Used 2010 GMC Acadia SLT-1 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A) Consumer Reviews
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Never again, never, ever
Duke, Lugoff, SC, 12/17/2018
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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Kevin, 09/17/2010
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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No longer impressed
memery0913, Grand Blanc, MI, 07/28/2012
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.
Seriously!!??!!
cgwmom, 01/15/2010
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
RUN!!! DO NOT BUY!!!!
Jay, Jackson, NJ, 01/27/2018
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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