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

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1 out of 5 stars

DO NOT BUY!!! Lemon Vehicle!

J. Degonia, Myrtle Beach, SC, 05/12/2020
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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2.5 out of 5 stars

Beware of GMC ACADIA

emclaugh3, Bronx, NY, 05/31/2013
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!!!

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1.88 out of 5 stars

Don't even consider this vehicle!

acadiaregret, 08/03/2009
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!

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1 out of 5 stars

Stay away from GMC Acadia

ellis boudreaux, Shalimar, FL, 03/08/2016
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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3.63 out of 5 stars

Scared to own the Acadia anymore !

envoyment, 12/01/2014
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

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