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Terrible engine
Margaret DeSiena, 03/18/2016
2010 GMC Acadia SL 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
70 of 72 people found this review helpful
Timing chain stretched. Leaks all over the place. Steering needs to be fixed. Back window won't go down . Air conditioner problems among many other problems. I would never buy GMC again!! Not under warranty any longer only 80000 miles in the car and the repairs will cost me 7000-8000$. I do not recommend !!
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Do not buy this car 2
Erica, 01/02/2016
2010 GMC Acadia SLE 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
41 of 42 people found this review helpful
Cannot comment or add to my original review, so I'm adding another one. I posted my review in October, 3 days after we got it back with a rebuilt engine, the motor was losing oil, bear in mind there was never an oil light, but we checked the oil every other day, we took a 2 hour trip, then had to drive another hour to help a friend, apparently that was just too much for the engine, in that time it had used up the oil and simply died on a random country road. Spun a bearing. Second motor in 6 months. No one will rebuild or sell this motor because they can't warranty it, it's such poor quality. I'd like to add that the traverse, escalade, Acadia, and enclave all have this motor. I won't be buying any of them either. When we get another motor in this car we will be taking it directly from the mechanic to be traded in. I'll have at least 6 grand added to the cost of a new vehicle, if I get the average trade in value for this hunk of junk.
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GMC Acadia unreliable
gulfking2, 11/15/2014
2010 GMC Acadia SLE 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
34 of 36 people found this review helpful
I purchased used 8/2013. 25,000 miles. We have had two recalls and one power steering pump failure notice. My steering felt like manual steering like the gmc letter described. Dealership and gmc agreed that my power steering boot tips broke and all power steering fluid leaked which caused my pump to seized. They didn't pay for my repairs. Lastly my driver side power window doesn't work and dealership technician told us the motor sometimes jams and to slam the door but not to hard to fix the problem and it works to my disbelief. I regret buying this car and hate all the problems and money it has cost during my 14 month of owning. I have 50,000 miles.
Completely unreliable and poorly designed.
Peter, 01/03/2016
updated 01/04/2017
2010 GMC Acadia SLT-1 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
66 of 72 people found this review helpful
After years of import ownership, we proudly decided to try American one more time. Detroit was back, everyone said. Fulfilling our patriotic duty, we purchased our 2010 Acadia used about 2-1/2 years ago for my wife. First, what sold us: REAR SEATS: No other SUV in its class made good use of space in the back. The availability of a 3rd row, 2nd-row bucket seats, and the easy, one-handed maneuverability of those seats was one of the biggest selling points to us (we had a kid on the way). It's a mid-size SUV that allocates space as if it's a large SUV or minivan. GENERAL STYLING/COMFORT: At a glance, and during a test drive, the look and feel of the vehicle struck us. It doesn't drive like a truck. It's a smooth, comfortable ride. And it's sharp. Why we'll never buy American again: UNRELIABILITY: I cannot overstate how a) unreliable the Acadia is, and b) how difficult and expensive it is to repair. It was engineered in such a way that routine maintenance is not at all routine, and minor to moderate repairs are major. For example, if you need to replace a headlamp (a 20-minute job on most vehicles), you must loosen the wheel well cover, the bumper cover, and the grill and surrounding trim before you can even access the headlamp. That's dozens of bolts that must be removed or loosened just to change a bulb. A peristent A/C leak plagued our vehicle for two summers until it was determined the coil needed to be replaced. A moderate repair on most vehicles, this one cost us about $1600 and two days in the shop (the coil inexplicably must be accessed by removing the dashboard). We've also had endless problems with the front suspension and linkages. The Acadia is in the shop every 2-3 months, on average, for problems big and small not counting routine maintenance like oil changes. For comparison, my German-made vehicle is in the shop 1-2 times A YEAR. We spend many hundreds (if not thousands) more maintaining the Acadia than our other car. The conventional wisdom that American cars are cheaper to maintain no longer applies. And then there are the recall notices stuffing our mailbox. But you already knew about those. In short, Detroit is not back. UPDATE: The woes continued throughout the 3 years we owned our Acadia. The last straw was the failure of the timing chain, a part that should not fail—ever—on any well-maintained engine (they generally outlast the engine). That was a $2k+ repair that pushed our 3-year maintenance total to ~$8,000. The steering rack also failed for the 3rd time. We traded it for a Toyota. Farewell, General Motors.
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DO NOT BUY THIS CAR!!!
K, 04/14/2016
updated 04/15/2019
2010 GMC Acadia SLT-2 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
59 of 65 people found this review helpful
Let me start by saying this is my second Acadia. I LOVED the car that much that I went and bought another one. I currently own a 2010 GMC ACADIA WITH 85000 miles on it. I have always kept up on regular maintenance when needed. Recently my check engine light came on and would go off. So I took it to GMC and the code they came up with was P0008. I was told that more than likely it is a TIMING CHAIN? I said okay, is this covered up the Power Train Warrenty? No.. your 5 year mark was up last April. I was then informed the 2008, 2009 models have had these issues and GMC covered them but decided not to cover the 2010's. I asked how much is this going to cost me? He replied and said around $4,000. ARE YOU KIDDING ME?
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Do not buy this car
Erica, 10/09/2015
2010 GMC Acadia SLE 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
23 of 25 people found this review helpful
I searched for an suv to fit our family, looked at 14 different models, Acadia had it all. However, a week after I bought mine, one owner used, 108k miles, the alternator went out at $300 bucks. Two days later, it left us stranded when the timing chain guide broke, another $1800 and a month at the shop. I got it back and drove it 2 months before the engine blew because oil was not getting to the top of the engine. Had to borrow $4k, 5 months in the shop, got it back a week ago and currently have a check engine light, we are 4 hours from home. In addition to a recurring tire pressure Guage light, stabilitrack, and abs lights. I'm beyond upside down in this ridiculous thing. And is not at all dependable. These are just the big things, the DVD player quit 3 days ago, among other little things. Do not buy this car.
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Biggest car mistake of my life!
skippy99, 03/08/2014
updated 03/09/2016
2010 GMC Acadia SLT-1 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
I bought a 2010 Acadia for my wife. It had 56,000 miles on it when purchased. Could have bought a Mercedes SUV for the price. The problems I've had with it have been unbelievable! Windshield leak damaged radio and A/C fan (window apparently always leaked), Power steering failed TWICE in 10k mi. $1600 to replace a power steering pump! A/C failed due to hose rubbing against chassis. Transmission shift issues. Brake issues. It gets 14 MPG (same as my old 6.0 liter Yukon XL), you need a mirror to see the fuses, and in order to replace a headlight bulb, you need to remove the inner fender (wheel well) skirt! Awful, Awful engineering design. Don't do it! Seriously, don't!
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Extremely Concerned Customer
jaeh1984, 07/28/2011
2010 GMC Acadia SL 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
32 of 36 people found this review helpful
I purchased my 2010 Acadia in August of 2009. It has 30,000 miles on it. It has never been wrecked. It is currently sitting in the shop for transmission repairs. I would appreciate it if someone could contact me about my car. I am beyond upset about my "new" car needing such serious repairs.
Never again, never, ever
Duke, 12/17/2018
2010 GMC Acadia SLT-1 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
My wife and I purchased this 2010 Gmc Acadia in 2014 (with about 45,000 miles) to accommodate our newborn twins. We purchased from the first time owner and there was an extended warranty that remained on the vehicle. The day after we purchased it, I began to notice a few things. The power steering felt like it was skipping, and made a whining noise at times. I looked under the car and noticed fluid was dripping. Also, the brakes felt spungy, and would sometimes make noticeable squishy sound. So I took it in to the dealership and was quoted over $1200.....needed new power steering pump, new master brake cylinder. In the end my warranty covered it, but the "fix" for the power steering was to replace the seals and used auto transmission fluid instead of power steering fluid.... 6 months later, the ac was only blowing hot air. The dealership added freon and said there was no leak... (I've had to add freon every year since). 6 more months, and the engine began consuming oil. I was shocked when I checked the dipstick and it was dry. After researching, I pulled the intake apart to reveal that motor oil had been sucked into the intake via a vaccum hose. Further research, showed that there was now a corrected valve cover available to eliminate this issue. Took to the dealership, now out of warrenty. New valve cover, some transmission component needed to be replaced that controls the rpm at shift points. Because the engine is so difficult to access, the bill was like $1400. The next year, was the worst. The engine began to overheat. I checked the coolant reservoir and it was at the full mark. Then I checked the radiator cap and it was empty... The dealership said it needed a new water pump, the radiator was cracked, and something else I can't remember. Another $1200. I know I'm forgetting some things because there has been something literally every year. Now this year, the crankshaft seal is leaking oil(atleast I hope that's all, dealership appointment is this afternoon). Now has 107,000 miles. Oh, and there is a chatter when the engine first cranks up that I assume is the timing chain.. Which started after the engine had been sucked up into the intake, to which I can only assume is due to the chain likely being stretched when the oil level dropped (very very common with this vehicle). Timing chain replacement on this car is $2500. Gm makes good trucks and full sized suvs, not smaller crossovers. I will never ever buy a gmc for the pain that this vehicle has caused. By far, the worst vehicle I've ever owned or known of. Other than that, it has plenty of room and a nice ride.
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Going Strong!
Papa123, 03/10/2018
updated 09/14/2018
2010 GMC Acadia SLT-1 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
We bought our 2010 Acadia pre-owned in 2012. 125,000 miles and 6 years later we still love it! It has performed well on all our family trips and always provides comfortable seats and a smooth ride. The one complaint we have is the right headlight has blown out three times? This seems odd as I have never had a headlight blow out on another vehicle I have owned. But other than that we love the Acadia and we hope to get Many more miles out of her! Update: We now have 144000 miles on our trusty Acadia. Still could not be happier. Did have one incident of the vehicle not starting but turns out it was a crankshaft sensor that only costed 25 bucks and I replaced it myself. Can’t complain if that’s the only issue after 144000 miles. This car is extremely reliable and even when we get a newer car we plan to keep this as a backup because it is so dependable. Love it!
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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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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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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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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.
I Can't Complain About It.
mark, 01/21/2021
2010 GMC Acadia SL 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I had a 2010 GMC Acadia, FWD. I have read some of the reviews of others, and all of the issues they have had with their Acadias. I said I "had" a Acadia because I just traded it in. It thought it was time as it had 212,000 miles on it. I guess I don't know how some of these folks have all of these issues. For example the Xenon Hid headlights $1,000.00 each to replace? I had a headlight go out at 198,000 miles. Got the new light and ballast from a parts store and my mechanic installed it for me. Total cost Less than $200.00. As for other work, it is not unusual for a vehicle kept for 200 + thousand miles to need a few things. I replaced 1 battery, $75.00 at Walmart. Brakes Pads twice, Rotors once. 4 wheel alignment, $400.00 at Midas. 3 sets of tires (20 inch premium), mounted & balanced $700.00 each time. 1 AC system freon top off and schroeder valve replacement $200.00. Oil & Filter changes every 4,000 miles. 1, O2 sensor, and a gas cap $175.00. Nothing out of the ordinary here. I don't know where these folks are getting their cars repaired or serviced but it appears that the service people where they are having the vehicle diagnosed or repaired may be incompetent, or they are just plain ripping them off. I my experience don't just believe the first thing you are told. Get a second opinion. There are a lot of service centers out there. Become a smarter consumer. OK nuff said about that. Oh by the way, I did said I was trading my GMC Acadia in on another vehicle. It just so happens that my new vehicle will be a GMC Acadia Denali AWD. Like I said "I can't complain about it."
Beats a Cadalliac SRX Hands Down
drjoseph, 01/22/2011
2010 GMC Acadia SLT-2 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
I've owned two Acadias now. A 2008 and a 2010. The 2008 was nice but I did not like the drive train. The 2010 is flat out amazing in terms of being in the right gear under stressful conditions. In a word, the vehicle is snappy. My wife and I absolutely love it. I recently drove an AWD Cadalliac SRX for a week in Michigan and while it was nice, the drive train was like my 2008 Acadia... slow to respond to throttle inputs. Really frustrating when you are in a SITUATION that requires immediate attention. Our 2010 Acadia would smoke the 2010 SRX in drivability tests. Our MPG is 18-20 depending on our driving mix. We've had it for 6 months.
Worst GM Car Ever and Last
gmfannomore, 04/02/2015
2010 GMC Acadia SLT-2 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
14 of 19 people found this review helpful
I bought this Acadia new off the dealer's lot at the end of 2010 and thought I got a great deal. It now has 70K miles. Between recalls and service bulletins it's been in the shop close to 15 times. Since December alone, it's been in 5 times. First, for a Service Bulletin to replace a timing chain, then every two weeks since for some other trouble code or fault. GM should be ashamed to have their logo on this car. I've asked for a full refund due to the failure of the engineering not living up to the "Professional Grade" motto, but been laughed at. I've been a GM fan for 40 years and am now selling everything GM I won because GM has failed to make this right. Never again.
Another chain bites the dust
Steven M., 02/08/2017
updated 02/19/2020
2010 GMC Acadia SLT-1 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Bought this car in 10/2016. Computer was reset because of P0008 engine code in 2/2017 light came back on. Only 4000miles later and it had stretched timing chains. When we bought the car it had 94,000mi on it and when we replaced the timing chains it was at 98,000mi. 2007 and 2009 model year Acadias have a CSP that cover stretched timing chains. The CSP states 10yr 120,000miles. By having this CSP available for those model years GM is fully aware that this is a problem. I contacted GM and they refused to help us with the cost and Dondelinger GM dealer in Bemidji, MN also refused to help with the cost. The service writer named Tim told me they have at least three of these cars in for timing chains a week. Our total cost was $2,011. I find this unacceptable on GMs part but obviously they don't care about losing another customer even know their website states "Your complete satisfaction is important to us, and we're here to help". I have found this to not be the case. Also we have yet to see 16mpg city driving. Granted we bought the car in October so the winter may take a toll on that. We ended up selling this car in March of 2018 as the fuel economy was simply not what we expected and I could get better fuel economy with a full size truck. We found this car to unreliable with the timing chains problem. We also noticed that the GMC Acadia was not holding its value due largely to the timing chain failure.
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Fine until 100K Miles
Peggy B, 03/03/2017
updated 03/16/2020
2010 GMC Acadia SL 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
We needed something that would seat our 3 kids plus have plenty of cargo room. We were between this and the Honda Pilot. (Spouse favored the crossover look and he was paying for it so here we are). The interior layout is great. Things to be aware of: Get an accurate cost of how much replacement tires are. Changing the rear wiper blade requires a new assembly arm (roughly $80). After about 100K miles, change the oil by the 3 month/3,000 mile marker or be sure to add a quart. After 100K miles, it seemed like a lot of things started going wrong. This car was also involved in a recall, which I had to have done twice because the dealership gave me a refurbished part. Thank goodness the headlights don't have to be changed often (I had mine changed for the first time at 160K miles) because you have to take it to the dealer so they can drop the bumper to access them. And guess where the battery is located? Under the passenger seat. (You can still get the car jumped by attaching the cables to other things under the hood.) Also after 100K miles, one of the tires routinely loses air every 6-8 weeks. The power steering is starting to go, and the passenger air bag light is blinking. If you have time, ask your local mechanic what they think of the car. Mine showed me three others on his lot and said these cars have a variety of factory defects. The thing to be most aware of are the multiple blind spots created by the frame and head rests. On the plus side, the cargo space in back along with the cargo net and movability of the two sets of rear seats is good. The radio and heat controls are well-placed. The heat and A/C are well spread throughout the back seat area (vs. the GMC Terrain which didn't have any rear climate controls per our rental during the recall). It is excellent for carrying multiple golf bags or bicycles. Unless you get this make and model for free, put any amount of money toward a Honda or Toyota instead.
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Finally fixed
jus10credible, 10/03/2009
2010 GMC Acadia SL 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is my third and hopefully final post. My Acadia is finally out of services. It spent 16 Days in the GM service dept. My stability system went down. The dealership didn't know what the issue was. After 16 days I was told that there was a pinched wire. Not sure if that was the case. But the vehicle is running smooth now. I hope that this will be the last of my issues with the vehicle.
Great Product
CTucker, 07/09/2010
2010 GMC Acadia SLT-1 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is our 4th GMC and first Acadia. So far I am very impressed with the vehicle. While the mileage is not great, you have to consider what you are getting and giving up in mileage. Performance is good for the v6. Interior space is outstanding compared to competitive models while it doesn't feel like a big ship when driving.
Loving it so far!
Nick, 10/14/2010
2010 GMC Acadia SLT-1 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
When looking for a new vehicle for my new wife, we had a few requirements. 3 rows, towing capacity around 5000 lbs, and just good overall design and style. We looked at many different vehicles from all manufacturers, including 2 row suv's early in our search, and decided on the Acadia, and we are glad we did. The ride is incredible, it is very quiet. The fuel economy is good for a vehicle of this size powered by a small V6. When driving easy, mileage is very good. When driving aggressively, the mileage can drop quickly, and that's where a lot of people have problems. Visibility is good, unless the rear entertainment screen is down. Sunroofs are awesome. Bose sound could be better.
No longer impressed
memery0913, 07/28/2012
2010 GMC Acadia SLT-1 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Initially issues started out as minimal: back up camera malfunctioned. On day scheduled to be replaced sat in the waiting room for two hours to be told didnt have part; paint on hood started bubbling up b/c of rust. Fixed it no problem/complaint; Issue with brakes, waited over two hours (with infant) to be told they had to keep it; Service airbag light has been on 2x in last month. On 2nd attempt ordered part, but didnt tell me without being questioned. At 35979 had full service check and told car was in full working order. At 36102 car seems to continue to run after key is out of ignition.
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unhappyperson, 09/01/2012
2010 GMC Acadia SLT-2 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
8 of 11 people found this review helpful
I do love my Acadia however just recently I had to move to Guam (military). Before I left I called my dealer & asked if my Acadias extended warranty was going to be good. They said yes & have a safe move. Since then my acadia has been having powersteering issues. I called the dealer & they didn't even bother calling the company to see if they would honor the warranty even though guam is a us territory. They haven't called me to see if they could do anything. Basically they took my extended warranty & ran with it. Now I'm going to have to pay out of pocket because GM hasn't come out with a recall even though lots of customers have been having the same issue. I won't purchase another GMC
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cgwmom, 01/15/2010
2010 GMC Acadia SLT-1 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
2010 Acadia bought brand new 12/31/2009 with only 108 miles on it. Exactly 2 weeks from the date of purchase and I watched it leave on a tow truck last night! I picked up school kids and then got a low oil pressure alarm (stop engine) on the display! The alarm would not stop and I pulled over in the nearest parking lot and phoned the dealership! Stranded for 3 hours with 3 small school kids because of my BRAND NEW CAR is not OK! I have wanted this car for over 2 years, and now I dont want it at all. Dealer says it is 'probably just a sensor". Guess what, I dont care if it is a sensor, or a gasket or a loose belt. New car on tow truck = me NOT HAPPY
Love all but seats/headrests
Jeff, 04/12/2010
2010 GMC Acadia SLT-2 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
My wife and I traded our 2000 4Runner for the 2010 Acadia. 2nd row captain's chairs for our kids as well as easy access to the 3rd row were two of the main selling points. We like everything about the vehicle other than the gas mileage (16.5 MPG overall with much highway driving) and the front seats. The curve of the seat along with the forward angle of the headrest make it impossible to sit comfortably. I've tried every adjustment possible and can't get my upper back and neck to stop hurting. Kids love it. Friends love the look. The seats are the only problem.
Shame on you GMC
andrew howell, 02/11/2021
2010 GMC Acadia SLT-2 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
Should have been a recall as soon as you knew the engines were junk
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Great family vehicle!
Noel, 05/10/2017
2010 GMC Acadia SLT-2 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Well maintained, garage only, Bluetooth, DVD player, extended warranty available, big 19" rims, minimal wear. Very reliable family vehicle!
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Martin, 11/04/2009
2010 GMC Acadia SLT-1 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Ok 1st; The whole thing about it rolling back only happens on the FWD version. this is not a defect. I test drover the fwd and loved it. 2nd; i got awd because i have a cabin in the mountains nearby. the vehicle is really roomy and has a great powertrain. The Bose system is great. The display panels look great. very decent acceleration when needed. 288 HP pushes 3196lbs easily. If you are looking for something roomy and made with quality workmanship this would be a great family vehicle. This vehicle will grow with your growing family. seats 8 ot 7 if you opt for captains chairs in the second row. Enjoy.
RUN!!! DO NOT BUY!!!!
Jay, 01/27/2018
2010 GMC Acadia SLT-1 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I wanted an SUV for my daughter. In the 2 1/2 years of owning the car it has cost me just over $12,000 in repairs !!! Every time i was assured it was in great condition and then something else would go. First it was the Catalytic converter, then the crank shaft etc. One thing after another! Now I am told the engine has to be removed to fix whatever it is called to a tune of $4,000! I could have bought a new CAR!!!! I am trading it in and will NEVER BUY GMC AGAIN! Please do not get this dreadful car. I am broke over this ridiculous car. I tell my kids it's the devil dressed in white. We all hate this car now.
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Jae, 01/14/2021
2010 GMC Acadia SLT-1 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2010 used Acadia 8 months ago. It has 107 thousand miles on it and I payed 8 grand for it and every single month that I have had this vehicle something different is wrong with it. The thing is literally just falling apart! I'm a single mother of 4 children 2 adult kids from previous marriage and 2 very small children. I am super busy and obviously these days Nobody has the extra cash laying around but especially a mother of 4 kids. It is just very unfair n my opinion that these car salesman can just get away with selling [non-permissible content removed]!! Now I have no idea what to do with this now 10,000 price of junk that now as of last night needs a new battery or alternator on top of the fact it's running hot!! I do not recommend that anyone but this vehicle it has been an absolute nightmare!!
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Worst gmc vehicle
Shahrier , 06/29/2021
2010 GMC Acadia SL 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
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Worst vehicle ever I had. Expensive suv with poor performance. Almost every month I had to change spare parts. Almost 6 years I have driven it and I spent like I could have bought new car. I had to change engine, gearbox two times , radiator, ac compressor and so many things...can't imagine GMC have made such a worst vehicle. Chinese vehicle would be more better than this I believe. Whenever I went to mechanic they advised never buy gmc acadia or traverse....
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NEVER AGAIN!!!
CHANDRA B, 09/08/2020
2010 GMC Acadia SLE 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Bought my 2010 GMC Acadia used in 2013 with only 77,000 Km on it. It was a US import. I swear nearly every single MONTH it was in the dealership for repairs. Of course, the costly repairs happened while I was still making payments on it, and the extended warranty was over. In 6 years it has had the timing chains (a HUGE liability for this make and model) replaced THREE TIMES! Air conditioning no longer works at all after being "repaired" FOUR TIMES! It has had the heater fixed, two batteries and today the starter went. This vehicle is NOT to be trusted despite being a great ride for a large family. No more GMC vehicles for us! If you have an Acadia and it has behaved, consider yourself lucky. Mine is a true lemon.
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First time owning a gmc
Amanda, 05/18/2019
2010 GMC Acadia SL 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Do not buy a 2010 gmc acadia. We bought one and didn't even have it for 24 hours and it broke down so fixed the timing chains well got to drive it for 2 days then back in the shop because of fuel injectors so fixed those then cadalaic converters went out fixed those then put a new starter in and it's still running like crap. My daughter was 12 days old when it went into the shop to get fixed she is now 7 months old and I still don't have the supposed reliable family vehicle
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Timing chain issues
Mo, 03/24/2017
2010 GMC Acadia SLT-2 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Has timing chain issues alternator issues water pump issues at 50 thousand miles paid 4000 dollars in repairs GMC no help what so ever 2 month after warranty expired problems started. I will never buy GMC again
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Disappointed
Nico, 10/08/2018
2010 GMC Acadia SLT-1 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought for the space it has but all I get is problems that the extended warranty don't cover at all. I don't understand why GM motor don't do a recall or warranty the catalystic converter for longer if they know this going to be a future problems on this vehicle.
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Access
Access, 09/11/2010
2010 GMC Acadia SLT-1 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 6 people found this review helpful
Experience has not been good. Gas mileage is low. About 5-7 mpg less than bragged about. Dealer said that it is within range. Other brands have not lied as much as GM has. I drive for mileage, all it does is get worse. Access for one who runs around with disabled veterans plates is terrible. I would not recommend the Acadia to anyone who is disabled. God help us if this is considered to be a good product.
Great for trailering
Rob S, 07/26/2010
2010 GMC Acadia SL 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
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We've only had the vehicle for a few weeks now but we're loving it. We checked out the Pilot, Pathfinder and Edge. The pilot had the 2nd row leg room but few options at our price. The other 2 didn't have the 2nd row leg room. We need something that tows a 3500 lb pop up trailer and this does that without a problem. I can even see over trailer with rear view mirror. Took some time to get the hang of moving the 2nd row seat to get into the 3rd row. Once you get it it's easy.
The best
Jonesy, 10/12/2010
2010 GMC Acadia SLE 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
This vehicle is the best in its class. The power, handling, and comfort are top notch for such a large vehicle. I always get 20 mpg for mixed driving, and as high as 22+ for highway. Has anyone owned a vehicle that gets its rated MPG or better? Don't bother with the stupid reviews that people don't like it for access; didn't they try it at the dealer? If it hasn't been reliable, take it out on the dealer that's supposed to be fixing it. GM has the best buy back program around. Some people just like to complain. This is one of the most solid, best performing vehicles on the road, and it deserves a good long look.
Defective Acadia
Jus10credible, 09/24/2009
2010 GMC Acadia SL 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
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Ok, this is my second Post. When we first got the Acadia it was great. But 3 weeks after we bought it. The Stability Control System and the Antilocking Braking System went out on us. That's when things got ugly. We took it back to the dealer and that's where it's been for the last 2 weeks working on the 3rd week. They can't tell us what's wrong with our vehicle. We have a brand new Acadia and can't drive it. All the dealer can say is that they are working with GMC and doing all they can to fix the issues. Not feeling too good about the GMC product right now.
No Engine Breaking
K22, 10/07/2009
2010 GMC Acadia SLT-1 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
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I recently purchased a 2010 Acadia, and it is already in the dealership. I noticed that when I am going up a hill and in drive, release my foot from the brake, the car rolls continuously backward without stopping. Same thing when I am on a decline with the car in reverse, the car rolls forward. The dealer said that this was "normal" however when compared to another acadia it did not do this. Also, the dealer also said that there is no engine breaking available in that model when it is in reverse. I consider this a pretty big safety hazard considering I have to floor it to get up a hill without hitting the guy behind me.
Happy with purchase
Cory H, 07/01/2010
2010 GMC Acadia SLT-1 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
About 3,500 miles in 3 months on my AWD SLT 1 and am thus far quite happy with the purchase. Am getting just over the EPA rated gas mileage (mostly city driving) but mileage goes down quickly if running stop & go errands. Still, this is a large vehicle that gets far better mileage than many Crossovers and SUVs of similar size. Great interior design with exception of the complaint in suggested improvements. Biggest complaint is the shifting. Prior year models had issues, so 2010 was reprogrammed. It still needs improvement as it hunts at slow speeds. Engine braking is very noticeable when downshifting at slow speed. My prior GM vehicle did not have this issue.
8 years old and still stylish
"My name is Earl", 12/26/2018
2010 GMC Acadia SLE 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought this SUV for under $10k (65k miles) and "so far so good". As I was the family of these GM SUV's I noticed they were being purchased in a short period of time. I also read in a business magazine that the GM family of SUV's proofed be a good value. Consumer Reports picks on them with random owner negativity on the power steering, visibility and shifting. Probably some F. P. car owners.
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2010 Acadia
jus10credible, 08/18/2009
2010 GMC Acadia SL 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
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Just bought the 2010 Acadia as a gift for my wife. We love the vehicle, it handles smooth, hugs the road, has a little get up and go when needed. Glad we added this vehicle to our garage.
Exactly What I Wanted
Very Pleased, 10/28/2009
2010 GMC Acadia SLT-1 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
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Im very pleased thus far. Easy to park, feels to be the right size overall. I have only 900 miles on it so far, took one long trip (700 miles) up & down desert mountain Interstates at 75-80MPH and averaged 22MPG. On a local freeway, mostly level at 70-75 I saw a high of 26MPG but mostly 24+ so as they say Your mileage may vary. Engine & transmission work very well. If you nail the throttle getting on the freeway and let the engine/trans do their thing, theres plenty of power to get on the freeway that may result in a big ticket. The dash & controls are laid out very well. I have found no flaws in the paint or trim fit. I am very pleased & will update when I get more miles on it.
Almost bought an Audi Q5
LLA, 02/27/2010
2010 GMC Acadia SLT-1 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We stumbled across the Acadia on a whim after an Audi salesman was not forth right about the models on his car lot. The Acadia is a great choice for a family SUV. My daughter loves the second row captains seats because they are cozy and they even recline, I love the comfort and my husband loves the style. The ride is comfortable. We recently took it on a road trip that included going on some uneven dirt roads. It did an awesome job. When driving it feels bigger than it is. The safety ratings are also great. We traded our 10 year old Suburban for this car so I feel good about the longevity of a GMC product and I feel alot better about buying an American Car.
From Yukon to Acadia
Mike, 03/23/2010
2010 GMC Acadia SLT-1 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Just came back from 1500 mile trip everything with this car was great ride comfort plenty of pep, will take some time getting use to 6 speed trans, handled great on highway. Minor changes to int. So far so good hope its as good as 2007 Yukon.
Love my Acadia
Nikki Johnson, 03/25/2010
2010 GMC Acadia SLT-1 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Previously I owned a GMC Envoy & loved it, but the Acadia is Awesome!! I love the power, the look & comfort!! My family is loving this vehicle!! Thanks GM for a great vehicle!
Very disappointed
Isiah, 03/05/2020
2010 GMC Acadia SLT-1 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I buy use with 116,000 miles after I make every maintenance on time and been very meticulous with every schedules services I got an A/C line leak fixed. After I run 15,000 miles I take it to GM dealer to fix a noise while engine starts they replace pipes, mounts and links but don't fix they noise charge me around $4,000 extended warranty paid bring back to them and they make another diagnostic and told me timing belt need to be replace charge me $5,000 extended warranty paid engine light went off catalytic converter and spark plugs have replaced and I still got P0420 and P0430 and dealer make another diagnostic and find out that transmission needs to be rebuilt. Stay away from GMC's their sacks of problems GM mechanics don't know what they doing.
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