Overview & Reviews

For 2009 the GMC Acadia gets a more powerful engine, Bluetooth connectivity, real-time traffic updates for the navigation system, available heated and cooled seats and a reshuffling of option packages.

• Plenty of passenger and cargo space, smooth ride, easy to drive considering its size, above-average tow capacity for a crossover.

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

User Reviews:

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  A 3 year old car should not have these problems! - 2009 GMC Acadia
  By nhkathyc - August 28 - 8:54 am

  That is what I was told by three different mechanics ... "A 3 year old car with 58K miles should not have these problems" My car failed the state inspection this year because it was leaking power steering fluid. The mechanic told me this but then asked me to come out so he could show me more concerns. In addition to the power steering fluid leak there were 3 oil leaks. 1 from the crank case and 1 from the transfer case that were especially concerning to him. Also, my A/C is not working right & my car had begun to overheat that day and I had to keep pulling over to let it cool down just to make it to the mechanic. He told me to get it right into the dealership. I did & left a LOT poorer!

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  Wish I could drive my Arcadia - still in the shop :( - 2009 GMC Acadia
  By paulgueho - May 28 - 3:45 am

  I purchased my Arcadia one month ago & Have only been behind the wheel for only a week - three days after purchasing it I got it home & the DVD player quit working & it had to be replaced then the check engine light came on & I had it checked & the 3rd cylinder wasnt firing then the A/C quit blowing cold- so I took it in & after a bunch of mumbo-jumbo it was fixed so all problems were fixed by the dealership but this has been a very poor car buying experience & I do not think that I will ever get a new or GMC ever again - I just dont feel comfortable or safe with my family in it taking trips & I am waiting for more problems to occour ...............

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  Beware - Transmission/Throttle - 2009 GMC Acadia
  By SLC David - September 30 - 2:00 am

  Good feature set. Zippy engine. But throttle lag and inability of the transmission/engine to hold on even the slightest slope make the car dangerous. If stopped on a slight slope the car will drift back - while in D - unless you are on the gas or brake. Its like driving a manual transmission. And throttle lags on takeoff. So if youre not very diligent you may find yourself drifting backward into whatever is behind. Never had an SUV (of many over the years) with this problem. Took it to dealer and they said this was not a defect - all Acadias are this way. Tranny is also easy to "panic" if you floor it, the thing panics to a low gear often beyond the power curve so you end up going nowhere.

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  Acadia vs Yukon - 2009 GMC Acadia
  By bill - August 23 - 10:24 am

  I traded my 06 Yukon for a 09 Acadia. At the time gas was $$ and I felt compelled to get a better mileage vehicle. Oops! I paid more for the Acadia than I would have for another Yukon (with the factory and dealer spiffs they were giving back then). Turns out my Yukon got BETTER mileage! The Acadia is O.K., looks good, reliable, etc, but it is more like driving a van than an SUV. My only complaint is the acceleration hesitation in wet and cold weather, which nobody can seem to fix. Other than that, no problems at all in the first 20k miles. But, next time around, Im back to a Yukon.

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  The Fuel Injectors Stopped Working - 2009 GMC Acadia
  By 15monthsapart - August 9 - 1:10 pm

  Ive had my Acadia for almost two years, come February. Two of the fuel injectors started leaking two weeks ago. The engine light came on at the same time my engine started smoking and hesitating in rush hour traffic. OnStar ran a diagnostic and reported the findings to me. I had it towed in to the dealer, they wouldnt tell me the problem until I told them that OnStar had already made it known to me. Four days later I drove my Acadia back home and fumes were coming through the air vents. I took it back to the dealer. They said the other fuel injectors had stopped working. Im not an auto mechanic, but this is bad, right?

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  Great (but not perfect) vehicle - 2009 GMC Acadia
  By Scott - June 4 - 3:52 pm

  As another reviewer pointed out, the front seat headrest design isnt great. Fortunately, this is my wifes car. It replaced a Grand Caravan--AWD was a big selling feature, and did not disappoint last winter. Interior noise is surprisingly low. Gas mileage isnt great, but isnt that different from the Grand Caravan. If youre looking for a fuel miser, this definitely isnt the vehicle for you. The only other complaint is that the vehicle is so wide that many parking spaces are tight squeezes. This often leads to door dings.

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  I wish I bought a Pilot - 2009 GMC Acadia
  By John - March 21 - 12:14 am

  I had a Honda Pilot for the last 7 years. I loved that car. We bought the Acadia because we really liked the look of the outside. Now that we have owned it a few months the feel of the car has taken a toll. The interior plastic features are really cheap and the doors are not solid like they were in our Honda when you close them. I dont know why they used chrome trim in the interior it is a constant distraction when driving. The back seat floor area is a great crumb catcher for my two girls. I think the passenger seats gave up comfort when they made them slide and such as they do, nice that they slide but comfort was given up in our opinion when GMC did this.

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  Comfortable, well-built SUV - 2009 GMC Acadia
  By Scott - February 24 - 7:55 pm

  I bought this vehicle used (15000 miles) and have had it for about 3 months (2000 miles) and am very satisfied. Lots of features (some things I havent even tried yet) and everything is well designed and executed. I got the Acadia to tow and it has the highest capacity in its class. The 3rd row seat is very roomy and with that seat folded, the cargo room is very large. The only disappointment is the fuel economy. Ive always got better mileage than advertised from vehicles Ive owned, until this one. Average MPG is 19 (80/20 highway/city driving). Other than that, I have no complaints.

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  Still no remorse! - 2009 GMC Acadia
  By SO Cal Man - January 3 - 8:15 pm

  This car/truck is a very good vehicle for the money. I have not had any issues with features or functions everthing works as expected. My kids love the Acadia and I still gets double looks from people on the street. I looked at all the others Acura MDX, Mazda CX9, Lexus RX, Ford Flex and read all the reviews but kept coming back to the Acadia. The styling and features are very impressive.

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  No wonder GM went bankrupt - 2009 GMC Acadia
  By Dan - October 31 - 2:37 pm

  Weve had the car for about a year and a half. Put plenty of miles on it. It breaks every month. Its been back to the dealer 16 times since weve had it. Leaks, trans problems, failed water pump, electrical problems, brake problems, rear hatch lifters, etc. Whenever I see someone who has put all 10s in their edmunds review, I immediately discount those reviews as someone who is congratulating themselves for a purchase, rather than reviewing a car. The amount of lemon law lawsuits over the Acadia is stunning. Too bad actually, because this could have been a great car, but unfortunately, GM has too many problems as a company to take care of their customers.