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Starts great and goes down hill quickly. DO NOT BU
Lemons by GMC , 12/12/2019
2012 GMC Acadia SLE 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
Let’s buy made in the USA. The Acadia is reasonably priced for similar comps, looks great and timeless and the test drive loved how it handled more like a car. Then we hit 45,000 miles repair after repair but what do we care it’s under warranty too bad the idiot light in my head didn’t go off saying this is a poorly made piece of junk. 100K fast forward off of warranty for the next 9,000 miles spent $6000 just to keep it running. Hello Japan good buy GMC. It’s crap and they did do nothing to fix the problems they know exists. Still looks god I the drive way though.
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Trans a money pit
Gary Cameron , 02/22/2023
2012 GMC Acadia Denali 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought the Arcadia back in 2021 it had 83000 on it worked perfect for three months then the trans was shuddering around the 1.5 rpm mark,it stopped shuddering at the 2 rpm mark.then the traction control was malfunctioning sometimes the engine would stop and the engine light would flash I would shut the engine off then I started the engine again didn’t come back on.the voltage dummy gage would always be high the sometimes be normal never found out what was the problem there.but if you can live those problems it’s a great suv.
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Long Life, Very Pleased
Heather, 08/31/2022
2012 GMC Acadia Denali 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I am possibly in the market for a new vehicle after my 2012 GMC Acadia Denali I think has finally decided to expire. I bought this vehicle brand new in 2012. While I have had some issues with it. It has served me well and kept my family safe. Couple problems: 1. @ 100,000 miles, needed torque converter 2. @ 100,000 miles needed new struts 3. Rear light lens needed to be replaced d/t moisture 4. Front light lens needed to be replaced d/t moisture 5. @ 150,000 miles navigation stopped working (didn't feel this was necessary to replace) 6. @ 200,000 miles driver front heated seat stopped working (didn't feel this was necessary to replace) 7. @250,000 tail gait lifter no longer would hold tail gait. Easy fix Very very minimal rust at this time There may have been a couple more small fixes in there but overall the torque converter and struts were by far my most expensive fixes. I currently have 304,000 miles on it now. I just noticed a transmission leak. This may be a simple seal, if so I'll be fixing it, if not I will have to say good bye. While there has been several mixed reviews on this vehicle, I have been very blessed to get such a long life out of a car. Thank you GM
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Happy With My Purchase !!!
pattisdgal, 08/07/2012
2012 GMC Acadia SLT-1 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Had a 2001 Dodge Durango which I loved. After 12 years it was time for a new SUV. I test drove the Traverse, VeraCruz, Durango, and the Durango. As soon as I sat in the GMC, I was sold. The ride is comfortable, it handles great and has lots of room.
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Chantel, 04/09/2017
2012 GMC Acadia SLT-2 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
The front seats are great for long trips.... The back seats are not meant for adults long term. The seats are mostly firm but the worst part is the internal placement of the seatbelt that DIGS into your hip and it can't be moved.
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