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GMC Acadia

2008 only

1,218 classified complaints 3 recalls

66,440 sold in the US for 2008.

121 complaints on file
per 10,000 sold

2008 GMC Acadia have 1,218 classified complaints on record for that year specifically, plus 3 recalls. The most common issue in this year is Automatic transmission internals, typically surfacing around 75,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2008 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full GMC Acadia report for every year combined.

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Complaints filed per individual model year — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2008 only

Automatic transmission internals · Transmission 176 complaints · 26/10k sold

Median onset: 75,000 miles. 0.6% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $2,910–$5,410 nationally.

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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 164 complaints · 25/10k sold

Median onset: 86,355 miles. 9.1% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 134 complaints · 20/10k sold

Median onset: 83,400 miles.

More common in older model years.

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Water leaks and seals · Body and interior 131 complaints · 20/10k sold

Median onset: 86,000 miles.

More common in older model years.

Power steering pump, rack and lines · Steering 128 complaints · 19/10k sold

Median onset: 75,000 miles. 2.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $750–$2,230 nationally.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 90 complaints · 14/10k sold

Median onset: 89,000 miles. 3.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 79 complaints · 12/10k sold

Median onset: 90,000 miles. 5.1% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 51 complaints · 7.7/10k sold

Median onset: 92,907 miles. 2.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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How does 2008 compare with other Acadia years? Every model year ranked by complaints per 10,000 sold. See years →

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2008 model year. See the full GMC Acadia report for every year and full specs/safety data.