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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
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This vehicle is one of the best in it's class

When searching for a new vehicle we needed something with lots of leg room in front and in the back, the Acadia with its front and back seat buckets has plenty of leg room plus plenty of room for whatever you need to carry.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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160,000 miles and still going strong

Bought with 82,000 miles on it then at 102,000 found out mine had the wave plate issue so had to have the transmission rebuilt. Never an issue after that costly problem. Now has almos 161,000 miles and everything works great. About to get the transmission checked out just in case but besides that I am so in love with it.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great Car For Families

This car met all the needs of our small family. It made it very easy to install car seats and was very reliable. The car has lots of room for growth.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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My new used car !!

So far I?m very happy with my purchase. I downsized from a Ford Expedition, has mikeafe not much better. But performance is better than I expected.

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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Reliable and Fancy

The Acadia is our first family vehicle. I absolutely love it. There is so much room in the back for bags, stroller, and of course our purr babies. And of course the awd!

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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Fabulous car

I had a dodge caravan and it had to go. This has been a fabulous car. No problems, smooth, easy ride. Plenty of room for my three sons and two large dogs.

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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Best car we have owned

Excellent family vehicle! Room of a minivan, with style. Fold flat seats allow for added space to haul as needed. DVD system keeps the kids entertained during short or long travel. Sun roof for the parents, moonroof for the kids.

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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It's a Lemon

I love the design and comfort of my 2012 Acadia Denali but it has less than 100,000 miles and has cost us mega $ to repair and it only goes to a GMC dealership for maintenance and repair. My mother loved the look of my car so much when I got it that she bought one too. We live close together and one of us always has their car in the shop. I drive this car apprx 20 miles a day. I live within 10 miles of my work. It was a one owner when we purchased it so it was covered under warranty. It's a money pit as soon as the warranty goes out. For a 60K vehicle I expected to make it to 100,000 miles before it needed major repairs. Don't waste your money.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Transmissions are very unreliable

I bought this car with less than 100000 miles. Almost immediately l discovered strange fluctuations in the rpms while driving. After seeing reviews on utube l became aware of major problems other owners were having with their vehicle. Sure enough l was having the same issue. The transmissions in these vehicles apparently are failing in the 100000 mile range at the tone of $3500 to replace. Basically a complete rebuild of the transmission is necessary if you plan to keep the vehicle and no warranty to help cover the cost. Needless to say l no longer own that piece of unreliable junk even though the rest of the vehicle did ok.

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

This is my 1st GMC vehicle. It has great features but a few flaws. It has great storage room & enough room for my kids (2 boys).

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • 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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