Skip to main content

2012 GMC Acadia consumer reviews

$32,835–$34,835 MSRP range
side view of 2012 Acadia GMC
(116 reviews)
75% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.5
  • Interior 4.5
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 3.8
  • Exterior 4.6
  • Reliability 3.9
Explore the 2012 GMC Acadia
Shop the 2012 GMC Acadia

Great family vehicle

Vehicle is comfortable, smooth, quiet, versatile, perfect for family traveling but fuel economy is not the best. Ideal for smaller families and carting kids to school and practice.

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 New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
1 person out of 2 found this review helpful. Did you?
Yes No

GMC Acadia SLT Worst car I have ever owned!

This is the first GMC we have ever owned and it will be the last! We bought the car used; had one owner before us. Loved the style, size and features, specifically the bucket seats in the second row making it easy to access the third row. Thank goodness we purchased an extended warranty. Car started flashing error “stabili track error and low power mode” several fuel injectors were replaced. A year later same errors and more repairs, leak in the windshield not covered under warranty- has to replace fuse block and amplifier. The car was towed twice in one week! Tow truck driver told us “I tow these cars all the time” not what you want to hear about your car. Think twice about purchasing!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
4 people out of 5 found this review helpful. Did you?
Yes No

I love my new car!!

I love my new car! It's exactly what I was hoping to drive home that day. My new car is very comfortable and very, very quiet! I'm so glad we found Waite Park Auto. We will be back for our next vehicle purchases!

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 Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
2 people out of 3 found this review helpful. Did you?
Yes No

Nice three-row SUV

She's big and heavy rides comfortable all the amenities you could ever need not good on gas I would not give the Acadia up over gas mileage like it alot

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
1 person out of 2 found this review helpful. Did you?
Yes No

I'm loving my acadia!

I didn't really know what to look for at first but soon had it narrowed down to an Acadia. Love the way they handle and feel!

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
0 people out of 1 found this review helpful. Did you?
Yes No

Extremely Roomy and Great Condition

I couldn’t be happier. The GMC runs perfectly and it is fully loaded. DVD Player, Navigation, Sunroof, Leather! Even has back up camera! Thanks Car City!

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
0 people out of 0 found this review helpful. Did you?
Yes No

Perfect for a growing family

The space offered by the Acadia is perfect for our family and it is much more stylish than many of the other vehicles we test drove

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
0 people out of 0 found this review helpful. Did you?
Yes No

The car was excellent until I started having elect

The car was excellent until I started having electrical and stabiltrack issues. The car​ would beep, say traction control was off, engine light would display and engine's power would shut down to nothing... even if you were on a major highway.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
1 person out of 1 found this review helpful. Did you?
Yes No

Great SUV so far.

So far so Good. Haven't had vehicle long enough to review. Love the dual sun roofs and the 3rd row seating. I can drop the seats to add more cargo space.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
0 people out of 0 found this review helpful. Did you?
Yes No

Purchased used

I believe this car, if taken care of properly and purchased from a reliable source would be a fantastic SUV for any family. If buying used definitely have it checked by a trusted mechanic before forking over the money.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
2 people out of 2 found this review helpful. Did you?
Yes No