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GMC Acadia

GMC Acadia Reliability

Want to more clearly know what the difference in reliability will be if you buy a GMC Acadia rather than another vehicle? Concerned about your chances of getting a lemon?

TrueDelta provides this information in the form of "times in the shop" stats that make the actual repair rates clear and, in the future, "lemon-odds."

The latest Car Reliability Survey (CRS) results include GMC Acadia reliability information based on owner experiences through December 31, 2009:

Successful Repair Trips per Year (per 100 vehicles)
YearMakeModel

Trips / Year
per 100

TS Cars
Mon/Car
Av Odo
2009GMCAcadia

43

Fewest         Most

125
7.2
8900
2008GMCAcadia

76

Fewest         Most

222
9.4
20900
2007GMCAcadia

91

Fewest         Most

87
9.1
34000
 

To see how the GMC Acadia's average repair frequency compares to competing car models, and for a table key, click here. Updated quarterly.

We also have some new reliability stats for the GMC Acadia. "Nada-odds" reports the percentage that required no repairs at all, not even a minor one--nada--in the past year, while "Lemon-odds" reports the percentage that required three (or more) repair trips.

Nada-odds     cars per 100 with no repairs (nada) in the past year; 100 is ideal
Lemon-odds     cars per 100 with 3+ repair trips in the past year; 0 is ideal
YearMakeModel

Nada-odds
per 100 cars

Lemon-odds
per 100 cars

Cars
Mon/Car
Av Odo
2009GMCAcadia

74

< 1

51
11.0
14200
2008GMCAcadia

53

6

153
11.8
25900
2007GMCAcadia

40

3

59
11.6
39400
 

To see how the GMC Acadia's Nada-odds and Lemon-odds compare to competing car models, and for a table key, click here. Updated quarterly.

To provide comprehensive results, TrueDelta needs reliability data on all cars--not just the GMC Acadia--from people like you. To encourage participation, those who help provide the data receive free access to the site's car reliability information. Find out the details.

GMC Acadia Repair Histories

To supplement our Car Reliability Survey, TrueDelta collects GMC Acadia repair histories, a list of all the repairs that have been performed on a vehicle. With these, no minimum sample is required and owners can report repairs that occurred before joining.

Individual responses to both the Car Reliability Survey and the Car Repair History Survey are posted here:

GMC Acadia Repair Histories

Think you might have a lemon, and want to see if other owners are having similar problems? Then this is the place to check.

GMC Acadia Extended Warranty

Concerned about the GMC Acadia's reliability? Considering an extended warranty? Warranty Direct is a 26-year-old company with nearly 2 million contracts sold and over $500 million in paid claims.

Like insurance, extended warranties are best bought to limit downside risk, and from a company that is almost certain to remain in business. While for most people extended warranties will not pay off, for some they will pay for themselves many times over.

If you are unsure about the GMC Acadia's reliability, or simply want the peace of mind afforded by an extended warranty, you can click here to purchase one from Warranty Direct.

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GMC Acadia MSRP and Invoice Prices

Whether comparing two vehicles or just pricing one, you can forget about digging through trim lines, option packages, prerequisites, and the like one by one -- the TrueDelta algorithm uniquely figures these out for you in one swift pass. Results include both MSRP and invoice prices for the GMC Acadia. Price the GMC Acadia.

 

GMC Acadia Price Comparisons

Want quick, thorough MSRP (sticker price) and dealer invoice comparisons between the GMC Acadia and another car, both similarly equipped to your specifications? Choose one of the most frequently performed GMC Acadia price comparisons from the list in the sidebar.

If the comparison you are interested in is not listed, go here:
Price compare the GMC Acadia.

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GMC Acadia Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are actually charging? Requesting free, no obligation dealer price quotes through PriceQuotes.com (sidebar) helps support TrueDelta while getting you a great price on a new car.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll promptly receive price quotes from local approved dealers.

GMC Acadia Gas Mileage

Everyone knows that government estimates often aren't indicative of the GMC Acadia's gas mileage in the real-world.

In response, TrueDelta began collecting gas mileage data from owners of the GMC Acadia, with the intent of providing real-world gas mileage estimates customized to how and where you drive.

GMC Acadia Real-World Gas Mileage

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"Why (Not) the GMC Acadia?" Reviews

For car buyers' reasons for buying a Acadia--or not--click here.

Want another perspective? Since 1999, Michael Karesh, the developer of TrueDelta, has contributed reviews to Epinions, where he is one of two people who oversee the autos section.

Michael's most recent GMC Acadia review.

Note: The older the review, the more likely it has become outdated owing to more recently introduced competitors.

GMC Acadia Tire Reviews

The Tire Rack offers the Internet's most extensive collection of GMC Acadia tire reviews, tire survey results, and tire tests. To see which tires are available for the GMC Acadia--or for your car--and go from there to Tire Rack's comprehensive information, use the tool in the sidebar.

The Tire Rack can be especially useful as a source of winter tires, which I have strongly recommended ever since buying a set for my car. If you're unhappy with your car's handling and braking on snow and ice, you probably just need proper winter tires, not a new car.

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GMC Acadia Forums (TrueDelta partners)

These forums have helped make our results possible. For discussions of the Acadia by owners, visit:

GMTruckClub.com -- GMC Acadia forum

GMInsideNews.com -- GM news forum

AcadiaForum.net -- GMC Acadia forum

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2010 GMC Acadia Specifications

Body4-door SUV
Wheelbase118.9
Length200.7
Width78.2
Height69.9
Curb Weight4722
Fuel Capacity22.0
R1 Headroom40.4
R1 Shoulder Room61.9
R1 Hip Room57.8
R1 Legroom41.3
R2 Headroom39.3
R2 Shoulder Room61.1
R2 Hip Room57.9
R2 Legroom36.9
R3 Headroom38.4
R3 Shoulder Room57.8
R3 Hip Room48.3
R3 Legroom33.2
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.1
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.9
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.9
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2010 GMC Acadia 4-door SUV
Drivetrain, Tire, and Audio System Availability

TrimSLSLESLT
Standard Engine 3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
HP: 288@6300
TQ: 270@3400
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
HP: 288@6300
TQ: 270@3400
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
HP: 288@6300
TQ: 270@3400
Standard Transmission6-speed manually-shiftable automatic6-speed manually-shiftable automatic6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
Standard DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
Optional Drivetrain(s)AWDAWDAWD
Standard Tires255/65R18 tires255/65R18 tires255/60HR19 tires
Optional Tires  255/55HR20 tires
Standard AudioUnbranded audio system, 6 speakersUnbranded audio system, 6 speakersBose audio system, 10 speakers (including a subwoofer)
Optional Audio Bose audio system, 10 speakers (including a subwoofer) 
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