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Tina, 04/27/2021
2009 GMC Acadia SLT-2 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
My husband and I purchased a used 2009 GMC Acadia in 2014 (one previous owner) at 50k miles. Here we are in 2021 and we finally got rid of that piece of junk car. I can’t count the times it has been in the shop. Spark plugs had to be replaced in 2017. In 2019, we had to replace the catalytic converter. Last time we took it in bc of engine light on, timing belt had problems, several valves needed replacing, & a host of other annoying problems. And every time the check engine light came on, the car would shake once we would go above 40mph. It was the strangest thing. Avoid this car at all costs. Never again will we buy GMC!
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conniea30@sbcglobal., 06/25/2009
2009 GMC Acadia SLE-1 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
i had an acadia since 2/2009 it has been in the dealer shop for one month total on and off the battery keeps draining my truck such beutiful not to be countent to be used...
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Piece of junk
Rebecca donahue, 02/17/2016
2009 GMC Acadia SLT-1 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I have had this car for 3 years,that's 2 1/2 years to long. If you have kids do not purchase this vehicle. It WILL leave you setting along the road a lot. It has left me setting for the last time,once it's fixed it will find a new home. Have had the timing chain replaced, coil packs go bad all the time,and the last breakdown I have no idea what it is yet. Millionaires vehicle!!! You have to be a millionaire to keep up with the break downs. I would not recommend anyone getting one. I will never own another 3.6 engine vehicle!
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Wish I could drive my Arcadia - still in the shop :(
paulgueho, 05/28/2012
2009 GMC Acadia SLE-1 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I purchased my Arcadia one month ago & Have only been behind the wheel for only a week - three days after purchasing it I got it home & the DVD player quit working & it had to be replaced then the check engine light came on & I had it checked & the 3rd cylinder wasn't firing then the A/C quit blowing cold- so I took it in & after a bunch of mumbo-jumbo it was fixed so all problems were fixed by the dealership but this has been a very poor car buying experience & I do not think that I will ever get a new or GMC ever again - I just don't feel comfortable or safe with my family in it taking trips & I am waiting for more problems to occour ...............
Has been the most unreliable car I have ever owned
KLL, 12/08/2017
updated 12/14/2021
2009 GMC Acadia SLE-1 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
This car has been the most unreliable car I have ever owned. I have owned many cars over my 42 year driving history. Many with notorious reputations. My car has never been in an accident, has been maintained according to the owners manual, always used top tier gasoline and never abused. I have 121,000 miles on it. Below is a list of the repairs that have been done to it. 5 catalytic converters, 2 steering pumps, 3 radiators, Engine removed to replace timing chain, Engine removed to repair transmission, 3 ignition coils, brake master cylinder, and 2 air conditioner compressors. At least once a year I have had to replace a headlight bulb which takes about two hours to complete. You have to remove the wheel and the plastic liner in the wheel well just to replace a light! The car leaks water if has been out in the rain on your left foot. I now needs new struts and a new CV axle. You get this car fixed and within a week something else is broke. I have spent more money on repairs and maintenance than the purchase price. I am now driving the last GM product I will ever own. Update: The A/C system needs repaired yearly. Struts failed new ones put on (you have to remove the windshield wipers to put struts on this car). About 2 month ago the car left me stranded on a bay bridge at night pouring down rain. New thermostat, new water pump, rental car - $1500.00. Car traded in for a 2020 KIA Telluride at 138,000 miles. On the way to the dealership to pick up the new Telluride the A/C failed again. KIA dealer diagnosed front and rear evaporator both had failed. I will never purchase a GM car again.
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