2008 GMC Acadia Reliability Review [ 2007 ]
Based on analysis of 43 Acadia reviews and test drives.
Reliability
The 2008 GMC Acadia reliability score of 5.0 out of 10 is the Predicted Reliability rating provided by J.D. Power and Associates. This score is based on trending the past three years of historical initial quality and dependability data from J.D. Power's automotive studies, specifically the Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) and the Initial Quality Study (IQS).
The 2008 GMC Acadia comes with GM's three-year/36,000-mile basic warranty. It also comes with a five-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty.
- "The biggest feeling I came away with from this truck was that it's substantial. No rattles, nothing felt loose -- in fact, everything felt pretty tight." -- AutoWeek
- "Maintenance: Not much. The engine uses timing chains instead of belts. ... Many Japanese models use belts, which are quieter but eventually need replacing." -- USA Today
- "And it's not that the Acadia is not a quality machine. Actually, after a week behind the wheel of one, I thought it was exceptional on several fronts. I understand the idea of wanting a roomy, well-equipped SUV with good handling characteristics, made by a GM division with a reputation for building sturdy light trucks." -- Sacramento Bee
- "Build quality has been good, but one test model suffered from a rattle in the rear seating area." -- Consumer Guide
Initial Quality Ratings
These scores come from consumer ratings of their vehicles after the first few months of ownership.
Dependability Ratings
These scores come from consumer ratings of their vehicles after three years of ownership.
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