2012 GMC Acadia Reviews

The Acadia is a smooth and quiet ride. It also is spacious with all leather interior. The dual sunroofs add to the light and roominess of the interior. The salt has the navigation system which is great but an update to the system is costly to get the newest maps. Mechanically the Acadia is sound, however, the 2009-2012 are known to have torque converter issues which mine is currently experiencing. This is a costly repair and will need to be done soon or risk wrecking the transmission. I would recommend this vehicle to others but be aware of the transmission issues.

I purchased a used GMC Acadia after I was in a wreck in my brand new truck. We were looking at new vehicles and realized that a truck did not fit with the dynamic of our family with 2 kids and minimal seating. I began looking at vehicles and the used Acadia was recommended as a good fit as it has 3 rows of seats, so there is room for my family, as well as any guests who wish to travel with us. This car has been very reliable and quite comfortable in the time that I have had it.

After reading many of the reviews, seems that this '12 acadia denali gets a mix of great and horrible reviews. Bought ours used in '14 with 30k miles. Was attracted to the looks and luxury and is better than our Escalade in many ways; including ride, handling and overall comfort. Consistently get 450 mi. Per tank on trips (22mpg) and it looks as good as it did in 2014. However after reading some of the reviews I now remember the things that have gone wrong. Steering shaft had to be replaced at 45k. Right front motor mount bushings at 60k.( mfg defect. The mount is directly under the oil filter and when a mechanic replaces the filter, oil drips onto the bushings and rots them out). Daytime running lights constantly blowing out( a common Delco problem in GM vehicles) The entire assembly has to be replaced. Cruise control failed before 50k and I never had it fixed. CD player stopped working but we use our phone and plug it in on trips. We still love the car but would never have kept it for 90k miles if we didn't find it to be the best car we have ever owned. For those with poor gas mileage, here is a tip. Read the owner's manual about the button on the shift lever. That controls the driving performance thru the transmission. If it is in one of the sport modes, the shifting will be snappy but never shift into 5th gear. RPM gauge should read less than 2000 rpm at 60mph ( that tells you are in the best performing position for gas mileage ie 5th gear)

I used to drive a Tahoe and then went to equinox but too small. I then tried the Acadia and it was perfect. It is large enough to hold 5 adults and 3 kids. The 3rd seat legroom is great for kids adults find it tight. The only problem I have really had is with the electrical, I assume electrical as the warning on the car indicates tires need air when they do not. It has been on many vacations with me without any issues. It has the Bluetooth and plug ins for charges in every row all the way to the back end trunk, and the car does not need to be running to charge these which has come in very handy when camping. I think driver and front seat are very comfortable, middles row is good but as I said the 3rd town is somewhat small. When 3rd row is down you can seat 5 people and have a huge trunk space in back!

The 2012 GMC acadia is the family vehicle. My wife and brother-in-law purchased the vehicle pre-owned. I was unavailable because of my disability. At first, everything went well. After perhaps three thousand miles a strange knocking noise came intermittently from the drivers side front. We immediately informed the selling dealer. The dealer had the vehicle on several occasions to rectify several small complaints and the before mentioned front end noise. In the end, the vehicle left. In worse condition than that when it had arrived. We spent an extraordinary amount of money trying a few highly recommended mechanics to no avail. The noise remains to this day. To make matters worse, GMC called and informed us the vehicle still had the remainder of the factory warranty still active. We could not receive a refund of work that we had paid for because the repairs were not authorized by the warranty company. Our model arcadia is the slt with the v6 power plant. It appears to have a desert sand like tan color. It is very unique and has to be seen. My spouse tells me that a limited number were produced at this trim level, in this color. Several people have commented positively on the arcadia's appearance. It is quite tall. Getting snow off the roof and hood can be interesting. The rear hatch is powered and there are several 'easy access' features. It has had a few issues. On occasion, the rear hatch will not remain in open (up) position and when the hatch comes down in this scenario, it comes down like a hammer. It has drawn blood. Plan on replacing the rear hatch air/oil assist struts. Currently the replacement cost is approximately one hundred fifty dollars. I reside in central Massachusetts and had my struts replaced today at that price. The interior is very comfortable and generally well thought out. I find the front passenger very uncomfortable on trips of more then approximately one half hour. And there is a significant lack of cupholders. All in all, not a bad vehicle.

I chose this vehicle for the third row seating so I could drive my kids school field trips and take family places in one car. It is a very comfortable ride. It is like a mini van with a cute, non minivan exterior. . My complaints are the exhaust that comes back into the car, the heating/cooling system is not great. . It is a very heavy vehicle so I feel safe in it. . I always admired the exterior look compared to other similar cars on the road. . Overall I am very happy with it!

When we bought the GMC Acadia it had quite a few miles on it already just under 70,000 miles. We love the extra space that it provides especially for the second row seating, we have captains chairs and then a third row bench seat that goes down for extra trunk space when shopping. We have only run into two minor issues, one was the previous owners fault leaving us with a CD stuck in the CD player which we had to buy a whole new unit for. The other issue we ran into is the gas tank getting air in it. When you fill it up with a full tank sometimes the check engine light would come on and the gas cap needed to be replaced.

My 2012 GMC Acadia sle 6 cyl 3.6l AWD has. 161,874 miles currently. 7 seats, power front seats, heated front seats, remote start, Bluetooth calling, Sirius XM & OnStar available, backup camera & sensors, rear air control, power liftgate, towing package, roof rack, cruise control, no rips or wear on interior, weathertech mats through the whole car. I have put all 4 brand new tires in the last 2 weeks along with new brakes & a transmission flush. I had to put a new alternator & wheel bearings in around 130k miles.

My GMC Acadia is great for bigger/growing families like mine. It has three rows of seats, suitable for children in car seats and booster seats, as well as adults of all ages. It also has great trunk space for a car that has three rows of seats (most SUVs/trucks do not have sufficient trunk space with three rows of seats). My SUV is very roomy in both the front and back rows, and it rides very nicely. When going over bumps, you barely feel them because this SUV takes bumps very well.

The 2012 GMC Acadia Denali is a very smooth and comfortable ride. We really enjoy the heated seats when it is chilly outside and the cooled seats in the summer. Remote start also allows to you cool or heat the cabin before you get on the road. While we love having 3 rows, we feel like the third room is rather tiny and uncomfortable unless you sit in the middle. The Bose sound system gives a crisp audio experience. DVD players in the back of bathe front seat headrests comes in very handy on road trips as well. This model comes with a fairly clear backup camera and alerts you when you get too close to other objects. One of the greatest features that comes with those SUV is the sun and moon roofs with both come with shades to block out the sun.

Purchased our 2012 Acadia SLT used with 18,000 miles on it in 2013. Was dependable and comfortable. We pampered it and got it serviced regularly... No real issues until about 80,000 miles, other than replacing each tirod.. Both headlights had to be replaced on two separate occasions within 6 months, the driver's door pwr lock stopped working, then the front passenger pwr lock stopped working, followed by each being fixed and then the power windows each took a turn to stop functioning. My mechanic explained there was excessive corrosion in the links in the doors. I paid well over $1,300 for those repairs followed by a $450.00 dealer only electrical part they had to remove the center console to get to... With the labor that was over $700.00.. I was advised that in order to correct these persistent electrical issues we would need to replace the front electrical harness $1,500.00 and the rear electrical harness for $1,000.00 plus labor... We had our mechanic get the driver's door lock working one last time and we are now trading it in.... It only has 92,000 miles on it and over all it drives great and the interior is holding up well.. Just cannot keep putting money into it... Too expensive to maintain...

I purchased my 2012 Acadia, used, in 2014, as our family was growing and we needed room for 3 car seats. It has done the trick! Other than normal wear and tear, it has held up well with no serious issues. Some wear and tear includes the markings on the knobs coming off, the radio antenna seems to need fixing, and some interior plastic attachments have come off. It is a little outdated, as there is no way to stream music. Overall, I am happy with my Acadia and would like to upgrade in the near future.

My GMC has a smooth ride and an awesome Bose sound system. I wanted an SUV with 3rd row seats and a 2nd row with captain's chairs for easy access to the 3rd row. I thought I would hate the leather because it makes my sweat in the summer but I put a towel under me and love it because with 2 young kids it is a miracle. I just wipe them clean. It is been super reliable and the only complaint I have is the gas mileage could be better, however, it is a mid size SUV with some get up and go. When it comes time to buy a new one, another GMC will be at the top of my list.