri are crooks!! Ok so the engine blew all 4 pistons. I took it to a shop to get the engine repaired (4800.00) when they finally found a good engine which was not easy to do they ran diagnostic, there was a very very long list of code errors from the tranny. They said a bunch of wires had been cut underneath it and the transmission transfer case was cracked (600.00) This was the 4th acadia they had to replace a engine in the last month. It still runs like crap, cant wait to get rid of it like a bad boyfriend. DO NOT BUY GMC I NEVER WILL!
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GMC is crap
Kris, 07/07/2018
2008 GMC Acadia SLT-1 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
We bought a used 2008 GMC Acadia in January of 2016. It had only 36,000 miles on it. Within the first day of driving it, the steering started squeaking and clicking. Took it back to the dealership and had it fixed even though they tried telling me that nothing was wrong. We've had issues with the headlights being cloudy, the tailgate struts failing, leaking water from air vents, and now a complete transmission failure. There was an extended special warranty on the transmission, but it expired 5/31/18. The warranty said 10 years or 120,000 miles. Our car is on its tenth year and has 81,000 miles on it. The dealership and GM said they wouldn't cover it even though it's a month past expiration. The real issue that we're having is that we received no notifications of any potential problems from GM and no notification from the dealer when we purchased it. After doing research, there are apparently issues with the ignition switch and airbags.
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GM, 07/29/2016
2008 GMC Acadia SLE-1 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I have had nothing but trouble out of this vehicle. Problems with transmission, electrical, gas tank and now brake fluid leaking. Another large bill. I am a General Motors employee and have a hard time telling people to purchase a GM vehicle and now after this issue will never recommend GM to anyone. GM you disappoint me.
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PLEASE SAVE YOYRSELF THE MONEY
w.larena, 06/13/2018
2008 GMC Acadia SLT-1 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
ALL newer midsize SUVs and CARs that GMC are making have JUNK ENGINES!!!!!!! Its crap and youll never have an inexpensive fix. Headlights are CRAP ! Safety CRAP you have really bad blinds spots how these are made from the slides and REAR ! it made where youll have to use rear assist and that's CRAP. YOUVE BEEN WARNED. ACADIAS, TRAVERSE, EQUINOXS, ETC. JUST STAY AWAY FROM THEIR MIDSIZE CROSSOVER SUVs PERIOD! Especially if youre a single parent and poor!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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spervman, 02/16/2012
2008 GMC Acadia SLT-1 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I am 31 years old and this is the 3rd straight GM vehicle that I have owned. Bout my first one at 17. The Acadia is known for issues with its transmission, roof leaks, etc. I have to say that I have been 100% satisfied with mine. The only recommendation that I can think of would be to improve the mpg. I currently average about 18 mpg and that is a good combination of highway and city mileage. So that is more like what to expect. BUT! The Acadia is a very spacious family vehicle. So what exactly is everyone on here expecting?? 32mpg? For that, you're in the wrong market of vehicles anyways.
What I didn't learn from Consumer Report
Al Bodeen, 12/29/2007
2008 GMC Acadia SLT-1 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Consumer Reports compares this vehicle to others in its medium class and gives the negative review of poor mileage. Really? Even though it has almost twice as much luggage capacity and 23 cu. foot more cargo capacity than the Highlander, more cargo capacity than the Mazda CX-9, Pilot and Taurus and more powerful engine than all except the Mazda, it still gets better mileage than all others named here or in its class. Moving and pulling more for less is a big deal. The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating is 6400 lbs and it beats its competitors there by 500 lbs. while getting a 16/24 mpg. rating. I love the way it drives and performs. You want to get one of these if you want the most for the miles
DO NOT BUY THIS VEHICLE
spuerini, 04/10/2013
2008 GMC Acadia SLE-1 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
This car is a piece of junk. I was stuck on the side of the road with my 3 children in the car with a broken 35R clutch wave plate. Had to have the transmission rebuilt at 48k miles. The car had been driven less than 10k miles a year for 5.5 years. It is just 6 months out of warranty and GM is not honoring it. I would not recommend this car to anyone. THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE. CLASS ACTION LAW SUIT???
GMC does not support poor quality
mddriver5, 01/04/2013
2008 GMC Acadia SLT-2 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
Like everybody that owns a 2008 GMC Acadia, I have had the car in the shop numerous times. Broke down with transmission failure, power sterring column went. Just got back after 4th oil leak. I contacted GMC and with our TARP funds, they have a call center overseas to handle customer complaints. Very poor customer service with a car that is built by engineers and yet seems to have lots of common issues. It could be a good car if it did not have so many issues. be careful of 2013 model as it is redesigned and you could be starting over with issues lots of us have.
Never ever and I mean never buy this vehicle
John, 03/09/2019
2008 GMC Acadia SLT-1 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2008 GMC Acadia with 68,000 miles fully loaded with every option GMC offers. I kept up the maintenance to the letter. After driving it for several months this lemon began to give me all sorts of problems especially after any type of rain or snow event. It leaks worst than the Titanic. My carpet would be soaked, water was pouring in through the headliner and the most troubling thing is that it wouldn't shut off once I took the key out of the ignition. I had all sorts of electrical issues. My remote starter even quit. Its basically a 5,000 lb paper weight. I will never buy another GMC
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2008 GMC Acadia Not Worth Your Money
Amy Buitendyk, 10/07/2016
2008 GMC Acadia SLE-1 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
We purchased a used 2008 GMC Acadia back in 2011. It had less than 50,000 miles on it and we were very happy with the purchase, at first. Within a month we had our first recall; it was the headlight wire harness that needed to be replaced. Took it in as soon as possible and they replaced it. Next thing we got was a recall on the water pump; that we had just replaced. Since we didn't used an actual dealership to replace it we were out the money we paid for replacing that. Next we got the airbag recall. We have yet to be able to get in to get that taken care of. These are the things we have had issues with: 1. Our passenger side window stopped working. I can not get it to go up or down from either the drivers or passengers controls. 2. The stabilitrak warning and clicking goes on and off. I take it in to get it looked at and no one can figure out what is going on. When the warning comes on though my car speeds won't go over 25 MPH. 3. Even with the headlight wires replaced since last October (2015) we are replacing our headlights at least 1 time a month. I can't afford to replace my headlights 1 plus times a month. First of all it is difficult to get the bulb in and positioned correctly and they are also not cheap! 4. We are having issues maintaining oil pressure. No one can figure out what is wrong there. I will get a warning when I go around corners that says, "Engine oil low. Stop engine immediately" and yet no one can figure out what is going on there. 5. Two days after we purchased the car there started to be a whining noise when you turn the steering wheel. No one can figure out what is causing that issue either. 6. Filling up with gas and the car won't start up then. Thankfully this isn't an every time thing for us. We are still making a car payment on this vehicle. We have had to replace a lot of other things. I can't afford to have a car payment of over $400 and also have to put $500 plus dollars into it on a regular basis. When I started to do more in depth research I am finding that most other owners are having the same types of issues. Struts going out when they shouldn't be. Stabilitrak going off and on. There are so many things and no one can answer me as to what is going on. I am told often this is just normal wear and tear on a vehicle and I should expect thing to go wrong. Yes things can and do go wrong on vehicles but I have never in my life had a vehicle that has had this many problems. They all happen well before they should.
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drenee, 01/07/2010
2008 GMC Acadia SLE-1 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
My acadia has been in the shop numerous times. 4th time for leaking sun roof- dealership says that water is supposed to run into the sunroof and as long as the drains are free (mine have already been clogged) it will be ok- who designs a car that has water coming into your sunroof? I've had back bumper tightened, inside door panels tightened. Gone through 4 radios w/ nav already. Window clips have been forgotten to be put on at factory. Have had rattle in dashboard for over a year. Can not seem to stop the issue. Window are now rattling. DO NOT buy this vehicle. I love the look- I love the performance, but it is not worth the frustrations
Junk
Foreign car owner, 07/14/2020
2008 GMC Acadia SLT-2 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Wont buy gm again. Ride was awesome, motor was super fast and quite then theres the bad stuff. Water in door wiring harnesses which eventually blew the Bose amp, water pumps, the tcm light for the trans kept coming on and putting car in limp mode dealer doesnt diagnose all they want to do is rebuild the trans, lift gate broke I never did fix it. This is what I have bought foreign cars for the last 15 yrs. Dealers have never heard of these issues however google is over run with complaints.
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Never again GM
M. Davis, 02/08/2021
2008 GMC Acadia SLT-2 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I've had the absolute worst issues with this car! I've had to replace the engine and transmission, seatbelts, airbags, head lights 7 times in the almost 4 years I've had it. Timing chains there's like 3 of them. My car has spent way too much time in the shop. It leaks oil and I bought 4 new tires and had to keep putting air in the them also my tire sensors are out of wack they tell me the wrong tire needs air. My car is fully loaded but not everything works....as long as there is something wrong with the car the remote start does not work. I've had more problems with that damn Stabilitrak system then I care to count. Had to replace the battery a couple of times, Dvd player won't spit out the dvd so that no longer works, backup camera not sure why that doesn't work but it would cost a ridiculous amount just to be told why it doesn't work. My side mirrors, only one side folds in now. Issues with the tailgate not working properly. My car is a pretty pos, she looks good and is fully loaded but not all cylinders are firing. What makes it all worse is while I'm paying for all the repair bills I'm still making car payments on this POS. I don't recommend this car at all! The good doesn't outweigh the bad.
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light housing melts
unhappy_acadia, 07/29/2013
2008 GMC Acadia SLT-2 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Until recently, I would say that I am the proud owner of a 2008 GMC Acadia. Until we went into have the daytime running light replaced. We have replaced several in the 5 years we have owned the car. What has made us very upset is that the last time we went into replace a burnt out bulb, we were informed that this would not be a $100 repair, but instead a $1000 repair. We were told that the plastic housing that reflects the light out is a $1000 item. The housing has literally melted around the light. We were also informed that the other side was doing the same thing. So in the end, it will cost us $2,000. This is a flaw, not normal wear and tear and should be covered by GMC, but no!
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Stephanie Holliday, 02/10/2016
2008 GMC Acadia SLT-2 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
I won't lie my GMC Acadia has had some issues, however with that said I still love my car. After numerous calls to GM they took care of it the issues and in one instance made the dealer come out of pocket. I know a lot of people don't like going to the dealer but I've been to the dealer for everything and in the end it paid off a few times with loyalty that GM recognized and even stood up to show they did.
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Nicest POS I’ve ever owned
Ashley, 07/19/2018
2008 GMC Acadia SLT-2 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
This car was great for the first two months. Then I had to get the transmission module replaced. A few months later an AC fan or something of the sorts went out causing my car to just chug and not run right. Then this last year my window controls went out, 10 MPG in town, power steering pump went out, front and rear suspension went out AND my subilitrack/awd went out. Sure did ride nice to begin with and I loved my interior gadgets but it was the biggest money pit ever. So glad to be out of it.
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Very Disappointed
maysdmm, 09/22/2011
2008 GMC Acadia SLT-2 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
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.
Had to give it up
2practical, 08/02/2014
2008 GMC Acadia SLT-2 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
Purchased it used as a family car in 2011. Loved it. The look, it's features. It fit my family of six well. I have performed all routine maintenance. But after a little less than three years of ownership and over a dozen trips to the dealership for repairs not under warranty and thousands of dollars spent and four major repairs in a matter of two months this year, could not justify keeping it and loosing another dime. It's a shame. It's like a good looking person with an ugly attitude. Who wants that?! I will never own a GMC vehicle ever again.
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tsteinhilber, 07/22/2013
2008 GMC Acadia SLT-1 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
6 of 9 people found this review helpful
I spent months searching out a car that would accommodate our family, loved every aspect of the Acadia. I purchased mine used and I am the second owner of this vehicle. I have owned it for almost 3 years. My Acadia has been into the dealership 7 times since December 2011. As I read through page after page of the same complaints, I don't know if I should feel good about not being the only one or more infuriated because GMC is doing nothing to compensate their customers. The problems are repeated such as air bag, air conditioner, engine oil leak, master cylinder leak, transmission (just rebuilt this past week) and other issues related to technician errors.
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Marcella, 08/15/2008
2008 GMC Acadia SLT-2 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I reviewed and searched for the perfect crossover and I found it in the GMC Acadia. I had an Acura MDX and it was giving me mechanical problems. I said I would never purchase an American car. GMC has changed our minds! We have always purchased foreign and the GMC line has really turned us around. Thanks GMC for a wonderful ride that turns heads as well as makes us smile. My daughter loves lookingt through the 2nd row sun roof especially at night and watching her long awaited DVD player. My in-laws love that we can have them along since it seats 6 comforably and 7 with a small child on the third row. Only will trade for a new one. It's everything I thought it would be and more. Thanks GMC!
Beware of GMC ACADIA
emclaugh3, 05/31/2013
2008 GMC Acadia SLT-2 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought a 2008 GMC Acadia because I loved the styling and space for my 3 kids. It was great for a couple of years, but then the trouble started. I paid $1,100 to fix a steering problem (not under the warranty), then needed a re-built transmission at 62,000 mi and now at 83,000 mi the transmission is gone again. All the dealer says is "sorry, the warranty expired 4 months ago". This on top of electrical problems with the seats and headlights. This has broken any spirit I had to support American cars. I feel taken advantage of by GMC, who I fell is both unfair and unethical. The newer Acadias are reviewed more favorably, `but let's see in two years - BEWARE!!!
Poor reliability
Southern Mama, 09/15/2019
2008 GMC Acadia SLT-2 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Very good interior design and room; very poor reliability. I’ve spent as much on repairs as I did to purchase this car. The struts are a constant problem. There’s a leak that the “water doctor” can’t find; but pours down on the 3rd row, anytime it rains. Aside from that, the interior is comfortable for both my 6’+ husband and my 5’4” self. There is a bit of a blind spot where the windshield and driver’s side window meet; but it’s manageable if one knows to take a 2nd look before leaping. The second row captains seats provide plenty of room for both of my grown children.
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Best car ever owned
Brandon, 06/01/2019
2008 GMC Acadia SLT-1 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I don’t know about the other reviews but my Acadia has 140k miles on it and it runs AMAZING drove it from California to Idaho without any problems
DO NOT BUY!!! Lemon Vehicle!
J. Degonia, 05/12/2020
2008 GMC Acadia SLT-2 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Water leaks into cabin regularly due to sunroof drain tubes CONSTANTLY clogging up. New transmission at 86,000 miles. New radiator at 89,500 miles. Window controls never work. Bose amp burned out. Sway bars had to be replaced, constant rattling. Rear calipers locked up. This is just a partial list of repairs in 18 months. I will NEVER buy another GMC product, EVER.
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So many Problems
wits end in NC, 05/16/2010
2008 GMC Acadia SLE-1 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
After 9 mths from purchase head gaskets replaced.Still making noise,they claimed one of the gaskets was bad and had to be replaced again.Now making a different noise. Steering struts, mounts,upper bearings/mount,all damaged and replaced.In Nov08 the drivers side wiper blew off.We moved to OBX aug 09, so using dif service dept. Wiper replaced due to being wrong size, head light blew. A/C stopped working.Discovered line had been cut when engine work was done,had radiator clamp holding it together. Part is on back order. They have no idea when it will be in. They claim they can't make just 1.GM cust service is involved but doing nothing.Don't know what to do from here.
Totally dissapointed
jauno, 09/21/2011
2008 GMC Acadia SLT-1 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
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.
A Dream Car to Nightmare
lina816, 12/28/2012
2008 GMC Acadia SLT-1 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
We bought his car in 3/2008. I would like to declare lemon on this Acadia. Here are the lists of things that occurred to my Acadia: 3/09 Power Control Module, this one lock my steering wheel while I was on drive in the middle of the road all of the sudden without warning, this could have killed my family; 5/09 - air bag wiring repair; 2/23/10 - air bag repair again; 7/10 head lights blown with recall; 9/10 power steering remote replace; 11/10 (on our Thanksgiving trip) Water pump and engine run hot; 6/11 stability trac warning w/ master cylinder leaking break fluid; 9/11 air bag connector replaced; 4/12 power window issue; 12/12 lost its smooth ride - stabilizer link and struts replace.
Don't even consider this vehicle!
acadiaregret, 08/03/2009
2008 GMC Acadia SLT-2 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
If you are interested in an 08 Acadia do yourself a favor and RUN! All the problems with the first year 07's just continued with the 08's. I was back to the dealership every month the first year of ownership with problem after problem. The biggest problems being 10mpg fuel economy as well as multiple water leaks that could not be fixed. please be aware that if you decide to purchase and have problems, the only thing you will get out of GM customer service is a free oil change. Please learn from my mistake!
Piece of Junk
Don’t want to be a hater , 08/24/2021
2008 GMC Acadia SLT-2 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I this sounds crazy but I absolutely love my Acadia just wish it had wasn’t being loved from the yard. LEAKS LEAKS LEAKS. IT leaks into the fuse box. The first time my cousin was a mechanic and said he would only do this for me but he fixed the wiring that was jacked up from the water. He said drive directly to a car lot and trade this in when I picked it up. I didn’t listen I mean it was driving so well and so comfortable and my kids were comfortable and all the bells and whistles were like heaven in the smallest most affordable package u could get. Then the heavens opened up and drowned my parade but I let it dry out and back on the road again. Yes there was the rear hatch problem twice. Some wheel well something fell off the arm that holds the wheels right but loved it. Then it rain with out me knowing it so didn’t bust out the tarp. Now it died won’t start and never will again. Computer is gone all kinds of things shorted out and guess what it has mold. Found others right in my town same problem. GMC I wish u had to drive this as your primary mode of transportation as a single mom with two children and one being special needs. Never again will I own a gmc. I will be shoving these kids back into my Ford Mustang convertible as soon as the car seats are gone. Also I hope u…. Sorry this has brought me closer to God. Have a excellent ride home GMC in your non shorting out running non toxic mold cars.
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Finally a GM worth driving
Eddie K., 03/02/2008
2008 GMC Acadia SLT-1 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Have been driving Suburbans, Yukons, Jimmy's, Envoys and now the Acadia for over 20 years. Without a doubt, GM finally got it right with this Acadia. Nice and confortable to drive and plenty of gadgets to keep me busy.
I hate this SUV!
hsand54, 12/07/2008
2008 GMC Acadia SLE-1 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
In the less than a year that we have had our Acadia it has been in the shop 4-5 times! It's obvious that it was very poorly built. The driver's seat broke the 1st week, the wipers broke mid rain storm, the service airbag light, engine light, and oil light have all been on and had to be serviced. And there was a recall that had to be fixed! After all of this I finally get my vehicle back and hit a deer, which did $5500 worth of damage to the front end yet the air bag never went off and on-star never came on! The way it shifts is awful, the noise & vibrations when the windows are down is horrible and I am so sick of this vehicle. Now my tire pressure light is on- it is always something!
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Vinny, 06/05/2008
2008 GMC Acadia SLE-1 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Great crossover. GM hit this one on the button. Excellent car, lots of room, very comfortable. More room than the Toyota Highlander I had. Very smooth ride.
GMC Acadia Junkmobile
bubb007, 10/31/2011
2008 GMC Acadia SLT-2 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
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!
Stay away from GMC Acadia
ellis boudreaux, 03/08/2016
2008 GMC Acadia SLT-2 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 8 people found this review helpful
Have more problems with a 2008 GMC Acadia than with my 2000 GMC Denali and 2003 GMC Envoy. I recommend staying away from General Motors completely. Quality of GMC cars has greatly reduced over the last 10 years.
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Scared to own the Acadia anymore !
envoyment, 12/01/2014
2008 GMC Acadia SLT-2 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
Got abt 60K on my Acadia 2008, then I sold. During ownership, I liked Acadia, and so did my family, space, comfort, features were irresistible.Never the less, my family did not know how much care and scare this vehicle consumes.It started with sunroof leak, no good fix at the dealer. strange messages like (Check gauges) when hit parking brakes or open glove box! (Service traction) for unknown reason. Engine mounts & front suspension can go easily and quickly on slightly rough roads, I heard many complaints from Acadia owners & seen many on the repair shops but when trany started to hunt for gears on cruze control & AC started to consume more power. I gave up and sold it