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GMC Acadia Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2012 | GMC Acadia | 47 Acadias, 7.2 months of data per Acadia, average 10000 miles18 |
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| 2011 | GMC Acadia | 93 Acadias, 10.0 months of data per Acadia, average 20400 miles27 |
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| 2010 | GMC Acadia | 71 Acadias, 9.8 months of data per Acadia, average 32500 miles71 |
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| 2009 | GMC Acadia | 108 Acadias, 9.6 months of data per Acadia, average 49800 miles 59 |
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| 2008 | GMC Acadia | 145 Acadias, 10.2 months of data per Acadia, average 59400 miles Common problem with 3-5-R wave plate failures inside the transmission. Part upgraded before the 2009 model year.79 |
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| 2007 | GMC Acadia | 49 Acadias, 10.1 months of data per Acadia, average 71900 miles 58 |
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2012 GMC Acadia 4dr SUV
288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| GMC Acadia in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2012 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 13000 | 0 | Rear liftgate was clunking after reaching open position. Dealer replaced strut. |
2012 GMC Acadia 4dr SUV
288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| GMC Acadia in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2012 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 1860 | 0 | The drivers seat developed a squeak from lose pieces. It was quickly and easily fixed by the dealer. |
2011 GMC Acadia 4dr SUV
288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| GMC Acadia in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 7000 | 0 | Service engine light. Car would not start for a few minutes. |
| Apr | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| GMC Acadia in Alabama, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2011 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 3000 | 0 | Bottom seat cushion on drivers left side bolster felt as though foam was missing. Technician replaced bottom seat cushion. |
| Sep | 2012 | 24000 | 0 | Leaking timing chain cover seal. Dealer fixed. Minor piece of door gasket on passenger rear door cam unglued. Dealership glued piece back together. Steering rack leaking on one end. Water pump leaking. |
| Jan | 2013 | 30000 | 0 | Driver's side rear door door gasket piece torn at rubber weld... replaced whole gasket. |
| Mar | 2013 | 32000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2011 GMC Acadia 4dr SUV
288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| GMC Acadia in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 0 | Sensor was not attached properly from the factory causing heat/ac to malfunction. | |
| Nov | 2011 | 10000 | 0 | 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. |
| Dec | 2011 | 11000 | 0 | Installed overhead light replacement. Did not resolve rear interior noise. Also still unable to hear noise in pillar area. |
| Jan | 2012 | 11700 | 0 | 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. |
| Mar | 2013 | 24000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| GMC Acadia in Iowa, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 7000 | 19 | The housing that holds the headlight switch fell out of the dash. It had to be snapped back in. |
| Oct | 2012 | 21300 | 0 | The heating/cooling fan and temperature controls were replaced due to paint wearing off. |
| Mar | 2013 | 28000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| GMC Acadia in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 7700 | 0 | water intrusion on plug and coil #1 |
| Jan | 2013 | 16000 | 0 | replace sparks and coils |
2010 GMC Acadia 4dr SUV
288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| GMC Acadia in Mississippi, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 12000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 13000 | 0 | squeaking on steering; steering column had to be replaced. also, the shifter had to be replaced because it was hard to shift. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| GMC Acadia in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 16120 | 0 | Day 1: Dash (gauges, fan controls, radio) all stopped working while in drive mode. Day 2: Dash stopped working again, engine shut itself off while in drive mode. Dropped off to dealer immediately. Dealer could not replicate, problem hasn't returned. |
| Oct | 2011 | 25420 | 400 | TSB for the steering gear pinion seal, pump and hoses. When turning the steering wheel, there was a rubbing/whinning noise |
| Jan | 2012 | 29760 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| GMC Acadia in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 620 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 7460 | 0 | had seatbelt recall work done. Seatbelt buckle broke subsequent to recall work - as described in recall bulletin. Shop had to order new part. brakes squeak. gets worse in wet weather. shop says pad design. brake pad dust stays on pad and squeaks. once dry, falls away and squeak goes away. shop says design issue, no repair. |
| Nov | 2010 | 9920 | 0 | seat belt buckle broke after recall work done. parts ordered. replaced seat belt buckle. |
| Mar | 2012 | 43400 | 75 | timing chain, Oxygen sensor |
| Jun | 2012 | 49600 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2010 GMC Acadia 4dr SUV
288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| GMC Acadia in Baja California, Mexico | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 14880 | 0 | Funny feeling in steering they say itīs some kind of spring that they ordered waiting for part Oil leaked a few drops on the garage floor every day. Fixed at dealership. Wasnīt told what it was, probably something simple since they took care of it pretty quickly. |
| Sep | 2011 | 18600 | 0 | Replace spring in steering wheel. Feels improved but not 100% but will live with it. |
| Nov | 2011 | 21080 | 0 | Check engine light came on also traction control lights on. Dealer reset computer and order parts to replace on fuel injectors expecting parts next week. |
| Dec | 2011 | 22320 | 0 | Replaced bushing because we were getting stabilitrak service on the dash and it would turn off stabilitrack. |
| May | 2012 | 27240 | 200 | Replace steering wheel position sensor |
| Sep | 2012 | 29760 | 639 | Car overheated had to be towed and water pump replaced |
| Mar | 2013 | 37820 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2009 GMC Acadia
Engine not specified
| GMC Acadia in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2008 | 4340 | 0 | There was a defect in the manufacturing of the front windshield by PPG and is being replaced under the factory GM warranty |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2009 GMC Acadia 4dr SUV
288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| GMC Acadia in Missouri, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2009 | 7000 | 0 | Apparent problem with transmission control system software that caused revving, bucking, or unresponsiveness |
| Mar | 2010 | 19000 | 0 | Work on service stabilitrak/service traction control messages that are displayed on dashboard about once a week. |
| GMC Acadia in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 5000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 11000 | 0 | Navigation voice input rarely detects speech. Bluetooth and audio voice controls work OK. Dealer advised GM still working on this issue and suspect it could be EMI related possibly to the fuel pump. |
| Jul | 2009 | 16000 | 0 | Check engine light was on- replaced coil for cylinder number 4. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2009 GMC Acadia 4dr SUV
288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| GMC Acadia in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2009 | 4000 | 0 | Rear wiper arm cover needed to be replaced. |
| Dec | 2010 | 28000 | 0 | Car was periodically losing charge on battery after sitting overnight. After a battery replacement which did not solve the problem the shop identified that similar issues with other Acadia's were solved with a Nav system update. |
| Dec | 2011 | 40000 | 0 | Cooling fan would engage and run excessively during driving and after the car would be turned off. Fix targeted to cooling pump. |
| Nov | 2012 | 54000 | 0 | This was a warranty related repair. |
| Mar | 2013 | 62000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| GMC Acadia in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 4340 | 0 | still waiting for dealer to fix |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| GMC Acadia in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 3000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2009 | 4000 | 0 | Noise in steering, pump replaced twice. Noise continues. |
| May | 2009 | 5000 | 0 | Noise in steering |
| Jun | 2009 | 6000 | 0 | Noise in steering |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2008 GMC Acadia 4dr SUV
275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| GMC Acadia in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2007 | 3000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2007 | 12000 | 0 | sunroof leaked water, found out drain pipe was crimped causing water to run down A-frame and leak on dash. problem fixed in half a day. |
| Apr | 2008 | 16000 | 0 | Tranny made strange noise when starting. |
| Dec | 2008 | 25000 | 0 | Shifter in center console completly failed, required entirely new interior console. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| GMC Acadia in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2008 | 3000 | 0 | Then, a nut fell off of my wiper blades so they quit working mid-wipe. They were both easy fixes so they only had my vehicle a few hours. |
| Sep | 2010 | 37000 | 130 | Headlight burned out took hour and half to repair because they have to take car apart |
| Apr | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2008 GMC Acadia 4dr SUV
275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| GMC Acadia in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2008 | 0 | Transmission problems - software | |
| Feb | 2008 | 0 | Engine rebuild - Heads and cam Transmission - Software upgrade | |
| Mar | 2008 | 8000 | 0 | Transmission lugging, erractic shifting, hesitation upon acceleration, rough driving, poor gas mileage. Driver window slow to raise. Weather seal is bad. Shop said it had to order a new one. Over a week waiting for the part so far... |
| May | 2008 | 11000 | 0 | Subframe bolts were loose causing vibration and creaking noise. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| GMC Acadia in Nebraska, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2007 | 3000 | 0 | Transmission/ECM software flash update. |
| Mar | 2008 | 5000 | 0 | Popping sound in steering column during low speed turns. Dealer found mismachined bearing in steering column. Ordered part. Squeak from brake pedal, especially when cold. Dealer identified TSB which indicates problem with brake fluid. GM supposedly is developing a revised brake fluid to correct the problem, but not available yet. Rattle in driver's side - likely window frame or headliner. |
| Apr | 2008 | 6000 | 0 | Parts came in and dealer replaced steering column to eliminate popping noise. Dealer says revised brake fluid still not available from GM to fix the problem. |
| Jul | 2008 | 8000 | 0 | Squeak coming from master brake cylinder when applying brakes. Dealer located TSB and replaced brake fluid with revised fluid per TSB. Blemish in the clear coat on the hood. Dealer says caused by bird poop damaging the finish before it cured (likely while in transit from factory). Dealer was able to buff the blemish out of the clear coat. Still experiencing hesitation in shifting despite previous flash. Found TSB #08-07-30-022 to recalibrate shift points. TCM flash completed. |
| Mar | 2010 | 24000 | 0 | Groaning noise from power steering when turning at low speeds. Dealer bled and refilled power steering fluid. |
| May | 2010 | 26000 | 0 | Vehicle was overheating at low speeds. Water pump was found to be cracked and leaking. Replaced water pump under warranty. |
| Jul | 2010 | 27000 | 0 | Rubbing noise from steering column during low-speed turns. Steering gear assembly ordered. Replaced steering gear assembly that had previously been on order. |
| Sep | 2010 | 27000 | 0 | Memory settings for driver side mirror were "forgetting". Had to be reset every few days. |
2008 GMC Acadia 4-door
6-cylinder automatic AWD
| GMC Acadia in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2007 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2007 | 1000 | 0 | I had an electrical short and my tail light fuse kept blowing on passenger side. They took entire inside of car apart to trace short. It was finally traced back to passenger side front headlamp fixture. They replaced the entire fixture. It has been showin |
| Jan | 2008 | 2000 | 0 | Squeaky brake pedal. In shop overnight. Replaced and flushed brake fluid with std. DOT3-still squeaks. |
2007 GMC Acadia 4dr SUV
275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| GMC Acadia in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2007 | 1000 | 0 | Leaking transmission fluid Repaired leak where transmission housing joins engine. Completed repairs of transmission leak |
| Jun | 2007 | 3000 | 0 | Battery discharges when car is towed behind a motorhome, even though the procedure outlined in the "Recreational Towing" instructions in the owner manual says it will not. Dealer consulted with factory tech support and learned that this is a known problem |
| Jul | 2007 | 3000 | 0 | GMC issued a TSB changing the procedure for dinghy (recreational vehicle)towing and declared the problem resolved. I obtained a copy of the TSB online, so did not have to visit a dealer to learn of the revised procedure. Check engine light on - diagnosed as a faulty emissions control cannister in fuel tank. Parts ordered and follow-up appointment made. Fuel tank removed and replacement emissions control cannister installed in fuel system. |
| Nov | 2007 | 5000 | 0 | Check engine light on - problem with gas tank vapor recovery system. Diagnosed as bad valve in vapor recovery system, but this is same problem previously "fixed" with replacement of emissions vapor cannister months previously. |
| Dec | 2007 | 6000 | 0 | A part previously ordered - a control valve in the evaporative emmisions system was installed, completing the repair of the item intially reported in November. |
| Nov | 2008 | 16000 | 0 | Voltmeter, temperature and fuel gauge lights went out - gauge could not be read in the dark New instrument display panel installed but it too was defective, though with a different problem. Yet another instrument panel will be ordered. |
| Dec | 2008 | 16000 | 0 | Instrument cluster was replaced and re-programmed. |
| Jul | 2009 | 24000 | 140 | Have had wheel alignment problems since new. This time the shop altered the suspension to correct a problem for which the factory had not provided any means of adjustment. Have ruined two sets of tires on this car due to the inability to properly align |
| Feb | 2013 | 78500 | 1071 | Body Control Module (a computer module) and main power distribution center (fuse and relay panel) inexplicably burned out and required replacement. Car was running and would not shut off, even with key removed! |
| Mar | 2013 | 80000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| GMC Acadia in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2007 | 2000 | 0 | Left trailer turn signal fuse blown (open circuit)--replaced fuse Navigation system is inaccurate by approximately 3 football fields (900 feet). For example, destination address input at 110 Any Street directs driver to address at 144 Any Street. Directed to address on other side of street. Asked to have dealer recali HID headlights were aimed too high causing other drivers to flash their headlights (or worse!!). Dealer adjusted headlights and corrected problem |
| May | 2007 | 4000 | 0 | Navigation system still inaccurate--dealer and GM Nav Center, and GM Customer Assistance Center all agree that Navigation system only gives "approximate" directions to destination by design. It is a software design issue since GMC Acadia, my BMW and my A |
| Feb | 2008 | 15000 | 0 | Power steering pump vibration and noise--replaced power steering pump. |
| Sep | 2010 | 42000 | 100 | water pump leaking--replaced power steering pump noise - replaced pump |
| Nov | 2010 | 44500 | 100 | Whining noise at low rpms, esp when turning--replaced steering gear--noise gone. |
| Mar | 2011 | 46000 | 0 | timing chain stretched. timing chain replaced |
| Apr | 2011 | 46700 | 0 | A/C leaking--replaced o-ring and recharged |
| Mar | 2013 | 65000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| GMC Acadia in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2007 | 1000 | 0 | had them try to fix NAV/HUD display problem and they could not--factory trying to determine fix |
| Oct | 2007 | 8000 | 0 | Reprogrammed nav. |
| Jun | 2008 | 13000 | 0 | Popping noise in front end. Mechanic determined the strut bushings needed to be replaced. This was a known problem. Parts ordered. Loose seal around rear driver's side door. Crackling audio speaker. |
| Jul | 2008 | 15000 | 0 | Strut bushings came in and dealer fixed (I hope) |
| Mar | 2009 | 21000 | 0 | Loose seal around left rear door. Crackling speakers. |
| Apr | 2009 | 22000 | 0 | Replaced seal around rear driver's side door. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2007 GMC Acadia 4dr SUV
275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| GMC Acadia in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2007 | 1000 | 0 | Check engine light came on. Computer indicated a possible problem with an electronic control module. Dealer replaced it. |
| Dec | 2009 | 32000 | 0 | Rear power hatch sensor became defective, ran continuously. |
| Dec | 2010 | 42000 | 0 | Transmission was rebuilt, slipping. |
| Jan | 2011 | 42000 | 0 | Climate control module went out, had to be replaced. |
| May | 2011 | 46500 | 100 | New alternator was needed |
| Aug | 2012 | 61500 | 100 | Power steering pump went out. |
| Dec | 2012 | 63000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| GMC Acadia in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2007 | 1000 | 0 | Transmission software modification. Allows for smoother shifts from gears 1-2 and 2-3. |
| Oct | 2011 | 54000 | 0 | Wave plate broke inside transmission. Required the complete transmission to be replaced. |
| Sep | 2012 | 63000 | 700 | Failed water pump. Pump was replaced |
| Jan | 2013 | 67000 | 0 | timing chains were stretched. GMC extended the warranty on this item. Engine had to be dropped to repair. Full parts and labor covered. |
| Mar | 2013 | 69000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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