Overview & Reviews

For the 2008 GMC Acadia, eight-passenger seating and satellite radio become standard on the base SLE-1 model, while a rearview camera and a second-row console become available on upper trim levels.

• Plenty of passenger and cargo space, smooth ride, above-average tow capacity for a crossover.

• Some subpar interior trim, transmission can be slow to downshift.

User Reviews:

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  2008 GMC Acadia Transmission - Again! - 2008 GMC Acadia
  By jjthk - May 29 - 12:31 pm

  The freshly rebuilt transmission in our Acadia just letgo on us again, leaving stranded for the second time. It was jus rebuilt last Nov (yes, Thanksgiving trip....), so after 6 months it died again. It was REBUILT because GM refused to approve a new unit to be installed, even after being recommended by the dealership. This car has had many problems and only has 64,000 miles. I will be trading this as soon as the latest transmission issue is fixed. No more GM for me. Paid lots of money for a big (certified pre-owned) lemon!

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  piece of junk - 2008 GMC Acadia
  By risas - August 19 - 1:18 pm

  i have a 2008 and its been a piece of junk the service air bag stays on its been at the dealer 3 times they fix it, and a couple of weeks after ,it comes back . check engine light is been on for a couple of years something to do with emission. i have to fix it once a year to pass inspection.front end knocks when turning sounds like an old truck.and it doesnt stop there every time i put gas, it has a hard time to start back up. really dissapointed.

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  Have to get rid of - 2008 GMC Acadia
  By sue - October 17 - 2:00 am

  The Bad: Repeated water leaks. Headliner removed numerous times, carpet replaced. Rubber boots that hold the wires between the door and the vehicle are full of water. This i would not have noticed had it not froze and made noise while opening door. This will fill up repeatedly even after being emptied. Sometimes wont start without a jump. Battery is not the problem. Front struts had to be replaced at 37,000 mi. Noise in steering column. Ice builds up on windshield while driving in snow or sleet.No longer under warranty so i am going to get rid of car.Can not trust to be a reliable vehicle especially with the water issues we have.

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  Would not buy another - 2008 GMC Acadia
  By JimCalgary - September 12 - 2:00 am

  We have had the vehicle since new. The transmission hunts excessively when the car is going up hills. The dashboard rattles. A trim piece fell off a seat. A number of power steering components were replaced. Vehicle makes clicking noises from front end. In slushy weather the Service Stabilitrack light sometimes comes on dealer reprogrammed the software but the light still sometimes comes on. You have to come in under the fenders to change the headlight bulb! I had to have a shop replace it, cost me over $100. Odd tire size, few choices for replacement in OEM size. Nice ride and roomy inside, but I find the vehicle uninspiring and I cant think of a reason to buy another.

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  Not worth the money $$$ - 2008 GMC Acadia
  By HSEFPSO - September 5 - 2:00 am

  I have had my Acadia for 2 years and had more trouble for what its worth. I have had it in the shop for too many non-routine repairs then desired. Big thing is that they are leaky which can cause lots of problems with the electronic systems. It is too bad because the $$ you pay for these SUVs should represent a quality product. After my lease is done so am I with the Acadia.

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  piece o poo - 2008 GMC Acadia
  By nomoGMs! - August 31 - 1:05 pm

  We bought this vehicle brand new, 2 yrs ago w/15 miles on it! Have been diligent w/maintanence. All I can say is thank God for the warranty right now. We have had to have the rack and pinion replaced, transmission gasket replaced, strut bars replaced. also, found out to replace a head lamp bulb will cost $300! They need to remove the entire front end to get to the lamps! the car is beautiful, drives wonderfully (when not in shop), but the very second I can sell it and not lose our butts, I am doing so. I only have 30,000 miles on it now. What a piece of you know what. NEVER will buy ANYTHING from GM, Dodge or Chrysler again. NEVER! Run away from it, fast!

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  Must Get Rid Of - 2008 GMC Acadia
  By KeithGP - June 17 - 4:21 pm

  I hate to do bad reviews about this GMC vehicle that I own since I have had 2 GMC vehicles before this that were absolutely wonderful, but I must finally give it what GM deserves. My experience with my Acadia has been horrible. There is always something wrong with it and now everything that seems to be wrong with it is NOT covered by the powertrain warranty. I would like a powertrain warranty that kept the vehicle running at least and GMs does not. I have had my vehicle in the shop at least 8-9 times since buying it brand new. It has soured my taste for GM so much that I do not know if I will buy another. I am going to research the newer models to see if there are the same complaints!

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  So many Problems - 2008 GMC Acadia
  By wits end in NC - May 16 - 12:12 pm

  After 9 mths from purchase head gaskets replaced.Still making noise,they claimed one of the gaskets was bad and had to be replaced again.Now making a different noise. Steering struts, mounts,upper bearings/mount,all damaged and replaced.In Nov08 the drivers side wiper blew off.We moved to OBX aug 09, so using dif service dept. Wiper replaced due to being wrong size, head light blew. A/C stopped working.Discovered line had been cut when engine work was done,had radiator clamp holding it together. Part is on back order. They have no idea when it will be in. They claim they cant make just 1.GM cust service is involved but doing nothing.Dont know what to do from here.

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  Getting Rid of Mine - 2008 GMC Acadia
  By hasta lavista acadia - April 29 - 4:56 pm

  I have had the exact same problems as lemonowner and thankfully just got heard from our local gm rep that they are buying me out of my lease. I am not sure what that quite means yet and wont know until the outside company that deals with this issue contacts me (I was told within 2 weeks). I guess I should have turned around the day I purchased it and drove it off the lot and a strut went! My last problems were the steering column was replaced and the car had rust spots all over. DEFINITELY stay away from this model year. I really did love everything about my Acadia unfortunately, the headaches and inconveniences that these mechanical issues caused outweighed all the positives.

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  Hunk of Junk - 2008 GMC Acadia
  By lemonowner08 - April 13 - 1:43 pm

  This vehicle has leaking issues if you have the sunroof option. It has engine, air conditioning, heater, and electronic problems. The lumber and seat belt height adjusters are either broke from factory or break soon after. This is not a safe vehicle. GM will do very little to help and our local dealership couldnt and wouldnt do anything. We had to take it to another dealership in another city to get the problems and recalls fixed. We are still having problems and residuals of past problems like the headliner full of water rings from past leaks. Now we have a wheel bearing going out. 21,000 miles and a lot of problems. Just avoid this vehicle.