Used 2009 GMC Acadia SLE-1 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A) Consumer Reviews
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very upset
conniea30@sbcglobal., 06/25/2009
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...
Has been the most unreliable car I have ever owned
KLL, Milton, FL, 12/08/2017
updated 12/14/2021
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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Wish I could drive my Arcadia - still in the shop :(
paulgueho, Germantown, MD, 05/28/2012
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 ...............
Nice Car
Tom Foley, 09/06/2008
GMC Acadia SLE-1 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
A few weeks into the purchase and I find it a pleasure to drive. Though, I can't be sure if it still suffers a little tranny shifting issues like the 08 did. I'm not really a car person, but doesn't seem as smooth in some instances. I wish I paid a little more careful attention to the plastic dashboard and other pieces. While at first glance the interior looks great, a closer look reveals all the plastic which will probably get scratched in the long haul. It's textured, so good luck getting scratches out. So far, it's just a fine car.
Fun to drive
Junior, 12/23/2008
GMC Acadia SLE-1 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Love this vehicle. We traded in 06 Buick Terraza and we had nothing but trouble with the Buick so we gave GMC another shot no regrets.This truck is actually roomier than the minivan but drives like a car. I don't have the 4wd, we just got 6 inches of snow here in Chicago and this truck has not yet got stuck anywhere. It's amazing. Not to mention how safe it feels to drive rain or snow the drive is smooth. I highly recomend this vehicle.