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1st Special Order to Replace 2012 Acadia
Scott Genrich, 02/09/2018
2018 GMC Acadia Denali 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
24 of 25 people found this review helpful
My wife fell in love with the new model before I did. I miss the heads up display and rear cargo room. She likes the better visibilty and handling which I came around to quickly. I wanted the rare black with tan interior so I ordered it. We picked up on thrs and drove to FL on friday. Mileage is awesome compared to old model b/c you can select various modes 2wd vs AWD. The old was permanent AWD. I got 13mpg on my 2012 and I am getting 18mpg in AWD but hey its winter in IN. 2wd will get you 26-28 depends ob weight, speed, etc. but you trade a little wheel spin up front and understeer. I ordered it loaded with every option so I recommend the weathertech mats which do not interfere with anything like others mentioned. The front rear and satellite cameras are awesome for backing up blindly. This 3.6 has more power and it stops better than you would think. It handles like a dream with stabilitrack lane mgt, crash avoidance, and load leveling. I like it alot and so does the wife. I plan to keep this one for a long time. One small nuissance is an occasional shift delay like others have mentioned but I drive hard and apply more fuel so this rarely happens.
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TOTAL NIGHTMARE
Maddy E., 01/17/2019
2018 GMC Acadia SLT-2 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
39 of 42 people found this review helpful
We purchased a 2018 GMC Acadia, leather, captain's chairs, Nov 30th 2018. It is now January 17th, 2019 and we are at the dealership for repairs for the 3rd time! The ceiling started to sag on the passenger side, the brakes shutter and prevent me from stopping, the chrome wheels are bubbling and peeling, AND the check engine light just came on. Total nightmare! Who has time for this nonsense?!?!
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2nd update of Could be better....
Blob, 10/20/2017
updated 12/05/2018
2018 GMC Acadia SLT-2 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
92 of 102 people found this review helpful
2nd Update- I now have about 13000 miles on the vehicle & owned it for ~15 months. The big news is the transmission shifter on the console broke. The service guy said GM was having some issues with these. The broken shifter set a code but did not set a light on the IP. It took about 3 weeks to get a shifter. After installing the new shifter, the Acadia was almost transformed. The transmission was much better & the performance was improved. I know this makes no sense as the code was a low level code that should not have affected driveability in any way. Prior to retiring from GM, I evaluated vehicles at the proving grounds, on ride trips & as a PEP car driver. So I know how to assess a vehicle & this transformation is a real & a mystery to me. Overall, it is now a joy to drive. I am quite happy with the vehicle. One area I am having trouble with are the lower black panels that cover the vehicle all the way around just below the beltline. They are very difficult to clean. I still hand wash my car. In fact it was 34 degrees here today & I washed my car in my driveway. I try to keep it clean & looking nice. But so far, I am defeated by these black panels. I have scrubbed them, treated them with various products to no avail. They look dirty even after a good washing. I think these plastic panels will always be a problem and add extra work to those wanting their vehicle to look nice. GM needs to change the texture/material to make them easier to clean. PEP car drivers take note & complain about this on your evaluations. I recently changed out the 2 bulbs that illuminate the license plate in the back. I installed LED's in place of the incandescent. I was disappointed to find some corrosion on the bulb leads & in the lamp socket. GM needs to add some Noalox or similar compound to the socket & bulb to help prevent this. With only 13,000 miles, those sockets & bulbs should be pristine. I have no issues with the rest of the vehicle and have started to really like it. Initial review.... My 3.6L/6T70 SLT2 FWD Acadia handles better than I expected. I just came out of a 2008 Pontiac Torrent GXP which handled pretty good for a non sports car. I wanted to buy another Pontiac, but we all know that is not possible. So I ended up buying the Acadia. I have only driven GM vehicles for 40 years and considered the new Volvo XC60 & the BMW X3. The worst thing about the 2018 GMC Acadia is the 6T70 transmission. After 1500 miles, it still doesn't know how to shift consistently. My 2008 GXP was very good, so how did GM screw up a 10 year old design? Some 2-3 shifts have a triple feel to them (Initial feel, sag & an end bump). Terrible. Then there is a " bad shift in a turn" phenomenon. The 2-3 is really saggy. GMC Should fix this. I also found the seats to be narrower in the Acadia as compared to the buckets in the Pontiac which had a narrower chassis. I was shocked to learn that the Acadia had few & less small places to put things than my smaller Pontiac Torrent. Where is the technical memory for these kinds of things? And that damn chime is so loud with the Bose entertainment system. I have the chime volume turned all the way down & it still assaults my deaf old man ears. Give me the option to use a different sound like the tinkle used for the "check back seat" warning and to turn it down some more. It had 2 body fit issues. First, the tailgate fit very badly. Down at the driver side bottom edge, it stood very proud of the tail light. I don't know how it got out of the factory that way & wonder why it was delivered to me that way. I loosened the 2 bolts on the roof hinge & was able to correct it. The hood also fit badly. I played with the rubber snubbers on both sides to get it to look more symmetrical. Inside, the drawer that pulls open from the rear of the armrest wouldn't open because it runs into the raised lip of the optional GMC floormats I ordered. Doesn't any GM engineer check this stuff? I removed the drawer & took a hacksaw to the bottom lip on the drawer. Since it is at the bottom, no one can see what I did. It now clears the floormat. Lastly, I have to mention the GMC dealer in Western Ann Arbor on Jackson Rd. They were terrible. They forgot my deposit, screwed up the registration and failed to give me the proof of insurance after talking to my insurance company. Then they charged $210 for paper work! And no one would call me back after leaving messages. I guess they figured they had my money. I even called their Corporate Experience Mngr., and she promised to call me back that day & never did. 4 days later, I emailed her only to get more promises but no action. I'll never go to that dealer again. Being a "GM" guy that worked at the company for 34 years, this was a difficult review to write.
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Transmission!! same as everyone else
McKenzie, 12/15/2018
2018 GMC Acadia SLT-2 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
51 of 56 people found this review helpful
My transmission has been having issues when shifting from 2nd to 3rd. I took it to the dealership immediately after noticing. They say it’s not throwing codes so they have no idea what is wrong with it. The vehicle has been to the dealership six times so far and it will be going back again tomorrow. They can’t seem to fix the problem. They say they don’t know what is wrong with it. The last time they had it they said they replaced the transmission module and found a bad motor mount. They said the transmission fluid was dark so they realized they did have a problem, just as I have been saying for a month now. Well I got the car back yesterday and noticed it is doing the same exact thing but a little worse now. A lot worse. I called GMC and opened up a case with them a couple of weeks ago when the dealership was unable to fix my car. Well gmc will NOT return my calls. I have called then numerous times with no response. Clearly they don’t care either. And it’s pretty evident that the dealership shop doesn’t seem to care either. I’m not sure what else I’m supposed to do at this point. I thought that I was following the correct chain of commands, but I guess not. Oh and my car is not even paid off yet and the transmission is still under warranty. I still have 2 years left to pay on it and this is how I get treated. I may have to trade this piece of junk in and get a different car however I will not buy GMC this time. Not just because of what happened to my car but also How gmc treats their customers. It’s one thing for the dealership garage to not care but I called GMC and they are showing no interest in helping at all. So I will be reading reviews for other cars such as Ford or Toyota etc. based on my experience with the Acadia and GMC, I do not recommend this car or GMC at all. My car is a 2015 Acadia SLT 2, 6 cylinder
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Big Blue
Robin Oldfield, 01/03/2018
updated 01/14/2020
2018 GMC Acadia SLT-1 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
27 of 30 people found this review helpful
My wife named our new Acadia SLT Big Blue because of the Sky Blue exterior paint, which she loves, and because he, it's a boy, is bigger than the mid sized car she had been driving. For a three row hauler the exterior dimensions are surprisingly compact while still offering a spacious interior and super ride and handling. The 3.6L V-6 is normally aspirated, which is a plus for me, and makes more horsepower and torque than the competition. In addition, our real world fuel economy is significantly better than EPA estimates. This past summer I drove from the EAA convention at Oshkosh to our home in St. Louis and recorded 30.3 for the 444 miles. Infotainment system is easy to use and since it has Android Auto (or Apple Car Play if you have an iPhone) there was no need for us to buy the optional navigation system; just plug your phone into one of the many USB ports and map is displayed on the touchscreen. We bought it new and got a fantastic deal. So far no complaints and anticipate keeping for a long time.
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The Acadia SLT-1 is a great suv
abentley10, 06/16/2018
2018 GMC Acadia SLT-1 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
The Acadia SLT-1 is a great suv. It rides smooth and quiet. The spacious interior is wonderful for family trips. Each passenger has personal space, a cup holder, front and rear air, and USB ports. This instrument panel looks nice and is easy to use.
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Great for the first 15,000
Amy B, 05/30/2019
2018 GMC Acadia SLE-2 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
18 of 21 people found this review helpful
Factory tires are a joke and made with softer rubber. GM is aware and it was the discretion of the dealership to share the info. At 18,000 miles I had 4 bald tires. They cover a portion of it under warrenty. The tire guy has to call Michelin with the mileage and size of tread if any. We did get 70% off new ones. Two days later I started experiencing the "SHIFT TO PARK" error. It's in park and I try to shut it off but it doesnt register being in park. This prevents the car from locking and causes nonstop dinging that will ultimately drain your battery. You have to turn it on/off again multiple times, jiggle the stick, hit the brake until it magically decides it's good. It now happens EVERY time I shut it down. There is no fix. Again GM is aware and left it to the discretion of the dealership to share the info. Now i'm stuck in a lease for a PITA car that I can't properly use. Save yourself the heartache - buy something else!~
We love our Denali
Scott, 07/29/2018
updated 08/12/2020
2018 GMC Acadia Denali 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
13 of 15 people found this review helpful
My wife found the new Acadia while I was buying my Canyon. She loved the new down size as she had a Terrain and never likes the larger Acadia size. The Denali we found was on a very good rebate and made for a super buy. We got everything on it. One item many dealers do not have on most Denali models is the electronic tuned handling suspension. We almost did not get it till we drove one and it was well worth the money. It turns sport mode into a SSEI like touring sedan handling with a better ride. As for the third row and storage criticism it is not an issue for us as we folded the third row when we bought it and never used it since. The space is more than our Terrain was and suits us fine. The only issue is the latch on the sun roof cover in front. It is plastic and breaks even not using it. I made my own catch in Aluminum. We are please and would not hesitate again to buy one. 2/11/19 To update we are still thrilled with our Acadia. The roof latch was replaced with an improved latch and no other issues have been experienced. Still would buy it again in a heartbeat. Now in 2020 still happy with the Acadia. Only real issues were the sun shade latch breaking. It was covered under warranty. The OE Michelin tires were flat worn out by 20,000 miles. Went to Goodyear Weather Ready with much better results.
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Transmission shifting issues and GM doesn't care!
Winchy, 07/02/2019
2018 GMC Acadia Denali 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
Like others have stated here, my 2018 Arcadia Denali came out of the show room with issues shifting from 2nd to 3rd. There seems to be a long delay regardless of how the throttle is handled. Took it to two separate dealers in WI. Said there were no codes set and no issues to address and sent me on my way. I opened a case with GM and the "senior" customer rep told me that if there dealer says there is nothing wrong with it, they can't "or won't?" do anything about it. I hate driving this thing not knowing how or when it is going to shift is so unpredictable. My body gets thrown forward upon acceleration waiting for the gear to kick in. I have had people riding with me thinking I am pressing on the brake at the same time. Very annoying. The last dealer I went to for this issue, I had to listen to a shpeel from the tech accusing me of not knowing how to drive this car! Telling me all kinds of stories about this particular 6T transmission just so I don't come back again complaining. Long story short, this is my very first GM vehicle and it will my last one. GM only cares about selling cars and doesn't care to stand behind their products and certainly customers are never right. Luckily for me, this is a lease and in two more years I will drop it back in the dealer and never look back to GM for anything. I don't even know how they are still in business with this attitude.
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First GMC
Paul L., 10/28/2018
2018 GMC Acadia Denali 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
10 of 12 people found this review helpful
Our Acadia Denali has been a great experience for us to date. The ride with the optional active suspension is terrific. Performance and fuel economy are great and the comfort level in the front is quite good. Passengers in the third row are cramped. The safety features are excellent and we have no problems with the build quality, with one exception...the latch system on the roof panels are very cheap and show gaps. This caliber of vehicle should have a power shade.
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ok, I guess
Andrew, 03/05/2018
2018 GMC Acadia Denali 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
18 of 23 people found this review helpful
Pros- The safety features are really nice, lane assist is my favorite for long drives. Cons- There is almost no trunk space at all with third row in use. I repeat, if you plan to use the third row you will only be able to fit a few bags of groceries in this thing. Our family also owns a 2014 Buick Enclave, which is a better vehicle even being 5 years older. More space, better ride, nicer interior etc. My last vehicle was a 2017 Ford Explorer. It beats the Acadia in every category I can think of. Since the Acadia is a company provided car, this review is without bias. Also, upon delivery my transmission sprung a leak and lost all its fluid stranding my wife and kids (it only had 20 miles on it). The dealership near me was an absolute nightmare to deal with.
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Still an Excellent SUV
Al Day, 08/03/2018
updated 02/10/2025
2018 GMC Acadia Denali 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
I bought my Acadia as much for the active safety features as anything else. The Technology Package adds valuable accident prevention. My bonus is that it's comfortable to drive and ride in and large enough for four adults without being gigantic. I've now had the car six years with minimum maintenance cost and have no reason to change my initial impression. With the current cost of new ones, I will drive it until the wheels fall off. My opinion hasn't changed after six years of ownership.
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Tk, 11/30/2019
2018 GMC Acadia SLT-2 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I’ve had this car a little over a year and had to take it into the dealership at least 8 times for something or another! Top console was hanging off, passenger seat falling apart in the back, transmission has problems that are still not fixed! My husband always buys ford and never has all these problems on his USED vehicles..sad that mine is brand new and gmc has no remorse for what you go through! All I’ve asked was to extend my warranty since I was given a vehicle with so many issues, can’t even do that...I tell everyone to stay far away from Chevy/gmc!
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GMC quality was as good as they advertise
Jim Palmer, 05/22/2020
2018 GMC Acadia SLT-2 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
After purchasing the vehicle new and going on a trip I noticed quite a bit of road noise in the vehicle. The Windows seemed to close tightly. When I examined the exterior I noticed that the front driver door protruding slightly more than the rear door. At first I thought it might be need to be adjusted, but then I noticed upon further examination that the door protruded out half way in the middle, from top to bottom, the top. The top and bottom of the the front and rear doors were flush. This is clearly a fabrication from the factory. Note, vehicle was purchased new, no accidents. I’m 71 years old, I have bought numerous new and used vehicles in my life and have never experienced this before. I is something I am going to have to live with until I trade it in. I’m very disappointed and will never purchase another GMC product.
This is a great car
Robert, 05/12/2018
2018 GMC Acadia SL 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
8 of 10 people found this review helpful
My wife and I drove our 2018 GMC Acadia 6 cylinder right off the show room floor and drove 5 250 miles from Alaska to Pennsylvania we were on the road for 11 days and it was one of the sweetest rides we had. We were getting anywhere from 24 to 34 miles per gal and we drove the Alaska highway from Anchorage to Pennsylvania. some of the roads on the Alaskan highway were really tricky and going from 2 wheel to AWD was a breeze
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Please Spare Yourself the Regret
Paul H, 07/24/2018
2018 GMC Acadia SLT-2 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
22 of 31 people found this review helpful
I've owned numerous new cars in my life, across a span of automakers. I've owned Chevrolet, Ford, Chrysler, Dodge, VW and GMC. I have never--and I repeat NEVER--owned such a pronounced example of garbage workmanship. This vehicle's fit and finish are so inadequate that I will never again purchase another product made by General Motors. Unless you're paying $10,000 for a brand new one, you're better buying anything else. My complaint? The vehicle seemed great upon test driving. Now that I've owned the vehicle for six months and it has 5,000 miles on it, it is literally sounding like it is falling apart. The windows/doors on this vehicle are designed so poorly that the front windows, in particular, CREAK and GROAN LOUDLY around every turn. I kid you not--turn at 15 miles per hour on smooth pavement and both front windows will groan louder than the radio for the entire turn. Any bumps? You'll think you're in a 1976 truck with 475,000 miles. When I pull up my driveway, which is uphill, I mean the sound is incredulous. You wouldn't believe it unless you rode in my "professional grade" piece of trash. It honestly sounds like a mechanical arm is in the process of ripping off the closed, locked door. Prior to this I owned a newer model Durango and while not perfect, the fit and finish were so far outside of this vehicle's wheelhouse that you'd think the Dodge was handcrafted by Ferrari. I typically keep vehicles 3 years, as I'm then in an equity position and don't like driving a vehicle that is aging. I can't even fathom keeping this rolling pile of garbage to the one year mark. The structure rigidity and frame integrity would be bested by a ten year old convertible. Please spare yourself the regret and financial loss incurred by purchasing something of this poor quality. I would have been better off burning the nearly 40Gs in Vegas on nothing.
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Very comfortable!
Kara, 04/12/2018
updated 10/13/2020
2018 GMC Acadia Denali 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
Love my new Acadia. Comfortable and a pleasure to drive.
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Traded my Sierra Denali
Greg, 06/05/2018
updated 12/07/2023
2018 GMC Acadia Denali 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
Outstanding ride & fuel economy. Will also be pulling the Acadia behind our motor home. Can tow 4 wheels down. Acceleration from a stop is a little slow but punch it at any speed & it has great getup & go. GM had several rebates so we were able to purchase the 2018 for very little more than a used 2017. 12-5-2020 update - still an excellent vehicle. No problems at 30,000 miles. 12-7-2023 update - traded the Acadia for a 2022 Chevrolet Traverse. No problems with the Acadia after 39,000 miles, just wanted a larger SUV.
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great car and great service
Jamie H Faber, 02/10/2018
2018 GMC Acadia SLT-2 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
great luxury car for work and home...............comfortable, safe and roomy.
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One of the best I ever owned
Dierk Meyer, 03/09/2019
updated 09/11/2019
2018 GMC Acadia Denali 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
This SUV is packed with all the new electronic safety features and accessories. The top-down camera view is really amazing. The interior is very roomy and nicely equipped. Being a little shorter ( I think about 12 inches) than its siblings Enclave and Traverse makes it fit into my garage with out a problem. I had considered both but the overall length was the deciding feature for me .
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Bought brand new - regret THIS particular buy!
D - R, 06/07/2018
2018 GMC Acadia SLT-1 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
19 of 31 people found this review helpful
We went from a 15' Traverse that was well equipped and loaded to our liking. Only reason we moved out of it was the mileage and the depreciation value once you enter said mileage. We chose to go with the 18' GMC Acadia because we did not like the new look or feel of the new Traverse's. We test drove one and it was awful. They are strikingly similar to the Ford Explorers as well - no thank you. Anyway - we loved the look and feel of the Acadia! It's been an ok ride - not one I would purchase ever again. Ours is currently at the dealer with a whole list of problems! Back window leaking, cup holders popped or never installed correctly, the dash in the windshield area popping up when it gets hot, the recirculate air smells like wet gym socks, one door handle the wrong color and scratches we never noticed when we took delivery until after I took it through the car wash - boom, there they were. Those said scratches are near the door handle that isn't the same color of the car. Just this past week, a weird noise started when starting the car like the starter is on it's way out. The drop in value itself is absolutely sickening as well! We pay $40,000+ for these vehicles yet they darn near drop in half with as little as 5000 miles on them yet dealers are still selling them at high dollar price tags but trade in values/resale values are a joke! The auto industry is clearly robbing people, no question about it and it should be illegal what they're doing and getting away with! Conclusion - I will not ever purchase another GMC again! They're very cheaply made compared to my previous Traverse. The molding inside is very sensitive and scratches very easily which is insane considering these are suppose to be family vehicles (hello, kids....??) The rear bumper also gets scratches very easily - insanely poor quality if you ask me and GMC is suppose to be your higher end brands - not at all! Very disappointed in GM and plan to call them with all our complaints! If we have one more issue with this 2018 Acadia - next we'll be acquiring a lawyer in the event we have purchased a LEMON! I have no problem holding GM accountable and can afford to do so!
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2018 Acadia needs water pump @ 5,000 miles?
Teb, 04/30/2019
2018 GMC Acadia SLT-1 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
My Acadia just hit 1 year old and has only 5,000 miles on it. Just got back from a cross country trip (up & back 24 hours) and the engine starts squealing. Take it to a dealership on my trip and they think it should be ok to get home, they thought it was the timing belt. Get home, turn veh into the dealership and they told me I needed my water pump replaced. What? 1 year old, 5,000 miles. Have a feeling this will be a $45,000 lemon,
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AWESOME Vehicle
Aaron Cotton , 03/28/2020
updated 10/05/2020
2018 GMC Acadia SLT-2 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Quality made vehicle! The only issue is the newer vehicles folding mirrors don't fold in flush to the windows completely like older models
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Gwen, 05/21/2018
2018 GMC Acadia Denali 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
Love my new 2018 Acadia except no CD player. Sirius does not work in mountain areas and listening to spotty radio sucks and no alternative music without a CD player
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Linda and Larry Hate Their GMC Acadia
Lawrence A. Mills, 04/22/2018
2018 GMC Acadia Denali 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
9 of 17 people found this review helpful
The road noise at highway speeds is terrible; it drowns out the radio, conversation, etc. The electronics are overly complicated. The instrumentation is helter-skelter; you really have to look to find most items. The driver's safety electronics do not work consistently, and the Owner's Manual is not helpful in telling driver what to expect and when to expect it
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Air-conditioning terrible
Richard Woertz, 05/25/2018
2018 GMC Acadia SLT-1 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 8 people found this review helpful
Air-conditioning terrible I’ve drove the car for 500 miles the air conditioning stopped working ,may related to the rear of the evaporator . Which is the same problem my previous 2015 Arcadia had. You would’ve thought they resolve that problem but apparently not
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Two weeks in and love it
Bob Cox, 08/18/2018
2018 GMC Acadia Denali 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 8 people found this review helpful
Researched this vehicle a lot before test driving. Loved the test drive. Size, interior and performance are right for me. It's only been two weeks but no complaints so far. Hoping for better than expected fuel efficiency.
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Great SUV
Robert Felix Sr., 01/15/2019
2018 GMC Acadia SLT-1 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is not a small SUV. Driving in it will give you a feeling of safety due to its size and construction. I love driving it. The looks make people turn and look at it.
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Last GMC The bean counters won
Paul P, 01/13/2019
updated 01/18/2023
2018 GMC Acadia Denali 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 11 people found this review helpful
Traded a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit for a 2018 Acadia Denali, thought it was a good move but ended up with a pig with cheap lipstick. Comparisons: GMC shade for the sunroof...cheap cloth cover that flaps in the wind when the window is open..Professional grade? more like Kia grade. Jeep 1 year Uconnect and Sirius xm...GMC 3 months..cheap. GMC no entry lights on side view mirror, no lighted cup holders, no power side view mirror fold in, no rain sensitive wipers, no moving headlamps. Looks like Gm just stripped the model and raised the price, not even close to a high end Suv. Waiting for the 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee so I can trade back up to a real luxury SUV....Bye Bye GMC The bean counters won on this suv. Bob Lutz was spot on
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Love my Acadia!
Nancy McDaniel, 05/07/2018
2018 GMC Acadia SLT-1 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 6 people found this review helpful
It is a sharp looking vehicle that rides smooth, has many safety features, double moonroof. I bought White and I really like it.
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The top of the line
MLevine, 12/31/2017
2018 GMC Acadia Denali 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
8 of 20 people found this review helpful
Test drove the Acadia Denali AWD with tech package Black on Black. Engine felt like it was struggling even though it is a V6. Interior looked kind of cheap. A lot of money for this vehicle. Now it could be that this particular engine was not good and that a different unit would drive better. Have seen frost white and crimson red exterior in another dealership with cocoa interior that looked nicer. Unfortunately wanted AWD and this was only one they had. I also wondered if FWD maybe drives better.
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Great look
Bev, 04/13/2018
2018 GMC Acadia SLE-1 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
Only car in class that can be flat towed. Wanted enclave but can’t flat tow it.
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This rental taught me not to own an Acadia!
Holly Kuhn, 07/09/2018
2018 GMC Acadia SL 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 10 people found this review helpful
Family of five on vacation. Seems to be lacking in shocks. If we hit the smallest bump in the road it bounced like Tigger and the second and third row occupants could feel it, especially. Third row seating is fine if you have nothing but people to haul but forget putting luggage inside. If you own this as a family and plan to go on a road trip, also plan to put a luggage holder on top of the vehicle or you won't get enough space to haul your things. If it weren't for the bouncing it might be an alright vehicle for around home, but not road trips. I can't believe this was offered as a rental as most rental agencies know families with more than 2 bags often rent vehicles. And it starts at just under $30000.00??? With the features offered, lack of space and performance, I came on here expecting to see a starting price more in the $18000.00 to $22000.00 range.
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Bank vault solid
Larry W, 12/26/2020
2018 GMC Acadia SLT-2 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
My 2018 Acadia is solid as can be. It rides smooth and quiet, tows my 4000 lb trailer effortlessly, and returns very respectable gas mileage. Solid engine and transmission combo.
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Blown Away
MB2, 01/10/2022
2018 GMC Acadia SLT-1 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This SUV has power! It caught me off guard, but the engine has zip, the vehicle has a bold presence, seats passengers comfortably, and is relatively easy on gas. It has every safety feature imaginable and I drive it with confidence that my little one is safe and comfortable when we ride.
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Absolutely love it
Eric, 05/31/2024
2018 GMC Acadia SLT-1 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This car is super comfy and has all the features I could want. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a great family car
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Great ride but terrible reliability
Nick91, 02/06/2020
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2018 GMC Acadia SLT-1 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 5 people found this review helpful
Owned this car for 2 years and took a loss and went back to Japanese cars. The car was a sweet ride smooth on the road and had great handling! However two years in and the car started having a slew of problems. First problem: gear box, car wouldn’t go into park. Solution change the gear box under warranty. Result loss of car for 3 weeks due to back order delays. Problem two: the battery on this car was clearly not strong enough to endure the cold we get in quebec. I left the car outside for one week and it died. No problem like every other car i’ve owned i just gave it a simple boost. Well GMC built a car that can’t be boosted as a ground is within 30cm in any direction of the battery resulting in blown fuses and short circuiting of electrical components. Result car in the garage for a mont as all pieces were on back order. The services provided by the dealer was amazing but GM themselves can’t seem to get parts out fast enough. When paying close to $600/month for a vehicle i expect quality and the Acadia is clearly off the mark.
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don't waste you hard earned bucks
R. Coleman, Sr, 05/19/2018
2018 GMC Acadia SLE-1 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 16 people found this review helpful
had a 2010 2wd v6 going on 200,000 miles bought new. this vehicle had class with trim, head and tail lighting. bought a 2018 acadia and this thing SUCKS! SUCKS! in compairison to 2010 model with lots of room. hope gm losses lots of sales with this junk. BUY A CHEVY TRAVERSE,still the same for 2018.
excellent choice
derek, 02/13/2022
2018 GMC Acadia SLT-1 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
great feel, handles better than my last suv
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no room por passengers, small
ilmguy99, 07/05/2023
2018 GMC Acadia SLT-2 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
There are literally no cupholders that are useful in the car
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Transmission Nightmare
Paddy G, 01/17/2025
2018 GMC Acadia SLT-1 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Seeing multiple posts with tranny issues with 2nd-3rd gear shifting. We are having the SAME issues at only 50k miles. Shop replaced the torque converter and it still shutters in low RPMs or bottoms out and then shoots high RPMs when going up hills. Nobody will fix it... Warranty guy couldn't get it to "act up" because there were no hills, and would not reschedule to come drive with me. Dealership mechanic said all of the Acadias have been transmission nightmare's and they've had SEVERAL vehicles getting new tranny's, IF they can get it to act up. Save your money!
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Test drives stops here.
Denali cowboy. , 05/08/2021
2018 GMC Acadia Denali 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Safe, reliable, comfortable, economical, and by far the best vehicle we have owned. Have driven others from rentals or dealers, but need look no further.
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Jansie, 11/29/2018
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2018 GMC Acadia Denali 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 13 people found this review helpful
Lots off better offers,got my whit a $1500 discount from the GM /Capital One card,gone try a VW next time,my wife has one is a better car
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