Used 2017 GMC Acadia SLT-2 SUV Review
Consumer reviews
Read what other owners think about the 2017 GMC Acadia SLT-2 SUV.
Most helpful consumer reviews
Stormy,08/05/2018
SLT-2 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
2107 Acadia. Shift to park problem that does not allow the car electronics to turn off. Must restart several times and wiggle the stick forward and backward to eventually correct. Gm knows the problem and does nothing to correct saying they working on what to do. No concern for the continuous problem the cust must be frustrated with on a daily basis.
No effort to replace the shifting … mechanisms. . So just wait and live with it. Unacceptable. Do not buy this car. Most all other cars stick shift mechanisms work properly.
G S English,07/19/2017
SLT-2 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
This is my third new GMC Acadia - the reliability is exceptional, extremely comfortable ride, abundant amenities and great storage space for travel.
Valerie Valkyrie,09/21/2017
SLT-2 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
ASTOUNDED to find on driving home in my new Acadia that there is NO CD PLAYER!!!! WOULD NOT HAVE PURCHASED had I known this! As it is, this will be a transition car as very disappointed in quality. Have wanted Acadia for several years, had Terrain SLT2 that was a great car but just a little too small and seats too firm. But this Acadia does not have near the quality of my 2012 Terrain, … materials inside are cheap and unsubstantial, leather seats feel like velour cloth not leather as are so limp and sticky. Another WTH????? were they thinking when they moved the remote liftgate button from the overhead console to the drivers door at knee level--totally inaccessible to anyone but the driver. Not helpful when you come out with your arms full, as your fob is in your purse and no one in the car is going to climb over the console and reach down almost to the floor to pop the liftgate, or jump out and run back to open it either. Totally inaccessible. Also could not believe that a $46000 car does not have height adjustments on the seatbelt anchor positions on the posts...but I guess it is only women and children that appreciate those. And how many years will it take to figure out how to get those back row seats to lie flat, like every other car company except probably Chevy and Buick. Those big seatbacks sure eat up the cargo space I want, sticking up in the way. The center console is tiny, the doors have 2 very small cubbies that nothing will fit into. On a positive note the graphics are very nice on the touchscreens although hard to find everything. And it is a relief to have the fuel door on the driver's side instead of the passenger. To sum up, this could be the last time I buy domestic, my friend has a Highlander and it was about same price, same options and much more impressive vehicle in terms of quality, design and the SPACE is unbelievable! Where do they put the wheel wells, because there is no big hump on each side like in the GMs? It even has a little shelf under the dashboard and full bins on the door, but I guess all that plastic is needed to strengthen the door on the Acadia, it apparently isn't strong enough to allow for larger spaces. Another negative is the door mirrors, they are high and wide, in conjunction with the front post and airbags, when I turn I cannot see where I am going--I am totally blind. This is characteristic of most modern cars, the mirrors used to be level with the bottom of the window, now the bottom of the mirror is above the window bottom and blocks the view any direction except straight..(I tried to find a car without this problem but couldn't). And much more engine and road noise in this Acadia than the Toyota. I looked at the Colorado and the Traverse before buying this Acadia and the interior quality was underwhelming in them as well. Already missing my old Terrain, at least it had a V6, which is not an option any more, and it looked like a quality vehicle. So long Detroit! I got some more space but I'll be eating crow around my friends until I can afford to unload this turkey.
Angry Scheeler,06/05/2020
SLT-2 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
Bought my dream car I have always wanted beginning of April 2020. On April 25 i started smelling anti-freeze inside the car (wth).. then on May 29 I turn my car off to get out and it is continuing to tell me to shift my car to park. I looked at the shiftter and its in park so i start it put it in drive then in park again, turn the car off and its telling me again to shift to park. i sat … there for 15min until finally it recognized my car was in park. I had to spend the entire wkend dealing with this. called dealership monday morning to explain my problems and the women tells me oh yeah that is a known issue.. Are you kidding me.. my car has been at the dealership since monday at 11:30am and its friday at 10am and i get the call that your car needs a new heater core and a entire new shift assembly and the this is not covered under your warranty and its $1200.... i have had this car 4wks and have not even made my first car payment.. after flipping out and having a melt down GM offered to pay 50% and the dealership picked up the other 50%.. little does GM know im trading this in as soon as its fixed. bye GM cars. i had non stop issues with my equinox and now my acadia.. DONE
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2017 GMC Acadia SLT-2 SUV
Pros & Cons
- Refined ride quality makes it comfortable in any kind of driving situation
- Excellent performance from the optional V6 engine
- Simple cabin layout means everything is usable at a glance
- Modern onboard technology keeps you connected
- Even the priciest trim levels don't feel very luxurious
- Third-row seats are now far less accommodating than in previous Acadia
Which Acadia does Edmunds recommend?
If you desire maximum passenger capacity and can do without some of the latest features offered on Acadia, the base SL trim has plenty of room and plenty of basic amenities. For a more full-featured vehicle, the SLE2 trim with the optional V6 engine and the Driver Alert package is a good place to start. Available options abound, but realize that when equipped, the price will quickly get into luxury SUV territory.
Full Edmunds Review: 2017 GMC Acadia SUV
Driving
4.5A strong all-around performer, the Acadia is well suited to its mission as a comfortable, easy-to-drive family hauler. There is never a lack of power with the V6 engine, and the ride quality is well controlled over most roads. Strong, easy-to-modulate brakes round out its impressive capabilities.
Comfort
4.5The Acadia is a very comfortable vehicle for road trips or daily errands. The Acadia has soft, forgiving seats and a compliant suspension that smooths out most road imperfections. Road and wind noise is also kept well in check.
Interior
3.0The overall design of the interior is straightforward with easy-to-use controls. It feels more like a car from behind the wheel compared to some of its competitors, but outward visibility is about the same. Shorter drivers will appreciate its relatively low step-in height.
Utility
3.0There's a decent amount of space with the second row folded, but the 2017 Acadia isn't outstanding in any other areas. There's not an abundance of storage space up front, and the limited area behind the third row means you need to pack light.
Technology
4.5The touchscreen technology interface used in the Acadia is one of the easier systems to use at a glance. It favors the features you use most often, which is a plus. Bluetooth pairing is quick and easy.
Edmunds Insurance Estimator
The Edmunds TCO® estimated monthly insurance payment for a 2017 GMC Acadia in Virginia is:
$63.42 per month*Legal