2008 GMC Acadia Consumer Reviews

I love this car!!!

Written by: Ford Girl on 06/24/2009

Vehicle

2008 GMC Acadia SLE-1 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

Review

I have always been a Ford Girl and have driven an Expedition for the last 10 years. When gas started going up, I needed something more fuel efficient. Test drove the Acadia, and fell instantly in love. Love the features, the interior is so roomy, and the exterior is beautiful. Wish that it was slightly more powerful, but overall, perfect. I would reccomend the Acadia to any and all who asks about it.

Favorite Features

Heated seats, remote start, and the rear moon roof (the kids love to look at the stars through it).

Suggested Improvements

Better MPG and more horsepower.

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DO NOT BUY--RUN TO FOREIGN

Written by: lemonowner08 on 06/23/2009

Vehicle

2008 GMC Acadia SLT-1 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

Review

This has been the most disappointing brand new vehicle in all my 52 years of ownership. The sunroof has been "fixed" 3 times and still leaks. A natural gas odor comes through the ventilation system. The driveline is noisy and when you make a tight turn is sounds like the wheels are falling off. The engine is sluggish and hesitates. Poor fuel economy and all over poor engineering. The worst part is poor customer service from the selling dealership. They won't do a thing. Just don't buy the Acadia. It might look nice, but it has a long way to go before it can become a low maintenance vehicle. Prepare to have it in the shop often. Just don't buy it.

Favorite Features

On Star. Heated leather seats.

Suggested Improvements

Just start over. This is the most cheaply made vehicle ever. Put some quality and pride into manufacturing. This is completely plastic inside. Poor engine, leaking roof, lumbar supports don't work, odor from ventilation system, poor engine performance. Not enough space to mention all the problems

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Disgusted Acadia Owner

Written by: LT on 05/06/2009

Vehicle

2008 GMC Acadia SLT-1 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

Review

We purchased our Acadia in 9/07 because of it's safety ratings, size, comfort and price. Initially we had no problem and loved the car until a year after we owned it. Then the leaks started (9/08) and we're still having problems. First they installed the drain extension tubes for the sunroof but that didn't work. I've had water leaks from my dome lights, grab handle,sun visor and on the floor of the passenger side. I also had the ignition switch replaced last month because the engine kept running with the key out of the ignition!! I am currently beginning the arbitration process!

Favorite Features

turning radius, comfortable seats, seating capacity and hauling capabilities

Suggested Improvements

Build a car that can be driven in the rain without leaking!

4 out 4 people found this review helpful

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First time SUV owner

Written by: ysashacat on 04/24/2009

Vehicle

2008 GMC Acadia SLT-1 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

Review

Down side: Fuel economy no where near advertized (12/20mpg), side view mirrors inadequate for viewing, poor visability out back (had to add after market camera),down shifts frequently in small hilly areas. Up side: good ride, roomy, large cargo capacity, heads-up display great. Added Sherwood wood grain kit to interior really makes the interior elegant.

Favorite Features

Heads up display, power tailgate, trailer towing kit larger cooling feature a must in Arizona.

Suggested Improvements

Increase size of side view mirrors, make standard review camera.

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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Cautiously optimistic

Written by: Dave on 04/20/2009

Vehicle

2008 GMC Acadia SLT-2 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

Review

Bought this as a left-over. Second day the battery was dead in the garage. The electronics on the car are overwhelming and I took an extended warranty. 1st GM car I've owned in 30 years.

Favorite Features

Room behind third row seat, backup camera

Suggested Improvements

sport mode for transmission. Reclining second row seats. More informative manual

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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Not Professional Grade

Written by: Shelly From Sheridan on 04/04/2009

Vehicle

2008 GMC Acadia SLE-1 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

Review

The ride is exceptionally comfortable on short and long trips. Fits family of 5 great but wish middle seat had head rest. 6 speed auto works great around town and mountains. Have had no trouble passing on Interstate or in town. On down side, fuel economy is no where near EPA estimates for city or hwy: 13/19 for our vehicle. Been recalled for poor windshield wiper design in snow (Wyoming gets snow people!!!) and has had power steering leak fixed at 4000 miles. We now have clicking noise when taking turns in steering column that will need to be corrected. Overall, disappointed with reliability and not up to GMC advertised as being professional grade. Priced too high for value provided.

Favorite Features

Ride is really smooth and seats are extremely comfortable. Handles great in all types of weather!! Interior is well designed and roomy. LOVE satellite radio and on-star!!! AWD has been great in snow!!

Suggested Improvements

Head rest for middle seats as this lacks safety if you want 8 passengers in vehicle and accident occurs. Make this and other GMC vehicles truly PROFESSIONAL GRADE so you can attract buyers!!!

6 out 6 people found this review helpful

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3 inches of water - leak recall

Written by: Lemon-Owner on 04/03/2009

Vehicle

2008 GMC Acadia SLT-2 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

Review

I was so excited when we bought this vehicle, but it has turned into a love-hate relationship. I LOVE driving it, but the sunroof leaks and resulted in 3 inches of water under the insulation. After 5 months of back and forth into the shop without any luck in fixing it, the electric system has finally started to fail due to the water. GM has finally decided to negotiate a replacement. We are now considering the Honda Pilot. If we did get this car again, NO SUNROOF. Nothing but problems.

Favorite Features

I love the vehicle, minus the problems from the recalls (heated windshield wiper fluid - may cause fires, leaking sunroof).

Suggested Improvements

The leak resulted in rust, mold and engine/electrical problems. The car would shut off while driving on a major highway, and emergency break malfunctioned while raining. This car would be great if you lived in the desert and it never rained. Otherwise, go check out the Pilot.

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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would be great without issues

Written by: k.t. on 03/31/2009

Vehicle

2008 GMC Acadia SLT-2 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

Review

We loved our Acadia til the windshield leaked. When they fixed that, the back Windows leaked. Then the windshield would leak and then the back Windows would leak again. The ignition wouldn't work at times so you had to use the remote start to start the car and then the ignition would work. After numerous trips to our dealership, gmc did a buy back. Its a Nice car but they need to work out all the kinks in it.

Favorite Features

space, dvd player

Suggested Improvements

fix the headrests so carseats can fit into the captains chairs properly. and fix the rear bench seats latch system

3 out 4 people found this review helpful

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Very Good Vehicle

Written by: mongo1 on 03/19/2009

Vehicle

2008 GMC Acadia SLE-1 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

Review

We bought a 08 FWD Acadia last year and really like it. It's been very reliable, build quality appears to be excellent (big suprise to me, I think GM has been making junk for years) and Driving dynamics are good such a large truck. No sqeaks, no problems whatsoever and we have 8K miles on it so far. Room is best of all the similar vehicles checked out other than mini van. Drove the CX9, the Ford Taurus X, Armada, Higlander, Pilot (real dissapointment), this was the winner. Only complaints, no backup camera (got aftermarket)and it really needs one. Cloth interior is wearing already and Mileage is not as advertised. Complaints about funky trany are overblown.

Favorite Features

Looks great, Lots of Room and 7 Seat option is great for rear seat access. So far has been very reliable, and build quality is very good (no rattles, body panels line up etc..). Only GM car I ever owned (probably last once they fail, but i would buy on again).

Suggested Improvements

Backup camera on all models std. Better cloth interior components (carpets mainly, seats are OK).

2 out 3 people found this review helpful

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this car stinks

Written by: sue on 03/13/2009

Vehicle

2008 GMC Acadia SLT-1 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

Review

My husband bought me this car. It's been back to the dealer about 16 times in 11 mos. it's been at the shop way over 30 days, Two days after picking the car car up it flooded out, so now my new car smells like a swamp. almost got myself and my children in an accident because it revs out to 8000 rpm in order to go to 40 mph. This car is dangerous, I get 6 mpg the water sprays in when it's raining. the window switch has blown out 4 times tranny not working right steering colom replaced thrush washer replaced the head liner due to water damage but they can't find a leak This car is a $700. a month peice of junk!! I have to rent a car to go away with because this car unreliable & unsafe.

Favorite Features

There is nothing I like about this car other than the color.

Suggested Improvements

start from scratch. I bet all the hot shots at gmc drive something else.why don't you read the customer reveiws and actually listen these problems are still coming out since 2007-2009 pretty sad. And they scratch their heads and wonder why their going out of business.Put some pride in your work!!!

7 out 12 people found this review helpful

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