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2011 GMC Acadia repairs by problem area

Engine (27%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (17%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (34%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)

Other (5%)

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2011 GMC Acadia body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

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$100 - $499 (0%)

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Chart based on 10 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2011 GMC Acadia 4dr SUV

288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

24000 mi Minor piece of door gasket on passenger rear door cam unglued. Dealership glued piece back together. 
30000 mi Driver's side rear door door gasket piece torn at rubber weld... replaced whole gasket. 
36000 mi Window seal on the passenger front door was torn. Replaced under warranty by Greiner Buick GMC at no charge. 
11000 mi Second row r/s leather cover on seat back keeps falling off 

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2011 GMC Acadia 4dr SUV

288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

27000 mi hvac buttons were scratched off and entire unit was replaced. 
30040 mi Paint pealing off up/down indicator for temp for driver side. They replaced whole unit not just buttons. Ended up with newer style which shows passengers outside temp as well. 
39280 mi Passenger win visor material rippling, dealership ordered new one and replaced. 
9400 mi Interior noises-rattle in driver pillar area, squeak in rear of car somewhere. Dealer couldn't duplicate pillar noise, diagnosed rear noise as ill fitting overhead lamp & ordered repalcement. 
11000 mi Installed overhead light replacement. Did not resolve rear interior noise. Also still unable to hear noise in pillar area. 
11300 mi Mechanic drove with owner to pinpoint noises. Eventually discovered driver pillar had retention guides for windshield left in after installment at factory which should have been removed. Rear noise was 2nd window shade installed incorrectly. 
21200 mi The heating/cooling fan and temperature controls were replaced due to paint wearing off. 

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2011 GMC Acadia Body Problems

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