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Will never purchase a GMC
Looking For A Reliable Vehicle, 01/18/2019
2010 GMC Acadia SLT-2 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I purchased this vehicle because I had other friends who claimed they loved theirs. The convenience of the captain seats in the center was a major bonus. I feel the vehicle rides smooth, a bit small for my husband. That is the ONLY good thing about this vehicle. After hitting around 90k miles I have had nothing but problems. Cam shaft actuator misfires and ruined the timing belt - 3 times - in the matter of 2 years. I paid the first time at 2,000, the other 2 times were covered under the dealerships warranty. Not to mention they had my vehicle for close to a month and half because no dealership around could figure out what was wrong with it. Next issue.... my hatch randomly pops open. I will be driving and I hear it clicking like it wants to open while I'm driving! I have to have my oil changed every 1,500 miles or it starts "acting funny". Now, to top it off, my engine is leaking oil internally, therefore ruining the catalytic converter, and will randomly leave me stranded reading a code across the dashboard that the 'Engine Power Is Reduced'. This problem alone is 6,500.....without the cost of labor. My vehicle isn't even worth that much for a trade in. Quite frankly I feel like there are more problems than I could even mention, I would sit here writing a novel. Such a shame because it is a sharp looking vehicle with great commodities if it was reliable. I hope this helps someone looking at purchasing one of these vehicles, please do your research before getting into a money pit!!!!
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ugh...can't afford to keep American
cheryl, 09/07/2015
2010 GMC Acadia SL 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
13 of 15 people found this review helpful
Don't buy this car! I will say I love the look of the crossover and the capacity as we are a very active family. It is roomie and can fit a a lot of everything and that is where my love ends. I was just quoted over $5600 in repairs! I have had numerous repairs, water pump, airbags, seat belt were the only items covered under recalls. I now have my A/C out, steering rack gear leaking, timing cover gasket and rear main seal all needing repair and the vehicle is 5 years old! Name me one Toyota, Honda or Nissan that would need that much work 5 years? My VW didn't even need that much in 15 years! Customer care is a joke. They hook you up with your dealer that you have already become intimate with because you are ALWAYS there. Nothing else. I think the foreign cars to learn from the cargo design of the Acadia and they would have a best seller. I know that I would buy it. As for GMC, General Motors and buying American...my family can't afford a substandard product and therefore will never purchase again. I tried...
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Constant Problems
gbread, 03/26/2012
2010 GMC Acadia SLT-2 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Unfortunately, one week after purchasing my GMC Acadia SLTII, one of the tires blew out and had to be replaced. It has gotten no better. This car gets the worse gas mileage of any vehicle I have ever owned. It gets less than 14 mpg, and is costing me an arm and a leg. The transmission constantly slips, and it has been in the shop for a broken water pump, non-cooling air conditioner and problems with the DVD player. The dealer has been very helpful upon each instance, however, I am sure they are getting tired of having to get me rental cars regularly since the car, still under warranty, is in the shop all of the time. I can't wait to get rid of this car, and will never buy GMC again.
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Kevin, 09/17/2010
2010 GMC Acadia SLT-1 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Love the interior and exterior design. Plenty of room for 6 adults on long road trips. Can fit 8 people on moderate length trips. Smooth ride w/very good handling on twisty roads. Lots of creature comforts. Very quiet interior. Needed easy access 3rd row with room for adults, so no Q7, MDX, X5, Highlander, CX9, XC90, Touareg, Tribeca, RX350 Came down to the Acadia and Pilot Honda Pilot's handling was less precise, had more body roll, and much more road noise. Access to third row was more difficult in the Pilot as tested by my 70+ yr old dad. Mileage, Best: 21.5 mpg(hilly highway driving) Worst:16 mpg (mostly city) 7k miles, only issue has been with cord to get the middle seat to lie flat.
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ralph59, 07/17/2011
2010 GMC Acadia SLE 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
i only get 13mpg around town,not like gmc says 21mpg on highway. with towing package and running empty the transmission down shift as soon as you take your foot the gas peddle.