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2014 GMC Acadia consumer reviews

$34,485–$36,485 MSRP range
side view of 2014 Acadia GMC
(116 reviews)
89% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.7
  • Interior 4.7
  • Performance 4.4
  • Value 4.4
  • Exterior 4.8
  • Reliability 4.5
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Bought it from my sister.

Bought it from my sister. Best vehicle I've owned. Very comfortable and has plenty of power. Love it. It's like anything else you own, regular care & maintenance goes a long way.

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
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I'm sure you've heard the phrase, "They don't make 'em

I'm sure you've heard the phrase, "They don't make 'em like they used to!" Well, my mom bought a 2014 GMC Acadia about six years ago, upgrading from a 2008 model. Honestly, the older model was quite a bit better. The 2008 barely had any problems in the five or six years we had it, but the 2014 has many more problems. And the 2014 was bought completely refurbished. For whatever reason, the automatic lift-gate will not work when it gets cold. It doesn't stay locked in the open position, you have to physically hold it open. Half of the powered windows don't work right either. The RR window can be rolled down with the RR switch, but it doesn't like being rolled back up. The only way to roll it up is by using the RR switch by the driver's seat. And the RL switch by the driver doesn't work at all. The FR seat belt barely latches into the belt buckle anymore. You have to push down hard to get the thing to hold. There is nothing caught inside the buckle mechanism, it's just worn out. I've seen cars that are more than 30 years old that don't have that problem. The seat belt buckle mechanism in the third row is also atrocious, especially in the middle seat. The belt doesn't give a lot of slack before getting stuck and being able to travel any further, making it very difficult to get one buckled in the backseat. Again, the 2008 Acadia never had these issues. GMC made a decent car in 2008, but a mediocre car in 2014. Not to mention GM used the exact same model that they did for the newer Saturn Outlook, which was discontinued when Saturn shut down in 2010.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 1.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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I am a 78 yr old female and have owned this vehicle since

I am a 78 yr old female and have owned this vehicle since 2014. Great vehicle performance and reliability a comfort drive. The only problem I have is with the 2 front doors scraping the paint off the door sill. This vehicle was driven by owner of the dealership for a few months before I purchased it. On the whole I am still proud to drive this vehicle.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Does recommend this car
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On Board GPS and Panasonic DVD player problems

Mostly good but two rather disappointing accessories. 1) There are no updates available for the on board OEM GPS system 2) There are no instructions available for operating the onboard Rear Seat Panasonic DVD Player. It’s a royal pain trying to try to use it. Owned this vehicle for 5 years. Absolutely NO, NONE, ZIP help from GMC. LCinOH

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Seems great so far

Lots of leg room. Comfortable seats. Heated/cool seats Third row seats. Back up camera. Lots of room for a family. Love the hatch in the back. Also.

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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Love this car

This meets our family’s needs it’s very spacious and comfortable. Rides really smooth and blocks out the noise from outside. My kids love how big the the inside is

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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Just as reliable as I would expect!

The gmc acadia meets all of my specifications and needs for my circumstances. The kids enjoy the dvd player my wife enjoys the comfort of the interior design and mechanics. And I love the look and feel of it.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Great spacious interior!

This car has been fantastic for me and my family. Very spacious interior with 2nd and 3rd row seats that fold flat. I was even able to transport my Dads wheelchair standing up in the rear flip up compartment. I would purchase again.

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
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Best vehicle I've owned

This vehicle had all the features I wanted for our family. Black interior and exterior, third row seat (with captains seats in second row for easy access to third), remote start, heated seats, no leather seats, back up camera, touch screen and bluetooth, etc, and even had a DVD player for the backseats. I wanted to go back to an SUV because I prefer them for the winters, and after owning it a few weeks I am confident I made the right decision, I was looking at a few different makes/models, but ultimately the Acadia was the best out of all of them. The price was great for what I got, one owner who took very good care of it, it's comfortable and roomy, clean, drives very nice, and is reliable. Very happy with my purchase!

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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Most comfortable car I have ever driven.

Seats 7 passengers, good power, comfortable, and plenty of storage space. Love the backup camera, the connectivity, and the DVD player. Car is everything I was looking for and then some.

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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