2008 GMC Acadia engine problems

144 complaints (17% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 92,000. 3 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 144
of this car's complaints: 17%
typical mileage: 92,000
crashes: 3
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Exhaust system
4
Cooling system
2

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

GMC Acadia engine problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 2008 GMC Acadia engine

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Check engine light 84 Loss of power 44 Stalling 31 Won't start 29 Engine failure 14 Overheating 13

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2008 GMC Acadia owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Mar 14, 2026 · Engine · PA

The car would not shift causing me to pull over on the side of a highway to restart the car this happened 5 times in a row b4 the car would shift into proper gear

Filed Oct 8, 2024 · Acceleration, Engine · CA

The traction control turns on and then the shifts don’t work and I can’t drive since there is no speed also the rpm and the gas the speed and the battery gages start flickering up and down then I turn off the truck and it continues to work fine but after 40 miles or so it does it all again

Filed Jan 11, 2024 · Airbags, Engine · MO · crash · 1 injury

Deer hit me on the highway at 2am on December 26th. No air bags deployed.

Filed Jun 16, 2023 · Engine · 200,000 miles · CA · fire

The contact owned a 2008 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, a grayish-colored smoke as well as an abnormal sound emit from the engine without warning. The contact pulled over and exited the vehicle as the vehicle was quickly engulfed in flames. The contact called the fire department and they extinguished the fire. A fire report was filed(#23-046145) and no injuries were reported. The contact stated that the highway barrier was damaged as a result of the fire. The vehicle was then towed to an independent mechanic where it remained in their possession. The dealer nor the manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle was deemed a total loss. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.

Filed Jun 7, 2023 · Engine · AL

Started losing power and had problems cranking. Now won't cranking at all. P0123 error code.

Filed Dec 22, 2022 · Electrical, Engine · MI

Head gaskets and engine default and ground wire system defaulted.

Filed Nov 27, 2022 · Engine · MI

Turned key to start,it did not.mechanic said timing chain failed.

Filed Aug 6, 2021 · Engine · 140,038 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2008 GMC Acadia. The contact stated while driving approximately 25-30 mph, the vehicle loss motive power without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not yet diagnosed and remained at the independent mechanic. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,038.

Filed Apr 24, 2021 · Electrical, Engine · MS

Vehicle will cut off, still runs after switch is off, when making a turn popping in the wheel, steering gets hard when making a turn, something kills battery and it leaks inside, this happens whether in motion or not

Filed Mar 19, 2021 · Airbags, Engine · 25 miles · SC

There is a airbag notification that comes on also im having engine issues where my fuel runs out extremely fast without notice. I can drive less than 30 miles and my vehicle will be almost of empty from a full tank. It just happened out of nowhere. My friend also has the same vehicle and she is having the same issues with her car. I really need this fixed asap.*dt

Questions about the 2008 GMC Acadia engine

Does the 2008 GMC Acadia have engine problems?

Owners have filed 144 complaints about the engine of the 2008 GMC Acadia, 17% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2008 GMC Acadia engine problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 92,000 miles.

Is there a recall for the 2008 GMC Acadia engine?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.