2008 GMC Acadia reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2008 GMC Acadia — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 1,296
- 55 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- POWER TRAIN
- 266 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 3
- see below
- Reported harm
- 41 reported crashes · 72 injuries · 19 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#239
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs GMC median
+1,048
median 248 across 165 GMC records
Vs 2006-2010
+1,024
median 272 complaints in 785 records
Top component share
21%
Power Train: 266 complaints
What owners report fails — 2008 GMC Acadia
- POWER TRAIN 266
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 148
- AIR BAGS 142
- STEERING 127
- ENGINE 124
3 recalls on record for the 2008 GMC Acadia
- NHTSA 15V415000 · 2016 · STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE If the open liftgate unexpectedly falls, it may strike a person, increasing their risk of injury.
- NHTSA 14V118000 · 2014 · AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW Failure of the side impact air bags and seat belt pretensioners to deploy in a crash increase the risk of injury to the
- NHTSA 10V240000 · 2010 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE HEATED WASHER MODULE TO IGNITE AND A FIRE MAY OCCUR.
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2008 GMC Acadia units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2008 GMC Acadia reliable?
NHTSA has 1,296 consumer complaints on record for the 2008 GMC Acadia and 3 recalls. The most-reported problem area is power train (266 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2008 GMC Acadia units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 GMC Acadia?
Owners most often report problems with: power train (266), electrical system (148), air bags (142), steering (127). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2008 GMC Acadia?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.