2008 GMC Acadia

2008 GMC Acadia : An overview

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The 2008 GMC Acadia has 3 trims. Below you will be able to review and compare them.

3 trims available

1 of 3
SLE
$36,495 - $39,495
Gasoline
10.9L - 11.4L fuel / 100 km
All Wheel Drive
275 horsepower
2 of 3
SLT2
$42,885 - $45,885
Gasoline
10.9L - 11.4L fuel / 100 km
All Wheel Drive
275 horsepower
3 of 3
SLT1
$42,885 - $45,885
Gasoline
10.9L - 11.4L fuel / 100 km
All Wheel Drive
275 horsepower

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NEW FOR 2008:

- Rear-view camera system

- Panic Brake Assist feature

- Refined StabiliTrak and traction control systems

- XM Satellite Radio standard on SLT model

- Second-row seating console

- Exterior colours: Carbon Flash Metallic, Dark Crimson, and Platinum Ice Metallic

An all-new model in 2007, the GMC Acadia undergoes refinements for its second year: improved safety and handling features, and a console for second-row passengers.

A sibling to the Buick Enclave and the Saturn Outlook, the Acadia uses a 3.6-litre V6 engine mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. Depending on the trim line or option packages, its three rows of seats hold seven or eight passengers. Trim lines are the SLE, SLT1 and SLT2; all are front-wheel drive but can be optioned to all-wheel.

Features on the SLE include 18-inch painted aluminum wheels, air conditioning, eight-passenger seating with front bucket seats, second-row 60/40 flat-folding bench seat, third-row 60/40 bench seat, fog lamps, heated mirrors, roof rack side rails, rear spoiler, variable intermittent wipers, rear washer/wiper, rear under-floor cargo storage, cruise control, floor mats, tire pressure monitoring system, tilt and telescopic column, CD/MP3 stereo, automatic headlamps, keyless entry, theft-deterrent system, and OnStar.

The SLT1 adds 18-inch machined aluminum wheels, automatic dual-zone climate control, variable-assist steering, seven-passenger seating with leather upholstery, heated front seats, six-way driver and two-way passenger power adjustment, second-row captain's chairs, heated mirrors with integrated turn signals, auto-dimming rear-view mirror with compass, leather-wrapped wheel with audio controls, garage door opener, six-CD/MP3 stereo, XM Satellite Radio, and rear-seat audio controls with headphone jacks.

The SLT2 adds 19-inch aluminum wheels, power liftgate, power-folding heated mirrors with turn signals and driver's side auto-dimming, heated washer fluid system, remote starter, cargo net and cover, 110-volt power outlet, four-way power passenger seat and rear parking assist.

Mid-priced of the three GM SUV siblings, the Acadia shares their roomy interior, good performance, handsome styling and smooth handling. The third-row seat cushions are hard but they have enough legroom and headroom to make them viable for adults, and the second row slides, flips and folds to provide a full range of configurations for passengers and cargo. This is a very well-done vehicle at a viable price.

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Recall Information

Safety recalls issued by the manufacturer and Transport Canada for this vehicle model.

Recall #

Date

System Affected

Model Years

Manufacturer Recall #: N/A

Units Affected: 5327

Type: Service Campaign Mfr

Details:

Issue: 
This recall is for aftermarket replacement rear window glass produced by Vitro Automotriz. Certain rear window glass may not have been properly tempered. If the window breaks, the glass may separate into large pieces instead of very small ones. 
Note: This is a voluntary recall that is not being conducted under the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act. 

Safety Risk: 
Glass that breaks in to large pieces could create a risk of injury. 
 
Corrective Actions: 
The company will notify consumers by mail and instruct them to inspect the designation code marked on the rear window glass. Products affected by this recall have the designation “DOT 287” along with the lettering “VMR” (Replacement Market) and a date code that is before July 2019. This information is printed on the bottom corner of the glass. Consumers should contact Vitro's customer service at 1-412-995-6457 or argbacklites@vitro.com to arrange for replacement of the glass.

Manufacturer Recall #: 15240

Units Affected: 36369

Type: Safety Mfr

Details:

On certain vehicles equipped with a power liftgate system, the gas-filled struts (which help to raise and support the liftgate) may prematurely wear. These vehicles have a Prop Rod Recovery system intended to accomplish a controlled, slow return of the liftgate to the closed position if the liftgate’s gas struts are no longer capable of supporting the weight of the liftgate. The vehicle would provide audible warnings and flash the tail lamps to indicate there is a problem.  However, the liftgate’s Prop Rod Recovery system software may be unable to detect/stop a liftgate with prematurely worn gas struts from falling too quickly after the liftgate is opened.  This could allow the liftgate to drop suddenly, placing anyone beneath or near the gate at risk of injury.  Correction:  Dealers will reprogram the power liftgate actuator motor ECU with a new software and will verify power liftgate operation following the reprogram.

Manufacturer Recall #: 14030

Units Affected: 70526

Type: Safety Mfr

Details:

On certain vehicles, side airbag wiring connections could develop high resistance, illuminating the airbag warning light. If the vehicle continues to be operated in this condition, resistance may continue to increase over time and eventually cause the seat side airbags and seat belt pretensioners to not deploy in the event of a crash, which could increase the risk of injury. Correction: Dealers will affect repairs.

Manufacturer Recall #: 10153

Units Affected: 99000

Type: Safety Mfr

Details:

On certain vehicles equipped with a Heated Washer Fluid System (HWFS), a short circuit on the printed circuit board for the washer fluid heater may overheat the control-circuit ground wire.  A repair was implemented in a recall in 2008, however, there have been new reports of thermal incidents on heated washer fluid system modules after this improvement was installed.  This situation may cause some minor distortion, but also could lead to melting of the plastic around the heated washer fluid system, or cause a fire.  Correction: Dealers will permanently disable and remove the heated washer fluid module.  An updated page will be provided and inserted in the Owner Manual to document the removal of the feature.

Manufacturer Recall #: 08048

Units Affected: 54431

Type: Safety Mfr

Details:

On certain vehicles equipped with a heated washer fluid system, a short circuit on the printed circuit board for the washer fluid heater may overheat the control-circuit ground wire.  This situation may cause other electrical features to malfunction which could cause smoke and in some cases a fire.  Correction: Dealer will install a wire harness with an in-line fuse.

* Data provided by Transport Canada