Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2008 GMC Acadia
NHTSA data on file today
The 2008 GMC Acadia has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 854 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #15V415000 Liftgate Struts may Fail and Liftgate may Fall NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V118000 Side Impact Air Bags Wiring Connections NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V240000 HEATED WINDSHIELD WASHER MODULE SHORT CIRCUIT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V441000 HEATED WIPER WASHER SYSTEM NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V410000 WINDSHIELD WIPERS INOPERATIVE/HEAVY SNOW OR ICE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 279 complaints
- Electrical System 153 complaints
- Air Bags 150 complaints
- Steering 133 complaints
- Engine 124 complaints
- Structure 87 complaints
Of the 854 complaints on file, 22 report a crash and 13 a fire; across all 854 complaints, owners report 38 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,500–$9,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2008 GMC Acadia has faced multiple recall issues, including airbag deployment failures and significant electrical system concerns. Complaints reflect frequent issues with structure integrity, involved in body and lifting mechanisms.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| liftgate | 50,000–100,000 miles | $250–$800 | common |
| airbag system | 60,000–120,000 miles | $400–$1,200 | common |
| electrical system | 70,000–130,000 miles | $300–$900 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change
- Tire rotation and alignment
- Brake pad inspection
- Coolant flush
- Transmission fluid change
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Electrical shorts
- Airbag warning lights
- Liftgate malfunctions
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2008 GMC Acadia at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.