GMC Acadia?

[actionshooter]

 Its my wife's turn at a new (newer, wont buy brand new) vehicle and she has picked the GMC Acadia. Anyone have real experience reviews on these? They seem nice, a good compromise between a full size and compact SUV. The Chevy Traverse seems to run a touch cheaper for what appears to be the same rig?
 We went and looked at one and I mentioned that a quartered bull should fit just right and got the death stare so I'm not sure it would be the best hunting rig. 

 I was looking at the Toyota Highlanders also, how are those?

[SniperDanWA]

One of my staff has one.  He. Is 6' 6" and 320.  His kids are tall too.  He says it's the only vehicle he has felt comfortable in for some time.  He's had it for 6-8 months, no issues yet.

[jay.sharkbait]

AWD Flex.

The look takes some getting used to, but they are huge inside, get decent mileage and are great in snow.

And a tuned eco-boost rips.

[dewandgin]

Dad has a 14 Traverse AWD with 99k on it that he bought brand new and he loves it. No issues at all. He is buying a new one in 17

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[Bucks2Ducks]

Bought one for my wife about 6 months ago. She loves it. I really wanted a Tahoe for the space, 5.3, and towing but couldn't justify the price with already having a truck. We dont have AWD, but it still does well for traction and has plenty of great features. We looked at the Toyota's but this ended up winning out as we didnt like the style of the highlander(mini van), and the 4 Runner 3rd row seat was a joke. And if the 3rd row seat wasn't required for us we probably would have went with a Grand Cherokee, I dont know if thats an option for you. 

[mountainman]

I would be leery of their transmission history. 75K miles seems like a pretty consistent issue. Highlander holds resale value handsdown over GMC products..

[Duckslayer89]

I would be leery of their transmission history. 75K miles seems like a pretty consistent issue. Highlander holds resale value handsdown over GMC products..

Toyota power 

[C-Money]

My brother in law bought a Chevey Traverse. He and his wife have 4 kids, and it hauls them with room to spare. Its been a good rig for them. They took it on a trip to Colorado and they were all very happy when they got to the reunion site. I would say the vehicle is a winner.

[jackelope]

I would be leery of their transmission history. 75K miles seems like a pretty consistent issue. Highlander holds resale value handsdown over GMC products..

What transmission is in them?

[Sumpnneedskillin]

Have an 09 AWD traverse with 106000 miles.  Love it.  Has the factory towing package and block heater.  Cargo area with both rows of seats folded down is huge.  With 3 rows we loaded 4 adults, 2 teenagers and 2 lapdogs and went to on a 2 night trip.  The boys weren't excited to be in the very back as legroom is ok but not great.  Another drawback during that trip was using the 3rd row limits cargo area.

I'm 6'5' and have plenty of leg and headroom.  2nd row has plenty of room too.

Couple of PITA things.....changing oil on your own...haven't figured it out without burning the crap out of my arm.  It's a transverse engine.  From the top you have to reach past the exhaust manifold.  From the bottom there isn't any access.  Headlights...you have to access them through the fender well.  Changing the battery is a pain too, it's accessed through the floor in the 2nd row.  Getting it out of the "hole" with adult sized hands was painful.

[Lightning_Rider]

We bought an Acadia at Sunset Chev this last spring and it came with a lifetime powertrain warranty (they include it on alot of their newer cars). My wife absolutely loves the car especially with all of the room we have. Only drawback, anytime we go anywhere with friends, they wanna take our rig 

[idahohuntr]

My wife has a '14 Acadia - loves it.  Lots of room, handled this snow and ice the last few weeks awesome.  35k miles and 0 issues.  Im pretty sure the Traverse is an identical vehicle (and a bit cheaper).

[actionshooter]

AWD Flex.

The look takes some getting used to, but they are huge inside, get decent mileage and are great in snow.

And a tuned eco-boost rips.

Got shot down on the Flex....wifey can't get past the looks.

[actionshooter]

I'm liking the responses, I'm 6'-05 and so far its been the only rig that is comfortable that isn't a fullsize.
 
 She started out looking at the Grand Cherokee because my daughter has one and its been great for her, but I shot that down because it wasn't comfortable for me.

Haven't read anything about any tranny issue yet?

[Sumpnneedskillin]

GMC Acadia, Chevy Traverse and Buick Enclave are all "same" car.  Different trim, styling, badges etc but mechanically the same.

Don't know about any tranny issues but the early ones like mine had some steering related recalls.

[jackelope]

I'm liking the responses, I'm 6'-05 and so far its been the only rig that is comfortable that isn't a fullsize.
 
 She started out looking at the Grand Cherokee because my daughter has one and its been great for her, but I shot that down because it wasn't comfortable for me.

Haven't read anything about any tranny issue yet?

Have you looked at the newer Explorers? I'm 6'4" and I'm comfortable in ours. It's a '14. The newer ones have been really good for us.

[jstone]

We are looking at the Explorer wont be till next year sometime. Go back to Wenatchee all the time and would like to get the all wheel drive for the trips instead of always driving the truck.

[CamoDup]

My wife drives a 2010 Acadia. We both love it. No major issues with it as of yet. (130k miles). It does great in the snow and has plenty of power.  Very roomy also. I'm 6'3'' 230 and I have plenty of leg room. Very happy with it.

[Alchase]

For long term reliability they received a 1 1/2 out of 5 stars.

https://www.consumeraffairs.com/automotive/gmc-acadia.html

[Boss .300 winmag]

For long term reliability they received a 1 1/2 out of 5 stars.

https://www.consumeraffairs.com/automotive/gmc-acadia.html

Don't think I would buy an Acadia after reading these complaints. 

[Happy Gilmore]

I'd get an awd caravan. My buddies wife has one. It's sweet. All seats disappear in the floor for hauling stuff. Seats up in various configurations. Is a nice ride. I've rented the chev. And Toyotas. They just don't look as mini van ish. Get over that and the caravan is 10x the rig for the purpose. Brandon has left his four door jeep at home for weekend fly fishing trips in favor of a 12v plug in air mattress and lots of room to sleep.

[steeleywhopper]

I have a 2008 Acadia. Stay as far away from them as you can. It only has 110,000 miles on it and I've dumped 5 grand into fixing various issues. First one came at 30,000 and it was covered by warranty. Everything about mine is junk. Run run run run run away from the GMC Acadia.

[sled]

I have a 2008 Acadia. Stay as far away from them as you can. It only has 110,000 miles on it and I've dumped 5 grand into fixing various issues. First one came at 30,000 and it was covered by warranty. Everything about mine is junk. Run run run run run away from the GMC Acadia.

you don't think from 08 till now they have changed? Or you got a lemon?  5 grand since 08 is not that bad?

[actionshooter]

I have a 2008 Acadia. Stay as far away from them as you can. It only has 110,000 miles on it and I've dumped 5 grand into fixing various issues. First one came at 30,000 and it was covered by warranty. Everything about mine is junk. Run run run run run away from the GMC Acadia.

you don't think from 08 till now they have changed? Or you got a lemon?  5 grand since 08 is not that bad?

I actually did a ton of research after posting this thread and it looks like the early Acadias did have some issues up to about 2012. Then after that the reviews are looking pretty good.

We ended up buying a 2015 and so far we love it.   Thanks for all the replies.

[mountainman]

I have a 2008 Acadia. Stay as far away from them as you can. It only has 110,000 miles on it and I've dumped 5 grand into fixing various issues. First one came at 30,000 and it was covered by warranty. Everything about mine is junk. Run run run run run away from the GMC Acadia.

you don't think from 08 till now they have changed? Or you got a lemon?  5 grand since 08 is not that bad?

I actually did a ton of research after posting this thread and it looks like the early Acadias did have some issues up to about 2012. Then after that the reviews are looking pretty good.

We ended up buying a 2015 and so far we love it.   Thanks for all the replies.

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[fowl smacker]

Our friends have a new Acadia, they're nice rigs.  We just bought a new Toyota Highlander, well,  because it's a little nicer and I'm a Toyota guy.  Both great rigs, just like the reliability of Toyota.  And they're made in Texas now, so another plus!

[jrebel]

My sister hates her Acadia....Lots of room but it is nickel and dining them to death.  18 months ago we bought my wife a Toyota 4 runner with 3rd row seating and we love it.  We also looked at the Highlander but opted for the 4 runner because of our lifestyle and the versatility.  The new price of the 4runner spanked comparable vehicle prices. 

[steeleywhopper]

My sister hates her Acadia....Lots of room but it is nickel and dining them to death.  18 months ago we bought my wife a Toyota 4 runner with 3rd row seating and we love it.  We also looked at the Highlander but opted for the 4 runner because of our lifestyle and the versatility.  The new price of the 4runner spanked comparable vehicle prices.

Acadia is a rig that will kill the pocket book in the future. I learned the hard way with mine and it sounds like this story is like mine. Stay away from the Acadia!

[BULLBLASTER]

Maybe it's a gm thing...  I know I won't be buying another anytime soon.
Admittedly I have no experience with the Acadia

[Dhoey07]

I have a 2008 Acadia. Stay as far away from them as you can. It only has 110,000 miles on it and I've dumped 5 grand into fixing various issues. First one came at 30,000 and it was covered by warranty. Everything about mine is junk. Run run run run run away from the GMC Acadia.

you don't think from 08 till now they have changed? Or you got a lemon?  5 grand since 08 is not that bad?

I actually did a ton of research after posting this thread and it looks like the early Acadias did have some issues up to about 2012. Then after that the reviews are looking pretty good.

We ended up buying a 2015 and so far we love it.   Thanks for all the replies.

So, a year later, how's the Acadia working out?

[BeWitty]

I have a 2008 Acadia. Stay as far away from them as you can. It only has 110,000 miles on it and I've dumped 5 grand into fixing various issues. First one came at 30,000 and it was covered by warranty. Everything about mine is junk. Run run run run run away from the GMC Acadia.

you don't think from 08 till now they have changed? Or you got a lemon?  5 grand since 08 is not that bad?

I actually did a ton of research after posting this thread and it looks like the early Acadias did have some issues up to about 2012. Then after that the reviews are looking pretty good.

We ended up buying a 2015 and so far we love it.   Thanks for all the replies.

So, a year later, how's the Acadia working out?

Curious as well. Looking at the 2018 Acadia or Traverse.

[steeleywhopper]

I have a 2008 Acadia. Stay as far away from them as you can. It only has 110,000 miles on it and I've dumped 5 grand into fixing various issues. First one came at 30,000 and it was covered by warranty. Everything about mine is junk. Run run run run run away from the GMC Acadia.

you don't think from 08 till now they have changed? Or you got a lemon?  5 grand since 08 is not that bad?

I actually did a ton of research after posting this thread and it looks like the early Acadias did have some issues up to about 2012. Then after that the reviews are looking pretty good.

My 2008 is now clunking in the front end after putting $2000.00 into the front end last year. Biggest pile of crap to drive the roads. Less than 130,000 miles and I’m really ready to Shoot it and put it out of my misery.

We ended up buying a 2015 and so far we love it.   Thanks for all the replies.

So, a year later, how's the Acadia working out?

[actionshooter]

No complaints so far, put 22,000 on it with no issues. My wife absolutely loves it. I wish we would have gone with something a little bigger, but its her daily driver not mine.

[highside74]

I work directly with auto shops. They all said stay away the Acadia and Traverse. We went with the Toyota Highlander for the wife and she loves it.

[dewandgin]

Dad had a 2014 Traverse put right at 100k on it with nothing but normal maintenance. Traded that in and bought a 2017 Traverse Premier and has 35k on it and has not had anything but maintenance. We see alot of vehicles through the shop and the older Traverses and Acadias had their issues but since 2012-12 they have been pretty bullet proof. The older ones have transmission, timing chain, steering rack, etc problems.

[actionshooter]

Dad had a 2014 Traverse put right at 100k on it with nothing but normal maintenance. Traded that in and bought a 2017 Traverse Premier and has 35k on it and has not had anything but maintenance. We see alot of vehicles through the shop and the older Traverses and Acadias had their issues but since 2012-12 they have been pretty bullet proof. The older ones have transmission, timing chain, steering rack, etc problems.

That was my understanding also......from everything I researched the older versions had issues and the newer seem to be good to go.

[Calvin Rayborn]

Hunk 'o junk! My co-worker's 2016 had the sunroof fail, PCM went dead and left her stranded...Now they wanna charge her $2000 (not including labor!) to replace some of the AWD components!!! BYE-BYE Acadia!