2012 GMC Acadia GMC Acadia 2012

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2012 GMC Acadia repairs by problem area

Engine (20%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (13%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (16%)

Other (9%)

Chart based on 45 repairs.
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2012 GMC Acadia engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (22%)

$100 - $499 (56%)

< $100 (22%)

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Chart based on 9 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2012 GMC Acadia 4dr SUV

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

92000 mi

US $900
fuel rail pressure sensor and trouble codes 
65000 mi

US $220
Evap intake valve failure. Common problem for Acadia over 50K miles. 

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2012 GMC Acadia 4dr SUV

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

150660 mi

C $150
spark plug change 
72900 mi

US $600
Dealer replaced water pump under warantee. 
77000 mi

US $151
Cooling system diagnostic. It runs fine until the outside temperature hits 95+. It hasn't been that hot. My question for the service manager was what happens if I tow? 
68100 mi

US $252
Emission evap solenoid 
11240 mi Cylinder misfire caused traction control ans stabilatrack to shut down. Engine cylinder misfire caused the whole car to shut down. 
31500 mi

US $390
Dealer claimed that one of the ignition coils had failed. 

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2012 GMC Acadia Engine Problems

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