2008 GMC Acadia Reliability ReportC grade · moderate risk · system-by-system breakdown
Quick Facts · 2008 GMC Acadia
- The system most likely to surface first: transmission (critical severity).
- Has 5 NHTSA recalls on record — the most notable involves the structure:body:hatchback/liftgate.
- Outscores the 2007 GMC Acadia by 14 points — one of the stronger nearby years to consider.
Is the 2008 GMC Acadia Worth Buying?
The 2008 GMC Acadia presents as a spacious and comfortable family hauler, but its known Achilles' heel, the 6-speed automatic transmission, means it's a vehicle to approach with significant caution. While it offers great utility for the price, potential buyers absolutely must prioritize a thorough pre-purchase inspection to avoid costly and common drivetrain failures.
Biggest Strengths
- Spacious and comfortable three-row interior
- Robust safety features for its class
- Decent fuel economy for a vehicle of its size
What Tends to Fail First on the 2008 GMC Acadia
The systems that break first on the 2008 GMC Acadia. Mileage windows, repair costs, and fix-before-you-buy notes are in the full report.
2008 GMC Acadia Recall History
5 recalls on record from NHTSA. Check your VIN atnhtsa.gov to see if the repair was performed.
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured January 3, 2007, to February 29, 2012, 2009-2012 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles manufactured July 6, 2008, to March 9, 2012, 2007-2012 GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured September 15, 2006, to February 29, 2012, and 2007-2010 Saturn Outlook vehicles manufactured August 17, 2006, to March 18, 2010. The affected vehicles, equipped with the power liftgate option, have gas struts that hold the power liftgate up when open. These struts may prematurely wear and the open liftgate may suddenly fall.
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 Buick Enclave and GMC Acadia and 2009-2013 Chevrolet Traverse and 2008-2010 Saturn Outlook vehicles. In the affected vehicles, increased resistance in the driver and passenger seat mounted side impact air bag (SIAB) wiring harnesses may result in the SIAB and seat belt pretensioners not deploying in the event of a crash.
What breaks on the 2008 GMC Acadia?
Full reliability breakdown — engine, transmission, rust, electrical. With repair costs and mileage danger zones.
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Other GMC Acadia Years to Consider
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