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Used 2011 GMC Acadia SUV Consumer Reviews

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3 out of 5 stars

GMC broke my heart and my bank

ana mata, 11/03/2015
2011 GMC Acadia SLT-1 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Worst vehicle I have ever own and I have had different types from a chevy to a ford to a BMW. Never had the problems or recalls, I have with gmc. I bought it because I always heard how good GMC is, very disappointed. My ford KA(found on road dead) probe had better maintenance expenses and has been more reliable than GMC. Not planning on getting anymore GMCs in my life time even if they are gifts.

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4 out of 5 stars
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2 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars
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2 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars

It's a little thirsty but I love to drive it!

David, 02/20/2019
2011 GMC Acadia SLE 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I haven't had it very long so here is my initial thoughts. Prepare to fall in love with the Acadia, gas mileage not so much, but this is a big suv with lots of power. Drive and enjoy!

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3.25 out of 5 stars

meh

ghostface2009, 11/15/2014
2011 GMC Acadia SLT-2 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful

My wife's vehicle, she likes it, its safe and good in snow with AWD, looks nice, lots of interior room, etc. I'm a little more picky - gas mileage pretty bad, the head rest leans too far forward, so not comfortable for me in drivers seat, and at 58K we had to get the timing cover resealed because it was leaking oil. Luckily, covered under powertrain warranty so did not cost me a penny. Also, very minor, but the rubber footing on the emergency brake popped off. I popped it back on and its been fine ever since. I have a 2005 Camry with 270K miles and no issues (knock on wood). Starting to worry about this vehicles longevity, don't think it will hold up as well as the Camry.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Acadia Denali

ltdjr, 05/01/2011
2011 GMC Acadia Denali 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful

I have 6 weeks experience with the Acadia Denali FWD. Overall the ride is quiet and comfortable. There have been no mechanical issues. The six cylinder engine provides adequate power, but not high perforance by any account. The gas milage is quite disappointing so far. I probably would not have made this purchase if I knew how bad the milage would be. Combined driving is 15-16mpg. Dealer says it will get better after 5,000 mi? I doubt that highly. I have seen 20 mpg only on long highway trips. The Chevy Tahoe/GMC Yukon gets this kind of milage in a substantial SUV as opposed to this disguised minivan.

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5 out of 5 stars

wow!!!!

kimmyac, 02/29/2012
2011 GMC Acadia SLT-1 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
12 of 21 people found this review helpful

I leased my 2011 Acadia in July of 2010, straight off the truck, first GMC I have ever driven. I was at the time driving an Explorer 7pass., that I was in love with and swore by. I was actually going to buy another one. However just paying attention to the different SUV's on the road, I liked the look and test drove a Saturn Outlook first. Then the GMC Acadia caught my eye. I went to the dealer to test drive one, and the next day my mind was made up (actually after I drove it my mind was made up) and I was the proud owner of a beautiful, stylish, comfortable, roomy, well handling, just outstanding vehicle in every aspect and detail. Can you tell I love my Acadia?

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