Used 2009 GMC Acadia Consumer Reviews
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Like a Toddler - This car needs constant attention
Tiffany, 01/14/2016
updated 07/24/2019
2009 GMC Acadia SLT-2 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
83 of 84 people found this review helpful
In 2014 we bought a 2009 with 60,000 miles. One owner - low miles. Nearing a year later and not even putting 10,000 miles on it we have had to have continuous repairs done. Luckily we purchased the extended warranty offered thru the bank. The navigation went out. The front day running light burned out. The lift gate stopped working. Replaced the entire exhaust system. Replaced the Rack and Pinion, tie rods, steering hose. 2017 - the transmission went out and the rear heat did not work and was blowing cold air. Had to get that all fixed and was covered the warranty thru our bank. 2018 - still driving the same vehicle. Just recently had to install a new engine flex pipe. Warranty didn't cover this $1,000 repair. I keep wondering "What's Next"? 2019 - still driving the same vehicle. Alternator went out cost $1,500. Catalytic converter went out along with needing new spark plugs $1,200. Buyer Beware!
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hayley1, 03/02/2011
2009 GMC Acadia SLT-1 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
45 of 45 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2009 GMC Acadia on December 27, 2010. Before I made may first payment my power steering went out. Got it back had it two weeks, and once again the power steering went out almost caused us to flip. It has been in the shop more than I have had it. It only has 24,000 miles. This car makes me very nervous! Not for sure I even want it back this round.
Waste of my money
wilsonmom, 07/01/2014
2009 GMC Acadia SLE-1 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
60 of 62 people found this review helpful
I purchased this vehicle with 30,000 miles 2 1/2 years ago with all of my savings. I wanted a vehicle that was sturdy, built well and going to last me at least 4 years. Now, 2 1/2 yrs later the transmission is blown, it needs a timing belt (which requires dropping the engine), rack and pinion needs replacing, both rear control arms are bad, and the catalytic converter is bad. This is besides the 10 other times its been into the dealer or repair shop in the 2 1/2 years for other problems. Now this vehicle is worth nothing for trade in and I have no choice but to pay over $6,000 in repairs. I spent $28,000 on this car, for what?!?! Two years of nothing but trouble. Never again GMC
No wonder GM went bankrupt
Dan, 10/31/2009
2009 GMC Acadia SLT-2 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
49 of 53 people found this review helpful
We've had the car for about a year and a half. Put plenty of miles on it. It breaks every month. Its been back to the dealer 16 times since we've had it. Leaks, trans problems, failed water pump, electrical problems, brake problems, rear hatch lifters, etc. Whenever I see someone who has put all 10s in their edmunds review, I immediately discount those reviews as someone who is congratulating themselves for a purchase, rather than reviewing a car. The amount of lemon law lawsuits over the Acadia is stunning. Too bad actually, because this could have been a great car, but unfortunately, GM has too many problems as a company to take care of their customers.
Good & bad points
chickaroo, 07/08/2014
updated 07/10/2017
2009 GMC Acadia SLT-2 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
41 of 45 people found this review helpful
Update: Now have 60K miles on my 8 year old Acadia & the extended warranty ran out last year... I'm getting rid of it before something else big/expensive goes wrong - which I expect to be soon!!! In 8 years it's been in the shop about a dozen times, & just had to have it towed a few months ago. All sorts of annoying things inside are breaking and mechanically, it's been one thing after another! And I take good care of my vehicles! Am getting a Honda Pilot or Toyota 4-Runner. This review was at 45k miles: Overall, while I like many of the practical, daily-use aspects of the Acadia, which is why I ended up buying this car (see fave features below), the mechanical unreliability would probably cause me not to buy a GMC again. I was hoping American car manufacturers had figured out the quality-thing. In the past, we've owned several Toyotas & Hondas and, while I'm "all American", next time I'll go back to the more reliable brands.
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Do not buy this car!
Scott M. Combs, 08/17/2015
2009 GMC Acadia SLT-1 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
Lots of electronic and mechanical issues. Many trips to the dealer. Rack and pinion went out $2200, 3 fuel injectors $1800, struts $400, lots of electrical sensors and mystery check engine issues. Would not buy another GMC!
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2009 acadia in cab air filter
karen105, 11/15/2012
2009 GMC Acadia SLT-1 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
Never have had such a bad experance before! Purchased this used SUV this last July from Gilbert Ford in Moscow, Id. Drove this car home and when I got on a country road, which is gravel the air conditioning started blowing dirt into the cabin. There is NO in cab air filter!!! Thus the whole enviorment, durt, allergens and fumes are taken into the cab with you. Complained to dealer and at this time still do NOT have a filter in place. After sale service is horrible at the above dealership. If your thinking of buying an Acadia older than a 2012 make sure there is an in cab filter if you want to be able to breath.
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taram1, 07/18/2012
2009 GMC Acadia SLT-1 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
I just posted a review about my first suv now this is after I traded that in for a year older model to see if it was better because I just love it. Sadly I found my self so disappointed. At 55,000 something miles the battery kept going dead. I took it to a mechanic and he performed a full checkup and found the alternator went bad. I couldn't believe it...it was happening again. Inw just so torn because I really love this car. I knew even if I fixed the 800.00 repair on top of my car payment...later it would happen again. Today I left GMC and sold my car to a Volvo dealer and now have an XC90. I'll post on this experience as well in time. Please GMC keep gm here in the USA and not China
Great Car To Drive...When It Starts
Kelly, 01/03/2010
2009 GMC Acadia SLT-2 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
We are heading back to dealer again for repairs on our Acadia which we have owned for only 9 months. We have added roadside assistance to our speed dial after having to call for problems with battery, starter, and fuel pump. This is our first and last GMC purchase.
GMC disappoints BIG TIME!
GMC disappoints BIG TIME, 09/22/2016
2009 GMC Acadia SLT-2 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
This was the most expensive mistake I have ever made. This vehicle requires constant trips to the dealership. I have had the timing chains done twice (under warranty), coil packs (1,3 & 5) engine de-sludged, recall after recall. The dealership suggested I consider if I want to invest any more money in this vehicle. I purchased this vehicle because of the size to accommodate my family. GMC disappoints BIG TIME. I will buy foreign when I unload this LEMON.
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