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Are you having problems with your Holden Acadia? Let our team of motoring experts keep you up to date with all of the latest Holden Acadia issues & faults. We have gathered all of the most frequently asked questions and problems relating to the Holden Acadia in one spot to help you decide if it's a smart buy.
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The workshop you want is a specialist air-conditioning business. Air-con might have a simple job to do, but it’s a complex system with lots of interlocks to protect the various bit and pieces. If, for instance, the gas level is low, a sensor will detect this and disable the air-con compressor so the system can’t be damaged by running with low gas or lubricant. So, simply replacing sensors and other bits and pieces randomly is a great way to tear up money and still not fix the problem.
You need to have the system checked by somebody who understands the technology. They will test for leaks, check whether the system is holding pressure and then check the operation of the rest of the hardware including the compressor, receiver-drier, condenser, blower-fan and relevant filters.
If you’re lucky, the system may just need re-gassing, but you could also be up for some expensive new parts if there’s other damage or problems. But without a proper diagnosis, you’re flying blind.
A better option for someone with a tribe to transport would be a peoplemover, such as the Kia Carnival, Hyundai iMax, or VW Transporter. They’re made for that purpose and much more practical than an SUV.
The Acadia doesn’t boast a diesel engine, so economy could be an issue for your daughter; also it’s only a little longer than the Kia Sorento, so space could be another problem. A better choice would be the Mazda CX-9.
The GMC Acadia, also known as the Holden Acadia, is sold in both rear wheel drive and all wheel drive formats. Due to the all wheel drive model not offering the option to lock diffs or hubs, it is not considered a 4x4.
If you lose your keys or lock them inside your car then you will need to ring a locksmith to have the vehicle professionally opened. Modern cars today have sophisticated security systems that can't be bypassed by jimmying the lock with a coathanger, or hotwiring the ignition.
The GMC Acadia doesn't enjoy the reliability of its Japanese competitors, but when properly maintained and driven sympathetically, it should not have any major reliability dramas.
The GMC Acadia is 4917mm.