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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2013 Acadia, so we've included reviews for other years of the Acadia since its last redesign.
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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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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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.
Love my 2012 Acadia but rack & pinion is a deal br
Ron, 11/01/2018
updated 11/02/2020
2012 GMC Acadia SLE 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
I own a 2012 GMC Acadia. Bought it used in 2014 with 24,000 miles on it. After owning it only 2yrs & only 39,000 miles on it , it needed a new rack & pinion. We was told about recalls on the rack & pinion but it was only for Acadias 2011 & older! Repair bill was around $1300. Fast forward 2yrs later to Oct.2018 & now with 64,000 miles on it, we just got it out of the repair shop for another new rack & pinion! Just totally unacceptable. I loved this SUV with it being smooth riding, awesome acceleration pickup & room galore to haul kids & almost anything you need but the steering issue is a deal breaker! That problem is very dangerous & we won't be buying a new Acadia in the future.
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HORRIBLE
frusteraded with gmc, 02/05/2020
2012 GMC Acadia Denali 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 8 people found this review helpful
Purchased my 2012 Acadia used but purchased the extended warranty. 8 months after my purchase the torque converter went out. They covered it but only replaced the torque converter. 14 months later it went out again. Warranty was out. Dealership wouldn't cover their work. GMC advisors couldn't help they advised the dealerships always told them to say no they couldn't do anything. They want to replace the transmission and said we would just have to "hope" it wouldn't go out again in 14 months. I can't afford 2,000 every 14 months to drive this car!