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2008 GMC Acadia consumer reviews

$30,140–$32,150 MSRP range
side view of 2008 Acadia GMC
(97 reviews)
59% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.4
  • Interior 4.3
  • Performance 3.4
  • Value 3.4
  • Exterior 4.4
  • Reliability 3.2
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Horrible

I have a 2008 gmc. Acadia I've had it for 3 year this past year its been in the shop it shuts off when at stop light and i take it back they say its one thing i get it back and it last a day or two and then shuts off again its horrible and not safe

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 2.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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The ca is the worst vehicle I have ever purchased

The worst vehicle I ever owned in less than a year-and-a-half we had to put a fuel pump and a new transmission in this car something all the time

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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Got some definite issues

I love the interior of the vehicle - exactly what I was looking for. LEather seats, very comfortable, captain's chairs in back and a third row. The console is very roomy. Here are the issues I have: The vehicle "Surges" when you hit the gas. Sometimes it goes faster, sometimes it lags 2 or 3 seconds and then it zooms. (2) it runs hot. Gets almost to the red and then it will back itself down. (3) the battery is overcharging all the time. It goes above the 13 that is the middle and sits between that and the 17 (red zone). No one has been able to explain any of this to me. (4) It left me stranded in Walmart. Wouldn't start so my mechanic replaced the starter. The next time it did that, I used the remote and it started right up. It seems to have an issue if I turn the car off, then use the battery in some way - like lissten to the radio. So far, when that happens, I've been able to use the remote but I'm mad I paid $400 for a starter I probably didn't need. (5) the DVD/CD player doesn't work. This is a big selling point since I have grandchildren. To be fair, this car had 125K miles on it when I bought it, but I still expected to have everything in working order.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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Si lo se

Nicely lo recomiendo es algo muy bueno Ami me facina por que es c�modo bonito para salir con la familia y amigos se comparte b

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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I love this vehicle!

I have wanted an Acadia for a long time. This is a 2008 so it's an older car, but it is awesome! Leather seats, dual sunroofs, a dvd player, navigation and remote start. It has all the bells and whistles and runs like a dream. It has 3rd row seating and I just love it!!!!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Very roomy SUV

This SUV had all the amenities I wanted, 3 row seating, DVD player with touchscreen in driver dash, all power, remote start, all wheel drive, leather seats, heated seats, double sun/moon roof and low miles, etc! My last SUV was V-8, this one is V-6, so performance not as strong, but still very adequate. It's roomy inside and only had a few exterior scratches to be a 2008. It was well taken care of and drives great! Looking forward to our first road trip in it!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Great vehicle

Seating wise it is very roomy and reminds me of my old Suburban. My kids love it and are very comfortable in it. It rides great. The experts call it under powered but it has all the power you need especially if the AC is off.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Most problematic vehicle ever

This was the perfect car for our family except it stayed in the shop more than we drove it. New engine, sun roof drains leaked into the electrical fuse block 4 different times. Car filled with water twice because sun roof drains way too small for significant rainfall. Car would run without key in ingnition. Radio would turn on without key in ignition. Car was so musty and rusty in the inside it was impossible to keep the moisture out.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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Air bag issue

I have a 2008 GMC Acadia I?ve had ongoing issues with the airbag and it keeps being the same issue it should be recalled with how many complaints there had been on it and the SAFETY factor

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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Reliable, comfort, spacious

This SUV is very spacious, it has all the features that i was looking for. I am very satisfied with it's performance.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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