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The contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. The contact stated that while driving 20 mph, another vehicle crashed into his vehicle in the middle of the intersection. Upon impact, the air bags failed to deploy. The contact stated that he was pinned in the vehicle and could not get out. The vehicle had severe damages to the driver side and was completely destroyed. The contact sustained injuries to his head and chest. The contact was taken to the emergency room by family. The police were notified and a report was available if needed. The manufacturer was notified who stated that arepresentative will give him a return call. The failure mileage was 91,000.updated 3/10/13
I purchased this vehicle from a dealer, i instantly fell in love with it. Loved the room and all the features. I have owed this for less than a year.one day i had noticed water coming into the vehicle.i noticed it mainly under the drivers floor.it looked minor since the rugs are black and i have rubber floor mats.the real issue happen while driving my airbag light came on and on my message center stated to service air bags.i didnt have a chance to address the issue since this happen around the holidays.i decided not to drive my gmc until i could get into a gm dealer.i called to make an appointment with a locale gm dealer 2nd week of january took time from work to address issue and to address the tailgate recall.i ask them to find out why my airbag light was onand if service was needed.it was determined by the tech that there was heavy water in my vehicle that leaked into the air bag modular that is located behind the glove box. It also damage the airbag sensor located in the floor under the rug.my husband advised a rep at the dealer that the issue may be the water channels. Butper the tech it was determine that the front windshield was cause of the water per the tech the drains on my sunroof were working and was not the issue for the water. I was advised it was going to cost me $4200? to have the airbag floor sensors, airbag module replace, new rug installed and windshield replaced. It cost me $3200 to fix without having the rug replaced since my concern was the airbag communicated with the veh.no vehicle for 5 days, rug aired/dried by dealer and fixed. I gotveh back on fridayless than 72 hours later call to gm dealer.water is still leaking in same location same issue, water is not resolved afraid that the water is going to cause a further damage to vehicle and airbag.im surprised that there has never been a recall for this issue?
I bought this vehical from our local gmc dealorship and two weeks after driving away from the lot, the front air light indicated that the passenger side air was not active even with a person sitting in the seat. I contacted the dealorship and they said they i would have to pay $800.00 to fix this item. Keep in mind, i just bought this vehical from them and did a quick google search and this appears to be a common problem with this model vehical yet not recalls have been issued. My wife was 8 months pregnant at the time and refused to ride in the vehical until i got it fixed. We are also having transmission issues which appears to happening to 100's of thousands of other acadia owners.why has this vehical not been recalled yet?i dont understand how they can get away with selling these items knowing that there are so many safety issues with them.
Air bag warning light(passenger side) stays on. Initially light would stay on for a few moments. Gradually within a few days it became constant.gm dealer says it's a sensor affecting air bag deployment in crash.dealer wants more than $800.00 to replace sensor
We purchased a used 07 gmc acadia from a local dealership and the airbag light kept going on and off by itself. I asked the dealer to check the recall list for our vehicle, however they stated all the recalls had been done. We had to pay $500.00 to fix the problem.
The contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. The contact stated that while parked, the air bag warning light illuminated. The failure occurred constantly. The vehicle was taken to an dealer where it was diagnosed that the sensing and diagnostic module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not included in the nhtsa campaign number: 07v062000 (air bags). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
While driving on major interstate my side airbags suddenly deployed and smoke filled the vehicle and all the lights on dash appeared then stopped working, no radio or nothing. No recalls of such on this vehicle.
Takata recall- on 5-3-18 a car turned into the path of the gmc and the gmc collided with it head on. The other car (2004 toyota camry) had its airbags deployed, but the gmc did not have its airbags deployed. Over $3000 front end damage of gmc (bumper destroyed). Vehicle driver seriously hurt in gmc. Vehicle speed about 35 mph
The contact owned a 2007 gmc acadia. While making a left turn at approximately 5 mph from a stop sign, a speeding vehicle crashed head-on into the front center of the contact's vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. Both the contact and a minor passenger, seated in the rear behind the driver, sustained injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The contact's vehicle was totaled and was towed to a tow yard. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.
The light of the air bags in turn on , and the passenger air bag is broken , i don't know exactly what happened.
The contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. While driving at various speeds, the traction control and air bag warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. Also, while attempting to make a left turn and accelerate, the vehicle would not respond. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the air bag module failed and would need to be programmed. The details for the diagnosis of the traction control could not be provided. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 07v062000 (air bags). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 158,000.
The contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. The vehicle was being driven 50 mph when the driver crashed head-on with another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy and the driver sustained injuries to the left leg and head.the police reported to the scene and a report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a body shop where the body damage was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and the contact was informed that an investigator would inspect the vehicle. The inspector stated that the control module was unplugged during the impact, which caused the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 47,000. Updated 2/8/12
Service air baglight keeps coming on.
Transmission failure.2007 was the first year of the gmc acadia.at 94,000 miles i don't think the transmission should fail.when i purchased the car it came with a 5 year 100,000 mile power train warranty.ihave owned the car for 7 years.i know gmc has made improvements to later models.i feel this is a huge injustice.i have been quoted $4500.00 to replace the transmission by the dealer.i have been told by a reputable aamco shop that the only place this can be fixed is at the dealer because they have the codes to make the transmission and engine work together.
The contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. The contact was attempting to park the vehicle 1 mph with steady pressure to the brake pedal when the vehicle abnormally accelerated and crashed into a building. The contact engaged the brakes harder but the vehicle would not stop. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was available. The contact stated that there were damages to the front end of her vehicle and to the building. The failure and current mileage was 35,000.
Passenger side air bag/ the defectiveair bag sensor in the passenger seat will not turn on the air bag when a parson is in that seat. The gmc dealer said the car is out of warranty, so will not fix the problem at no cost.i believe this is safety issue,gmc should repair this safty violation at no charge.
Passenger air bag indicator has been intermittently going on and off for over a year, when aperson weighing over 100 lbs is seated there.recently the service air bag has come on the dic, and the air bag indicator is always off now when anyone is seated.
Within 24 hrs of buying the vehicle my exhaust system fell off going down the highway. All the lights but the check engine light works on the dashboard. When you stop or accelerate the driver's seat moves forward or backwards slightly. Traction control does not work after the second week of owning it. When receiving for loaner vehicles all of them did not have working engine lights.
I am on active duty an active duty military member. While attending a military school, i purchased a new 2007 gmc acadia from a gmc dealership nearby. After the course, i served a year at a military station in another state, while there, my vehicle was serviced twice for recalls by a gmc service center nearby. One of the recalls was to fix a defect in the sun roof that was causing water leaks. I had the vehicle serviced in 09 while the vehicle was still under warranty just before shipping for a 2 year overseas assignment.at that time, i identified some electrical issues. Soon after my arrival to my overseas assignment, more electrical issues developed along with mystery water leaks that were saturating the carpet and causing mold to grow inside the vehicle. There was no gm service center in that country so i had to live with the leaks and electrical problems. Finally after about a year, i had a minor accident where my tire hit a guard rail doing about 10 mph. All the air bags deployed but there was no other damage to the vehicle. At this point i quit using the vehicle. The seat belts didn't work, the ac and heater didn't work, the left blinker didn't work, the engine would not shut off with the key, the battery box behind the passenger seat kept flooding with water and i had to disconnect a battery cable every time i parked the car to keep the battery from dying. The vehicle was unsafe. I am now stationed in the us and have shipped the vehicle back to the usa. I am now trying to resolve all these issues with a local gm service center but i am being told by that service centerthat the vehicle is basically totaled with only 60k miles but since it is now out of warranty, i am responsible for the repairs.
The contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. While driving at any speed, the air bag warning light illuminated and the service air bag appeared on the message board. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Themanufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 88,680.
The contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated and displayed that it was inoperative. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the air bag module needed to be repaired. It was unknown if the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 74,000.
I was driving and the side airbags exploded for no reason i was driving on 225 in houston texas and they just exploded
Driving up on the hill the car jerked and shakes. Passenger feels it. It's displaying service brake system just under a year after it was done. It's now displaying, stabilitrak and control traction. After stopping for a red light upon the departure the car shakes and jerks. When it rains real hard, i have a leak on the passenger door. I feel like the car falls apart light after light. Some people says its transmission.
Service airbag light continually comes on when passenger moves in passenger seat and airbag stops functioning.
Gmc transmissions are crap, going on the third one. The airbag light is on for what the recall is for but gmc is denying the recall
The contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. The contact stated that the passenger air bag off warning lamp illuminated althought the passenger seat was occupied. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the passenger air bag sensor was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vn was not available. The failure and current mileage was 80,000.
When it rains either heavily or for long periods in chicago my gmc tends to flood in the passenger floor and by the tv and 3rd row lights. I have had this issue since we bought the vehicle in 2013. I have had this car for 6 years and i have taken in to a dealership once and they quoted me close to $500 to do a test and let water rain on the carand see if it is a manufacture or owner faulty issue. I did not jump on top of my car and create a problem so that my car gets flooded or to cause this that i have to always place a towel and leave my windows open after so that it does not fog the entire car. I have 4 children and droplets have fallen on my 7 month old baby while i'm driving. No one can sit in the passenger side. I have had my car detailed in the pastso the molding smell doesn't cause my kids to want to throw up. Airbags say service airbags when they hasn't opened and hasn't gotten into an accident in that car. It frighten me that i'm driving a unsafe car with 4 children. I cannot make a repair of that amount nor should i be responsible to have that tested out.
The contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. The contact stated that the driver side curtain air bag (where the seat belt was located) was beginning to split open. Also, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to carway used auto center (50 perry st, lowell, ma 01852, phone number: (978) 748-4113) and informed the contact to take the vehicle to a gmc dealer. The vehicle was not taken to gmc dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 138,000.
Service airbag light illuminated in the dash; technical service bulletin available to dealer for similar issue only covers the airbag connector not the airbag module, which has gone out in this vehicle, on the passenger side. I have discussed with dealer and gm and they are unwilling to repair this safety issue. This appears to be a common defect in the 2007, 2008 gmc acadia as well as the buick enclave and early chevy traverse. A simple internet review will show multiple complaints. Gm is unwilling to recall these vehicles for this part which would be the proper customer care but instead will complain here for review. A review of the number of vehicles affected by this safety issue is needed.
The contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 07v062000 (air bags). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 93,000.
The contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. The contact stated that the service air bags and passenger air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the passenger presence sensor was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 92,000.
Bought with 58k miles on it, 9/2012. Problems began the following april. Sitting at red lights, the truck would stall out at acceleration, occasionally not restarting immediately. Dealers couldn't replicate problem. Problem briefly stopped, and now it has returned and is far worse. While driving, it shakes and jerks like a new driver learning to use a manual transmission. Several times the truck has shut off completely on highways while cruising at or around 70mph or accelerating to pass someone, nearly causing accidents. This truck has been towed home 3 times this month from this issue, i refused to take it to a gmc dealer because i can't keep paying $109 for diagnosis and they say they don't find anything (twice already). I recently had the vehicle scanned independently and it's given me codes 7ea and 7e8. The second code doesn't give a diagnosis. In the last week it has failed to start 4 times and i've been keeping video blogs to record what it is or isn't doing. It is currently sitting in my drive way, not operable. Gm customer service says there isn't enough evidence to support a recall, but everyone is having the same problems. Twice it stranded my wife and children on interstates. On 10/30/13 (on our anniversary, out of town none the less) it shut off and we had to get pushed to the shoulder...very embarrassing! something must be done! everybody can't be telling the same lie!also, the "service airbags" notice just started showing.
2007 gmc acadia, service traction control and stabilitrack keeps popping up. It loses the power steering off and on if you drive it in the rain at any speed. Windows can not be controlled by drivers master buttons. Vehicle has 173000 miles on it. Purchased used from buckeye nissan. Noticed issues right away but their mechanic said there is nothingcoming up when they hook up the diagnostics. No warranty when purchased used, this is my first vehicle purchase. I was able to drive the vehicle for a year then got the service traction control and stabilitrack reading and the vehicle would not go over 5 mph. Still paying payments on the vehicle, i could not afford to take it to a mechanic so i purchased a cheap car from a friend and the acadia sat in my drive way for 2 years. After i paid it off i started to look into repairing it. I put a new battery in it after it sat for so long and it started right up and drove like there was never an issue. I have since replaced the torque converter. Still get engine light and traction control turns off and service stabilitrack reading but has not had it slow down to 5 mph again. Now if i drive in the rain the power steering cuts in and out and is extremely dangerous as it happens at any speed. I have seen several reviews on this vehicle that say the same as mine. The worst part is that gm is aware of these issues but will not assist in repair if the vehicle has over a certain amount of miles on it.
The windshield wipers stopped mid windshield after i had taken into the shop that day i called to let them know if they perhaps unhooked somthing, except they worked for a few miles.i took it back and they said i needed to by a new motor.my husband said it was unhooked, but the wipers stick up about 1/3 of the way on the windshield
I was coming home with my five children when getting close to home my truck just would not go over 10 mph i would pull over for cars behind me to pass after i tried turning it off and restarting but it would do the same glad i was close to home that i was able to get their. I got home shut the truck off and tried to turn back on and it wouldn't i have been told that it was a sensor and replaced it and it still didn't work know i have been told that it is the motor that is bad it is embarrassing to have a truck in your driveway that you have not been able to use and still owe have the amount of what it was sold to us. They also told me that this was common on 2007 because of the faulty motor that was put into them as i read some of the reviews it should be considered as a recall because of the price these trucks go for new or used suppose ably it isa high quality vehicle andits sad that their is so many bad reviews and nothing has been done to help all the people who are having this issue as gm knows this isn't something you can say i will get it fixed right away you are talking thousands of dollars for repairs.
The air bag warning lamp on the instrument panel keepswarning that the system is inoperative.
While completing a right turn from a complete stop i rode up on a curb and all curtain air bags deployed.there is no physical damage to car exterior,tires, rims and undercarriage.damage assessment has been confirmed by two gmc dealerships and my insurance company. I have asked gmc to provide information referencing whether or not the sensors and computer performed per design.the only answeri have received is that the yaw sensor is what triggered the deployment, that all bags where deployed and this is not a manufacturer defect but an insurance claim.to my knowledge no analysis has been done to determine speed, angle etc...my wife and two children where in the vehicle when this occurred.we are so confident that the vehicle malfunctioned that unless we are reassured that gm has resolved the issue we will not drive the vehicle any longer.
Passenger side air bag will turn off & on - sensor in seat will not recognize when someone is sitting in it or if they shift their weight or move in any way it will turn the airbag off.
For quite some time, the front right air bag sensor does not sense that there is a passenger sitting in the front right seat.we have had the sensor checked repeatedly at the dealer, and they have not been able to replicate the problem (saying everything is fine).the passengers typically are our children, both of whom are 5'9" tall and weigh 120 to 125 pounds.we usually have to stop the car, turn the car off and then on, and then it works.this past week, the sensor was flashing, and we got a related "service air bag" light on the dashboard.we took it in to the dealer, and have been told it is a $1,000 repair to replace the front right passenger sensor module.this after we have had this item checked multiple times (and have been told that there has been nothing wrong with it), and, after a full extended warranty on the car (which included air bags) has expired.there has been a recall for 2007 gmc acadias for improper sensors, but our car was not included in the recall.in 'googling' this issue on the internet, we see several complaints on official car sites like edmunds, stating a similar problem for other acadias. We believe that gmc has known that it has had faulty sensors on their 2007 gmc acadia models, but did not make their 2007 recall comprehensive enough.we would like for the nhtsb to investigate with gmc how many other 2007 gmc acadias have been serviced for similar problems.our car has never been involved in any vehicle crash or accident.
Passenger side air bag/ the defectiveair bag sensor in the passenger seat will not turn on the air bagwhen a parson is in that seat. The gmc dealer said the car is out of warranty so gmc will not fix the problem at no cost.i fill this is safty matter and gmc should repair this safty violation at no charge.
The contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. The contact stated that the service air bag warning light illuminated intermittently. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the failure could not be duplicated. The dealer informed the contact that the connector could have potentially been disconnected, which caused the light to illuminate. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.
Vehicle is a 2007 gmc acadia.the passenger side airbag turns off when there is a person sitting in the seat whenever they move.sometimes the airbag remains off for 10 to 15 minutes.the vehicle was taken to the dealer and was diagnosed as a bad occupancy module and loop connector. There is already a recall for these issues, however my vin number is not included in the recall.after talking to gmc, they said that there was nothing they could do and i should pay the $1700 to correct the problem and hope that i get reimbursed at a later date.
Airbag light on for passenger side airbags.has taken to dealership, unable to fix.current recall does not cover 2007, but 2007 has the same problem as 2008 and beyond.
Premature airbag deploymenti was jumping the acadia from our 2012 ford fusion due to a no start - no crank issue.the acadia's battery was completely discharged, so i placed jumper cables onto the positive end from the fuse box and the ground terminal.the acadia's horn worked, indicating electrical power, so i tried to crank it but it did not crank. I turned the ignition key to the off position and sat in the driver's seat for less than a minute before the driver airbag suddenly deployed.the passenger airbag did not deploy.before this happened, the acadia's alternator was replaced back in july or august. The car drove fine for about a month before the charging system failed and the car would not start again. The car sat in the yard for about a month before i tried to jump it off the first time.the car did start, but it died about 5 minutes later.the car sat in the yard for week before i tried to start it again.this is when the airbag deployed.one more thing: the acadia leaked from the sunroof, and the inside of the car was wet.i don't know if this could have caused an issue with the electronics.attached are pictures after the airbag deployed.
Seat belt sensor warning light comes on at start-up. Goes off and on when moving. The patterns are unpredictable. Sometimes it consistently turns on and off. Other times it may not display at all.i did discover a recall related to this model - recall id # 47176, effective feb 21, 2007.the local dealer however reported my model is not covered.
I continually have a message in my display to service airbags;i have taken the car in at least 3 different times and paid each time for the service department to determine what is causing the problem.they have been unable to find the problem and the message continues to display.i'm concerned because of all the ongoing problems with vehicle airbags. It isn't fair to have to pay for so many inspections with no results and especially for such a serious condition.
The contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated continuously. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was unable to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.
I was in a auto accident in feb/2012. I pulled out in front of someone and they hit me at the left front fender and drivers door. I was stopped and the other vehicle was traveling between 55-60 mph. No air bags went off in the vehicle. I feel that at least the side airbag should have went off.
The contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact mentioned that the front passenger side air bag off warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number:07v062000 (air bags). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.
Involved in frontal colision with major damage pushed into the drivers door making it difficult to open.the airbags did not inflate.also issues with the battery that it would go dead every so often.this was look at by my dealer and i was told there was no issue.the battery went totally dead and we were unable to call for road side assistance and had to use my cell phone.other issues todate the remote start works only when it wants to and at times the cruise control and all other steering wheel controls will not work.then start working with out any reason.
The contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia.while driving approximately 55 mph, the contact noticed that the front passenger air bag on/off warning indicator would fluctuate even though an occupant was in the front seat.the failure was sporadic. The contact inquired with the manufacturer in regards to nhtsa campaign id number 07v062000 (air bags: frontal: sensor/control module) but was advised that his the vin was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.
Involved in frontal collision with considerable damage, but air bag did not deploy.
Passengers front seat airbags. Both front and side are effected.sensor in seat becomes inop and the driver is not aware the child in the front seat is not protected by the airbag system!!!!can result in death!!!seat sensor stopped working in the first 3 years of service.the apparent recall of 2007 was a temp fix.
2007 gmc acadia with defective passenger airbag sensor. Consumer states that the mechanic stated that they replaced the seat sensor and the consumer noticed no change. He states that the airbag light goes off and on while driving.the consumer was informed his vehicle identification number was not included in the recall.
The contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia.the contact stated that when someone weighing approximately 105 to 110 pounds sits in the front passenger seat, the air bag light illuminates.the illumination indicates that the air bag is deactivated.the vehicle has been taken to the dealer several times and they stated that nothing was wrong.the current mileage is 14,000 and failure mileage was 6,000. Updated 01-29-08.
Passenger side airbag sensor does not always sense when there is a passenger and indicator light shows airbag is off.the vehicle was taken to the dealership where i purchased it and they said there was no diagnostic code and they could not duplicate.
While driving my 2007 gmc acadia, my side curtain airbags deployed. The incident almost causing me to have a serious mva. Also causing extensive interior damage.
2007 gmc acadia with several serious safety issues. She states that the vehicle has had these problems: a large puddle of oil under the vehicle, windshield wipers stopped working, battery died and side curtain airbags deployed while driving.the dealer told the consumer the front shaft seal needed to be replaced to correct the leak from the transmission. They also stated there was a drain on the system that caused the battery to fail.the consumer took the vehicle back to the dealer where they upgraded the transmission, which had to be done twice.the power steering made a loud noise, the consumer stated it sounded as if the pump was about seize and then the steering becomes hard. The vehicle rolled backwards while in drive on a slight incline.updated 04/10/08
The contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia.while applying pressure to the brake pedal, to avoid hitting a dog, the driver front srs air bags deployed; although, a crash didn't occur. The air bag deployment caused minor bruising on her body. A complaint has been forwarded to the manufacturers product allegation department for further investigation. She is waiting for a response; however, the vehicle has not been inspected, nor have any repairs been made. The failure mileage was 56,700. The current mileage was 56,886.
On 4/20/201, i was driving my 2007 gmc acadia on a residential streetat or near the posted speed limit of 35 mph when the side/curtain airbags spontaneously deployed on both sides of the vehicle. The only sound i heard was the deployment of airbags. I immediately pulled to the side of the road.onstar came online and notified the local police. When the police arrived, the police investigated the scene, including surveying the road behind me to see if there were any potholes or debris. Nothing was found in the road. An incident report was filed but no accident report was filled out. Aaa was called and showed up with a flatbed truck and towed my car to the dealer.when the car was offloaded from of the tow truck, the front passenger wheel was damaged.this damage did not occur at the scene of the spontaneous deployment of the airbags.gm has denied taking responsibility for the malfunction of the vehicle.gm claims operator error and that the airbags performed properly.their claim is based upon the damage to the wheel and they claim that the airbags deployed because the vehicle tipped beyond the 48 degree threshold for the firing of the airbags.these claims by gm are false.i was traveling on a residential street at approximately 35 mph, i did not hit anything and the car did not, at anytime, tip anywhere near 48 degrees.this is not the first problem i have had with this vehicle and i am now scared to drive this vehicle again. Updated ivoq 08/12/10
We were driving and smelled a burning smell coming from the drivers door.the drivers side windows switch, door lock switch would not work.we took it to our mechanic and he determined that the drivers side switch had burned up and melted to the door wiring harness.the switch and harness both had to be replaced.
The contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was applied numerous times. In addition, the transmission failed to function properly when shifting and various warning indicators illuminated. Within a week of owning the vehicle, it was taken to the dealer (shoreline auto group inc, 2275 n state rd, ionia, mi 48846, (616) 523-6882). The dealer kept the vehicle for over a month due to no sound for the turn signals, various warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel, and the vehicle was slow to pick up speed. The dealer was unable to replicate and diagnose the failure for over a month. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for further diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failures months later to determine if they may be able to provide a solution to repair the vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 14,000.
Water entering interior of the vehicle. Points of entry include: side air bag openings, foot emergency brake(which is located near vehicle electrical components) shoulder seat belt openings and through dvd screen. This is the second time my vehicle has been service for this complaint. The headliner was removed and repairs have been attempted. My concern are with the damage to air bag output in emergency due to water, electrical component damage such as dvd player and electrical component by emergency brake and also the moisture the interior of the vehicle has been exposed to for mold and mildew.
Transmission problems and saund problems
Sunroof leaks in to electric system, thank god driving on side street, brakes locked up and was able to get to side of road. Dealer westboro gmc tried to fix leak x 4 but leak continues, brake stability problem,remote start, mold,car pulls to right when brakes applied, just to name a few of the electric problems caused by water running in to electric system. Dealer washed there hands of it. I now own a $40,000 lemon .
Corroded fuse block causes the suv to not start periodically and requires several attempts before starting. I researched and this is a common problem with windshield and sunroof drains. Very expensive for owner to bare costs to repair.
Vehicle was at idle for 10 minutes before putting it in to drive on the evening of 3/3/2018. Began driving the vehicle and the stability/traction control light immediately came and began to shake violently on acceleration. All the dash lights began to flicker and then all electrical eventually died within 30 seconds of putting the vehicle in to drive. Once the car was safely pulled over, i noticed smoke coming from under the hood that had the smell of plastic or burnt wires. I popped the hood and the smoke was coming from the fuse box area. Thankfully the car didn't catch on fire. Some history on this vehicle; it was brought in to our local gmc dealership around september 2016 with stability trac control issues which was causing the car to hesitate roughly at idle and acceleration. After investigating, the dealer found that it was a loose wire on the bottom of the fuse box that was causing the problem; which they fixed and the problem never came back until the evening of our incident when the stc light came on; followed by the electrical failure throughout the entire vehicle... I'll put my money on that fuse box again as being the culprit. Aaa (battery systems technician) came out this morning to take a look at it and when he tried to run tests on the battery but the gmc was back feeding power in to his cables and melted them and the connector on his truck. He said that he thinks that it's the fuse box (without knowing history) but has never seen anything like this and suggested that we take it to a shop. It doesn't look like there are any recalls relating to this so this will be out of pocket to keep my family safe. Car will be headed to the shop soon but dreading the thought of that bill i don't feel we should have to pay on seeing is that this is a big safety issue.
The driver side floor board always has a wet spot when it rains.the rear speakers do not work.the passenger window cannot be operated by the drivers side.the rear window wiper fluid will intermittently work if the vehicle is in park with the left turn signal on.
Twice, in a matter of 24 hours, as we were pulling out of our driveway, the power steering stopped abruptly. Fortunately we were moving slowly in our driveway at the time. Following each incident the car was put in park and there was a loud screeching sound when stepping on the gas pedal. Just as quickly as both problems occurred, they disappeared.we have also been dealing with wiring issues. Sometimes the speakers work sometimes they don't. Sometimes the warning systems (i.e back-up alarm, keys in ignition, low fuel level, door ajar, etc.)sounds and other times they don't.
The contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be repaired for a recall pertaining to the liftgate, support struts, and reprogramming of the computer. After the repair, the ability to automatically close the liftgate was inoperable because the motor stopped working. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was invalid. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.
Battery completely drains while parked in my garage overnight.there isn't even enough juice to release the rear door lock so i can retrieve jumper cables from the rear storage area of the gmc acadia.
Several issues with this new 2007 gmc acadia.most prevalent is the failure of the gas gauge not reading the gas reading correctly.1st time noticed and taken for service was 3 mo. Old.the gas gauge reads (e) when i've just filled up the tank.dealer replaced 02 sensors.1 mo later experience same issue.gas gauge reads (e) even when tank is full.taken back to dealer and this time replace (2) o2 sensors and the "sending unit".2 days later, with the gas gauge reading at half full, the car lunges forward into another gear on freeway in traffic, and stalls.cannot turn car on - all warning lights on.towed to dealer.now states that i need a whole new gas tank because the "baffle" is broken?still at the dealer and is unresolved. This car is unsafe.previous issues:car leaks at the sunroof.not fixed yetlumbar support broken - somewhat fixed but still not like the new ones on the lot.lumbar handle fell off - replacedbackup sensors fell off of bumper - replacedseat tracks jerk - replaced both driver and pass.still not smooth but dealer says that's the best they can do.
Recently i noticed one of my daytime running lights was not working so when i scheduled my vehicle for service i asked the gm dealer to replace the light.upon their investigation the dealer reported that the headlight wires had fused or melted together and that it would an estimated $800 to fix! they also mentioned the other lamp was starting to have the same issue and its only a matter of time.i was more concerned that the wires lamp/light wires were "fused" together and shorting out!this seams to be more of a safety issue with the risk of fire or loss of both headlights!furthermore, it is outrageous for a replacement of a daytime running light to be $800 dollars!can nhtsa please investigate and help resolve this safety hazard and poor product performance and look at the risk analysis that was performed?
Due to installation of a factory defect part in the air conditioning system the water collection drainage system for the evaporator becomes plugged from the inside. This in turn dumps water onto electrical components of the vehicle including the blower motor and wiring harness that is located under the passenger floor.it is a non serviceable issue that required complete tear down and factory replacement parts to correct. It is a fairly common issue with the 2008 model and the newer models all come equipped with an air cleaner in the ac ducting to prevent the problem.
For quite some time, the front right air bag sensor does not sense that there is a passenger sitting in the front right seat.we have had the sensor checked repeatedly at the dealer, and they have not been able to replicate the problem (saying everything is fine).the passengers typically are our children, both of whom are 5'9" tall and weigh 120 to 125 pounds.we usually have to stop the car, turn the car off and then on, and then it works.this past week, the sensor was flashing, and we got a related "service air bag" light on the dashboard.we took it in to the dealer, and have been told it is a $1,000 repair to replace the front right passenger sensor module.this after we have had this item checked multiple times (and have been told that there has been nothing wrong with it), and, after a full extended warranty on the car (which included air bags) has expired.there has been a recall for 2007 gmc acadias for improper sensors, but our car was not included in the recall.in 'googling' this issue on the internet, we see several complaints on official car sites like edmunds, stating a similar problem for other acadias. We believe that gmc has known that it has had faulty sensors on their 2007 gmc acadia models, but did not make their 2007 recall comprehensive enough.we would like for the nhtsb to investigate with gmc how many other 2007 gmc acadias have been serviced for similar problems.our car has never been involved in any vehicle crash or accident.
I am on active duty an active duty military member. While attending a military school, i purchased a new 2007 gmc acadia from a gmc dealership nearby. After the course, i served a year at a military station in another state, while there, my vehicle was serviced twice for recalls by a gmc service center nearby. One of the recalls was to fix a defect in the sun roof that was causing water leaks. I had the vehicle serviced in 09 while the vehicle was still under warranty just before shipping for a 2 year overseas assignment.at that time, i identified some electrical issues. Soon after my arrival to my overseas assignment, more electrical issues developed along with mystery water leaks that were saturating the carpet and causing mold to grow inside the vehicle. There was no gm service center in that country so i had to live with the leaks and electrical problems. Finally after about a year, i had a minor accident where my tire hit a guard rail doing about 10 mph. All the air bags deployed but there was no other damage to the vehicle. At this point i quit using the vehicle. The seat belts didn't work, the ac and heater didn't work, the left blinker didn't work, the engine would not shut off with the key, the battery box behind the passenger seat kept flooding with water and i had to disconnect a battery cable every time i parked the car to keep the battery from dying. The vehicle was unsafe. I am now stationed in the us and have shipped the vehicle back to the usa. I am now trying to resolve all these issues with a local gm service center but i am being told by that service centerthat the vehicle is basically totaled with only 60k miles but since it is now out of warranty, i am responsible for the repairs.
I experienced water leaking and running down the inside of both of the front doors.in addition, the dash lights faded inand out intermittently, the clock loses time, the nav and radio screen blacks out, and the stability trak service light comes on.they "fixed" the water leak by extending the drain hoses on the sunroof. All of the electrical problems were found to be related to the leaks in the sunroof.on sept. 18the of the same year, i returned the vehicle to have a recall on the sunroof drains performed.i advised that i was still having the same electrical issues.a dimmer switch was ordered.on feb. 20, 2012 i started my vehicle and heard a faint pinging noise like a dying smoke alarm emitting from the passenger dash area.i took it to a gmc center and was told that water had leaked behind the dash, causing corrosion and a short in the ip fuse box.i had to pay almost $1,000 to have the leak sealed (design flaw) and had to have a new electrical block installed.i called and complained to gm that i should not have to pay for damage that resulted from 1) a poor design and 2) damage that should not have happened since i had taken the vehicle in twice on prior leaks which were supposed to have been fixed.it has been three weeks and i am still getting the run around from gm.now they claim it wasn't the sunroof leaking, but the door.a leak is a leak and it should have been checked on the prior service visits.apparently the leaking has been going on for quite sometime.i see that others have had this same bad experience. Here we bailed out a company that won't back up its product.
The car has leaked since we bought it. We have had it in the shop several time at the place we bought it and it continues to leak. Recently, the leak has started to affect the electrical workings of the car. The floor has been saturated with water and when approaching a stop, water will pour from the ceiling, soaking the driver and rear passengers. The water will run down the inside of the windshield which impacts visibility.
We purchased this acadia used in april 2010 with about 40,000 miles.in early july 2012 the transmission went out.this has been repaired under our extended warranty as of july 15, 2012.on august 1, 2013, our transmission went out again.during the first year of owning this vehicle, we have had the windshield wipers operating erratically and the radio will not always shut off when the engine has been stopped and driver's door opened & closed (possible electrical problems). We've asked our gmc dealership to address the electric, but each time they say nothing shows any errors on their computer tests.with the recent issue in a little over a year on the transmission (again!) we have found numerous sites from other 2007 acadia owners stating the same problems and that it is repetitive.if this has been a widespread and known problem, this was not shared by our dealership.given our vehicle has less than 100k miles and will likely have a 3rd transmission in its 6 year age, this is not a vehicle i feel safe having my wife and 3 young children continue to ride in.unfortunately, our options are very limited financially to find a vehicle allowing for the amount of space needed for 2 car seats in addition to our 9 year old booster seat (normally cannot seat them in one row side by side by side).at this point, we are researching all options to get out of this acadia as we cannot sink money into this vehicle to keep it running safely and not know if the transmission will continue to go out.
The acadia has been making a clicking noise followed byno sound on the radio or blinkers. There was water in wire harness in three of the doors, which should not be occurring.this all took place while in park. And now while running or not
The car has had electrical and engine problems since we purchased it due to water leaks from a flawed sunroof design.even after a recall to fix the sunroof to prevent water leaks; it continues to leak and damage electrical and engine systems.this is an ongoing problem and is a widespread concern for the 2007-2008 gmc acadias.i would like someone to investigate this problem.i believe it is a safety concern because the leaks occur in the area where there are airbags.i think there is a structural defect that may not be able to be repaired and it presents a safety hazard for all who drive these vehicles.please investigate this problem.do not let gmc sweep this under the rug!
The contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. The contact stated while driving 45 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that the failure recurred mostly while driving and exceeding 45 mph. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the alternator needed to be replaced. The failure recurred and the alternator was replaced two more times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the instrument cluster and battery was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
After spending $370.51 at my local gmc dealer for stabilitrak errors resulting in low fuel input into the engine, with a maximum speed allowable at 35 mph, my 2007 gmc acadia is once again experiencing stabilitrak errors.they generally occur when i roll to a stop at a stopsign or stoplight, but i am very concerned that the transmission will reduce speed when i travel the interstate.my local gmc dealer claimed this problem was caused by a "cam exhaust position sensor fault" and replaced the "cam exhaust position sensor" on 3-20-13 for $370.51.for one week this repair worked and there were no stabilitrak errors.ten days later, my 2007 gmc acadia fwd is worse than ever, endangering me at night by shifting suddenly into "stabilitrak error, low fuel input" mode.i am terrified that my gmc dealer will charge me more money to pretend-fix this problem, as they have me coming in for $400-$1,100 repairs every other month now since they want to sell me a new car.
Water on the passenger and drivers side floor causing multiple electrical issues. Vehicle was parked on my driveway. Rain overnight.
Every time it rains the cab leaks water everywhere inside vehicle,can't even go through a car wash.....only a matter of time before mold, mildew and electrical problems occur..not to mention having to where a rain suit in the car every time it rains.
Lost power steering and alternator stopped charging during more then one rain storm. The serpentine belt gets wet and slipped because it's exposed to the element from the right front wheel well.
Water leaking in car causing poor visibility and unsafe conditions as it drips all over, down the windshield, and out of the lights and dvd monitor.
Vehicle has been serviced 4 times for water leak that dealer can not find. Water that has leaked inside has caused a malfunction in the fuse block. This caused all lights, including headlights to flicker and gauges to read wrong information. Very dangerous and distracting when driving. Could lead to more serious electrical problems if water continues to leak in.
Trans went out shortly after purchase,alternator went out shortly after purchase, needed new wave plate, needed new alternator, sun roofs leak water through the interior lighting and down both a-posts.continues to run after shut off and key removed.slips gears, will not upshift.
While traveling along a speedy freeway my check engine light came on along with the following messages, check gauges, traction control off, service traction control, service stabilititrak, engine power reduced. My vehicle dropped from 70 miles per hour to 45 miles per hour in less than ten seconds. When stopped on the side of the freeway my vehicle began to shake before i turned off he car. Turning off the car resets the problem, but it came back four more times.
Mold/musty smell, water leaking from dvd entertainment system and under dash on both driver and passenger floorboards. Dealer cleaned sunroof drains, replaced sunroof seal, still leaking. Water is settling into electrical components in dash including the blower motor.
At 80,000 miles transmission went out and had to be rebuilt. Car is also leaking under the passenger and driver floor board and moon roof/sunroof drips down from dome lights onto third row seats. Leaking has caused multiple electrical problems. When there is a heavy rain ignition will still run even after key is turned off and key is out of ignition car is currently at 130,000. Also ignition will power down even while care is in motion warning light will illuminate stating "engine power reduced" "traction control off" and vehicle will not move. Car has had more problems than any other i have owned, will never purchase another gm vehicle.
The contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. The contact was driving 25 mph when all of the warning lights on the instrument panel started to illuminate.the vehicle was taken to the dealer who inspected the vehicle and stated it was an electrical failure showing 27 codes. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 93,452.
Daytime running lamp on drivers side is heating and melting the housing causing a risk for a fire!
Gmc please take accountability for the sunroof leak issue! years of data, almost 100 complaints, someone should already know about this and have a solution! my car has serious leaking issues from the sunroof above the driver, electrical to cabin doesn't always work except dash lights, and headlights/turn signals work sporadically. The locks work when they're in the mood. Also means ac/heat works sometimes..i live up north and it's 24 today. My windshield wiper fluid remains empty because it randomly turns on and drains out: which also means replacing my wipers is a bad idea because they randomly turn on for at most an hour and dry wiping the window...and destroying the wiper blades. All wheel drive won't work, despite mechanic seeing no issues. I've taken down the mounts and tried to flush the draining tubes myself..and they're clear with no leaks when i tested the tubes. I don't know what to do. I wish i could afford to fix this, because we need this vehicle; everyday i'm scared to drive it! we won't drive at night for the risk of the headlights shutting off, and always fingers crossed my turn signals will function today. I have kids! my families not rich, we can't afford another vehicle or the costly repair, being that i'm a single mom barely buying bread and paying rent as it is since my hours got cut from covid. I only wanted a safe vehicle, i didn't realize i had to be specific and ask for one with headlights and electronics working appropriately, too. I'll be sure to next time i buy a car...whenever that lucky day occurs. Please pray for us.
The vehicle has two problems. The radio works, but there is no sound for the back up warning, turn signals or radio.this problem occurs in the gmc acadia, chevrolet traverse and the buick enclave.the problem is likely the premature failure of the bcm or the amp.when driven in the rain, the power steering fails momentarily and it is very difficult to control the vehicle.
Water on passenger and drivers side floor. Rain overnight. Parked on my driveway.
We have experienced recurring leaks in roof of vehicle, apparently related to problems with sunroof drains, resulting in issues with electrical system (intermittent problems with stereo, windows, power locks, power mirrors, etc.)very concerned about impact on air bags.
The contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. The contact stated that whenever she attempted to accelerate, there was a sudden increase of engine rpms and the vehicle failed to gain speed. Also, the contact mentioned that the vehicle failed to shift into gear. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the transmission was defective and needed to be replaced. In addition, the contact mentioned that burning fumes were emitted into the vehicle. The contact stated that after inspecting the vehicle, she noticed that wires were burning in the engine compartment. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 48,000 and the current mileage was 48,060.
Problems with window control while driving, unable to raise up window on passenger side from the driver controls.
2007 gmc acadia, has had problem steering issues since purchased, loud whining noise from power steering, steering was fine for a along while even with the noise but now power steering, issues in electrical system, windows not always rolling down. Blinkers work but no sound and radio doesn't play.makemodelyear gmc acadia 2007
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2007 gmc acadia all warning lights come on and sterring gets very hard to turn. This is third event since oct 2009 and the dealership has "fixed" it each time.
We had a snow storm so the vehicle sat in the driveway, the next day my wife on her way to work calls and tells me that the truck started to display all of the following, traction control off, service traction control, service stabilititrak, engine power reduced. She lost speed but nothing major happen. The next day i took the vehicle to work while driving home at a stop light the truck started to shake and all of the same messages started to come up again, traction control off, service traction control, service stabilititrak, engine power reduced. I was able to pull to the side and turn the vehicle off and turned it back on and the same thing continued to happen with the engine shaking and the information center displaying everything all over again. I called a local gmc dealer and they told me to bring it in. I was able to start the vehicle back up again and the truck was fine, on the freeway the same thing happen so i drove on the frontage road. The dealer could not service it due to 3 days worth of work to be done. I was taking it home and the same issue happened again. We finally got it to another dealer and it continued to snow, i went back to get something out of the truck and the back seats of the truck were wet and i could see water on the second row. I am hoping that its not wiring issues do to issues with water leakage from the moon roof of our truck that we found while searching on youtube. I hope gm recalls the sunroof/ moon roof issues with the leakage that might be harming the wires inside the truck.
2007 gmc acadia, has had problem steering issues since purchased, loud whining noise from power steering, steering was fine for a along while even with the noise but now power steering has cement, truck engine stopped running with out any warning, issues in electrical system, windows not always rolling down and lift gate intermittently opens while driving or it won't open at all sometimes, power too lift gate seems too be gone when opening
The contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. While driving at various speeds, the traction control and air bag warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. Also, while attempting to make a left turn and accelerate, the vehicle would not respond. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the air bag module failed and would need to be programmed. The details for the diagnosis of the traction control could not be provided. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 07v062000 (air bags). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 158,000.
So got my first gm and will be last one u can not fix this car it wont let you and not talking about normal maintenance have only had 2 year just got back after having transmission rebuilt had motor rebuilt last summer do to timing chain took on 100 mile trip today now gauges are freaking out about every 5th time u start it have code p0449 wich wasnt there before but obviously has nothing to do with transmission then get home tonight and its got p0019 so basically looks like il be having to have motor rebuilt again if i dont burn to ground first so all and all not counting maintenance on it like struts tires oil change you no normal wear and tear just in the motor and transmission in 2 years il have 11.000 wraped up in a suv thats worth about 7000 and wont let u get out from under it it is the worst money pit i have ever had. For every thing u fix on it it creates 3 more
Bought this vehicle in 2010 with 89000 miles in 2013 timing chains went out took to gmc dealer and even though this was a recall about the timing chains cardinal in hazard ky would not fix this recall because they said if the vehicle had over 120000 miles the recall was expired. .so timing chains go out and i read from this site the recalls never expire ?? no the vehicle has major problems
Bought with 58k miles on it, 9/2012. Problems began the following april. Sitting at red lights, the truck would stall out at acceleration, occasionally not restarting immediately. Dealers couldn't replicate problem. Problem briefly stopped, and now it has returned and is far worse. While driving, it shakes and jerks like a new driver learning to use a manual transmission. Several times the truck has shut off completely on highways while cruising at or around 70mph or accelerating to pass someone, nearly causing accidents. This truck has been towed home 3 times this month from this issue, i refused to take it to a gmc dealer because i can't keep paying $109 for diagnosis and they say they don't find anything (twice already). I recently had the vehicle scanned independently and it's given me codes 7ea and 7e8. The second code doesn't give a diagnosis. In the last week it has failed to start 4 times and i've been keeping video blogs to record what it is or isn't doing. It is currently sitting in my drive way, not operable. Gm customer service says there isn't enough evidence to support a recall, but everyone is having the same problems. Twice it stranded my wife and children on interstates. On 10/30/13 (on our anniversary, out of town none the less) it shut off and we had to get pushed to the shoulder...very embarrassing! something must be done! everybody can't be telling the same lie!also, the "service airbags" notice just started showing.
I was driving my car when all of a sudden it wouldn't accelerate above (20mph?).i was forced to park it at an apartment complex and get it towed to the dealer.now less than 6 months after paying out of pocket for that repair, i am having the same problem.
The acadia had a recall on the sunroof for leaking large amounts of water into the interior of the vehicle during inclement weather.my acadia had this problem and water leaked into the front passenger side of the vehicle down the frame adjacent to the door and window through the passenger side dash into the floor area.there is a fuse box located in this area as well as a very large electrical connector that connects two portions of the wiring harness.the exposure of this component to water has resulted in corrosion occurring with this connector.this is a major connector affecting multiple systems of the vehicle.the system giving me the largest cause for concern is the door locks. On a daily basis the locks won't respond to the lock/unlock button on any of the doors not will i respond to the lock/unlock button on the key remote.this poses a significant egress danger as the only way to unlock any of the doors is to manually put up the lock.this is for every door, all four of them.i have an infant in the back seat of the vehicle and in an emergency situation it would require me to literally crawl from the front driver seat to the rear seat, manually unlock the door and then attempt to exit the vehicle.this electrical connector as the fault due to corrosion from water has been occurring not just to me, it has been occurring to many owners that suffered from leaking roofs on their brand new vehicles.i feel that gmc needs to step up and acknowledge the safety hazard they created and should be held responsible.by the nhtsa if they will not do it themselves.
Involved in frontal colision with major damage pushed into the drivers door making it difficult to open.the airbags did not inflate.also issues with the battery that it would go dead every so often.this was look at by my dealer and i was told there was no issue.the battery went totally dead and we were unable to call for road side assistance and had to use my cell phone.other issues todate the remote start works only when it wants to and at times the cruise control and all other steering wheel controls will not work.then start working with out any reason.
2007 gmc acadia with several serious safety issues. She states that the vehicle has had these problems: a large puddle of oil under the vehicle, windshield wipers stopped working, battery died and side curtain airbags deployed while driving.the dealer told the consumer the front shaft seal needed to be replaced to correct the leak from the transmission. They also stated there was a drain on the system that caused the battery to fail.the consumer took the vehicle back to the dealer where they upgraded the transmission, which had to be done twice.the power steering made a loud noise, the consumer stated it sounded as if the pump was about seize and then the steering becomes hard. The vehicle rolled backwards while in drive on a slight incline.updated 04/10/08
Involved in frontal colision with major damage pushed into the drivers door making it difficult to open.the airbags did not inflate.also issues with the battery that it would go dead every so often.this was look at by my dealer and i was told there was no issue.the battery went totally dead and we were unable to call for road side assistance and had to use my cell phone.other issues todate the remote start works only when it wants to and at times the cruise control and all other steering wheel controls will not work.then start working with out any reason.
Driving on highway and loss all powers to transmission at 65mph. Car would not move.
2007 gmc acadia produced message stabilitrack off. The car started to slow. Looked in owners manual, it said to pull over shut off the engine and wait 15 seconds and restart. I did that but waited 25 seconds tried to restart, nothing happened. When this happened all the gauges malfunctioned and the engine light came on. Was towed to dealer, dealer did diagnostics, and said could not find nothing wrong. This happened once before without the consequence of not starting. Just came off of the expressway 10 minutes prior to this occurrence.
So got my first gm and will be last one u can not fix this car it wont let you and not talking about normal maintenance have only had 2 year just got back after having transmission rebuilt had motor rebuilt last summer do to timing chain took on 100 mile trip today now gauges are freaking out about every 5th time u start it have code p0449 wich wasnt there before but obviously has nothing to do with transmission then get home tonight and its got p0019 so basically looks like il be having to have motor rebuilt again if i dont burn to ground first so all and all not counting maintenance on it like struts tires oil change you no normal wear and tear just in the motor and transmission in 2 years il have 11.000 wraped up in a suv thats worth about 7000 and wont let u get out from under it it is the worst money pit i have ever had. For every thing u fix on it it creates 3 more
My car would not go over 40 mph on a highway and the rpms were shooting up to 9,000. I safely made it to a parking lot and when i went to leave the car would not move in reverse! i had to push the car, with my 5 children in it, out of the spot!! (i'm a tough chick but this was crazy!). I got the car out of the lot and was able to slowly make it home. My car is only 10 months past warranty and we will be stuck with a big bill. I think it should be covered or gmc should reimburse the repair fee.
My 2007 gmc acadia has always had very poor traction on wet roads andsometimes on dry roads.yesterday i was driving on the freeway in heavy rain when the steering wheel suddenly jerked to the right as though my right front tire had run over a large object.a few minutes later it jerked right then left then right again.each time the steering wheel would lock for an instant.i found myself partly over in the other lane.a very dangerous situation.i didn't notice any warning lights.this problem occurred twice more before i realized that it seemed to be happening only on upsloping parts of the road or when i tried to accelerate.as i had always suspected, the traction control system on this car is faulty and dangerous.faulty power steering cold also be a possibility.i tried to drive home at a steady speed and had no further problems.about a year ago i told my local gmc dealer that i thought the car had very poor traction and the system should be looked at.they told me they checked it out and there was no problem.
While traveling down highway, car displays message "service stabilitrack engine power reduced". Car slows down and shakes. Turning car off for a few minutes then turning back on clears issue, however, happens multiple times daily. Very dangerous while traveling on highways or freeways.
While driving at 55 mph three warnings came on "reduced engine power" "service stabilitrak" and "traction control off" then, the speed began to decline and i could not go more than 35 mph.got the car to a safe place to stop and when i put in park a sputtering in the engine could be felt.i turned off and when i started it to bring it in for service it ran fine but check engine light was still on.a very similar incident occurred just over a year ago.repair was to replace the throttle body.also mention of the tps sensor on the throttle.i have not had the current issue fixed yet.
Several issues with this new 2007 gmc acadia.most prevalent is the failure of the gas gauge not reading the gas reading correctly.1st time noticed and taken for service was 3 mo. Old.the gas gauge reads (e) when i've just filled up the tank.dealer replaced 02 sensors.1 mo later experience same issue.gas gauge reads (e) even when tank is full.taken back to dealer and this time replace (2) o2 sensors and the "sending unit".2 days later, with the gas gauge reading at half full, the car lunges forward into another gear on freeway in traffic, and stalls.cannot turn car on - all warning lights on.towed to dealer.now states that i need a whole new gas tank because the "baffle" is broken?still at the dealer and is unresolved. This car is unsafe.previous issues:car leaks at the sunroof.not fixed yetlumbar support broken - somewhat fixed but still not like the new ones on the lot.lumbar handle fell off - replacedbackup sensors fell off of bumper - replacedseat tracks jerk - replaced both driver and pass.still not smooth but dealer says that's the best they can do.
Bought this vehicle in 2010 with 89000 miles in 2013 timing chains went out took to gmc dealer and even though this was a recall about the timing chains cardinal in hazard ky would not fix this recall because they said if the vehicle had over 120000 miles the recall was expired. .so timing chains go out and i read from this site the recalls never expire ?? no the vehicle has major problems
While driving 45mph on a straightaway highway , three warnings came on"reduced engine power" "service stabilitrak" and "traction control off" then the vehicle lost power cars behind me and nowhere to pull off the car had lost power it would not get over fifteen mph. Taking it into be serviced .i have already had the transmission replaced
While driving at over 65 mph in heavy traffic,the transmission disengages, causing car to coast to a stop.reduced engine and transmission performance. Also intermittent driveabililty issues, transmission does not shift, false messages/codes re: stabilitrak, air bag, onstar, oil and gas gauges, etc..at 122,936 miles in july, 2014, transmission replaced at cost of $4967.42.
The contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia.while driving at any speed, the traction control light remained illuminated.as a result, the vehicle suddenly slowed down.while driving 30 mph, the traction control light dimmed and caused the vehicle to lunge forward.the contact lost control of the vehicle and struck two mailboxes on the side of the road.there were no injuries and a police report was filed.the vehicle was in the process of being diagnosed when the crash occurred.the current and failure mileages were 21,273.updated 07/08/08. Updated
Purchased this car aug 2017 fixed moon roof clogs and leaks on the inside, passenger side window will not go down on drivers controls, stabilitrak system shuts off, making the car hard to steer,check engine lights comes on, codes 700-shift solenoid a stuck; code 752-transmission control system, acceleration is unreliable and goes into "limp home mode" where it will not allow me to go over 40-45mph and rpm does not go down, it will not shift easily from park to drive or reverse
Driving on the freeway the check stability control warning flashes and the motor gets really loud. Cleaned the ground wires and the motor is no longer making the loud noise or jerking but not my seat heaters no longer work and now the battery light flashes but just 2 months ago i replaced the battery and alternator! all of this happens while driving!
2007 gmc acadia all warning lights come on and sterring gets very hard to turn. This is third event since oct 2009 and the dealership has "fixed" it each time.
Within 24 hrs of buying the vehicle my exhaust system fell off going down the highway. All the lights but the check engine light works on the dashboard. When you stop or accelerate the driver's seat moves forward or backwards slightly. Traction control does not work after the second week of owning it. When receiving for loaner vehicles all of them did not have working engine lights.
Overdrive function faulty in transmission. During cold weather stability trac kicks in and will not regain power even though there is no bad road conditions (such as snow, ice, or rain) it seems to activate when the weather is cold. It barley moves inhibiting normal traffic flow which is very dangerous.fixed moon roof leaks causing the electrical components to malfunction and rain water drips on passengers and thoroughly soaks the carpets leaving a mildew smell.
2007 gmc acadia...it has 62000 miles on it & just in march we had a problem with a metal on metal scraping sound(& you could feel it when you braked) like it needed new brakes but brake pads were like new. And the service airbag light is on, then service traction control message, & service stabilitrack message came on too & it started jerking when you hit the brakes like the abs brakes were kicking in. So we took it to robinson's & they turned the rotars & rotated my tires & when i got it back it rode like a dune buggy. Took it back & said it needed new struts cause "something" stayed in a locked position or another. So then we got it back & the scrubbing noise/feeling came back with the brakes again so then they finally just put new brakes on it & so far so good $1000 later! now, this morning i was in a drive thru & it felt like my car was in neutral when i tried to go forward & i had to look to see if i moved the gears & then i noticed the orange engine light was on. It barely wanted to go & the rpms just kept getting higher & higher & it was struggling to move so i pulled over & had onstar run diagnostics & codes po700 & po716 power train detected malfunction transmissions & transmission not performing as expected!! i noticed after she ran the test my car sounded like it changed back to normal while running so i cut it off & back on & it drove ok back home but now we have to have it looked at & i'm just sick to my stomach over this! it looks like it's gonna be a broken wave plate& ending up resulting in a new transmission i can not afford!!! i know it's 2007 but with such low mileage & in great condition i wouldn't think it should have all these problems especially with the transmission!! i have read so many reports on the same issues which are beyond ridiculous considering how much you pay for these vehicles!!!! this is totally unsafe & needs a recall asap!!!
2007 gmc acadia, service traction control and stabilitrack keeps popping up. It loses the power steering off and on if you drive it in the rain at any speed. Windows can not be controlled by drivers master buttons. Vehicle has 173000 miles on it. Purchased used from buckeye nissan. Noticed issues right away but their mechanic said there is nothingcoming up when they hook up the diagnostics. No warranty when purchased used, this is my first vehicle purchase. I was able to drive the vehicle for a year then got the service traction control and stabilitrack reading and the vehicle would not go over 5 mph. Still paying payments on the vehicle, i could not afford to take it to a mechanic so i purchased a cheap car from a friend and the acadia sat in my drive way for 2 years. After i paid it off i started to look into repairing it. I put a new battery in it after it sat for so long and it started right up and drove like there was never an issue. I have since replaced the torque converter. Still get engine light and traction control turns off and service stabilitrack reading but has not had it slow down to 5 mph again. Now if i drive in the rain the power steering cuts in and out and is extremely dangerous as it happens at any speed. I have seen several reviews on this vehicle that say the same as mine. The worst part is that gm is aware of these issues but will not assist in repair if the vehicle has over a certain amount of miles on it.
The contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. The contact stated that the stability and traction control independently turned on and off and the indicators for each illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact stated that the vehicle jerked when coming to a stop or making turns. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 114,000.
While driving on the interstate, i had to brake quickly because of accident ahead. At this time, the stabilitrak service message and brake message started alternately flashing on dic. Brake and stabilitrak warning lights also came on. The car decelerated like when you shift down on a manual transmission when i tried to accelerate again, no response. Tried turning stabilitrak button back on and off, but this did nothing. After a few seconds the car started to accelerate,the engine light came on. I was in heavy traffic and was difficult to get over to shoulder. I had about 10 miles to get to my house, so watched the engine temp gauge, and made it home.engine light remained lit. The engine gauge indicated the cars temperature rose about 15 degrees above what it usually is .started the car the next day without any warnings or messages displayed and took the car to my mechanic, he ran the codes on cars computer. It showed no errors,was a little low on water. He said to drive it and let him know if it happened again. The vehicle had been in operation for another 45 days, with no more signs of problems. 46th day, the vehicle's service message for stabilitrak and brake flashed again, with warning lights for these coming on as well, after car was driven approx. 4 miles and parked for about an hour. The vehicle operated fine. I parked the car again for about one hour, warning lights came on after about a milethe next day the same episode. Now i'm into the 2nd week of the brake and stabilitrak warning lights coming on and off. Will call the dealer because at this point i'm afraid of another gear down like the first incident and being in heavy traffic-that's not safe however, i've been to the dealer before about the passenger airbag sensor saying it's off when there is a passenger sitting there. Checking cars computer said ?codes? showed nothing wrong? are the "codes" infallible?
Had the vehicle for 4wks and have been back to dealer 4times. 2times for check engine light (2nd time reported water leakage in front floor driver & passenger sides after it had rained), 2times for stabilitrak off and service brake system warning (3 different incidents one within 1 wk of purchase), interior lights for entry and rear console controls are inoperable.
Bought this vehicle in 2010 with 89000 miles in 2013 timing chains went out took to gmc dealer and even though this was a recall about the timing chains cardinal in hazard ky would not fix this recall because they said if the vehicle had over 120000 miles the recall was expired. .so timing chains go out and i read from this site the recalls never expire ?? no the vehicle has major problems
I was driving to the store, going down hill on the right side of the road.mid-way down a message appeared on the computer saying "engine failure, power off" and the car just shut down with out warning.no matter how hard i pressed on the gas the car was shut off.the steering went out as well and i had to stand in the seat to use all my power to turn the wheel. Previous to this, the check engine light had not been on, no advance warning of this.i had both of my children in the car at the time.luckily there was a bp gas station with garage at the bottom of the hill, i was able to coast the car into the gas station where they ran diagnostic testing and repaired my car and reset the sensors.nine months later i was driving with both of my children again, in north east washington dc when out of no where the same message appeared.i was able to pull the car over to the side of the road and restart the engine one time.i turned around to go home and on the drive home the same thing happened on a less of an incline of a hill.the car shut down completely towards the top of the hill going down.same as before, no gas and no steering ability.i was too scared to leave the car on the side as cars coming over the hill would not have time to stop before hitting us.i put the car in neutral and tried to glide down the hill to the shell station.the car cut out completely and lost all momentum so i had to push the car into the gas station and wait 3 hours for the tow truck to arrive.it went back to the bp station from february and had a new battery and several other items replaced.i bought this car new in 2007 and have had countless breakdowns and replacements- two transmissions within the first 3 years and repairs.i keep up with car maintenance regularly and do no neglect anything.
2007 gmc acadia, has had problem steering issues since purchased, loud whining noise from power steering, steering was fine for a along while even with the noise but now power steering has cement, truck engine stopped running with out any warning, issues in electrical system, windows not always rolling down and lift gate intermittently opens while driving or it won't open at all sometimes, power too lift gate seems too be gone when opening
Transmission went completely out while driving on i-79 4 hours from home,while driving the speed limit of 60-65mph, had to push car out of road, towed carto a dealership that we did not know, was told the transmission was completely gone and had to be replaced at a replacement cost of$3600. Had to rent a car to get back home in which cost $275.00, went looking into this matter found over 90 pages of complaints on edmunds.com.
My transmission has to be replaced at 131,000 miles and a cost of over $3400.00 out of my pocket.well here i am again... This is the third major thing that has happened to my 2007 acadia.. I had to have all new timing chains put on103,000 miles, had to have my service tire sensor fixed at 112,000 miles, i have done all the re-calls for the sun-roof leak, the heated windshield fluid, and whatever else hs been re-called on this vehicle!!! my 17 year old son was driving my car in heavy traffic on a major highway when the car just stopped and then he could only get it to go 30 mph. He is lucky he was not rear ended. I took it to the dealer, it will not go over 30 mph and reverse. I spoke with the head mechanic at the gm garage that is putting a new transmission in my acadia at the cost of 3400.00 to me, and he told me that all the 2007-2010 acadia's have a part in the transmission that cost gm $1.69 instead of using the part they should have used that would have cost them $39.00. He said gm know they should have recalled all the 2070-2010 acadia's but chose not too because it would have been millions of vehicles involved, so instead "thank you gm" for screwing all of us and now we have to pay for your mistake and cut backs....
On my way home from work, in the middle of tunnel truck turn on check engine light, in panel " reduced engine power" and reduced the velocity by itself to 10mph. I turn it off and on again , started running but in less than 1 minute running, did the same problem.
While driving at 55 mph three warnings came on "reduced engine power" "service stabilitrak" and "traction control off" then, the speed began to decline and i could not go more than 35 mph.got the car to a safe place to stop and when i put in park a sputtering in the engine could be felt.i turned off and when i started it to bring it in for service it ran fine but check engine light was still on.a very similar incident occurred just over a year ago.repair was to replace the throttle body.also mention of the tps sensor on the throttle.i have not had the current issue fixed yet.
On monday, with my children in the car, i started noticing that the car was not shifting correctly.i did not think much about it.then on the wed of that week as i was driving in a major city downtown area for the morning commute, the engine light came on...i was at a stop tried to accelerate and the rpm's revved.stepped on the gas and the car would only go 1 to 2 miles an hour then speed up ...dealer said that there were "many parts in the pan" and that i needed to have transmission replaced.$3600 plus tax or have it rebuilt $3300 plus tax.called gm after reading the various post on edmunds about the acadia problems.they were very nice and opened a claim but as of yet, no one ever called me back.when they opened the claim they said someone would be in touch within 2 business days (and they would see what they could do on saving me some money on the bill) as i was due back at the dealership to pick up my car.
Vehicle has about 50,000 miles but a few months out of warranty and started giving me problem shifting gear. Researched the problem and found a lot of similar complaints out there but gm is refusing to take responsibility and making owners pay to fix the problem. Transmission is defective.
The driver side floor board always has a wet spot when it rains.the rear speakers do not work.the passenger window cannot be operated by the drivers side.the rear window wiper fluid will intermittently work if the vehicle is in park with the left turn signal on.
Car will not accelerate, engine just revs and rpms increase to 5000+ when attampting to change from third to fourth gear.thankfully, i was on a road less traveled and did not get smashed in the back with my son in the back seat on the highway.what a safety hazard!
My transmission went out after 58,000 miles and 5 years and 5 months. So i am over my warranty by 5 months and am out $3300. In doing some research, there seems be an abnormally high incident of transmission failures on the 2007 gmc acadia. Some bloggers indicate that the acadia models have big issues before the 2010 model. Is there a systematic issue that gmc needs to address or am i just unlucky?
I'm having chronic transmission problems i've spent &2000. So far on the transmission. The gmc dealer has been constantly telling me i'm having multiple issues regarding the total wave plate of the transmission, which is effecting other areas of the care. Now i'm being told that my transmission was a lemon-make. That it was built faulty & gmc knows it. They have had thousands of complaints and refuse to recall this transmission. This is totally unfair. I still owe 18,000 on this truck. I'm paying two mortgages and i'm worried about how i will make it to work the next day. The maker of this truck should be held responsible for the faults not the consumer. Do to this issue gm issued an exchange program but the dealer ships won't engage in this. Please assist me with this issue.
The contact owned a 2007 gmc acadia. The contact stated the vehicle caught on fire after being parked in the driveway for 15 minutes. The flames were put out by the fire department and the vehicle was totaled. A fire department report was filed. The engine area and the front of the vehicle were burnt. The vehicle was parked at the contacts driveway and the contact was waiting on the manufacturers response. The manufacturer was emailed with the incident. The dealer rivard buick gmc located at 9740 e adamo dr, tampa, fl 33619; phone number: (813) 200-8752 informed there were no recalls at the time. The failure mileage was 169,000.
I was driving home from work around 5:05pm on the 5 north freeway going about 65 mph. All of a sudden my check engine light went on and i felt a sudden loss of power in my acceleration. As i stepped on the gas more to keep up with the flow of traffic, the rpm needle jumped up to between 4 and 6 on my gauge, but my vehicle wasn't going any faster so i had to steer to the right to get to the exit. I was barely able to exit without almost getting rear ended but i had no choice as my vehicle would not go over 40mph. After getting it checked at the nearest shop, i was told that it was a stuck solenoid. After i got that fixed, 4 months later, same problem, but now the dealership is telling me they will have to rebuild my transmission due to a broken wave plate, which will cost me at least $2800, which i don't have.
When beginning to drive our vehicle from church the check engine light came on and vehicle would not downshift, and speed would not get above 30 mph. When brought to the dealership the following day, we were told we would need a new transmission. The vehicle only has 50k and should not have had this issue, and it is a transmission safety issue. Had we been on a busy highway and this incident occurred, a major accident could have taken place. Other sites have listed numerous complaints about the same transmission problem occurring in various acadia's as well. A recall should have been issued and gm should pay for the full repair as it is over $4,000.
My 2007 gmc acadia spontaneously caught fire while driving. No warning lights and or notifications came on. My car began to fill with smoke from the floorboard and smoke came from the hood. The front end of the car was fully engulfed in a matter of minutes, total loss.
Vehicle is hard shifting from 1st to 2nd gear. Had serviced with new transmission fluid on 7/2/13. On 7/5/13 vehicle would no longer shift at all while traveling on the freeway on our way to family vacation to hilton head sc. It was towed to parks chevrolet in charlotte, nc where transmission was disassembled with parts replaced and rebuilt. Upon departure of pickup vehicle is still shifting hard from 1st to 2nd gear (around 20-25mph) and we hope to make back home to ohio safely. I've researched this issue is common in gmc acadias. Issues needs addressed and resolved for safety! i will be returning the vehicle to chevy dealer when we return home for further service. We have already paid the warranty deductible and hope to not incur more expenses!
Engine light on vehicle, the vehicle will not shift into gear - happened three times had to pull off side of road to not get hit from other vehicles and 5 year old was also in car with me.had to shut off the car multiple times to get started again and for it to finally shift into gears.took car to dealer and they replaced transmission control module valve.on 4/1/13 car would not go into reverse on incline.had to drive forward and reverse on flat area, dealer now says they found broken wave plate and burned 3-5 reverse clutch.also found internal defect park of valve body.car is only 5 years old and has only 55 thousand miles on it.saw other issues on this database all with broken wave plates on 07 acadias. Paid thousands of dollars to get this fixed.
Transmission slipping jerks and bumps when shifting.passengers noted there was issues also.loses power going up hills.took it to cochran pontiac for two years and did not correct situation, since there were no codes on the computer even though the car had no power and was jerking.engine light, antilock braking, no rear sensors, and the fuel gauge lights are now on after another dealer fixed transmission and i had to pay $1,500 and i should have not paid anything.i did not have these lights on my dash board when i went to get the transmission fixed and the dealer has not fixed them.recently, my car lost power and died on a blind dangerous curve and shut down the engine.i was afraid to get hit and felt my car was unsafe. We put gas in and would not start and engine was hot.i had to have it towed to dealer after two weeks from getting the transmission repaired and told dealer transmission has noises in it and engine was hot and car would not start.they called and said it was out of gas and runs now, however, they did not address the issues noted above for all of the lights that were on the dash board.the gas was not the issue before car was towed since we put gas in there when it broke down.this 2007 acadia has had issues since 2011 that continue to present and this suv is known to have many recalls and is unsafe.the car was taken to the dealer numerous times with complaints by the customer.
Manufacturer defect to transmission.
After taking my vehicle to phil moore buick gmc on 10/16/2014 and paying $1341.10 for repairs after a check engine light indicator, the check engine light came on again on 10/20/2014 and caused the vehicle to slow from 60 miles per hour to 20 miles per hour on the highway.when the vehicle was returned to the dealership on10/21/2015, i was told there were additional repairs needed on the engine at an estimated cost of $2789.18.because repairs had just been completed on the same area 5 days earlier, i called the gm corporation and i was informed that repairs to the engine should have been covered under a recall and the dealership should have noticed the recall at the time of service.
Basically bottom line is this is the 4th major thing i've had my acadia in the shop for.this repair of a rebuilt transmission is costing me 3500.00 out of my pocket.supposedly the gm customer rep does not think there is anything they can do for me because my car is 5 years old and 131000 miles..that is just bs!!!!! i spent 40,000.00 on this car to drive it longer than this and for all the things to start nickel and dimming me is ridiculous.the mechanic at the gm certified garage told me that gm used a prt in the transmission on the 07-10 models of the acadia that cost them 1.69 and that they know they should have used a part that cost them 39.00, so this is the part that is breaking in the transmissions and making them junk and having to be rebuilt or new ones put it.. Gm didn't want to recall the 07-10 models because it would have affected millions of cars, so they are just letting the owners suffer for their stupidity and lack of responsibility.my biggest complaint after the money is the fact the my child was driving my vehicle when this happened, he was panicked as he could not go over 30mph on a very busy road and the vehicle started to shut down on him!! he is very lucky the vehicle made it to a safe place and he was not rear ended as the car just stopped on him!!! really gm when are you going to recall these models and make it right for all of us that have to encounter such a high expense?? i really can not afford another vehicle or the $3500.00 to repair this one, but that is my only choice!!!!
Bad engine oil leak and is dripping on manifold shield which causes smoke...it is getting worse.could catch fire.
The contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. The contact stated while driving 45 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that the failure recurred mostly while driving and exceeding 45 mph. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the alternator needed to be replaced. The failure recurred and the alternator was replaced two more times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the instrument cluster and battery was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
At 80,000 miles transmission went out and had to be rebuilt. Car is also leaking under the passenger and driver floor board and moon roof/sunroof drips down from dome lights onto third row seats. Leaking has caused multiple electrical problems. When there is a heavy rain ignition will still run even after key is turned off and key is out of ignition car is currently at 130,000. Also ignition will power down even while care is in motion warning light will illuminate stating "engine power reduced" "traction control off" and vehicle will not move. Car has had more problems than any other i have owned, will never purchase another gm vehicle.
Upon entering the highway the 2007 acadia would not shift either into or out of 3rd gear, i'm not sure.i could not tell what was happening and when i determined this was not going to correct itself i exited the highway.i've recieved a letter from gm stating that vehicles equiped with 6t70 and 6t75 6 speed automatic transmissions are experiencing cracked or fractured wave plates.this clearly is a faulty part as it is occurring on many versions of this vehicle and has been upgraded.i was lucky in that it was only me in the auto and not the entire family when this happened.very dangerous.
2007 gmc acadia...it has 62000 miles on it & just in march we had a problem with a metal on metal scraping sound(& you could feel it when you braked) like it needed new brakes but brake pads were like new. And the service airbag light is on, then service traction control message, & service stabilitrack message came on too & it started jerking when you hit the brakes like the abs brakes were kicking in. So we took it to robinson's & they turned the rotars & rotated my tires & when i got it back it rode like a dune buggy. Took it back & said it needed new struts cause "something" stayed in a locked position or another. So then we got it back & the scrubbing noise/feeling came back with the brakes again so then they finally just put new brakes on it & so far so good $1000 later! now, this morning i was in a drive thru & it felt like my car was in neutral when i tried to go forward & i had to look to see if i moved the gears & then i noticed the orange engine light was on. It barely wanted to go & the rpms just kept getting higher & higher & it was struggling to move so i pulled over & had onstar run diagnostics & codes po700 & po716 power train detected malfunction transmissions & transmission not performing as expected!! i noticed after she ran the test my car sounded like it changed back to normal while running so i cut it off & back on & it drove ok back home but now we have to have it looked at & i'm just sick to my stomach over this! it looks like it's gonna be a broken wave plate& ending up resulting in a new transmission i can not afford!!! i know it's 2007 but with such low mileage & in great condition i wouldn't think it should have all these problems especially with the transmission!! i have read so many reports on the same issues which are beyond ridiculous considering how much you pay for these vehicles!!!! this is totally unsafe & needs a recall asap!!!
We got this 2007 gmc acadia at 100,230 miles on august 2014. Now it has around 133,800 miles. At 115,000 miles it stated to have issues where it said stability track. The traction control turns off by itself and not sure if the stability and this are the same thing. Some electric parts have already failed. The charging outlet and electric windows don't work right. The passenger side can not be put down by driver side. The rear right side can only be put down of up by the driver. The left rear does not work when the driver puts it down or up. The power in the lift gate in the back has gone out. It only opens or closes manually. There was also a recall with the lift gate and we got it fixed. After it was fixed then a while later it would close on us and it almost hit us but we reacted fast. It only closed on us about three times then it stopped working. It was recall 15240.the safety issue is that thesteering wheel gets hard to turn when making a turn or u turn. It has happened many times as i am driving. One time is almost made me crash into a car. I have taken it to two mechanics and it has engine and transmission codes. For just the transmission codes it will cost me up to $4,000. According to the carfax records it has had internal transmission repairs at 53,543 miles. I feel like this car post a safety issue because of the steering wheel problem. We have had this car for 3years and we have experienced many problems with it. Gm should pay for this faulty parts.
Car shut down while i was driving. After awhile it started back up but it would only go on first gear so i could go more than 20mph. Then when i went home, the check engine light came on and the reverse did not work. I have read alot of complaints about the same problem with 2007 acadias. I hope these cars get recalled because some people might not be as lucky as i was were there weren't any cars around or in the interstate.
Wave plate broke and transmission being rebuilt.
Our vehicle only has 86k miles and the rack and pinion is leaking heavily.the dealer stated that this is a known issue, but it is out of warranty.sometimes, the power steering cuts out and it is very difficult to move the steering wheel.we believe that this imposes serious risk while driving and the problem can happen at any time.there is no repeatable scenario to demonstrate the failure. It is random.the front engine cover also leaks oil heavily.the dealer also stated this is a known issue.this could result in rapid engine oil loss and engine failure while driving.i took the vehicle to the dealer yesterday for inspection.unfortunately no pictures were taken, but their two technicians inspected the vehicle and agreed on the known issues.the service advisor also agreed on the known issues.i inquired about gm helping with these known issues, but the dealer stated that their district aftersales manager was not kind or helpful and would revert to general motor's online goodwill calculator.he accessed the online system which determined my vehicle was out of warranty and/or coverage and that there was no goodwill available to use for my vehicle.we're not looking for goodwill, but rather for gm to repair these high risk product failures.since these components wear with use, not time, we feel that with our low usage, these components should not have failed.
While traveling down highway, car displays message "service stabilitrack engine power reduced". Car slows down and shakes. Turning car off for a few minutes then turning back on clears issue, however, happens multiple times daily. Very dangerous while traveling on highways or freeways.
The contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. The contact stated that water entered into the rear window control button and the check engine and coolant indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the timing chain and the tensioner needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 157,000.
The contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. While driving approximately 55 mph, smoke was present under the hood of the vehicle. After stopping the vehicle, flames were present. The fire department was called to the scene and extinguished the flames. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed away. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was 160,000.
Transmission failure due to faulty factory issued wave plate. This should have been a recall as gm appears to be very aware of this problem in most early year model acadias. The price tag alone is $4,000+... Not to mention a rental car and making payments on an undrivable vehicle while it sits for who knows how long since the transmission is on national back order because its such a common problem.
Driving up on the hill the car jerked and shakes. Passenger feels it. It's displaying service brake system just under a year after it was done. It's now displaying, stabilitrak and control traction. After stopping for a red light upon the departure the car shakes and jerks. When it rains real hard, i have a leak on the passenger door. I feel like the car falls apart light after light. Some people says its transmission.
The first issue was the water pump, replaced it and 2 months later out went the power steering pump. At that time of replacing the power steering pump the dealership also replaced the rack and pinion and timing chain.now, it's the transmission.going rounds with gm to get them to take care of the issue in its entirety.this vehicle doesn't even have 63k miles on it!this vehicle is defective in every which way.i'm worried about what will go out next. I was looking for something reliable and safe and this acadia has been everything but that.i have several friends that are also experiencing the same issues.let the game begin.i have never had a vehicle that i feel is so unsafe and unreliable.i am a hard working woman who drove the same car for 13 years and had none of the issues that i am having with this acadia that i paid twice as much for!so, to anyone wanting to purchase an acadia, do reconsider, even as dependable as you feel your dealership may be...it will be a lemon in the long run.be prepared to get your gloves on in the ring with gmc as i'm currently doing...as i'm driving a dealership loaner, for 2 days now...good luck!
While driving, the vehicle started skipping/catching while accelerating and the temperature gauge started to creep up.i entered a left turn lane in order to pull over.when traffic cleared i attempted to accelerate to make it into the parking lot.warning bells started going off "shut off engine" "shut off a/c" "enging overheat" and the truck shut off.i had picked up enough momentum as i had begun my turn but it was still literally a coast into the parking lot, narrowly avoiding a t-bone situation with an oncoming mini van.it was so close the mini-van laid on the horn and slammed on her brakes.i coasted into the parking lot but was unable to make it into a spot.i took out my keys and opened my door to get out.the alarms continued even without keys in it.there was antifreeze pouring out from underneath the vehicle.i had to turn on and off the car no less than three times to stop the warning bells.i called a local shop and had it towed.they replaced the water pump and a/c belt.got my vehicle back two days later.drove to work in the morning with no issues, however coming home it started to catch/skip again.(i live only 5miles away from work).i had my husband drive it back up to the shop to have it looked at.when he got into it he was unable to reverse it; reverse just simply stopped working.he had to turn around in our yard - on the way to the shop (6 miles away) the vehicle would not go over 30 mph and again shut off on him while trying to turn into the auto shop.the diagnosis now is that it needs a new transmission.upon further online research i have found thousands of other owners of the same model/make and year with the exact same issues occurring roughly around the same mileage/time frame.there are three other acadias alone at our local gm dealership waiting to be fixed with the exact same issues.
I was coming home with my five children when getting close to home my truck just would not go over 10 mph i would pull over for cars behind me to pass after i tried turning it off and restarting but it would do the same glad i was close to home that i was able to get their. I got home shut the truck off and tried to turn back on and it wouldn't i have been told that it was a sensor and replaced it and it still didn't work know i have been told that it is the motor that is bad it is embarrassing to have a truck in your driveway that you have not been able to use and still owe have the amount of what it was sold to us. They also told me that this was common on 2007 because of the faulty motor that was put into them as i read some of the reviews it should be considered as a recall because of the price these trucks go for new or used suppose ably it isa high quality vehicle andits sad that their is so many bad reviews and nothing has been done to help all the people who are having this issue as gm knows this isn't something you can say i will get it fixed right away you are talking thousands of dollars for repairs.
Vehicle. Would not shift out of first gear.would get to almost 5 rpm before it finally shifted. When it did shift out, it shifted hard. Problemed started in august 2012 after we purchased and her it is july 2015. Dealership said they can't find anything wrong. The gas peddle did get stuck one time when the vehicle. Wouldn't shift out. Now my parking break has a leak and is always saying that the break is on.
Our car was serviced by jim salerno gmc in randolph,nj on 5/4/13.the car was brought in to check the transmission that was installed by salerno in 2011 but we were told trans is ok, the timing chains need to be replaced.we get the job done which requires them to take the engine out of the car.we get the car back from them and it is idling very low to the point it stalled once when my wife stopped to get out of the car to get our mail.and we noticed it didn't start up the same as before (slower) but we didn't mention this to salerno because we trusted them in doing the job right (big mistake!)for the next few weeks, my wife does some local driving with the car until 6/22/13 when we (my wife and i and our two small children and our dog) left for a long drive up to maine.we made it into massachusetts and then an engine light came on followed by a lot of rattling from the engine.this was quite scary since the car started driving erratically and we were traveling at high speeds on rt 84.we luckily pull over into a small rest stop and 5 hours later, a ingersoll gmc comes with a flatbed truck and a loaner car.
03/01/2008 - 16,000 i wasn't able to steer, power steering is completely out on the middle of the road12/01/2008 - 32,000 - misfire in the 2 engine cylinders and was making lot of noise, dealer took 5 weeks to fix the problem06/01/2009 - 41,000 issue with the engine making noise at start, had to make multiple trips to the dealer06/01/2011 - 66,000 water pump leaking 03/01/2012 - 72,000 brake control failure06/29/2012 - 76,000 broken wave plates, evaporater solenoid, and transmission failuremost of these issues are very common in this model, gmc need to recall and fix once for all rather than waiting on the issue to happen on each vehicle.
Went to back out of my garage and the car wouldn't go. Had to have the transmission replaced. We had not been experiencing any issues with the car regarding the transmission in the days before it quit working. Other than the check engine light coming on for a few min and then went off about 5 min later about 2 days before it quit working. I love this car but disappointed that our transmission went out at 81,246 miles.
3 months past the 5 year 100k warranty with only 55000 miles on the car and both the water pump and transmission went out. Gm paid for half of the costs still 1253.05 out of pocket when it should all have been covered. This is a consistent problem with the acadia and gm knows it but refuses to step up.the day the transmission went out we almost got thrown through the windshield definitely a safety issue.
On 1/25/13 our 2007 gmc acadia was towed to the show for what was described as a timing chain premature ware and was covered under a recall.the mileage on that date was 52,788. It is our understanding that the motor and transmission had to be removed.on may 18th 2013 i was driving and the car made a loud noise and decelerated down to 25 mph with a high rpm.at that point i pulled over.i noticed the car had no reverse.i brought the car to the local gm dealer.today they called and said the transmission is shot.current mileage 55,308.waiting to hear back on exact issue.after reading online this is a know design flaw and has been since corrected.i should not have to pay for gm's design flaws.also this is a major safety issue when your vehicle slows to a maximum of 25mph on a main road or highway.
The contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. The contact stated afterremoving the key from the ignition, the engine continued to run. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer but was advised that the failure could only be duplicated if the failure was consistent. The contact was concerned that the vehicle could be stolen with as the engine continued to run when the keys were removed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 39,000.
2007 gmc acadia. Consumer expresses discontent in regards to several repairs and malfunctions with the vehicle *tgwthe heater core leaked, the check engine light illuminated due to a faulty tuning valve, the auxiliary a/c evaportor was leaking and had to e replaced, the water pump, engine mount, and torque converter all had to be replaced, as well as the master cylinder which was leaking. Also, the abs light and stabiltrak lights illuminated.
My first 2007 awd acadia broke down after owning it for 20 minutes check engine light came on and it wouldn't move. Spent more time in the garage. When i got it back a week later it started to shut off while i was driving it but it only did it when i was stopped and made right turns on main roads. The car would shut off while driving but it would restart again. Got a replacement car had to pay 2,000 more for it and the replacement acadia is doing the same thing. Its a death trap we could get killed pulling on a highway and the car shuts off and when they hook it up to diagnostic machine it says nothing shows up. It has been in for the software upgrades and a week later its shutting off again and has alot of hesitation. I have had it with gmc i just want my money back they lost my trust i should of stayed with my jeep liberty which was a great vehicle with no problems.
I have had several problems with this vehicle.the washer fluid light is always on, no matter how many times i have taken it for repairthe power steering went out 8 months after the vehiclethree months later at this present time.after having the vehicle for not even a year, the transmission has given out beyond repair.i have gotten several different people to look at it, its beyond repair (rebuild).i have done a lot of research and found that many people have had the same problemsi really hope this helps, i don't think the customers should be responsible for the repair of this constant problem.
1-heated washer removed, catalyst converter replaced, timing chain issue, fuel pump, head lights all replace due to defect and now @ 89,500 i have a major transmission issue a po752 code has been noted and the car is 5.5 years old and believe this is a defect gmc is aware of and failed to fix,even sugggested by amaaco the tcm may even need replacing.feel like this car has been one defect after another which led to other defects happening and premature wear and tear on other parts.
In the rain or during wet road conditions the serpentine belt gets wet due to it's location at the bottom of the engine compartment.when this occurs the belt starts to slip causing an intermittent squealing and intermittent lose of steering control.
Left front headlamp inoperative.requires $1200.in repairs.vehicle unable to be driven at night. This is the most recent issue.since buying the vehicle new.we have had major engine failure.transmission failure.water leaks from moon roof.which effected the emergency brake monitor system.recalled washer system .the issue with the headlamp is a defect in design.though there is a recall for non hid.the wiring on the hid systems is having the same issues.gm refused to repair the vehicle.even though it a known defect.i am a master automotive technicianand have been for 26 years.i will provide expert testimony along with the cause of defect.this is a safety concern from 2 aspects fire and safely driving the vehicle.
- the contact stated that while drivingthe 2007 gmc acadiawith 2,005 failure mileage at 50 mph,the vehicle completely lost power.the contact tried to restart the vehicle, but nothing happened.the vehicle had to be towed to the dealer. The dealer was installing a new engine. Update 05/10/07
Check engine light / stabilitrak warning light leading to discovery the engine cylinder head and valves were damaged and needed to be replaced.total repair took 33 days.apparently this is an ongoing problem with this gm engine. Numerous internet sites state improperly manufactured camshaft components are the possible cause. My camshafts were not replaced, but i do suspect they were probably the cause based on present information available to me.
The contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. The contact stated that the engine could not be started. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the timing belt was faulty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 120,000.
2007 gmc acadia. Consumer expresses discontent in regards to several repairs and malfunctions with the vehicle *tgwthe heater core leaked, the check engine light illuminated due to a faulty tuning valve, the auxiliary a/c evaportor was leaking and had to e replaced, the water pump, engine mount, and torque converter all had to be replaced, as well as the master cylinder which was leaking. Also, the abs light and stabiltrak lights illuminated.
I wanna know why 3 weeks ago all the sound in my vech stopped working the radio comes on shows u what song is playing and nothing comes out they say the radio is bad so i goggled it and a tonnnnnn of people have the same problem don't u think there has to be a defect and why was it never recalled ?
One nice day driving in town, i must have run over a nail or some other sharp item.while stopped at a light, i heard a hissing noise.i pulled into a flat parking lot to investigate - suspecting i had a leaking front passenger tire by the way the gmc acadia was driving.i removed the jack and spare from the back of the truck and also the manual from the glove box.following the instructions not only printed on the jack, in the manual, but also the underside of the vehicle - i placed the jack, made sure it was steady, and proceeded to jack the truck up.the jack collapsed under the weight of the truck.the emergency brake was set.i took every safety precaution especially because my sons were with me and they are teenagers (new drivers) so i was trying to emphasize the safety issues - lucky for me !!!!they are the ones that yelled that the truck was coming down.the design of the jack requires at least your arms to be underneath the vehicle to jack it up which is very unsafe.fortunately for me, i don't ever work underneath a vehicle unless there is someone else capable standing by.the entire jack was bent sideways - unusable.my opinion is that the jack points on the frame of the truck are correct; however, the material that the jacks are made from is subpar.although the dealer replaced the jack free of charge -- i won't use it.i could have lost my right arm the last time under ideal circumstances. I won't even take a chance that it's the same jack material next time.what if it were to happen on the open road in the rain where you had an uneven shoulder?
My passenger side head light went out on my 2007 gmc acadia. I took it to the dealer it is not under warranty any longer it has 45,000 miles on it. This will be the 3rd time i've needed my head lights to be replaced and they tell me that the harness is melted. From reading online i seem to not be the only one with this same issue. The dealer told me they will have to let me know how much it will cost to replace.
Both daytime running lights have melted the bulb sockets and the bulb housing. The sockets have melted so bad that you cannot remove the bulb and the housing has melted so bad that the housing will no longer hold the bulb in place. The problem is exacerbated by the fact that you cannot turn the lights either on or off because the dial defaults to automatic which will use the daytime running lights automatically unless you physically turn them off each time you turn the car off. This set of circumstances causes a serious fire hazard!this issue needs to be resolved immediately. The photo without a bulb is the left daytime running light housing and the photo of the bulb goes in that housing. The photos with the bulb still in the housing are of the right running light. The housing is completely melted and a substance has melted out of the socket and into the housing. I fear that these circumstances with cause a first and jeopardize the safety of me, my wife and my children.
My driver side headlight bulb went out. I bought a replacement, but when i disassembled everything and got to the bulb, the connector was somewhat melted and one of the wires was pulled out. When i tried to remove the bulb, the connector cracked. Note that this was the original bulb.
Low beam wire harness melted with a risk of fire due to wrong wattage bulb according to gm dealership. Circuit protection was inadequate to prevent such a common failure mode. Harness has not yet been replaced.
Recently i noticed one of my daytime running lights was not working so when i scheduled my vehicle for service i asked the gm dealer to replace the light.upon their investigation the dealer reported that the headlight wires had fused or melted together and that it would an estimated $800 to fix! they also mentioned the other lamp was starting to have the same issue and its only a matter of time.i was more concerned that the wires lamp/light wires were "fused" together and shorting out!this seams to be more of a safety issue with the risk of fire or loss of both headlights!furthermore, it is outrageous for a replacement of a daytime running light to be $800 dollars!can nhtsa please investigate and help resolve this safety hazard and poor product performance and look at the risk analysis that was performed?
No recall for defective transmissions?bought 2007 acadiar used, 2600 miles /felttransmission problems early on.very noticeable jerk at 40mph.in and out of dealership since. Last few months car has been in to dealer frequently re car bucking at stop lights really rough thought enginegoing to die. Every time nothing showed in codes,emergency trip to doctor/heavy traffic main artery/can't get over 20mph/engine screaming/ make it to dr. (omg) towed to dealership.transmission gone.i could have had a serious accident.finally heard something about a wave plate.for 5 yrs i've said something wrong.no one said these were constant problems with acadias.they issued recalls for a leak in the sun roof.no recall for defective transmissions? known defective wave plates?i have extended warranty, but many don't. Warranty or not, this safety hazard should be fixed by gmc at their expense.a recall is mandated. Just ask the owners. . .
1-heated washer removed, catalyst converter replaced, timing chain issue, fuel pump, head lights all replace due to defect and now @ 89,500 i have a major transmission issue a po752 code has been noted and the car is 5.5 years old and believe this is a defect gmc is aware of and failed to fix,even sugggested by amaaco the tcm may even need replacing.feel like this car has been one defect after another which led to other defects happening and premature wear and tear on other parts.
I was driving my gmc acadia all of a sudden one of the headlights just turned off, then a few minutes after same thing happened to the other headlight. I have read that it has happen to a few and going to some electric issue.
Low beam headlights go out.i've also taken the vehicle in many times for noise in the steering column.eventually, i lose my power steering.everytime, they tell me there is a leak or steering gear problem and it has been repaired but it continues to happen.im taking it in for the 4th or 5th time now to repair the squeak in the steering.this vehicle is 5 years old and its been in the shop more than any other car that i have owned.
The contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. The contact stated that the daytime running lights were continuously burning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the bulb was overheating causing the housing to melt on both the passenger and driver side. As a result, the head light assembly needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 32,000 and the current mileage was 45,600.
I had problems with the transmission when my vehicle had around 61,000 miles. Vehicle was not going over 25 mph and sometime it did not run at all. I took it several times to the dealer, actually a town truck had to take it because it was very dangerous to drive it. It took a lot of time and effort for me to finally get my gmc acadia fixed. That was in 2015. Two years later i had problems with my transmission again, my gmc has now 104,000 miles. I went back to the gmc dealer where it was repaired before, but they told me that guarantee had ended 2 months ago and i had to pay $1,021 to get the transmission fixed. I'm also having problems with hood lift and the headlight swith is not working
Left front headlamp inoperative.requires $1200.in repairs.vehicle unable to be driven at night. This is the most recent issue.since buying the vehicle new.we have had major engine failure.transmission failure.water leaks from moon roof.which effected the emergency brake monitor system.recalled washer system .the issue with the headlamp is a defect in design.though there is a recall for non hid.the wiring on the hid systems is having the same issues.gm refused to repair the vehicle.even though it a known defect.i am a master automotive technicianand have been for 26 years.i will provide expert testimony along with the cause of defect.this is a safety concern from 2 aspects fire and safely driving the vehicle.
2007 gmc acadia.consumer writes in regards to problems with the vehicle headlights and the transmission.the consumer stated on december 17, 2011, the left headlight burned up for no apparent reason. The local dealer quoted him $1,213.59. He was able to get the headlight fixed for$ 695.67. On december 2, 2012 the transmission failed. The consumer had a rebuilt transmission installed at a cost of $ 3,737.25.
The contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. The contact observed that the front passenger side headlight would not function and attempted to replace the headlight. When removing the headlight, he discovered that the passenger side low beam wiring harness had melted. The contact was in the process of taking the vehicle to an authorized dealer for repairs. The failure mileage was 45,000.
The contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. While driving various speeds, the transmission stalled without warning. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or diagnosed. The vehicle was repaired. Also, while driving, the headlight switch became inoperable. As a result, the contact was unaware of when the headlights were on or off. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.
Pushing the gas pedal the vehicle revved up and the gears slammed into gear, engine light came on and seems to have no first gear as of now. Seems it may be the wave plate within the transmission.
1- issue heating wiper fluid system-fix put in place2-issue heating wiper fluid system-fix did not work had to be disabled3- march 2011 fuel pump had to be replaced4-nov 2011- timing chains and catlyst coverter replaced5-dec 2011 new recall lighting system issue-had to contact gmc cause dealer ship could not do workcase number gmc is [xxx] first owner of this car and bought it brand new in late sept of 2007 and the above has been done to my car and feel i got a bad deal...dealer ship location burlington nc 27215, david wescott dealer ship.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds,the steering wheel would lock and the vehicle would make a grinding noise when making turns.she also stated that the gas gauge fluctuates and does not display the accurate amount of gas left in the vehicle.an inspection was done by the dealer and they advised her that she needed to replace the rubber on the steering column and the gas gauge. The steering repair was completed but not the gas gauge. The failure mileage was approximately 33,000.
The contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia.after rainy weather conditions, the front driver's side of the vehicle sustained water leakage from the sunroof.the front passenger side exhibited excessive water accumulation on the floor area and a strong odor in the vehicle.the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection.the vehicle was repaired and the floor panel was replaced.in addition, the front driver's side door failed to lock.the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on seven separate occasions for identical failures, but there were no resolutions.the contact stated that if the moisture issue remained uncorrected, mold could form in the vehicle.the vehicle is currently at an authorized dealer for repair.the failure mileage was 16,000 and current mileage was 19,000. Updated 1/26/09 the gas cap was cracked, there was a vibration coming from the front of the vehicle. The dealer machined the rotors, the vehicle pulled to the left, the tire pressure monitor light illuminated, but the dealer could not duplicate the consumer's concern. Updated 01/26/09.
1-heated washer removed, catalyst converter replaced, timing chain issue, fuel pump, head lights all replace due to defect and now @ 89,500 i have a major transmission issue a po752 code has been noted and the car is 5.5 years old and believe this is a defect gmc is aware of and failed to fix,even sugggested by amaaco the tcm may even need replacing.feel like this car has been one defect after another which led to other defects happening and premature wear and tear on other parts.
Several issues with this new 2007 gmc acadia.most prevalent is the failure of the gas gauge not reading the gas reading correctly.1st time noticed and taken for service was 3 mo. Old.the gas gauge reads (e) when i've just filled up the tank.dealer replaced 02 sensors.1 mo later experience same issue.gas gauge reads (e) even when tank is full.taken back to dealer and this time replace (2) o2 sensors and the "sending unit".2 days later, with the gas gauge reading at half full, the car lunges forward into another gear on freeway in traffic, and stalls.cannot turn car on - all warning lights on.towed to dealer.now states that i need a whole new gas tank because the "baffle" is broken?still at the dealer and is unresolved. This car is unsafe.previous issues:car leaks at the sunroof.not fixed yetlumbar support broken - somewhat fixed but still not like the new ones on the lot.lumbar handle fell off - replacedbackup sensors fell off of bumper - replacedseat tracks jerk - replaced both driver and pass.still not smooth but dealer says that's the best they can do.
No recall for defective transmissions?bought 2007 acadiar used, 2600 miles /felttransmission problems early on.very noticeable jerk at 40mph.in and out of dealership since. Last few months car has been in to dealer frequently re car bucking at stop lights really rough thought enginegoing to die. Every time nothing showed in codes,emergency trip to doctor/heavy traffic main artery/can't get over 20mph/engine screaming/ make it to dr. (omg) towed to dealership.transmission gone.i could have had a serious accident.finally heard something about a wave plate.for 5 yrs i've said something wrong.no one said these were constant problems with acadias.they issued recalls for a leak in the sun roof.no recall for defective transmissions? known defective wave plates?i have extended warranty, but many don't. Warranty or not, this safety hazard should be fixed by gmc at their expense.a recall is mandated. Just ask the owners. . .
Fuel gage system is not showing how much gas is in the tank. The fuel level sensor has failed 3 times . The tank has been filled and needle show either empty of 3/4 full. The fuel level code po464. It was returned back to dealer on 6/13/2016 and problem still continues after said problem was fix with silicon in connection. (water damage) how ever with end 10 miles needle all over the place ? got home and turn the car off and on to cycle and needed reads empty after a full take of gas.?
I was driving home from work around 5:05pm on the 5 north freeway going about 65 mph. All of a sudden my check engine light went on and i felt a sudden loss of power in my acceleration. As i stepped on the gas more to keep up with the flow of traffic, the rpm needle jumped up to between 4 and 6 on my gauge, but my vehicle wasn't going any faster so i had to steer to the right to get to the exit. I was barely able to exit without almost getting rear ended but i had no choice as my vehicle would not go over 40mph. After getting it checked at the nearest shop, i was told that it was a stuck solenoid. After i got that fixed, 4 months later, same problem, but now the dealership is telling me they will have to rebuild my transmission due to a broken wave plate, which will cost me at least $2800, which i don't have.
The contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia.after rainy weather conditions, the front driver's side of the vehicle sustained water leakage from the sunroof.the front passenger side exhibited excessive water accumulation on the floor area and a strong odor in the vehicle.the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection.the vehicle was repaired and the floor panel was replaced.in addition, the front driver's side door failed to lock.the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on seven separate occasions for identical failures, but there were no resolutions.the contact stated that if the moisture issue remained uncorrected, mold could form in the vehicle.the vehicle is currently at an authorized dealer for repair.the failure mileage was 16,000 and current mileage was 19,000. Updated 1/26/09 the gas cap was cracked, there was a vibration coming from the front of the vehicle. The dealer machined the rotors, the vehicle pulled to the left, the tire pressure monitor light illuminated, but the dealer could not duplicate the consumer's concern. Updated 01/26/09.
We were driving down the interstate and my car completely shut down...i had no driving power.i pulled over to the side of the interstate, put my car in park, started it again, went about 30ft and it shut down again.it was towed to a gmc dealer and received a phone call that i would need a new transmission.it is very frustrating because i have read that many gmc acadia's transmissions have gone out and they are not doing anything about it.there should be a recall on these.the should stand behind their 100,000 mile power train warranty!i have read that the 2007 and 2008 models have the defects and they fixed the defects in 2009.
There is a problem with the transmission on these vehicles. I was told so by the technician that replaced mine. Our transmission gave out and left my wife and child stranded on the side of the road. The tech who worked on my vehicle said that the wave plate in this transmission blows apart. The ones that are being issued to rebuild are better. If there is an issue with these transmissions leaving people on the side of the road why hasn't there been a recall?
Transmission dead-racing rpm without gear shifting, broken wave plate inside transmission is the cause. Water leaking from sunroof when raining, constant whinning in steering column.all these major problems under 75k miles.
The vehicle started over revving while changing from 1st to 2nd gear, slowing down in busy traffic. There were many in traffic who were blowing their horns and swerving to avoid my vehicle, which at the time contained my wife and three small children. The following day, the vehicle would not go into any gear. Fortunately when the transmission failed, i was on a private road with minimal traffic.
My wife and my son was driving to work on the expressway 826;at the exit ;making a turn; the car pull hard the wheel and it keep the defect . I had to pay the mechanic for change the pump but car has a noise and the wheel hard in interval.
I have a 2007 gmc acadia the transmission is slipping. The dealer told me is a valve body inside transmission,need to replaced whole transmission don't have warranty so the amount is 2600.00 just the transmission no labor. Now i was reading and there's many cases like this they are saying the parts they used to build trans are made in china that's why there slipping and having trouble with it. Need u guys to check on this power train problem before some one gets hurt while driving it is dangerous. My wife was drivingwith my boys inside every single one of them got scared and saythat they don't like this truck no more thank you.
Transmission keeps slipping and sliding out of gear (it work sometime smoothly )especially when i'm driving
My computers and cell phones were hacked and the harassment didn't stop until i disconnected onstar . I never had a account to this . Transmission went out during the harassment they knew and heard everything i did.
The contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. While the vehicle was parked with the engine turned off, a passenger attempted to enter the vehicle and hit the gear shifter. As a result, the gear shifter moved out of the park position and the vehicle rolled forward into a ditch. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no injuries. A tow truck was able to pull the vehicle out of the ditch. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 122,000.
The contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the check engine lamp illuminated as the vehicle failed to accelerate. The vehicle was not repaired or diagnosed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000 and the current mileage was 75,749. Pdated 09/23/13the consumer stated the first incident occurred on 07/2/2013. After adding a half quart of transmission fluid the vehicle ran normal until 08/12/2013.
While driving 45mph on a straightaway highway , three warnings came on"reduced engine power" "service stabilitrak" and "traction control off" then the vehicle lost power cars behind me and nowhere to pull off the car had lost power it would not get over fifteen mph. Taking it into be serviced .i have already had the transmission replaced
2016 both front and back ac had to be replaced, currently transmission is slipping, rear lift gate, after recall fix, still won't shut -takes up to 3-4 times to close lift gate when nothing is in the way, dvd/cd player stopped working in 2015
The car suddenly lost power on the interstate.it locked down into "limp home" mode.we had crawl along the berm at 30 mph.the problem was diagnosed by gm as transmission failure due to failing of the wave plate.this wave plate is a known problem to gm but as of now no recall has been issued.i have read online blogs about this issue and it is a frequent and unsafe failure of this drive-train.our car is out of warranty by yearsbut only has 84k miles on it.gm has offered us a 50/50 split on the repair which they would never do if they were not aware of this issue.i think it should be their full responsibility.please investigate, thank you.
2007 gmc acadia:when stepping on the gas to accelerate or pass the transmission does not immediately respond (several seconds delay) which causes you to continue pushing down the gas peddle until it engages which usually causes a 10,000 rpm surge.makes it very scary when passing and the acceleration could cause issues when the road is wet or icy.gmc states that the issue is well documented and "normal" for the vehicle.after three attempts and discussion with the service manager who also drives this same model and states how scary it is when trying to pass in his acadiai am looking for someone to force gmc to fix the transmission before someone gets killed.according to the dealership this is a very common complaint from customers and not getting attention from the manufacturer.basically gmc states " here is the fix and now you live with it!" this is an actual quote. I have also spent time discussion with the so called gmc customer service rep. Who basically can't/won't get me in contact with anyone who can resolve.(tomeka monroe 1-866-790-5600-ex 31353)please help,brad barger
The contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. While driving various speeds, the vehicle jerked and hesitated when switching gears. The failure was also present while driving in reverse. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The local dealer was not notified. The failure mileage was 61,000.
Transmission slipping jerks and bumps when shifting.passengers noted there was issues also.loses power going up hills.took it to cochran pontiac for two years and did not correct situation, since there were no codes on the computer even though the car had no power and was jerking.engine light, antilock braking, no rear sensors, and the fuel gauge lights are now on after another dealer fixed transmission and i had to pay $1,500 and i should have not paid anything.i did not have these lights on my dash board when i went to get the transmission fixed and the dealer has not fixed them.recently, my car lost power and died on a blind dangerous curve and shut down the engine.i was afraid to get hit and felt my car was unsafe. We put gas in and would not start and engine was hot.i had to have it towed to dealer after two weeks from getting the transmission repaired and told dealer transmission has noises in it and engine was hot and car would not start.they called and said it was out of gas and runs now, however, they did not address the issues noted above for all of the lights that were on the dash board.the gas was not the issue before car was towed since we put gas in there when it broke down.this 2007 acadia has had issues since 2011 that continue to present and this suv is known to have many recalls and is unsafe.the car was taken to the dealer numerous times with complaints by the customer.
I was driving about 35mp and i tried to accelerate but couldn't, it was if my gears were stuck and i was driving an automatic! the car was revving like crazy and driving very funny and all i could do was slow down and there were cars behind me honking and tailing me! there was no side of the road to pull off to so i prayed and was able to make it to a gas station parking lot and called my husband. He came to my rescue and we called chevy dealership for help. The reverse went out in the acadia and my husband had to push it in reverse so we could limp it down to the dealership (driving under 30mp)they said the transmission went out. We did purchase an extended warranty but that has since expired so we have to pay out of pocket. We keep up on maintaining the vehicle so we were shocked that the transmission went out when i was driving, there was no warning at all! i was scared that my girls and i would be hurt! we were quoted between $3,500 or $4,800 for either rebuilding or replacing transmission. Many reviews say that even though others have paid to re-do their transmissions on gmc acadia that it eventually happens again. We can't afford to get rid of acadia (many payments still) but i feel unsafe keeping it. Others should be aware of the problem in case it happens to them. I've never been so scared or felt so unsafe before.
Started shifting weird, then rpm's would spike as car was shifting.car then would not go into any gear and left stranded on side of road.had to have vehicle towed to dealership where it was found to have a broken wave plate, damaging numerous gears and torque converter. Pressure control module which is part of the valve body was bad.had to replace entire transmission, all seals, gaskets. Also found out when replacing that the thermostat housing was leaking coolant, so had to have that replaced at same time. This at a cost to us of over $3500.00.have read online that this is a very common issue with this vehicle. We were 7 months out of our 5 year/100,000 mile warranty and gm would not help in the least.
I bought this vehicle june 2012. I started having transmission problems last week. The transmission would stick when stepping on the gas or when going in reverse into my garage. I found over 200 complaints about the transmission. This should be a recall item. I was driving on the highway trying to get up a hill when the car started to do this. I luckily was not far from my exit and made it to a gas station when the car just stopped.
Transmission went completely out while driving on i-79 4 hours from home,while driving the speed limit of 60-65mph, had to push car out of road, towed carto a dealership that we did not know, was told the transmission was completely gone and had to be replaced at a replacement cost of$3600. Had to rent a car to get back home in which cost $275.00, went looking into this matter found over 90 pages of complaints on edmunds.com.
Steering locks up when driving down the road causing you to lose all control of your vehicles steering. We almost hit traffic light and hit by a semi on the interstate. Also transmission failed and will loose all power when your driving down the road. This vehicle is dangerous to drive and is a very common problem. This needs to be recalled or a class action lawsuit needs to be opened. This vehicle only has 88,000 miles on it and is a hazard to drive.
The transmission on our '07 acadia went out after only 67,000 miles. We had to pay over $3,000 out of our own pockets to get it repaired because it was over the five year warranty period even though it was still well under the mileage limit. When you pay over $30,000 for a vehicle you expect it to last longer than ours did without having to pay thousands more to keep it operational. A few months after getting the drive train repaired we are experiencing camshaft/crankshaft issues. The vehicle is functioning at about 60% of its original power. We can only assume that this will entail another costly repair.
The contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. The contact stated that there was a failure with the transmission gears. The vehicle was downshifting in a rough and jerked. A dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was diagnosed by two independent mechanics who stated that the transmission assembly might need to be replaced. There were 36 tsbs for the power train, but no recall was issued. It was unknown if the manufacturer was contacted. The failure mileage was not available.
On highway, transmission was stuck and would not shift. Check engine light turned on. Was attempting to merge onto busy highway and due to high engine revving and not shifting had to keep the vehicle under 45 mph. Merging was dangerous and had to drive under very busy conditions and leave the highway quickly. Did so luckily and returned home safely. Once home with self-purchased diagnostics tool read error codes p0017, p0716 and p0700, some pertaining to timing chain stretch (known issues on this vehicle) and transmission plate issues (also known). Gm has never contacted me regarding these and i consider this vehicle unsafe with very little warning about what appear to be 2 manufacturer-known (gmc) issues regarding timing chain stretch and faulty transmissions right at about the time power train warranties expire. We are just over the warranty expiration of 100,000 miles on powertrain and are staring at significant expense and a car we just don't trust anymore.
While driving down the road, the acadia would not shift out of first gear.
We were leaving my sons basketball game tonight and when we went to enter the interstate the tachometer went to 5000 rpm's and the vehicle was not moving. As i am setting along the interstate with vehicles hammering by me at 75mps i tried to go again. To no aval the vehcle would not move. I called a tow truck, moved my wife, 11 year old son and 16 year old son over the guard rail to safety. The transmission is bad, along with all the others posted on the internet. What gives? this vehicle has 88,000 miles on it and im told gm wont fix it because th 5 years is up on the warranty. What does 5 years have to do with anything when this is happening everywhere to this particular vehicle??
No previous symptoms.could not get the vehicle to go in reverse.got towed to the dealer.diagnosis - wave plate fracture.found many many 2007 gmc acadia's had this problem, there should have been a recall.this happened 1 year after the warranty expired, but only 74419 miles, and never driven in extreme conditions and never towed.
Overdrive function faulty in transmission. During cold weather stability trac kicks in and will not regain power even though there is no bad road conditions (such as snow, ice, or rain) it seems to activate when the weather is cold. It barley moves inhibiting normal traffic flow which is very dangerous.fixed moon roof leaks causing the electrical components to malfunction and rain water drips on passengers and thoroughly soaks the carpets leaving a mildew smell.
While my wife and i were on our way to court to finalize the adoption of a baby girl the transmission in my 2007 gmc acadia went out with no warning.we were driving down a 2 lane road going over a bridge when it went out.we now have it in the shop waiting to see how much it is going to cost to repair.i was looking on here to see if there were any recalls on the transmission since it went out without warning to find that this seems to be a common problem with this year model of the acadia.i cant figure out why gm will not compensate all or part of the cost since this is an obvious problem with the year model.if there is any compensation available or recourse we can take please letus know.
While an hour from home, i was driving through a town and suddenly could get no "pickup" to start after stopping at a stoplight.i was just sitting there in the intersection while traffic drove around me.i continued to my destination this way, barely able to get going after stopping. Then when coming home i had "pickup" but the vehicle was shifting improperly.i took it to the dealer and they diagnosed a broken wave plate and said it needed a new transmission.after reading about all the other acadia owners who are also having this problem, i believe the problem needs to be addressed by gmc.i drove my car after i was told it needed a new transmission, and the transmission failed in a big way while i was driving down the road. Suddenly i was pushing the gas pedal, but nothing was happening - my vehicle was just coasting.i think this is a huge safety issue and that there should be a recall to fix these faulty wave plates.
Prior to having the transmission break down the vehicle had been shifting hard from 2nd gear to 3rd gear. Starting up a small grade from a stand still the transmission suddenly began slipping at about 20mph. The vehicle would not shift and the engine light came on. I was only about 1 mile from home so i drove it home at about 25mph. At home i put it in reverse and it would not go into reverse. Took it to a transmission shop the next day, they called me back later that day and told me it needed a new transmission. They are doing the job for $3200.
The contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the transmission failed and the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled. Also, the contact mentioned that he had to disconnect the battery and reconnected it in order to reset the system. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 71,000.
Going down highway vehicle acted like it slipped out of gear ..about got run over by transfer truck before i could get it to side of road ...took to shop said transmission needed replaced ..apparently like 100s of them do on the acadia.
The contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. The contact stated that he purchased the vehicle two months ago. On the first day, the vehicle had transmission failure and the transmission overheating indicator appeared. The vehicle started to slow down and sputter while driving. In addition, the vehicle had difficulty accelerating from a stop. While driving 75 mph, the transmission overheating indicator illuminated again. The contact had to pull over and allow the vehicle to idle for a while. The vehicle was taken to the car store of burley (1001 e main st, burley, id 83318, (208) 677-3800) and they stated that the contact overfilled the transmission fluid. The dealer drained and refilled the fluid. The contact also stated that the instrument cluster stopped working occasionally and was not repaired. The dealer test drove the vehicle and found no failure. In addition, the windshield wipers never worked and the driver and passenger side struts were faulty. Furthermore, the traction control was also malfunctioning. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 128,700.*as
Driving up hill, loosing power, finally made it up hill car just stopped - almost like it was in neutral gear. Couldn't go anywhere, car started right up and when i pressed on gas it revved up like it wanted to go, but no movement. Still like in neutral gear.found out that lots of 07 and 08 acadia owners have had issues with the wave plate (which is what mechanic at dealership told me it is). And the power train, which ends up making the transmission fail. There are far too many acadias owners out there who have had these issues. I think it's wrong that gmc doesn't investigate or recall the cars for this cost. I called gmc customer service and feel as if they don't truly care, they just want to snub off the issue and tell you to have a great day! my dad worked for gmc for 20 years, and i always had a high opinion of them up until now. I am very disappointed in them. I feel like they have lost their loyal customers. Because of this i will never again buy gmc which is a shame because that's all my dad bought in the past is gmc. I am grateful that the car didn't give out while i was going up the hill and i didn't have my kids in the car. Luckily i was able to make it up the hill. I feel gmc should step up and investigate this issue and replace them with more quality parts. I feel as if the acadia is very cheaply made.
My family of 6 was leaving sw florida this morning to drive back to ohio. About an hour into our trip i began to pass a semi when the transmission on my '07 gmc acadia locked up. The tach was pegged at 4500 but there was no response from the accelerator. Im very concerned about other drivers with this same issue due to the lack of any acceleration. I consider myself to be an experienced driver, but trying to steer a dying car through 4 lanes of 70mph traffic while simultaneously answering my wife and 4 kids questions about what was happening was quite scary. Please look into this soon. [xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Vehicle transmission failed. Wave plate destructed ruining transmission. No warning. Traffic behind was forced to slam on brakes and swerve. Caused traffic jam. Very dangerous. Known manufacturing defect by gm. Refuse to recall. Hundreds of complaints that have the 6t70/75 transmission (enclave, saturn, some fords).
Pushing the gas pedal the vehicle revved up and the gears slammed into gear, engine light came on and seems to have no first gear as of now. Seems it may be the wave plate within the transmission.
I purchased a brand new 2007 gmc acadia in nov. Of 2007. Since new it has had a steering issue that can not be fixed. The rack and pinion has been replaced and the vehicle has burned up numerous powersteering pumps. The steering, while in a curve, will lock up and then release throwing the vehicle in the direction the wheel is turned. It has thrown the vehicle into the other lane of on coming traffic as well as throwing the vehicle of the road into a fence. Each time the dealership has picked the vehicle up replaced the steering pumps but the problem still remains. The vehicle currently has 47,000 miles on it. The transmission locked up and the shifting components were replaced, then the transmission locked up and was replaced. The steering issue is are main concern. It was taken in on 9/28/10 and received new transmission and powersteering pump. We received the vehicle on 10/25/2010. On, 10/28/10 the vehicle steering locked up again throwing my wife off the road into a fence. There is no way that gm has put three bad power steering pumps on the vehicle. The vehicle has a more serious problem that is binding the steering causing the pumps to burn up. The same problem has made the vehicle unsafe to drive due to the danger of it locking up and throwing the vehicle into on coming traffic. I have all service records reporting this issue. I will not allow my back in this vehicle and i am not comfortable trading it in for another family to be killed in it. I could not live with that. Gm will doing nothing about as they have been contacted. Please help me get a replacement for this vehicle (same year model type and equally equipped) and get this vehicle off the road. I could trade it in as gm wants me too and they will give me $1600 off the trade. But could not sleep at night knowing i put someone else and their families in danger with this vehicle. My email is [xxx]phone # [xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
We were heading home from ft. Davis and while trying to accelerate the engine would just rev and it didn't seem like the gears were shifting. We were going at least 60 mph and trying to accelerate to the speed limit. I had contacted onstar while we were driving and the diagnostics confirmed that is was the transmission/power train. We eventually ended up in pecos, tx at a gmc dealership, who told me, and onstar, that there was nothing they could do because they were already closing for the day. We got there before noon and they still didn't want to run tests or anything, but they did say i could leave my vehicle and they could work on it come monday. We had put transmission fluid in to see if that would help, but once we started the car we noticed that the car would not reverse. Needless to say my transmission needs to be rebuilt...we were able to get my car back home and two repair shops both confirmed that. The second guy even said that he's had to rebuild/replace at least 4 transmissions and i had missed the recall by one year. Funny thing is i don't even remember being notified of any transmission recall, but i have received others. I haven't even found any online. Obviously this is an ongoing and dangerous problem that needs to be addressed asap!
I was traveling on the interstate when i had loss of forward momentum and a check engine light. The wave plate in the transmission broke leaving me at freeway speeds with no way to accelerate. This sounds like a fairly common problem with this vehicle.
03/01/2008 - 16,000 i wasn't able to steer, power steering is completely out on the middle of the road12/01/2008 - 32,000 - misfire in the 2 engine cylinders and was making lot of noise, dealer took 5 weeks to fix the problem06/01/2009 - 41,000 issue with the engine making noise at start, had to make multiple trips to the dealer06/01/2011 - 66,000 water pump leaking 03/01/2012 - 72,000 brake control failure06/29/2012 - 76,000 broken wave plates, evaporater solenoid, and transmission failuremost of these issues are very common in this model, gmc need to recall and fix once for all rather than waiting on the issue to happen on each vehicle.
Transmission failure...first noticed car hesitated accelerating while attempting to pass or getting on interstate and rpms would jump up to 4-5k then hesitation in accelerating before jumping into fear...then later increased rpms at30mph and would not accelerate.this happened many times but would go days/weeks in between incidents. After taking to shop and researching this is a very common problem with this model...wave plate failure in tcm ( poor quality part) this is so dangerous....after first incident i became more aware of how the car would behave and was better prepared when it decided to jump into a higher gear or hesitate. Car is being repaired now and thankfully my family stayed safe.too many owners with same problem for this safety issue to be ignored.please help.
The contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. The contact stated that the vehicle would not accelerate over 40 mph. In addition, the gear shifter could not be moved into reverse. The check engine warning light was also illuminated. The vehicle was taken to dealer for inspection and the contact was advised that the transmission needed to be replaced. The transmission was replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of failure. The failure and current mileage was 87,400.
My 2007 gmc acadia's first started having transmission problems in december of 2012. The vehicle started having issues while trying to merge onto the highway or depressing the gas pedal for a passing and/or merging purposes, this would somehow revert into a neutral position, having the rpms rev up and no forward motion , until it's sort of caught up itself by backing off on the accelerator.the other issue involved putting the automobile into reverse ,not only at times it wouldn't go into reverse but instead would revert to a neutral position, until you started all over again with the process of putting it back into park and then back into reverse.never was there a light nor a warning by the cars sensors or any other symptoms that would give an owner a warning that there would bea problem coming soon.in any event, after having the symptoms described above the car somehow dropped into first gear and cannot shift from that position and finally, the transmission light came on.at the moment, i am in the process of filing a complaint with gm and at the advice of the gm representative, they advise me to have the dealership look into the situation.in my opinion, this is a very dangerous situation. Seeing all the same complaints on the internet leads me to believe that there should be a further discussion on the transmission of the 2007 gmcacadia.thank you
My 2007 gmc acadia spontaneously caught fire while driving. No warning lights and or notifications came on. My car began to fill with smoke from the floorboard and smoke came from the hood. The front end of the car was fully engulfed in a matter of minutes, total loss.
No speed entering the freeway and then reverse shot the car forward into a front yard and almost into a house.i entered the freeway after picking my 4 year old up from pre-school with my 1 year old also in the car.the car would not gain speed and rpms spiking.nearly got in an accident merging onto the freeway, exited first offramp, pulled into neighborhood and turned into driveway to do a three point turn to park on the side of street.put the car in reverse lightly tapped the pedal, and instead it sped forward as though the gas pedal was pinned to the floor.we went deep into the front yard of house stopping just short of the house. Aaa came and towed the car to the closest gm dealer.aaa driver tested reverse and it would only go forward.he said he had never seen anything like it.so grateful this didn't happen minutes before in the preschool parking lot which is a u shape where the parents line up and the teachers bring the kids out.the experience was terrifying.we parked next to an acadia yesterday and my 4 year old said "mommy we should tell them they have a bad car." called gm immediately and every day since (2 weeks) - no response, i am just shuffled between representatives.my car is still sitting in the dealer's lot.my car also had a purge value problem causing it not to start after getting gas, and a power steering problem.it is one thing for the transmission to fail at 64,000 miles and another for it to almost drive you through someone's house.gm does not seem to care.
The contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle stalled after the transmission warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle did restart. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the wave plate and transmission valve body were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.
While driving, the vehicle started skipping/catching while accelerating and the temperature gauge started to creep up.i entered a left turn lane in order to pull over.when traffic cleared i attempted to accelerate to make it into the parking lot.warning bells started going off "shut off engine" "shut off a/c" "enging overheat" and the truck shut off.i had picked up enough momentum as i had begun my turn but it was still literally a coast into the parking lot, narrowly avoiding a t-bone situation with an oncoming mini van.it was so close the mini-van laid on the horn and slammed on her brakes.i coasted into the parking lot but was unable to make it into a spot.i took out my keys and opened my door to get out.the alarms continued even without keys in it.there was antifreeze pouring out from underneath the vehicle.i had to turn on and off the car no less than three times to stop the warning bells.i called a local shop and had it towed.they replaced the water pump and a/c belt.got my vehicle back two days later.drove to work in the morning with no issues, however coming home it started to catch/skip again.(i live only 5miles away from work).i had my husband drive it back up to the shop to have it looked at.when he got into it he was unable to reverse it; reverse just simply stopped working.he had to turn around in our yard - on the way to the shop (6 miles away) the vehicle would not go over 30 mph and again shut off on him while trying to turn into the auto shop.the diagnosis now is that it needs a new transmission.upon further online research i have found thousands of other owners of the same model/make and year with the exact same issues occurring roughly around the same mileage/time frame.there are three other acadias alone at our local gm dealership waiting to be fixed with the exact same issues.
The contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. The contact stated that while driving up a hill at approximately 15 mph, the vehicle started shaking without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the 35r wave plate needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 139,000.
The transmission started slipping when i merged onto the highway.the engine rpm would spike to 4,000 or 5,000 even though the car was not accelerating.i drove the car right to the dealership which was only a mile away.the dealership later called back and stated that i need a new transmission.this is for a car with only 55,000 miles on it!these cars seem to have a common premature failure with a wave plate that is internal to the transmission.i had no choice but to purchase a new transmission.
We bought this car used. Had it for less than a year and only put 8,000 miles on it. On a return business trip the transmission went out while going down the interstate. Had to call for a tow and have had the worst experiences with the dealerships working on it. I'm absolutely over this gmc and the junky car they created in the acadia.
I was coming home with my five children when getting close to home my truck just would not go over 10 mph i would pull over for cars behind me to pass after i tried turning it off and restarting but it would do the same glad i was close to home that i was able to get their. I got home shut the truck off and tried to turn back on and it wouldn't i have been told that it was a sensor and replaced it and it still didn't work know i have been told that it is the motor that is bad it is embarrassing to have a truck in your driveway that you have not been able to use and still owe have the amount of what it was sold to us. They also told me that this was common on 2007 because of the faulty motor that was put into them as i read some of the reviews it should be considered as a recall because of the price these trucks go for new or used suppose ably it isa high quality vehicle andits sad that their is so many bad reviews and nothing has been done to help all the people who are having this issue as gm knows this isn't something you can say i will get it fixed right away you are talking thousands of dollars for repairs.
This issue started when i was driving down the road at 35mpg.the acadia tried to shift into a higher gear but clunked very loudly and jolted the whole car.from that point forward the vehicle was stick in 3rd gear.it wouldn't up shift or down shift.the car limped home but starting on hills or at stop signs was almost impossible.once i got the car home i checked the transmission fluid.transmission fluid ok.i then tested the car again by trying to back out of the driveway.the transmission made a loud grinding noise and would now longer move in reverse.i had the car towed from my house to a local trusted mechanic.the mechanic stated that the waveplate failed.he also said that this was a know deficiency in these vehicles and that the transmission would need to be replaced or rebuilt.i had to spend $3950 to rebuild the transmission on a 2007 vehicle with 80000 miles. I would appreciate a reimbursement from gm for this obvious quality problem.
The contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. The contact stated that the vehicle would hesitate to accelerate and operate sluggishly. The timing chain was replaced by the dealer however, the failure late recurred with the illumination of the check engine warning light. An engine flush was performed on the vehicle and the failure subsided for three weeks before recurring. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, who advised that there was a seized solenoid in the transmission, which would require replacing. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was 130,000.
The contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was applied numerous times. In addition, the transmission failed to function properly when shifting and various warning indicators illuminated. Within a week of owning the vehicle, it was taken to the dealer (shoreline auto group inc, 2275 n state rd, ionia, mi 48846, (616) 523-6882). The dealer kept the vehicle for over a month due to no sound for the turn signals, various warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel, and the vehicle was slow to pick up speed. The dealer was unable to replicate and diagnose the failure for over a month. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for further diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failures months later to determine if they may be able to provide a solution to repair the vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 14,000.
While driving at over 65 mph in heavy traffic,the transmission disengages, causing car to coast to a stop.reduced engine and transmission performance. Also intermittent driveabililty issues, transmission does not shift, false messages/codes re: stabilitrak, air bag, onstar, oil and gas gauges, etc..at 122,936 miles in july, 2014, transmission replaced at cost of $4967.42.
The contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. While the contact's 5-year old son was inside the vehicle, the gear shifter was switched to the neutral position. The vehicle rolled down an embankment and crashed into a creek. The keys were not present in the ignition switch at the time of the failure. The occupant sustained a bruised back and left arm, which required medical attention. A police report was filed. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 151,000. Updated 01/04/17*ljupdated 01/17/17.
Transmission failure due to faulty factory issued wave plate. This should have been a recall as gm appears to be very aware of this problem in most early year model acadias. The price tag alone is $4,000+... Not to mention a rental car and making payments on an undrivable vehicle while it sits for who knows how long since the transmission is on national back order because its such a common problem.
2007 gmc acadia.consumer writes in regards to problems with the vehicle headlights and the transmission.the consumer stated on december 17, 2011, the left headlight burned up for no apparent reason. The local dealer quoted him $1,213.59. He was able to get the headlight fixed for$ 695.67. On december 2, 2012 the transmission failed. The consumer had a rebuilt transmission installed at a cost of $ 3,737.25.
While traveling at 45 mph, and with no warning (weird shifting, etc) the transmission completely failed.after being lied to by the dealership and gm, i did my own research and found that this is a common problem with this model year, so much so that gm has created a special program to fund part of the repair if the vehicle is out of warranty.(wave plate failure in the transmission).this vehicle should be recalled with a mandatory replacement of the wave plate.
Powertrain (transmission) gave - out at 72100 miles on my 2007 gmc acadia and gmc dealer stating "move plate" and "controlled module" and estimates are at $4000.00.i have read many complaints online about this issue and it should be mention on nhtsa and have gmc make a recall.
Transmission failed to shift into 3rd gear from 2nd gear. Has done this a lot of times for no reason at all. Became a hazard when we were accelerating onto a freeway and the car would not go into gear properly.
I had problems with the transmission when my vehicle had around 61,000 miles. Vehicle was not going over 25 mph and sometime it did not run at all. I took it several times to the dealer, actually a town truck had to take it because it was very dangerous to drive it. It took a lot of time and effort for me to finally get my gmc acadia fixed. That was in 2015. Two years later i had problems with my transmission again, my gmc has now 104,000 miles. I went back to the gmc dealer where it was repaired before, but they told me that guarantee had ended 2 months ago and i had to pay $1,021 to get the transmission fixed. I'm also having problems with hood lift and the headlight swith is not working
While accelerating vehicle started to shake between 30-40 mph.shaking subsides at around 45 mph.this started around may 2012 with 99,000 miles on the car.took the car to the dealer to have it checked out because i though it was the transmission. They thought the tires needed to be rotated and balanced, which did not fix the problem.by 106,000 miles it was so bad that the vehicle could not be driven safely.this time the dealership said it was the motor mounts, which did not fix the problem.i had them keep the car until they found the problem.after 2 weeks they determined that it was the transmission!after the transmission was replaced the vehicle drives great.i have read hundreds of complaints on the acadia transmission and there are likely tens of thousands of cases just like mine.there should be a recall for the transmission on this vehicle.
Transmission went on vehicle with daughter behind the wheel.
I bought a new gmc acadia in 2007.january 8, 2008 gmc did a software upgrade to my transmission. At that point my mileage dropped about 6 miles per gallon and did not shift as nice as original.in late summer of 2014 i notice that my transmission was not right.on september 16, 2014 i had to replace the transmission at a cost of $3,999 at only 123,228 miles.this car was built and advertised to pull boats and campers.i have not pulled anything ever with the car.in march of 2015 i received a letter from gmc that they would reimburse 2007 gmc acadia owners if they have had problems with the transmission.the car must be under 10 years old and under 120,000 miles.my car was under 10 years old, but over on mileage by 3,228 miles.gmc would not cover any of it.it is pretty poor when a car company can not build a $40,000 car with a transmission that would last.
The contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. The contact received an unknown notification from the manufacturer that indicated that the power steering and transmission would be repaired for free if the failure occurred under the accepted warranted mileage. The contact mentioned that the transmission was repaired, but the gear shift failure recurred intermittently. In addition, while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The dealer did not repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 112,000.
The contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. While driving various speeds, the transmission stalled without warning. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or diagnosed. The vehicle was repaired. Also, while driving, the headlight switch became inoperable. As a result, the contact was unaware of when the headlights were on or off. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.
2007 gmc acadia transmission slips continually until it had a complete failure at 127,000 needing2,3,5 and reverse wave plates.google acadia transmission problems, why has this transmission not been recalled? gm failed to harden these wave plates in the 2007 & 2008gmc acadia along with the clone cars in the gm line up. There are documented failures out there as soon as 25,000 miles. This transmission is such a piece of junk.the local transmission shop works on this transmission more than any other. Did the nhtsa stop holding gm accountable for gross negligence after the bailout?i guess the only recourse is to take matters into our own hands like mini cooper drivers and become part of a class action lawsuit.
When pulling out from a stop, the vehicle shifts very hard from 1st to 2nd gear.sometimes there is a loud crunching sound and occasionally it will shudder while driving.the vehicle hesitates all the time when trying to accelerate, and will not downshift when going up hills.erratically changes gears even while traveling at the same rate of speed, like it is not sure what gear to be in.the check-engine light will come on and it will not change out of 1st gear, and it will stay this way until the vehicle it turned off and left alone for a few minutes.then the light will go away after it is driven about 50 miles.i have had the shift solenoid replaced ($450 expense) which is that the code said was wrong, and this did not fix the problem or help anything.
Transmission basically blew up driving through the city and was fixed and is now slipping again...u joints and strut keep messing up
Shortly after purchasing 2007 acadia it rained and my front floorboards flooded due to the sunroof clogging up. It overflowed into the car bc it couldn't drain. Transmission shutters at 2nd, 3rd and 4th gear only at low speeds or under tension. Navigation keeps saying disc read error. Supposed to be able to get 2 free disc with the life of the car but it nearly impossible to get. I hate this car. I have had nothing but problems with it since we have gotten it. I am almost due to upgrade and i will not be getting an acadia.
On 1/25/13 our 2007 gmc acadia was towed to the show for what was described as a timing chain premature ware and was covered under a recall.the mileage on that date was 52,788. It is our understanding that the motor and transmission had to be removed.on may 18th 2013 i was driving and the car made a loud noise and decelerated down to 25 mph with a high rpm.at that point i pulled over.i noticed the car had no reverse.i brought the car to the local gm dealer.today they called and said the transmission is shot.current mileage 55,308.waiting to hear back on exact issue.after reading online this is a know design flaw and has been since corrected.i should not have to pay for gm's design flaws.also this is a major safety issue when your vehicle slows to a maximum of 25mph on a main road or highway.
While driving on the interstate going 60 mph thesuv jerked and then the rpm accelerated and then slowed down. I had to take myfoot off the accelerator. I was almost hit by a 18 wheeler. It really happens when i have the air conditioner on.
I was on my way to work.stopped at light.light changed.i attempted to move and could not accelerate over 10 mph.turned the corner.had to pull into a business parking lot which is where i was stuck until a tow truck came because i could not move forward.i was told by the mechanic who repaired the transmission that i was not the only one he had seen who had problems with this particular transmission.also, if you google 2007 acadia transmission, you will see several, several individuals with the same problem.
On this particular day i was merging on to the freeway (which speeds of other traffic was upwards of 65 mph). I attempted to accelerate and in doing so was unable to switch gears. The vehicle "bogged down" and nearly caused an accident as i wasn't gaining speed. This issue repeatedly happened on my way home, traveling a distance of 60 miles. This malfunction according to some discussions on edmunds is well known by gm! it needs to be more than fixed, the transmissions need replacement. A bandaid isn't going to work in this case.
My wife and i were on hwy 78 in loganville ga when the vehicle wouldn't shift causing us to veer off the road. Luckily no one was in the other lane. When i got to my dealership i asked the service writer if this was a common problem in the acadia and he said very candidly yes. He further said as the mileage gets higher on these models he expects numerous breakdowns. My wife is disabled and this is her car. What if i hadn't been driving. It's going to take someone getting killed before gm admits these transmissions have defective parts. It's not a matter of if they will break but when.
Trans went out shortly after purchase,alternator went out shortly after purchase, needed new wave plate, needed new alternator, sun roofs leak water through the interior lighting and down both a-posts.continues to run after shut off and key removed.slips gears, will not upshift.
The sunroof leaks and causes electrical problems. Suddenly while driving the power steering gears, rack, and bushings are defective causing the power steering to go out during low speeds.tried having it replaced under the recall, however, 9 months later the same thing happened and nobody wants to fix it or allows for the dealer to replace it again. This is a major safety feature that should never be acceptable!also, the transmission already had to be replaced and is going out again. The manufacture made a faulty vehicle and should be held accountable for these parts and the labor not to mention the inconvenience of having to fight with the dealer and gm to get the problem corrected.
2007 gmc acadia...it has 62000 miles on it & just in march we had a problem with a metal on metal scraping sound(& you could feel it when you braked) like it needed new brakes but brake pads were like new. And the service airbag light is on, then service traction control message, & service stabilitrack message came on too & it started jerking when you hit the brakes like the abs brakes were kicking in. So we took it to robinson's & they turned the rotars & rotated my tires & when i got it back it rode like a dune buggy. Took it back & said it needed new struts cause "something" stayed in a locked position or another. So then we got it back & the scrubbing noise/feeling came back with the brakes again so then they finally just put new brakes on it & so far so good $1000 later! now, this morning i was in a drive thru & it felt like my car was in neutral when i tried to go forward & i had to look to see if i moved the gears & then i noticed the orange engine light was on. It barely wanted to go & the rpms just kept getting higher & higher & it was struggling to move so i pulled over & had onstar run diagnostics & codes po700 & po716 power train detected malfunction transmissions & transmission not performing as expected!! i noticed after she ran the test my car sounded like it changed back to normal while running so i cut it off & back on & it drove ok back home but now we have to have it looked at & i'm just sick to my stomach over this! it looks like it's gonna be a broken wave plate& ending up resulting in a new transmission i can not afford!!! i know it's 2007 but with such low mileage & in great condition i wouldn't think it should have all these problems especially with the transmission!! i have read so many reports on the same issues which are beyond ridiculous considering how much you pay for these vehicles!!!! this is totally unsafe & needs a recall asap!!!
We purchased this acadia used in april 2010 with about 40,000 miles.in early july 2012 the transmission went out.this has been repaired under our extended warranty as of july 15, 2012.on august 1, 2013, our transmission went out again.during the first year of owning this vehicle, we have had the windshield wipers operating erratically and the radio will not always shut off when the engine has been stopped and driver's door opened & closed (possible electrical problems). We've asked our gmc dealership to address the electric, but each time they say nothing shows any errors on their computer tests.with the recent issue in a little over a year on the transmission (again!) we have found numerous sites from other 2007 acadia owners stating the same problems and that it is repetitive.if this has been a widespread and known problem, this was not shared by our dealership.given our vehicle has less than 100k miles and will likely have a 3rd transmission in its 6 year age, this is not a vehicle i feel safe having my wife and 3 young children continue to ride in.unfortunately, our options are very limited financially to find a vehicle allowing for the amount of space needed for 2 car seats in addition to our 9 year old booster seat (normally cannot seat them in one row side by side by side).at this point, we are researching all options to get out of this acadia as we cannot sink money into this vehicle to keep it running safely and not know if the transmission will continue to go out.
Car shut down while i was driving. After awhile it started back up but it would only go on first gear so i could go more than 20mph. Then when i went home, the check engine light came on and the reverse did not work. I have read alot of complaints about the same problem with 2007 acadias. I hope these cars get recalled because some people might not be as lucky as i was were there weren't any cars around or in the interstate.
Engine light on vehicle, the vehicle will not shift into gear - happened three times had to pull off side of road to not get hit from other vehicles and 5 year old was also in car with me.had to shut off the car multiple times to get started again and for it to finally shift into gears.took car to dealer and they replaced transmission control module valve.on 4/1/13 car would not go into reverse on incline.had to drive forward and reverse on flat area, dealer now says they found broken wave plate and burned 3-5 reverse clutch.also found internal defect park of valve body.car is only 5 years old and has only 55 thousand miles on it.saw other issues on this database all with broken wave plates on 07 acadias. Paid thousands of dollars to get this fixed.
Driving home from the beach with my friend, no service lights were on. While driving on the garden state parkway my car was becoming sluggish on the pickup while changing lanes. A couple exits down the road the check engine light came on along with a message - "transmission hot, idle engine". I safely pulled the car over 2 exits away into the reststop and shut the car off. I waited approximately 20-25 minutes and restarted the car, all service lights were now gone. Me and my friend decided to now cautiously drive the car home since all the service warnings had gone away. As we began to pull out of the reststop the vehicle could not accelerate i then was stuck on the side of the express lane on the parkway. Since this incident i had the vehicle checked and it turns out my entire transmission is broken, not one salvageable part to rebuild my own transmission. I find this extremely ridiculous that a car with 63,000 miles that is supposed to be of good quality is having this problem. I have also found a transmission problems website/blog ranting about their transmissions problems in 2007-2008 gmc acadia vehicles all with 60,000-72,000 miles. Clearly this is a problem that needs to be addressed, this is extremely unsafe and unacceptable. A recall should be established for this transmission problem, this needs to be looked into immediately.
"takata recall" my transmision makes the gear vibrate betwen 2nd and 3rd and 3rd and 4rd usuallyand the check engine say is torque converter clutch (tcc) stuck off , tcc enable valve stuck in off position , i allredy remplaced at completed tcm into the transmission and not work !! so if u can help me plz i would really appreciate it
The vehicle would not shift out of 2nd gear going down the highway.the check engine light came on, and there are now four codes all for internal transmission issues.the car is 4 months past the 5 year warranty, but only 64000 miles.this is a huge safety issue.if this transmission fails while on an interstate highway, and it will not go over 20 mph, the results could be deadly.by researching this issue i have found a considerable amount of complaints about 2007 gmc acadias between 50000 and 80000 miles having transmission failures, but yet no recalls.this is an issue that gmc is well aware of, through their own admissions.why is there such a delay waiting for a recall? are all of the complaints going to have to wait for a fatality before gmc admits there needs to be corrective actions?
10/27/2014 - 2007 gmc acadia transmission slips continually until it had a complete failure at 111,000. I called gm and opened claim.google acadia transmission problems, why has this transmission not been recalled? gm failed to harden these wave plates in the 2007 & 2008 gmc acadia . There are documented failures out there as soon as 25,000 miles. This transmission is such a piece of junk. The local transmission shop works on this transmission more than any other. Please help us the bill for transmittion to be fixed is almost $4500
My transmission went out after 58,000 miles and 5 years and 5 months. So i am over my warranty by 5 months and am out $3300. In doing some research, there seems be an abnormally high incident of transmission failures on the 2007 gmc acadia. Some bloggers indicate that the acadia models have big issues before the 2010 model. Is there a systematic issue that gmc needs to address or am i just unlucky?
My transmission has to be replaced at 131,000 miles and a cost of over $3400.00 out of my pocket.well here i am again... This is the third major thing that has happened to my 2007 acadia.. I had to have all new timing chains put on103,000 miles, had to have my service tire sensor fixed at 112,000 miles, i have done all the re-calls for the sun-roof leak, the heated windshield fluid, and whatever else hs been re-called on this vehicle!!! my 17 year old son was driving my car in heavy traffic on a major highway when the car just stopped and then he could only get it to go 30 mph. He is lucky he was not rear ended. I took it to the dealer, it will not go over 30 mph and reverse. I spoke with the head mechanic at the gm garage that is putting a new transmission in my acadia at the cost of 3400.00 to me, and he told me that all the 2007-2010 acadia's have a part in the transmission that cost gm $1.69 instead of using the part they should have used that would have cost them $39.00. He said gm know they should have recalled all the 2070-2010 acadia's but chose not too because it would have been millions of vehicles involved, so instead "thank you gm" for screwing all of us and now we have to pay for your mistake and cut backs....
The transmission went out.i only have 70k miles on the car and we had to replace the entire transmission.it cost me several thousand dollars to get it fixed!i am thankful that when it happened, my husband was pulling into a parking lot and not going down a freeway with our children in the car.as i investigate this issue with the 2007 acadia's i'm finding that the transmission failure is a huge issue!please gmc fix this problem before lives are lost.
I have a 2007 gmc acadia. I have had to have multiple work don on the transmission and yesterday it slipped out of gear while driving. I tried to accelerate and the engine revved and the rpms went high but the transmission would not shift. Had i been on the highway at a high speed this could have been the cause of a serious accident. I took it to my dealer and they said the transmission control module had went bad and it cost me $1400.00...at 83,00 miles???? i think gmc should take responsibility for the terrible workmanship of their transmissions in the 2007 acadia.
I was driving my car when all of a sudden it wouldn't accelerate above (20mph?).i was forced to park it at an apartment complex and get it towed to the dealer.now less than 6 months after paying out of pocket for that repair, i am having the same problem.
The contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph the vehicle started to slow down without any warning and after a few minutes it started to speed back up. The vehicle was later towed to a dealer for diagnosis. After diagnosis they advised her that the transmission has failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle has not been repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure and current mileage was approximately 86,000. The vin was unavailable.
The contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. The contact stated that while driving at 65 mph and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle rpms increased but the vehicle failed to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who stated there was an unknown transmission failure which caused the vehicle not to shift properly. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 69,000. Updated 09/04/14 updated 9/11/14updated1/20/2015
No recall for defective transmissions?bought 2007 acadiar used, 2600 miles /felttransmission problems early on.very noticeable jerk at 40mph.in and out of dealership since. Last few months car has been in to dealer frequently re car bucking at stop lights really rough thought enginegoing to die. Every time nothing showed in codes,emergency trip to doctor/heavy traffic main artery/can't get over 20mph/engine screaming/ make it to dr. (omg) towed to dealership.transmission gone.i could have had a serious accident.finally heard something about a wave plate.for 5 yrs i've said something wrong.no one said these were constant problems with acadias.they issued recalls for a leak in the sun roof.no recall for defective transmissions? known defective wave plates?i have extended warranty, but many don't. Warranty or not, this safety hazard should be fixed by gmc at their expense.a recall is mandated. Just ask the owners. . .
The first issue was the water pump, replaced it and 2 months later out went the power steering pump. At that time of replacing the power steering pump the dealership also replaced the rack and pinion and timing chain.now, it's the transmission.going rounds with gm to get them to take care of the issue in its entirety.this vehicle doesn't even have 63k miles on it!this vehicle is defective in every which way.i'm worried about what will go out next. I was looking for something reliable and safe and this acadia has been everything but that.i have several friends that are also experiencing the same issues.let the game begin.i have never had a vehicle that i feel is so unsafe and unreliable.i am a hard working woman who drove the same car for 13 years and had none of the issues that i am having with this acadia that i paid twice as much for!so, to anyone wanting to purchase an acadia, do reconsider, even as dependable as you feel your dealership may be...it will be a lemon in the long run.be prepared to get your gloves on in the ring with gmc as i'm currently doing...as i'm driving a dealership loaner, for 2 days now...good luck!
When beginning to drive our vehicle from church the check engine light came on and vehicle would not downshift, and speed would not get above 30 mph. When brought to the dealership the following day, we were told we would need a new transmission. The vehicle only has 50k and should not have had this issue, and it is a transmission safety issue. Had we been on a busy highway and this incident occurred, a major accident could have taken place. Other sites have listed numerous complaints about the same transmission problem occurring in various acadia's as well. A recall should have been issued and gm should pay for the full repair as it is over $4,000.
After spending $370.51 at my local gmc dealer for stabilitrak errors resulting in low fuel input into the engine, with a maximum speed allowable at 35 mph, my 2007 gmc acadia is once again experiencing stabilitrak errors.they generally occur when i roll to a stop at a stopsign or stoplight, but i am very concerned that the transmission will reduce speed when i travel the interstate.my local gmc dealer claimed this problem was caused by a "cam exhaust position sensor fault" and replaced the "cam exhaust position sensor" on 3-20-13 for $370.51.for one week this repair worked and there were no stabilitrak errors.ten days later, my 2007 gmc acadia fwd is worse than ever, endangering me at night by shifting suddenly into "stabilitrak error, low fuel input" mode.i am terrified that my gmc dealer will charge me more money to pretend-fix this problem, as they have me coming in for $400-$1,100 repairs every other month now since they want to sell me a new car.
Was passing a slower moving vehicle when transmission started slipping severely. Pulled into parking lot and then vehicle wouldn't move at first. A couple of the gears seemed to slip in drive and reverse had a shutter. Took it to a gm dealer and they said its a wave plate in the transmission that is messed up.
Transmission was acting up two months ago so took to gm to get fixed. They put new computer in and stated problem was fixed. Car was fine but now shakes very badly when acceleration from 20-40 mph.
The contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled and the transmissionlight illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer who could not diagnose the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 62,000. The vin was not available.
As i was taking a family trip, i was traveling through some steeper grades when the vehicle rpms were registering very high and would not shift to lower gears even when my travel speed slowed down. On my display a warning came on saying to idle the vehicle transmission hot' i then pulled over in a very busy road and let the vehicle idle for 10 min it then shut off but had very weird driving characteristic the rest of the way. This included when shifting from second gear to third it felt like the clutch would pop and jerk the vehicle when it did shift. Thankfully as we got closer to a town the vehicle engine light came on and we immediately contact onstar and they gave us the codes all relating to the vehicle wave plate failure. I then had to take it to a dealer out in the town we were visiting at the time which was a major headache. This was very disappointing considering the vehicle barley had over 50,000 miles and gmc is supposed to be a upgrade for gm. Shame on them for not recalling all 2007-2009 models to repair this issue. Needless to say gm did offer to help with repair cost only cause they know it's a know issue which i appreciate but the fact is with that low of miles on the vehicle that should have never happened in the first place.
I was driving to the store, going down hill on the right side of the road.mid-way down a message appeared on the computer saying "engine failure, power off" and the car just shut down with out warning.no matter how hard i pressed on the gas the car was shut off.the steering went out as well and i had to stand in the seat to use all my power to turn the wheel. Previous to this, the check engine light had not been on, no advance warning of this.i had both of my children in the car at the time.luckily there was a bp gas station with garage at the bottom of the hill, i was able to coast the car into the gas station where they ran diagnostic testing and repaired my car and reset the sensors.nine months later i was driving with both of my children again, in north east washington dc when out of no where the same message appeared.i was able to pull the car over to the side of the road and restart the engine one time.i turned around to go home and on the drive home the same thing happened on a less of an incline of a hill.the car shut down completely towards the top of the hill going down.same as before, no gas and no steering ability.i was too scared to leave the car on the side as cars coming over the hill would not have time to stop before hitting us.i put the car in neutral and tried to glide down the hill to the shell station.the car cut out completely and lost all momentum so i had to push the car into the gas station and wait 3 hours for the tow truck to arrive.it went back to the bp station from february and had a new battery and several other items replaced.i bought this car new in 2007 and have had countless breakdowns and replacements- two transmissions within the first 3 years and repairs.i keep up with car maintenance regularly and do no neglect anything.
Started the vehicle this morning with remote start, got in and pushed the key forward. As i left the apartment complex on my way to the post office, i noticed my acadia started having problems shifting past 20mph. I took it to a local transmission shop and when they drained the fluid, the fluid was burnt requiring the transmission to be opened up. I have still not had the transmission manipulated past the fluid drainage. I even took video of the speedometer and rpm gauge while it was having trouble shifting.
The car has had electrical and engine problems since we purchased it due to water leaks from a flawed sunroof design.even after a recall to fix the sunroof to prevent water leaks; it continues to leak and damage electrical and engine systems.this is an ongoing problem and is a widespread concern for the 2007-2008 gmc acadias.i would like someone to investigate this problem.i believe it is a safety concern because the leaks occur in the area where there are airbags.i think there is a structural defect that may not be able to be repaired and it presents a safety hazard for all who drive these vehicles.please investigate this problem.do not let gmc sweep this under the rug!
While traveling down the highway with family the check engine light came on and the vehicle began shake and jerk violently. I pulled to the side of the road and the vehicle would not go into reverse and forward made a terrible grinding noise and could not go over 10 miles an hour which is very dangerous driving at dusk. Got the car home and took to the dealer the next morning. We were 2 months past our 100 k 5 year power train warranty and gm would only give a small discount on a transmission rebuild.not once did they ask about our safety.
It all started when attempting to accelerate the car to 30 mph from a stopeed speed and rpm's flew up to 3,000 and would not go down to a normal range while continued acceration or coasting.then check engine light pops on and pull over to turn car off to figure out what to do.turn car back on and there are no problems but the light is still on.problem would show up randomly when driving but then would stop if car was turned off and turned back on almost like a reset.then started having problems when going down the road where rpm's would go from 1500 to 3000 and would jerk car down to 2500 when foot was taken off the pedal.would randomly go back a forth from 1500- 3000 during consistent speeds.even while having these problems it was never an "every time we drove"thing.then after a few weeks of having this problem a message pops up saying "transmission hot idle engine"that is when it really worried me.we took it to the dealership to pay $199.95 for a diagnostic test stating that the clutch was bad and other internal failures exsisted and we needed a new transmission.to rebuild would be $4900or a new one $6200.with all the other complaints on here regarding transmissions on the 07 and 08 acadia's it seems something needs to be done on gm's part.this is not a cheap fix and is frustrating to see all the other people dealing with the same problems.thankfully we weren't stranded anywhere with our 2 small children.safety should be a top priority for gm.
The transmission wave plate fails causing highly erratic shifting and abrupt vehicle speed control.rapid deceleration while underway in traffic.very dangerous.
The contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. The contact stated that whenever she attempted to accelerate, there was a sudden increase of engine rpms and the vehicle failed to gain speed. Also, the contact mentioned that the vehicle failed to shift into gear. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the transmission was defective and needed to be replaced. In addition, the contact mentioned that burning fumes were emitted into the vehicle. The contact stated that after inspecting the vehicle, she noticed that wires were burning in the engine compartment. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 48,000 and the current mileage was 48,060.
Transmission wave plate went out. Vehicle came to sudden stop in middle of busy intersection and then would not move. My wife almost got rear ended and was stranded. This is a known problem in these cars and needs to be fixed.
1- issue heating wiper fluid system-fix put in place2-issue heating wiper fluid system-fix did not work had to be disabled3- march 2011 fuel pump had to be replaced4-nov 2011- timing chains and catlyst coverter replaced5-dec 2011 new recall lighting system issue-had to contact gmc cause dealer ship could not do workcase number gmc is [xxx] first owner of this car and bought it brand new in late sept of 2007 and the above has been done to my car and feel i got a bad deal...dealer ship location burlington nc 27215, david wescott dealer ship.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Upon entering the highway the 2007 acadia would not shift either into or out of 3rd gear, i'm not sure.i could not tell what was happening and when i determined this was not going to correct itself i exited the highway.i've recieved a letter from gm stating that vehicles equiped with 6t70 and 6t75 6 speed automatic transmissions are experiencing cracked or fractured wave plates.this clearly is a faulty part as it is occurring on many versions of this vehicle and has been upgraded.i was lucky in that it was only me in the auto and not the entire family when this happened.very dangerous.
The transmission on my acadia has died.my wife went to pickup our son from a friend's house.the car drove fine on the way over.when they got back in the car, to leave, the car would not go into gear.she could move the shift lever into reverse but the car wouldn't go.the engine would just rev.she turned the car off to go ask for help.when she started it again, it would go into gear but the check engine light was on and it didn't sound right.when trying to drive the car, it would slip in and out of gear and had a whining sound.when reading the codes, i found the following: p0700 powertrain - transmission control system, p0752 shift solenoid "a" stuck on, & p0797 pressure control solenoid "c" stuck on.i haven't had it checked by a mechanic yet so i don't know the real problem.the tow truck is taking it to the shop tomorrow.i'll have to update once i get the diagnosis.67k miles seems a little premature to be losing the transmission.*lnupdated1/10/2014
The vehicle first started fine, however, could not shift into reverse.once starting and turning the vehicle off three times, it finally shifted into reverse.then on the highway going to drop off my kids at school, the vehicle then would not shift higher then second gear.each time i stepped onto the gas pedal, the rpm's would go up, but the vehicle would not go any faster then about 30 mph.of course, this situation is hightly unsafe, especially with small children in the vehicle.at one point when i was able to drive my vehicle, and everyone said it was fixed, i drove 3.5 hours to pick up my step-daughter and was left stranded there, due to the same issue it went in for the first three times.it has been in and out 9mostly in) the shop for over three and a half months, with each replacement part for the transmission, it goes on a test drive and the same thing keeps happening.
Wave plate broke and transmission being rebuilt.
2007 gmc acadia with 108,000 miles.check engine light appeared and the transmission went into safe mode and would not shift out of 2nd gear.code generated was the "shift solenoid stuck open".transmission shop stated that the transmission will totally fail soon and needed to be rebuild at a cost of $4500.the transmission guy said that i was lucky to get over 100,000 miles because they usually fail between 80-90,000 miles.he stated it was a horrible design for a transmission and inadequate parts were used inside. Not an uncommon problem for this vehicle.researching all of the complaints, there should be a recall.gm's attitude is that the warranty is up and it's your problem, so you must pay for our design flaws.
So got my first gm and will be last one u can not fix this car it wont let you and not talking about normal maintenance have only had 2 year just got back after having transmission rebuilt had motor rebuilt last summer do to timing chain took on 100 mile trip today now gauges are freaking out about every 5th time u start it have code p0449 wich wasnt there before but obviously has nothing to do with transmission then get home tonight and its got p0019 so basically looks like il be having to have motor rebuilt again if i dont burn to ground first so all and all not counting maintenance on it like struts tires oil change you no normal wear and tear just in the motor and transmission in 2 years il have 11.000 wraped up in a suv thats worth about 7000 and wont let u get out from under it it is the worst money pit i have ever had. For every thing u fix on it it creates 3 more
I have had several problems with this vehicle.the washer fluid light is always on, no matter how many times i have taken it for repairthe power steering went out 8 months after the vehiclethree months later at this present time.after having the vehicle for not even a year, the transmission has given out beyond repair.i have gotten several different people to look at it, its beyond repair (rebuild).i have done a lot of research and found that many people have had the same problemsi really hope this helps, i don't think the customers should be responsible for the repair of this constant problem.
While on a vacation trip with the family, my 2007 gmc acadia started to hesitate and buck when accelerating from a stop. When i arrived at my destination and pulled into the parking lot, when the transmission completely stopped working with no forward or reverse gears. I had to have the car towed to a gmc dealer and have a broken 3/5/reverse (35r) waveplate replaced in the transmission. This sudden unannounced loss of power to the wheels, could be a potential catastrophic event for the car passengers and other vehicles, trucks and buses, if this were to happen on a highway traveling at 65 mph, as there may be no way avoid getting in an chain reaction accident with the following traffic moving at highway speeds. This could be especially hazardous in high volume rush hour traffic, at night or under weather impaired conditions (i.e, fog, rain or snow). After a little research, i was made aware that this is not an isolated incident and gm is quite knowledgeable of this waveplate transmission problem, in all models with the same drivetrain platform, but have done little to step up and remedy the problem. If you are out of warranty (5 years or 100,000 miles) you are going to be out several thousands of dollars for the repairs, suffer a great deal of inconvenience and are putting yourself and others on the road at great risk. I hope this will help bring this issue to head, as gm needs to recall and repair this waveplate transmission problem, as it present a serious exposure and liability to injure and harm the traveling public.
Driving along at approx. 25mph and transmission suddenly lost power. The car was turned off and on randomly to apply power to the transmission for a couple of minutes to drive it back home. Thank god i had just left home! never, ever received a notice from gmc nor the dealer regarding power train problems. The car has been sitting since then (now going on approx 8 mos. Because i have not been able to afford approx. $3,500 for a new transmission.the saddest part ... I don't even have a notification as to where to take it to get repaired.
When accelerating onto the freeway, hit 55mph and the car just stopped going.it would not go into any gear, turned off car and it still wouldnt go into gear. Aaa showed up said "oh, we see this in the acadia all the time"plugged something in under the dash, the check engine light went off and he said "there you go, now it'll work fine, just dont give it hard gas when getting up to speed"turns out the code was a tranny code that whenhe cleared it the tranny would then work.its bad enough i have to deal with this leaking a/c unit, 3 cans a week, and that smell is terrible, i cant even get the car up to speed when entering the freeway traffic.please make gmc fix these issues, i know im not the only one with both issues.thank you.
Vehicle would make very loud sound and the entire vehicle would jerk when going beyond 20 mph, i was terrified of putting my children in this car fearing that i would be entering the interstate of cars traveling 70 + mph and my car not shifting into gear!! after taking it in for a 3rd time. They kept telling me that no codes were coming up and refused to listen to me. Afterreading all of the blogs about this horrible car i went into the dealership insisted that the manager ride with me in the car to feel and hear what was going on in which he did.i told him that the wave plate was the problem with thousands of these cars so i was pretty sure this was the problem. He said don't believe everything you see on those blogs. Well a few days later they called me and said the wave plate was bad and they replaced it!!! this car needs to be recalled for several reasons, power steeringis bad and needed replaced, and is making the same sound again that it was making the first time it went out, the water pump went out and was replaced. I am almost to the end of my extended warranty and i hold my breath every time i drive my car praying that my transmission doesn't go out again, horrible to have this feeling on such an expensive vehicle, i am asking you to please recall these 2007 acadia's before someone looses their family's lives! thanks so much.
Transmission failure.2007 was the first year of the gmc acadia.at 94,000 miles i don't think the transmission should fail.when i purchased the car it came with a 5 year 100,000 mile power train warranty.ihave owned the car for 7 years.i know gmc has made improvements to later models.i feel this is a huge injustice.i have been quoted $4500.00 to replace the transmission by the dealer.i have been told by a reputable aamco shop that the only place this can be fixed is at the dealer because they have the codes to make the transmission and engine work together.
On my way home from work, in the middle of tunnel truck turn on check engine light, in panel " reduced engine power" and reduced the velocity by itself to 10mph. I turn it off and on again , started running but in less than 1 minute running, did the same problem.
Gmc please take accountability for the sunroof leak issue! years of data, almost 100 complaints, someone should already know about this and have a solution! my car has serious leaking issues from the sunroof above the driver, electrical to cabin doesn't always work except dash lights, and headlights/turn signals work sporadically. The locks work when they're in the mood. Also means ac/heat works sometimes..i live up north and it's 24 today. My windshield wiper fluid remains empty because it randomly turns on and drains out: which also means replacing my wipers is a bad idea because they randomly turn on for at most an hour and dry wiping the window...and destroying the wiper blades. All wheel drive won't work, despite mechanic seeing no issues. I've taken down the mounts and tried to flush the draining tubes myself..and they're clear with no leaks when i tested the tubes. I don't know what to do. I wish i could afford to fix this, because we need this vehicle; everyday i'm scared to drive it! we won't drive at night for the risk of the headlights shutting off, and always fingers crossed my turn signals will function today. I have kids! my families not rich, we can't afford another vehicle or the costly repair, being that i'm a single mom barely buying bread and paying rent as it is since my hours got cut from covid. I only wanted a safe vehicle, i didn't realize i had to be specific and ask for one with headlights and electronics working appropriately, too. I'll be sure to next time i buy a car...whenever that lucky day occurs. Please pray for us.
Purchased this car aug 2017 fixed moon roof clogs and leaks on the inside, passenger side window will not go down on drivers controls, stabilitrak system shuts off, making the car hard to steer,check engine lights comes on, codes 700-shift solenoid a stuck; code 752-transmission control system, acceleration is unreliable and goes into "limp home mode" where it will not allow me to go over 40-45mph and rpm does not go down, it will not shift easily from park to drive or reverse
Transmission failure causing car to go to 1st gear and dramatically reduce speed in traffic. Seems to be transmission wave plate.
While driving on the highway at 60 mph and then accelerating the transmission will violently slip while shifting into a lower gear.
No prior problems, no warnings.we pulled up to a stop sign, came to a stop and then proceeded throughthe intersection when the transmission failed. We were left stalled in front of oncoming traffic. I had myself and 5 passengers including four children ages 10 and under.if the traffic had not stopped we all could have suffered major injuries.there was no reason prior to the failure to suspect that there we any problems.no engine warning lights or anything.
Every since i purchased my 2007 gmc acadia, i have had problems with steering especially when it rains and water gets underneath the truck.i have lost control of the truck several times. Then there was a recall on it for that reason. They put some kind of protection behind both of the front wheels, but i continue to have problems with power steering and losing control of the truck. It gets very difficult to turn the wheel; it stiffens up and you cannot control the truck. This happens even after i have put power steering fluid in the vehicle. It will ease up a bit, then continues to be difficult to turn and even makes a sound while attempting to turn the wheel.another problem is that something keeps making the temperature handle go all the way on hot and a terrible fume smell is released and its like the truck is over-heating. Another issue is the electric: power windows work sometimes, radio works sometimes, dvd player works sometimes, etc. This becomes annoying to know that you have a "sometime" vehicle. I want a reliable and safe vehicle to ride my family in. I also notice that sometimes there is a problem with the ignition switch. It sometimes delays prior to starting.
My 2007 acadia, just a few months outside its 5 yr power train warranty, experienced a transmission failure at highway speeds.it suddenly started over-revving and would not shift into certain gears.researching this on the internet shows many many complaints about the gmc acadia.this appears to be called the "wave-plate" failure.unfortunately, most people apparently have experienced this between 50-70k mileage, which is exactly where i am.i would highly recommend gmc institute a recall on this vehicle because this appears to be highly common, and a safety risk at high speeds.
I parked my car last night with no signs of transmission problems. This morning i get into to go to work and i notice that the vehicle will not shift out of first gear. Problem is diagnosed and found to be "transmission shift solenoid a". Deal stated that they are not aware of any such problems with this make and model. After researching online i discover many many of the same exact issues with same make and model. Dealer is requiring $3000.00 the repair.
Going down the expressway at 70 mph. Vehicle started hesitating and wouldn't go. I had to pull off to the shoulder of road in a construction zone.had it towed to the closeset mechanic. Was told it was the wave plate on transmission.yes, my 2007 gmc acadia has 140,000 miles on it.but this part is defective. I have never been so scared.. Luckily i wasn't hit.
Car will not accelerate, engine just revs and rpms increase to 5000+ when attampting to change from third to fourth gear.thankfully, i was on a road less traveled and did not get smashed in the back with my son in the back seat on the highway.what a safety hazard!
3 months past the 5 year 100k warranty with only 55000 miles on the car and both the water pump and transmission went out. Gm paid for half of the costs still 1253.05 out of pocket when it should all have been covered. This is a consistent problem with the acadia and gm knows it but refuses to step up.the day the transmission went out we almost got thrown through the windshield definitely a safety issue.
Transmission problems and saund problems
The contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. While driving 25 mph, the gear shifter became stuck in gear without warning. The failure was persistent. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission control module failed and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000.
Our 2007 gmc acadia began slipping and stutter stepping in reverse. If on a hill it was very noticeable and felt like you were slipping on ice before reverse gear would engage. Then on slow acceleration form a traffic light slippage would occur and a rough change in the gear exchange for normal traffic speed. Had it diagnosed at a reputable local repair shop and they said it was a warped wave plate and a new or rebuilt transmission was required, the repair cost with warranty would be 4,225.00. We took it to the dealer where we purchased the acadia. They also diagnosed it as a defective wave plate, recommending a new transmission or at least to rebuild it. New transmission to cost 5,890.00the wave plate on the 2007 acadia'shave caused a great many problems for other owners and its reported they were not properly heat treated when manufactured. They break apart after just so many engages caused when shifting and almost always shortly after the 50,000 mile warranty. Filed a complaint with gm requesting assistance with repairs due to a faulty part they should have been aware of. They said they would get back to me, but never did. We repaired it at the local repair shop costing4,225.23 cents with a 5 year 100,000 mile warranty.
I have owned this car for about a year and since i have owned it have had nothing but problems. First the struts were blown, the dash lights would go from bright to dim, the steering wheel made a clicking noise, the windows leak...this car only has 41,000 miles i mean come on! now the transmission has completely failed and after reading other websites it sounds like i will be paying $4,000 dollars. I am a new mom and have 3 step kids. I can't feel safe in my car because i'm worried about it breaking down constantly. Now i have to dump all this money that i don't have into it. I really just want to cut my losses, but is that really the best thing to do? i'm stuck with this junker car and i couldn't feel more sorry for all these other people having the same issues. I'm absolutely miserable. Thanks gmc you suck.
Vehicle has about 50,000 miles but a few months out of warranty and started giving me problem shifting gear. Researched the problem and found a lot of similar complaints out there but gm is refusing to take responsibility and making owners pay to fix the problem. Transmission is defective.
Manufacturer defect to transmission.
My wife was driving the vehicle on a local highway at approximately 60 mph when she felt a jerk in the vehicle.she was approaching a stoplight that had turned red and therefore was applying the brake.when she attempted to accelerate the vehicle would not move.the highway is very busy at the time of the incident and she was in danger of being struck by another vehicle.she was finally able to get the vehicle in gear and turn onto a side road and phone for assistance.the vehicle was able to be driven home after sitting for a short time, however i attempted to move the vehicle out of my garage and could not get in gear.
The contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the transmission failed and the vehicle would not accelerate any further.the vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified but provided no assistance .the failure mileage was 73,000.
Vehicle would not shift properly and reverse would not work.had gmc fix the transmission but i had to come out of pocket as it was under mileage for the warranty but past the date by a few months.today 5/2/14, i'm being told that the transmission is going out again 1 year and 4 months after they fixed it.gmc says they only warranty for 1 year.unsafe vehicle for a transmission to be replaced by gmc twice within 1 1/2 years and under 115,000 miles.
Transmission stuck in low gear causing dangerous driving condition.
Transmission failure.we were driving out of town on an interstate highway approximately 65 mph and engine suddenly revved indicating that the transmission was disengaged.could not accelerate and had to coast to the side of the road in a construction zone.there was no warning of the impending failure other than some transmission slippage earlier in the trip.transmission did not work at all in drive or reverse.had to be towed to an out of town shop and rent a car to get back home.repair shop stated that transmission had failed and needed to be replaced (approx. $4,500) and that it was a common problem.shocking that it failed at such low mileage.we were advise by our local repair shop to contact gm but they have not contacted us back.we have no choice but to get the repairs done so we have the vehicle back.i just wanted to include our incident along with the many other complaints.we will warn other acadia owners who we know of the problem (acadias are common where we live) and the many other problems that it has (based on the numerous other complaints and service bulletins).
The contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. While driving approximately 25 mph, a shattering sound was heard underneath the vehicle. In addition, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the transmission clutch was slipping, shattered, and needed replacement. The contact stated that the vehicle was not performing properly for more than a week. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
The contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the vehicle stopped shifting gears and began to jerk and lunge. The vehicle was taken to and independent mechanic for diagnosis where the contact was informed that the transmission would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was available. The failure and current mileage was 90,000.
The contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. While driving 70 mph, the transmission failed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 100,000.
Was driving car and transmission started acting up. Car would shake when shifting gears. Service engine light came on. Took to service garage and said would need to rebuild transmission.
1-heated washer removed, catalyst converter replaced, timing chain issue, fuel pump, head lights all replace due to defect and now @ 89,500 i have a major transmission issue a po752 code has been noted and the car is 5.5 years old and believe this is a defect gmc is aware of and failed to fix,even sugggested by amaaco the tcm may even need replacing.feel like this car has been one defect after another which led to other defects happening and premature wear and tear on other parts.
Bought with 58k miles on it, 9/2012. Problems began the following april. Sitting at red lights, the truck would stall out at acceleration, occasionally not restarting immediately. Dealers couldn't replicate problem. Problem briefly stopped, and now it has returned and is far worse. While driving, it shakes and jerks like a new driver learning to use a manual transmission. Several times the truck has shut off completely on highways while cruising at or around 70mph or accelerating to pass someone, nearly causing accidents. This truck has been towed home 3 times this month from this issue, i refused to take it to a gmc dealer because i can't keep paying $109 for diagnosis and they say they don't find anything (twice already). I recently had the vehicle scanned independently and it's given me codes 7ea and 7e8. The second code doesn't give a diagnosis. In the last week it has failed to start 4 times and i've been keeping video blogs to record what it is or isn't doing. It is currently sitting in my drive way, not operable. Gm customer service says there isn't enough evidence to support a recall, but everyone is having the same problems. Twice it stranded my wife and children on interstates. On 10/30/13 (on our anniversary, out of town none the less) it shut off and we had to get pushed to the shoulder...very embarrassing! something must be done! everybody can't be telling the same lie!also, the "service airbags" notice just started showing.
I'm having chronic transmission problems i've spent &2000. So far on the transmission. The gmc dealer has been constantly telling me i'm having multiple issues regarding the total wave plate of the transmission, which is effecting other areas of the care. Now i'm being told that my transmission was a lemon-make. That it was built faulty & gmc knows it. They have had thousands of complaints and refuse to recall this transmission. This is totally unfair. I still owe 18,000 on this truck. I'm paying two mortgages and i'm worried about how i will make it to work the next day. The maker of this truck should be held responsible for the faults not the consumer. Do to this issue gm issued an exchange program but the dealer ships won't engage in this. Please assist me with this issue.
While driving at approximately 25 mph vehicle was shifting very hard. The vehicle continued to have issue shifting. At another time was driving vehicle and stopped at a traffic light. Upon light turning green pushed on the accelerator and the vehicle would not go, transmission would not shift into gear. Vehicle has 83,000 miles and now the transmission needs to be replace. Seems to be a frequent issue with this vehicle model. Gm should recall this transmission!!
Majorshutteringin transmissionharsh shifting making hard to accelerate.
Wave plate broke into pieces in transmission in nov 2011 with 75,000 miles.now same issue with transmission in october 2013 with 102,000 miles.
Basically bottom line is this is the 4th major thing i've had my acadia in the shop for.this repair of a rebuilt transmission is costing me 3500.00 out of my pocket.supposedly the gm customer rep does not think there is anything they can do for me because my car is 5 years old and 131000 miles..that is just bs!!!!! i spent 40,000.00 on this car to drive it longer than this and for all the things to start nickel and dimming me is ridiculous.the mechanic at the gm certified garage told me that gm used a prt in the transmission on the 07-10 models of the acadia that cost them 1.69 and that they know they should have used a part that cost them 39.00, so this is the part that is breaking in the transmissions and making them junk and having to be rebuilt or new ones put it.. Gm didn't want to recall the 07-10 models because it would have affected millions of cars, so they are just letting the owners suffer for their stupidity and lack of responsibility.my biggest complaint after the money is the fact the my child was driving my vehicle when this happened, he was panicked as he could not go over 30mph on a very busy road and the vehicle started to shut down on him!! he is very lucky the vehicle made it to a safe place and he was not rear ended as the car just stopped on him!!! really gm when are you going to recall these models and make it right for all of us that have to encounter such a high expense?? i really can not afford another vehicle or the $3500.00 to repair this one, but that is my only choice!!!!
We got this 2007 gmc acadia at 100,230 miles on august 2014. Now it has around 133,800 miles. At 115,000 miles it stated to have issues where it said stability track. The traction control turns off by itself and not sure if the stability and this are the same thing. Some electric parts have already failed. The charging outlet and electric windows don't work right. The passenger side can not be put down by driver side. The rear right side can only be put down of up by the driver. The left rear does not work when the driver puts it down or up. The power in the lift gate in the back has gone out. It only opens or closes manually. There was also a recall with the lift gate and we got it fixed. After it was fixed then a while later it would close on us and it almost hit us but we reacted fast. It only closed on us about three times then it stopped working. It was recall 15240.the safety issue is that thesteering wheel gets hard to turn when making a turn or u turn. It has happened many times as i am driving. One time is almost made me crash into a car. I have taken it to two mechanics and it has engine and transmission codes. For just the transmission codes it will cost me up to $4,000. According to the carfax records it has had internal transmission repairs at 53,543 miles. I feel like this car post a safety issue because of the steering wheel problem. We have had this car for 3years and we have experienced many problems with it. Gm should pay for this faulty parts.
Would not go into reverse, would not exceed 20 mph in drive, rpm's spiked to 4000, check engine light comes on, erratic driving because of the condition, web search reveals numerous incidents of same type involving breaking wave plate failure.
Vehicle is hard shifting from 1st to 2nd gear. Had serviced with new transmission fluid on 7/2/13. On 7/5/13 vehicle would no longer shift at all while traveling on the freeway on our way to family vacation to hilton head sc. It was towed to parks chevrolet in charlotte, nc where transmission was disassembled with parts replaced and rebuilt. Upon departure of pickup vehicle is still shifting hard from 1st to 2nd gear (around 20-25mph) and we hope to make back home to ohio safely. I've researched this issue is common in gmc acadias. Issues needs addressed and resolved for safety! i will be returning the vehicle to chevy dealer when we return home for further service. We have already paid the warranty deductible and hope to not incur more expenses!
Driving down the highway the transmission failed.turns out the 2007-2009 models have a known issue of a failed "wave plate".my son and i were almost in an accident because of this.the vehicle was towed to the gmc dealer.
Transmission has full failure, dealers said that wave plate went out destroying entire transmission.$4300 repair at gmc dealership.
When i purchased the vehicle there was a noticeable whine in the steering.i asked the salesman and he said that noise was typical with acadia's and there was no issue with the car.when i took it in for an oil change at a different dealer right before we left on vacation, i was told the power steering pump was going out and needed to be replaced immediately.did that even though we were delayed going on vacation and subsequently had it replaced two more times as well.also have had leaks in the sunroof that continue to return, and have now messed up my power window controls to the point that i can not control any of the other windows from the drivers seat.have had to replace the water pump, front struts, and now the solenoids are being replaced as well.when i purchased my car it had right at 54k miles on it and i had an extended warranty, that covered my power steering pump issues, but i have had to deal with the rest.i will have now put almost $3k into repairs that seem to be very typical with this car, based on what i have read on the internet.
The contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the vehicle stalled and the transmission warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the transmission was defective and needed to be rebuild. The vehicle was repaired but two years later the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 90,000 and the current mileage was 150,000.
Gmc transmissions are crap, going on the third one. The airbag light is on for what the recall is for but gmc is denying the recall
Driving on highway on labor day.suddenly my gmc acadia transmission starts slipping and i am in heavy traffic.my vehicle starts slowing down and i have no control of speed.lucky for me and my son i was able to maneuver my car to the side of the road without creating an accident.i look online to find that this is a common problem for many cars with this transmission.why is this not a recall??
9/27 as i was driving in a residential neighborhood to take my daughter to school i was approaching a green light at a four way and started to accelerate to 35 mph from a complete stop to cross four lanes of traffic.the vehicle reached 35 mph and although the speedometer stated 35mph the vehicle stopped moving and stalled and started making a churning noise coming from the engine.at this point my front end was in traffic under the light that was now turning red so i had to think quick and put on my flashers to alert the other drivers that i was having difficulties as i couldn't get the truck to move.when i pressed the gas pedal the engine just roared but no movement.once other drivers were alerted i had to coast backwards from the incline at the light and maneuver onto the side of the road.i turned the truck back on and it came on and miraculously i was able to drive it 5ft off the road before it stalled again.i had to be towed to a dealer as of today i was told it was the transmission but the dealer had to contact gmc to report all major engine failure before proceeding with any work.last year in dec. My truck started making whining noise and i immediately took it to the dealer to find out that the camshaft had went bad and spit metal in my motor causing me to have the engine replaced.because i was the second owner of the vehicle gm didn't want to pay for the total bill under the powertrain warranty and the fact that i was 3000 miles over the powertrain warranty itself.they did pay a third of a $5000 bill and i had to pay the rest only to have them place a recall on the camshaft and to reimburse me half of what i paid.this situation with the transmission reminds me of the rollover with the firestone tire ford had years back but the difference is that ford and firestone took responsibility.please make gm responsible before someone is killed.
We were 50 miles from home on a vacation with our twin 2 year olds and 7 year old when the transmission went out. First it said "transmission hot, leave engine on idle". So we sat for 10 minutes. It went away, thought we were ok, kept driving for about another 15 minutes and complete failure. We were stranded for 3 hours in the middle of nowhere (detoured road took us back roads). Couldn't get a tow. Hungry, hot and thirsty little boys. Cops got called on us because we ended up being on someone's property we shouldn't be. Total mess. Embraced, hot, irritated and so angry. $15,000 owed on a vehicle that we have to replace a $3600 transmission! seriously?!?! what would have happened if i was by myself and my husband wasn't with me. Or it caused a wreck with me and my children in the car. Gmc won't help because we are passed warranty. Apparently after doing research this is a common problem. If i fix it i'm stuck with a car i don't trust and owe tooooo much money on for what it's worth and oh great put in the same [xxx] transmission that failed the first time and could happen again. Will never own another gmc- ridiculous and needs to be looked into. This happens far too much for there not to be a lawsuit or recall on this item. Absolutely ridiculous! plus obviously no vacation, our money got to go into a car we shouldn't have to put this much money into. Disappointed on so many levels.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Transmission high idle engine light came on and its not holding fluid
My 2007 acadia would drive above 50km it finally broke down and wouldn't move. We had to get a flatbed truck to take the car in to gm and found out it was the sway bar that was broke as well as the crankshaft sensor and just a month before this we had issues with the steering wheel that had to be fixed. There has been so many things wrong with car its unbelievable i went to trade it in and finding out that we paid 45,000 for it brand new now its only $20,000 at the max we can get for our awd acadia with most of the bells and whistles. Now it is lacking power in acceleration again merging on highways or pulling out in traffic the car lulls out and sounds like its stuck in neutral and it finally kicks in and goes very dangerous i could of been rear ended the other day because of this it was a close call.
Driving my 2007 gmc acadia. Went to pass a slower vehicle, pressed on the accelerator to pass and the transmission went haywire and the accelerator stuck.i had to put the car in neutral to get it stopped. The rpms were in the 4000s. Then the acceleration would stop and start again over to 4000. Luckily when i passed the vehicle there were no cars in front of me or i would have had a major accident with the acceleration out of control. I took it to the dealer and they told me that two of the timing chains were very worn and there was an issue with the clutch pressure control with harsh shifts in drive range 3rd and/or 5th gear. This is the second time i have had problems with this issue. The first time the gmc dealer 'flashed'(reprogrammed) the transmission, even though it was not acting up when the car was taken into the shop.if this issue is not addressed "properly", i believe someone somewhere will beinjured or killed. The condition my vehicle exhibited leaves me with a very uneasy feeling.
Driving my 2007 gmc acadia.came upon a busy state highway.after coming to a stop, i saw an opening and pressed on the accelerator to cross the 4 lane road.when i pressed the accelerator, the car just started to creep out into traffic.the engine rpm's increased, but the car was moving at walking speed.it was obvious that the transmission had not shifted back into 1st gear.i tried to manually shift into low, but it did not respond.i finally was able to get it going fast enough to have it pick up some speed to get across the lanes of traffic.on the way home, every time i came to a stop, the car acted the same way upon acceleration.the only way i was able to get the car to go back into 1st gear was to shut the car off and restart it.even doing that, it only lasted until the next time i stopped.after letting the car sit over night, it performed fine the next day.this is the second time i have had problems with this issue.the first time the gmc dealer 'flashed' (reprogrammed) the transmission, even though it was not acting up when the car was taken into the shop.i spoke with a car dealer at the shop, and he owned the same vehicle.his transmission has been 'reflashed' 6 or 7 times for the same issue.if this issue is not addressed "properly", i believe someone somewhere will be injured or killed.the condition my vehicle exhibited leaves me with a very uneasy feeling (i.e. When i press the accelerator, i expect the car to move).if reflashing the transmission (1, 2, 3, 4...7 times) does not fix the problem, then maybe something different needs to be done.
The contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. While driving at 40 mph, the contact noticed that the vehicle would not shift gears. Prior to the failure, the contact noticed that the vehicle would hesitate when driving at any speed. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealership where the clutch plate was replaced. The failure mileage was approximately 6,000. The current mileage was approximately 48,000.
2007 gmc acadia with several serious safety issues. She states that the vehicle has had these problems: a large puddle of oil under the vehicle, windshield wipers stopped working, battery died and side curtain airbags deployed while driving.the dealer told the consumer the front shaft seal needed to be replaced to correct the leak from the transmission. They also stated there was a drain on the system that caused the battery to fail.the consumer took the vehicle back to the dealer where they upgraded the transmission, which had to be done twice.the power steering made a loud noise, the consumer stated it sounded as if the pump was about seize and then the steering becomes hard. The vehicle rolled backwards while in drive on a slight incline.updated 04/10/08
I leased a 2007 acadia on 5-24-07 and shortly after taking delivery i felt there was something wrong with the transmission and the way it shifted, i notified the dealership about the problem and took it in for repair.they told me they couldn't get the problem to repeat and felt there was nothing wrong.on 6-14-07 i took a trip to florida from michigan and got 11 miles into georgia and the transmission decided to shift into 1st gear going 70 mph.i managed to get off the road and was wondering what went wrong.i pushed the onstar button and they got me to a dealership (newton gmc in tennessee), they done a quick computer check for error codes and found many codes that they didn't know what they were but they said it was related to the transmission.i left the acadia with them and finished my trip to florida in a ford pickup.after 2 weeks the dealership got the ok from gm to replace the transmission.i am still having problems with the new transmission shifting correctly.as of 9-17-07 there is a new software update the dealerships will have to correct the shifting problems for 2007 models, the 2008 models already have the new software in them when they leave the assembly plant.this problem may be on the 2007 saturn outlook because they have the same transmission.
Several issues with this new 2007 gmc acadia.most prevalent is the failure of the gas gauge not reading the gas reading correctly.1st time noticed and taken for service was 3 mo. Old.the gas gauge reads (e) when i've just filled up the tank.dealer replaced 02 sensors.1 mo later experience same issue.gas gauge reads (e) even when tank is full.taken back to dealer and this time replace (2) o2 sensors and the "sending unit".2 days later, with the gas gauge reading at half full, the car lunges forward into another gear on freeway in traffic, and stalls.cannot turn car on - all warning lights on.towed to dealer.now states that i need a whole new gas tank because the "baffle" is broken?still at the dealer and is unresolved. This car is unsafe.previous issues:car leaks at the sunroof.not fixed yetlumbar support broken - somewhat fixed but still not like the new ones on the lot.lumbar handle fell off - replacedbackup sensors fell off of bumper - replacedseat tracks jerk - replaced both driver and pass.still not smooth but dealer says that's the best they can do.
2007 gmc acadia. Consumer expresses discontent in regards to several repairs and malfunctions with the vehicle *tgwthe heater core leaked, the check engine light illuminated due to a faulty tuning valve, the auxiliary a/c evaportor was leaking and had to e replaced, the water pump, engine mount, and torque converter all had to be replaced, as well as the master cylinder which was leaking. Also, the abs light and stabiltrak lights illuminated.
2007 gmc acadia with several serious safety issues. She states that the vehicle has had these problems: a large puddle of oil under the vehicle, windshield wipers stopped working, battery died and side curtain airbags deployed while driving.the dealer told the consumer the front shaft seal needed to be replaced to correct the leak from the transmission. They also stated there was a drain on the system that caused the battery to fail.the consumer took the vehicle back to the dealer where they upgraded the transmission, which had to be done twice.the power steering made a loud noise, the consumer stated it sounded as if the pump was about seize and then the steering becomes hard. The vehicle rolled backwards while in drive on a slight incline.updated 04/10/08
Noticed a sudden shaking in the car when driving more than 25mph.felt the car was unsafe to drive, so left it at a local tire and auto shop for inspection the next morning.the technician called to inform us that there should be 6 bolts that attach the driveshaft to the front differential.the car only had 3 of the 6 bolts left and of those 1 was bent. They were also all loose.he suspected that they were not tightened correctly at the factory.the car was towed to the nearest dealership for inspection and repair.this car was purchased in 3/07 and currently has 12,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia.while driving 25 mph the vehicle would vibrate.the contact heard a loud bang noticed parts fly past the window.the vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that all six propeller shaft bolts became loose and the drive shaft fell off.the current and failure mileages were 5,400.
The contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the contact heard rattling from the front end and noticed a burning oil smell. The vehicle was inspected by a mechanic, who stated that four of the drive-shaft bolts were missing and two were bent. The vehicle was then taken to a dealer but they were unable to determine the cause for the failure. The failure was reported to the manufacturer. The failure and current mileage was 95,000....updated 07/22/13
On july 5th 2007 my family and i were traveling in our recently purchased 2007 gmc acadia while on vacation in fenwick, de. And as we were traveling through an intersection our vehicle experience a massive failure.the front portion of the drive shaft, the portion that extends from the transaxle to the rear axle, drop from the vehicle, at speed, and caused the vehicle to loose power while at speed in traffic.realizing the loss of power, we pulled the vehicle safely to the side of the roadway to inspect the vehicle.upon looking under the vehicle, i observed the drive shaft hanging, in the forward position, to the roadway.i immediately called "on-star" who i found to be extremely non-responsive or helpful to our situation. The following day, the tow truck finally responded to our call and upon our direction took the vehicle to hertrick gmc for repair.later that week i ws informed that the "safety ring" had failed and the replacement prt was on indefinite back order.
I have had my transmission worked on already on my 2007 gmc acadia the speed control in the transmission has been replaced but i still have a problem with the performance of the car. It is an all wheel drive with an automatic. It will not hold on a hill and searches for a gear or chances several times when it comes to any kind of incline even at 70 mph.i was getting 15 miles to the gallon before the new speed control now i get 13. I have spoken to my dealer several times and he says to wait and soon there should be a update in the software to address this problem i am willing to wait but want it on record that the transmission has problems. This is a new design and is very rough riding. My car has only 5000 miles on it and i have been there 4 times.
Several issues with this new 2007 gmc acadia.most prevalent is the failure of the gas gauge not reading the gas reading correctly.1st time noticed and taken for service was 3 mo. Old.the gas gauge reads (e) when i've just filled up the tank.dealer replaced 02 sensors.1 mo later experience same issue.gas gauge reads (e) even when tank is full.taken back to dealer and this time replace (2) o2 sensors and the "sending unit".2 days later, with the gas gauge reading at half full, the car lunges forward into another gear on freeway in traffic, and stalls.cannot turn car on - all warning lights on.towed to dealer.now states that i need a whole new gas tank because the "baffle" is broken?still at the dealer and is unresolved. This car is unsafe.previous issues:car leaks at the sunroof.not fixed yetlumbar support broken - somewhat fixed but still not like the new ones on the lot.lumbar handle fell off - replacedbackup sensors fell off of bumper - replacedseat tracks jerk - replaced both driver and pass.still not smooth but dealer says that's the best they can do.
Within 24 hrs of buying the vehicle my exhaust system fell off going down the highway. All the lights but the check engine light works on the dashboard. When you stop or accelerate the driver's seat moves forward or backwards slightly. Traction control does not work after the second week of owning it. When receiving for loaner vehicles all of them did not have working engine lights.
The contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia.the contact stated that the vehicle seat would not move forward or backwards.the failure occurred intermittently.the dealer stated that it could possibly be a safety issue for a person over 5'10 and 250 lbs if a crash occurred.the dealer stated that the seat railings would not function properly for a person of the contact's stature.the manufacturer stated that they would not be liable for any safety issues because the contact was notified of the safety risk involved.the current mileage is 5,700 and failure mileage was 1,600.the tir pressure monitor light illuminated. Updated 08/15/07.
The front drivers side 8 way seat moves forward and back under hard braking and acceleration. The movement is more than an half inch. The dealer said the manufacture knows about the problem and there is no fix for it. I feel very unsafe in this car with seat the moving around.
Driving up on the hill the car jerked and shakes. Passenger feels it. It's displaying service brake system just under a year after it was done. It's now displaying, stabilitrak and control traction. After stopping for a red light upon the departure the car shakes and jerks. When it rains real hard, i have a leak on the passenger door. I feel like the car falls apart light after light. Some people says its transmission.
03/01/2008 - 16,000 i wasn't able to steer, power steering is completely out on the middle of the road12/01/2008 - 32,000 - misfire in the 2 engine cylinders and was making lot of noise, dealer took 5 weeks to fix the problem06/01/2009 - 41,000 issue with the engine making noise at start, had to make multiple trips to the dealer06/01/2011 - 66,000 water pump leaking 03/01/2012 - 72,000 brake control failure06/29/2012 - 76,000 broken wave plates, evaporater solenoid, and transmission failuremost of these issues are very common in this model, gmc need to recall and fix once for all rather than waiting on the issue to happen on each vehicle.
While driving on the interstate, i had to brake quickly because of accident ahead. At this time, the stabilitrak service message and brake message started alternately flashing on dic. Brake and stabilitrak warning lights also came on. The car decelerated like when you shift down on a manual transmission when i tried to accelerate again, no response. Tried turning stabilitrak button back on and off, but this did nothing. After a few seconds the car started to accelerate,the engine light came on. I was in heavy traffic and was difficult to get over to shoulder. I had about 10 miles to get to my house, so watched the engine temp gauge, and made it home.engine light remained lit. The engine gauge indicated the cars temperature rose about 15 degrees above what it usually is .started the car the next day without any warnings or messages displayed and took the car to my mechanic, he ran the codes on cars computer. It showed no errors,was a little low on water. He said to drive it and let him know if it happened again. The vehicle had been in operation for another 45 days, with no more signs of problems. 46th day, the vehicle's service message for stabilitrak and brake flashed again, with warning lights for these coming on as well, after car was driven approx. 4 miles and parked for about an hour. The vehicle operated fine. I parked the car again for about one hour, warning lights came on after about a milethe next day the same episode. Now i'm into the 2nd week of the brake and stabilitrak warning lights coming on and off. Will call the dealer because at this point i'm afraid of another gear down like the first incident and being in heavy traffic-that's not safe however, i've been to the dealer before about the passenger airbag sensor saying it's off when there is a passenger sitting there. Checking cars computer said ?codes? showed nothing wrong? are the "codes" infallible?
This car is dangerous.driving 65mph on freeway when every service and warning light went on. Replaced entire instrument cluster and replace ipc, could have killed us and others.also engine was removed to repair engine front cover leak at 39,000, now at 85,000 same leak repair is required at cost of $2926. That means every 40,000 miles you need to spend $3000 and have engine removed.power steering always made whining noise which i was told is normal. At 85,000 was told steering rack and pinion gears need replacement and i am sure the pump needs replacement as well $2000.when driving on the freeway could not stop on exit without brake pedal being pushed all the way to floor, stabiltrak light on could have killed us or someone.had to replace brake master cylinder. Water pump was leaking after engine was put back in from 1st repair of front cover engine seal. Timing chain has stretch you can hear it, but they only added thrust washers.rear liftgate - while loading groceries lift gate free fell closed on daughters head.was told rear lift gate shocks failed.could have killed someone. This car is a death trap.don't buy it.
Transmission slipping jerks and bumps when shifting.passengers noted there was issues also.loses power going up hills.took it to cochran pontiac for two years and did not correct situation, since there were no codes on the computer even though the car had no power and was jerking.engine light, antilock braking, no rear sensors, and the fuel gauge lights are now on after another dealer fixed transmission and i had to pay $1,500 and i should have not paid anything.i did not have these lights on my dash board when i went to get the transmission fixed and the dealer has not fixed them.recently, my car lost power and died on a blind dangerous curve and shut down the engine.i was afraid to get hit and felt my car was unsafe. We put gas in and would not start and engine was hot.i had to have it towed to dealer after two weeks from getting the transmission repaired and told dealer transmission has noises in it and engine was hot and car would not start.they called and said it was out of gas and runs now, however, they did not address the issues noted above for all of the lights that were on the dash board.the gas was not the issue before car was towed since we put gas in there when it broke down.this 2007 acadia has had issues since 2011 that continue to present and this suv is known to have many recalls and is unsafe.the car was taken to the dealer numerous times with complaints by the customer.
Had the vehicle for 4wks and have been back to dealer 4times. 2times for check engine light (2nd time reported water leakage in front floor driver & passenger sides after it had rained), 2times for stabilitrak off and service brake system warning (3 different incidents one within 1 wk of purchase), interior lights for entry and rear console controls are inoperable.
Driving along at approx. 25mph and transmission suddenly lost power. The car was turned off and on randomly to apply power to the transmission for a couple of minutes to drive it back home. Thank god i had just left home! never, ever received a notice from gmc nor the dealer regarding power train problems. The car has been sitting since then (now going on approx 8 mos. Because i have not been able to afford approx. $3,500 for a new transmission.the saddest part ... I don't even have a notification as to where to take it to get repaired.
The contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia.the contact stated that the brake warning light illuminated and the vehicle warned the contact to put the vehicle in park via the message display.the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the master cylinder exhibited a leak. The contaminated booster and the master cylinder were replaced.the manufacturer was not notified of the failure.the failure mileage was 80,390 and the current mileage was 90,000.
2007 gmc acadia. Consumer expresses discontent in regards to several repairs and malfunctions with the vehicle *tgwthe heater core leaked, the check engine light illuminated due to a faulty tuning valve, the auxiliary a/c evaportor was leaking and had to e replaced, the water pump, engine mount, and torque converter all had to be replaced, as well as the master cylinder which was leaking. Also, the abs light and stabiltrak lights illuminated.
The contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia.after rainy weather conditions, the front driver's side of the vehicle sustained water leakage from the sunroof.the front passenger side exhibited excessive water accumulation on the floor area and a strong odor in the vehicle.the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection.the vehicle was repaired and the floor panel was replaced.in addition, the front driver's side door failed to lock.the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on seven separate occasions for identical failures, but there were no resolutions.the contact stated that if the moisture issue remained uncorrected, mold could form in the vehicle.the vehicle is currently at an authorized dealer for repair.the failure mileage was 16,000 and current mileage was 19,000. Updated 1/26/09 the gas cap was cracked, there was a vibration coming from the front of the vehicle. The dealer machined the rotors, the vehicle pulled to the left, the tire pressure monitor light illuminated, but the dealer could not duplicate the consumer's concern. Updated 01/26/09.
2007 gmc acadia. Consumer expresses discontent in regards to several repairs and malfunctions with the vehicle *tgwthe heater core leaked, the check engine light illuminated due to a faulty tuning valve, the auxiliary a/c evaportor was leaking and had to e replaced, the water pump, engine mount, and torque converter all had to be replaced, as well as the master cylinder which was leaking. Also, the abs light and stabiltrak lights illuminated.
When turning steering wheel it makes whining and groaning noises.dealer attempted fix which resolved problem for about 1 month and then sounds came back.dealer refuses to fix now, stating that gmc has told them not to fix it and is "working on a fix" (which was 3 months ago).still no fix being offered.
I have a 2007 gmc acadia with 59,000 miles on it.at 29,000 miles on it, they replaced the power steering pump.now at 59,000 they are saying it needs a steering rack and pinion assembly and possibly a pump.after doing some research online, i found that these items have a very high failure rate in these vehicles.this seems like an obvious defect that would be very dangerous, especially considering that when these parts fail, the vehicle is almost if not definitely impossible to steer.
The contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia.whenever the contact attempts to turn the vehicle in either direction, the steering becomes very difficult.the contact noticed a clicking sound coming from the steering column.the vehicle was taken to the dealer and was serviced for the power steering rack and pinion.the contact did not notice any differences prior to the failures.the failure still persists.the current mileage was 25,000 and failure mileage was 8,500.
The contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. The contact stated that while driving 25 mph and attempting a right turn, the steering wheel would not return to the original straight position. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they stated that the wheel well needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified and stated that he needed to the vehicle to the dealer for further diagnosis. The failure mileage was 50,000
On several occasions when the car goes through water/puddle the vehicle loses power steering.there is a loss of steering.on some occasions the loss is momentary but the last time it was more than momentary - while having gone through a small puddle of water and then going to make a left turn the steering completely failed and i was unable to complete a turn.
In the rain or during wet road conditions the serpentine belt gets wet due to it's location at the bottom of the engine compartment.when this occurs the belt starts to slip causing an intermittent squealing and intermittent lose of steering control.
While driving the vehicle the steering lock up . My wife almost got into a accident this happen twice it also happen to me i took it to the dealer they could not pin point the problem they gave me a paper about intermittent stiff steering i told them this is very dangerous we just bought the truck a year ago for 20.000 dollars
The contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. While driving 60 mph, the contact noticed that the power steering had suddenly stopped functioning. The vehicle had not been diagnosed and had not been repaired. The vin was not available. The failure and current mileages were 100,000.
The contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia.while driving at any speed, the contact felt a vibration in the steering wheel and heard a grinding noise coming from the dashboard area of the vehicle.the steering wheel would lock up and made turning the vehicle very difficult.she took the vehicle to two dealers.the first dealer was unable to find any failures.the second dealer heard the noise and felt the vibration, but could not repair the failures.weeks after the incident, she took the vehicle back to the dealer from where it was purchased and was informed that the power steering pump failed.the failure was deemed to be a severe safety hazard.the dealer has been unable to repair the failure and they currently have possession of the vehicle.the failure mileage was 3,000 and current mileage was 9,000.
When i purchased the vehicle there was a noticeable whine in the steering.i asked the salesman and he said that noise was typical with acadia's and there was no issue with the car.when i took it in for an oil change at a different dealer right before we left on vacation, i was told the power steering pump was going out and needed to be replaced immediately.did that even though we were delayed going on vacation and subsequently had it replaced two more times as well.also have had leaks in the sunroof that continue to return, and have now messed up my power window controls to the point that i can not control any of the other windows from the drivers seat.have had to replace the water pump, front struts, and now the solenoids are being replaced as well.when i purchased my car it had right at 54k miles on it and i had an extended warranty, that covered my power steering pump issues, but i have had to deal with the rest.i will have now put almost $3k into repairs that seem to be very typical with this car, based on what i have read on the internet.
2007 gmc acadia, has had problem steering issues since purchased, loud whining noise from power steering, steering was fine for a along while even with the noise but now power steering has cement, truck engine stopped running with out any warning, issues in electrical system, windows not always rolling down and lift gate intermittently opens while driving or it won't open at all sometimes, power too lift gate seems too be gone when opening
Steering locks up when driving down the road causing you to lose all control of your vehicles steering. We almost hit traffic light and hit by a semi on the interstate. Also transmission failed and will loose all power when your driving down the road. This vehicle is dangerous to drive and is a very common problem. This needs to be recalled or a class action lawsuit needs to be opened. This vehicle only has 88,000 miles on it and is a hazard to drive.
The contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. While driving 25 mph and making a left or right turn, the vehicle vibrated and there was a loss of power steering. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 92,000.
I was driving home and as i was making a slow turn into my driveway the power steering all of the sudden cut out and i slid off the road and into a ditch. As i have browsed the internet there are thousands of reports of similar happenings.
Transmission dead-racing rpm without gear shifting, broken wave plate inside transmission is the cause. Water leaking from sunroof when raining, constant whinning in steering column.all these major problems under 75k miles.
2007 gmc acadia, has had problem steering issues since purchased, loud whining noise from power steering, steering was fine for a along while even with the noise but now power steering, issues in electrical system, windows not always rolling down. Blinkers work but no sound and radio doesn't play.makemodelyear gmc acadia 2007
We got this 2007 gmc acadia at 100,230 miles on august 2014. Now it has around 133,800 miles. At 115,000 miles it stated to have issues where it said stability track. The traction control turns off by itself and not sure if the stability and this are the same thing. Some electric parts have already failed. The charging outlet and electric windows don't work right. The passenger side can not be put down by driver side. The rear right side can only be put down of up by the driver. The left rear does not work when the driver puts it down or up. The power in the lift gate in the back has gone out. It only opens or closes manually. There was also a recall with the lift gate and we got it fixed. After it was fixed then a while later it would close on us and it almost hit us but we reacted fast. It only closed on us about three times then it stopped working. It was recall 15240.the safety issue is that thesteering wheel gets hard to turn when making a turn or u turn. It has happened many times as i am driving. One time is almost made me crash into a car. I have taken it to two mechanics and it has engine and transmission codes. For just the transmission codes it will cost me up to $4,000. According to the carfax records it has had internal transmission repairs at 53,543 miles. I feel like this car post a safety issue because of the steering wheel problem. We have had this car for 3years and we have experienced many problems with it. Gm should pay for this faulty parts.
Purchased this car aug 2017 fixed moon roof clogs and leaks on the inside, passenger side window will not go down on drivers controls, stabilitrak system shuts off, making the car hard to steer,check engine lights comes on, codes 700-shift solenoid a stuck; code 752-transmission control system, acceleration is unreliable and goes into "limp home mode" where it will not allow me to go over 40-45mph and rpm does not go down, it will not shift easily from park to drive or reverse
Power steering makes loud humming noise. Issue discussed with service tech during initial warranty period and told noise was due to pressure in ps system. Owner told this is normal, but over the years the noise has gotten worse and annoying.
Low beam headlights go out.i've also taken the vehicle in many times for noise in the steering column.eventually, i lose my power steering.everytime, they tell me there is a leak or steering gear problem and it has been repaired but it continues to happen.im taking it in for the 4th or 5th time now to repair the squeak in the steering.this vehicle is 5 years old and its been in the shop more than any other car that i have owned.
Anytime i turn thepower steering is gone at low speeds. I have searched the problem and almost every acadia owner has had this problem.
2007 gmc acadia, service traction control and stabilitrack keeps popping up. It loses the power steering off and on if you drive it in the rain at any speed. Windows can not be controlled by drivers master buttons. Vehicle has 173000 miles on it. Purchased used from buckeye nissan. Noticed issues right away but their mechanic said there is nothingcoming up when they hook up the diagnostics. No warranty when purchased used, this is my first vehicle purchase. I was able to drive the vehicle for a year then got the service traction control and stabilitrack reading and the vehicle would not go over 5 mph. Still paying payments on the vehicle, i could not afford to take it to a mechanic so i purchased a cheap car from a friend and the acadia sat in my drive way for 2 years. After i paid it off i started to look into repairing it. I put a new battery in it after it sat for so long and it started right up and drove like there was never an issue. I have since replaced the torque converter. Still get engine light and traction control turns off and service stabilitrack reading but has not had it slow down to 5 mph again. Now if i drive in the rain the power steering cuts in and out and is extremely dangerous as it happens at any speed. I have seen several reviews on this vehicle that say the same as mine. The worst part is that gm is aware of these issues but will not assist in repair if the vehicle has over a certain amount of miles on it.
The contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. The power steering failed when it rained or whenever water was in the wheel well and made contact with the pulley. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. They stated that they could add a fender cover that would prevent water from splashing onto the power steering. The fender cover was not covered under the warranty and would cost the contact $200. The manufacturer was called and stated that they would contact the dealer to confirm the failure. The manufacturer also stated that they would call the contact with further details.the failure mileage was 38,000.
Wow what a shock another gcm acadia with steering problems! i was turning a few days ago and mysteering wheel locked up and it actually felt like i lost a lot of power when this happened like it was going to stall.i nearly crashed into another car because of this.it isnt a constant problem but it occurs probably 75% of the times i turn and my turns are super wide now.i cannot park on the first try which is ridiculous it takes me now 3 or 4 tries to park in a space at work.i feel like im driving my dads 1965 chevy that didnt come with power steering.why hasnt this been recalled??are you waiting for someone to get killed because they couldnt turn fast enough??? thats negligence!! i found hundreds of different complaints about this same problem online and nothing has been done!! fix this please!
We were driving between jackson hole and thayne, wyoming and got into a heavy rainstorm and started to experience a slight steering problem.it was not until we stopped and parked for a few minutes and then started up that we really experience a serious problem.the steering wheel began to shutter, making it extremely difficult to steer the vehicle to the point that we forced to park the vehicle until the next morning.after sitting over night and allowed to dry out, the steering improved, but there still remained a slight shutter as we start to move and attempt to steer either right or left.it has left us a little concerned over this matter, causing me to take it to our local gmc dealership (harmon's motor, provo, utah).they checked the water shields and found them in tact so they chose to replace the serpentine belt.otherwise,. There remains a slight lag or pause in the steering on start up when turning the steering wheel, which translates into a slight shutter.once under way, the steering returns to normal.
The contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. The contact stated that the power steering would fail intermittently without warning and only when driving during inclement weather. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the wheel well shield was not properly designed to fit and when driving over puddles or wet roadways, water was entering the power steering compartment and causing the failure. The manufacturer was called who stated there was a retrofit for the front wheel well that would cost the contact $400 for installation. The failure was not under warranty and the manufacturer offered no further assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 69,000 and the current mileage was 88,000. Updated 02/09/11*ljthe consumer stated the power steering failed three times. Updated 06/24/11
The vehicle has two problems. The radio works, but there is no sound for the back up warning, turn signals or radio.this problem occurs in the gmc acadia, chevrolet traverse and the buick enclave.the problem is likely the premature failure of the bcm or the amp.when driven in the rain, the power steering fails momentarily and it is very difficult to control the vehicle.
There has been a whine in my steering column on my 2007 gmc acadia .yesterday i was driving along a 2 lane road going into a sharp curve. I was turning my steering column to the right towards the curve, but the steering column made a loud noise and would not respond almost causing me to hit head on into an incoming car on the opposite side of the road. The car finally did respond and a wreck avoided, but that is not the point.there are numerous forums about this particular thing happening to other gmc acadias as well.the power steering going out is definitely a safety hazard and is not covered under their 100,000 mile warranty.i took my car to a auto repair shop and they indicated that the power steering pump was indeed leaking and needed replacement.these "incidents" need to be addressed and a recall put in place immediately on the acadia. The dealership has not wanted to take care of anything under warranty unless my vin matched the one on a particular recall even when i was having the exact problems in the recall.
Power steering does not function at all in low speeds or warm weather.power steering fluid changed by dealer to transmission fluid in 2013 per dealer bulletin and it still does not work.
The 2007 gmc acadia and other vehicles built on the lambda platform are extremely dangerous.these vehicles intermittently loose power steering during the rain.gmc is aware of this aware of this problem and has created a service bulletin, but the alleged repair does not fix the problem.gm has known about this very dangerous problem and continues to allow these dangerous vehicles to be on the road. Gm has refused to recall the effected vehicles.i have repeatedly reported this problem to the dealer, gm executives, gm engineers andthe gm engineers have been aware of this dangerous product defect, but refused to act.
The contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. When driving various speeds in wet conditions, the steering wheel became extremely difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.
While rounding a highway off ramp, power steering got extremely stiff. There were no other problems with the system prior. I got home, checked the fluid, and it was full. The next day i went to my local gmc dealer to discuss problem and repairs. The service writer stated "we know there is a problem with the power steering systems on these vehicles, and they typically fail in the 70 to 90 thousand mile range." then they wanted $2000 for repairs. Repairs which are getting done cheaper at my local garage.my problem with this, is that gm knows there is a safety defect with this vehicle, but has done nothing to remedy the problem, other than make people feel that they have to spend huge amounts of money to fix. I also understand this is the same action the company took in the ignition issue they are currently going through.yes, i am angry at gm for not backing their product, but that is not why i am writing to you. I am writing to you, because i am a first responder, and see first hand what can happens with safety issues to vehicles. What if this issue happened to someone who knows little about cars, other than how to fuel and drive them safely? what if it was a family and their children in the vehicle when this happened and they did have an accident?i understand all hypotheticals, but a safetyissue none the less.thank you for your time.
On two separate occasions in rainy weather i was unable to steer my car and turn it because water had gotten on the belts and belts were slipping and i had no power steering to control the car. I was told at the dealership that i needed to have both front inner wheel well front covers replaced.this would eliminate water getting on the pulleys and eliminate the slippage of the belts that run the power steering. I later found out that there was a technical bulletin out to correct this condition. I had to pay for this work that was done which i felt should be covered by gmc as ifeel it is a safety issue.i almost hit two other vehicles as a result of my not being able to steer my car and that was quite scary.i would not want this to happen to anyone else with this model car.
I own a 2007 gmc arcadia and sometimes when i go through water (if it's been a heavy rain) my power steering does not work and it's very difficult to steer the car which could be a very dangerous situation.it happened when we were on vacation and we stopped at a auto repair shop and the owner came out and opened the hood and showed my husband that the power steering serpentine belt slipped.there is no covering over the belt and when it gets wet, it can slip.when we explained what happened, that we lost the power steering, he knew exactly what the problem was as he hadother people that had the same problem. If we had been on a major highway, doing 65 miles an hour it could have been a tragedy. It also happened again during the christmas holiday.
I purchased a brand new 2007 gmc acadia in nov. Of 2007. Since new it has had a steering issue that can not be fixed. The rack and pinion has been replaced and the vehicle has burned up numerous powersteering pumps. The steering, while in a curve, will lock up and then release throwing the vehicle in the direction the wheel is turned. It has thrown the vehicle into the other lane of on coming traffic as well as throwing the vehicle of the road into a fence. Each time the dealership has picked the vehicle up replaced the steering pumps but the problem still remains. The vehicle currently has 47,000 miles on it. The transmission locked up and the shifting components were replaced, then the transmission locked up and was replaced. The steering issue is are main concern. It was taken in on 9/28/10 and received new transmission and powersteering pump. We received the vehicle on 10/25/2010. On, 10/28/10 the vehicle steering locked up again throwing my wife off the road into a fence. There is no way that gm has put three bad power steering pumps on the vehicle. The vehicle has a more serious problem that is binding the steering causing the pumps to burn up. The same problem has made the vehicle unsafe to drive due to the danger of it locking up and throwing the vehicle into on coming traffic. I have all service records reporting this issue. I will not allow my back in this vehicle and i am not comfortable trading it in for another family to be killed in it. I could not live with that. Gm will doing nothing about as they have been contacted. Please help me get a replacement for this vehicle (same year model type and equally equipped) and get this vehicle off the road. I could trade it in as gm wants me too and they will give me $1600 off the trade. But could not sleep at night knowing i put someone else and their families in danger with this vehicle. My email is [xxx]phone # [xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. The contact was driving 10 mph and attempting a turn when the power steering assist failed without warning. The contact stated there was an abnormal noise coming from the fan belt. The manufacturer advised the contact that they were aware of the failure and that the vehicle would need to be inspected by an authorized dealer. The contact stated the failure would only occur during rainy weather and when driving through standing water. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 53,117.updated 12/23/10*ljupdated 01/01/11
Power steering doesn't work in a low speed or when ur using the gas it gets really hard when ur driving on the roads specially when ur tuning in a stop sing or light is dangerous i almost get in a accident i'm glad de other car notes that's and get away
I was driving on i84 at 65 mph when i started a right bend when the steering froze up. The other time was when i almost crashed in to a hospital because the steering froze up. (just turn your car to acc. And try turning the wheel and thats the same problem i have at 65 mph. No steering. This is a very dangerous car and somebody is going to die or serious injurys will result. There are many complaints of this problem with this car on the internet. Please if you just check the car or i have it stuck in my driveway with the problem.
The contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. The contact was driving 35 mph and making a turn when the power steering failed and caused the steering wheel to become extremely difficult to turn. The contact was then able to drive the vehicle to a local dealer where they replaced the steering pump. After the repair was performed, the vehicle continued to exhibit the exact the same failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer a total of three times yet the vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 67,000.updated 02/09/11*lj updated 11/29/2011 *ln
The contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. The contact received an unknown notification from the manufacturer that indicated that the power steering and transmission would be repaired for free if the failure occurred under the accepted warranted mileage. The contact mentioned that the transmission was repaired, but the gear shift failure recurred intermittently. In addition, while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The dealer did not repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 112,000.
While making a turn during a rain storm the engine belt began to squeal and i subsequently lost power steering and the battery warning light came on.i was able to get the vehicle to the side of the road without incident until the power steering came back.i've had this happen several times during rain events since i've owned the vehicle. It appears to occur when excessive water gets onto the drive belt controlling the engine and power steering unit.
Power steering went out completely with absolutely no warning while driving my child to school. Luckily i was not in a vehicle accident. This has happend to me twice already for this vehicle. Both power steering and rack and pinion have gone out while driving and has been replaced twice by gmc in the past 9 months!
The contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds,the steering wheel would lock and the vehicle would make a grinding noise when making turns.she also stated that the gas gauge fluctuates and does not display the accurate amount of gas left in the vehicle.an inspection was done by the dealer and they advised her that she needed to replace the rubber on the steering column and the gas gauge. The steering repair was completed but not the gas gauge. The failure mileage was approximately 33,000.
I was driving to the store, going down hill on the right side of the road.mid-way down a message appeared on the computer saying "engine failure, power off" and the car just shut down with out warning.no matter how hard i pressed on the gas the car was shut off.the steering went out as well and i had to stand in the seat to use all my power to turn the wheel. Previous to this, the check engine light had not been on, no advance warning of this.i had both of my children in the car at the time.luckily there was a bp gas station with garage at the bottom of the hill, i was able to coast the car into the gas station where they ran diagnostic testing and repaired my car and reset the sensors.nine months later i was driving with both of my children again, in north east washington dc when out of no where the same message appeared.i was able to pull the car over to the side of the road and restart the engine one time.i turned around to go home and on the drive home the same thing happened on a less of an incline of a hill.the car shut down completely towards the top of the hill going down.same as before, no gas and no steering ability.i was too scared to leave the car on the side as cars coming over the hill would not have time to stop before hitting us.i put the car in neutral and tried to glide down the hill to the shell station.the car cut out completely and lost all momentum so i had to push the car into the gas station and wait 3 hours for the tow truck to arrive.it went back to the bp station from february and had a new battery and several other items replaced.i bought this car new in 2007 and have had countless breakdowns and replacements- two transmissions within the first 3 years and repairs.i keep up with car maintenance regularly and do no neglect anything.
The contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 mph, the steering wheel seized and excessive force on the steering wheel was required. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The mechanic stated that the power steering pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 89,000.
2007 gmc acadia fwd power steering failure.first instance feb 2008 (vehicle 9 months of age 38k miles),steering had a whine noise and become very difficult to turn.steering very heavy. Took to dealer, power steering pump was replaced.nov 2008 steering starting failing again with the same symptoms. Took to dealer and once again they replaced the power steering pump(mileage at 79k). Feb 2009 steering again started failing with same conditions.took it to the dealer and they now replace the steering gear(mileage 89k). Nov 2010 steering began failing again.took it to the dealer and they said it needed another power steer gear replaced.
After traveling 160 miles and exiting the freeway the power steering was inoperable stopped to check fluid was full. Steering is fine as long as the car is above 20 mph. Stopped at small town shop, mechanic informed me that this is nothing new with this car. And that gmc has plenty of changes when replacing the system both pump and rack as well as different fluid but would not help me with any cost. For what isworth the nhtsa knows all about this problem would not hold my breath on them doing anything about the problem until this car is fully loaded with eight people and they all are killed then they will wake up!
Our vehicle only has 86k miles and the rack and pinion is leaking heavily.the dealer stated that this is a known issue, but it is out of warranty.sometimes, the power steering cuts out and it is very difficult to move the steering wheel.we believe that this imposes serious risk while driving and the problem can happen at any time.there is no repeatable scenario to demonstrate the failure. It is random.the front engine cover also leaks oil heavily.the dealer also stated this is a known issue.this could result in rapid engine oil loss and engine failure while driving.i took the vehicle to the dealer yesterday for inspection.unfortunately no pictures were taken, but their two technicians inspected the vehicle and agreed on the known issues.the service advisor also agreed on the known issues.i inquired about gm helping with these known issues, but the dealer stated that their district aftersales manager was not kind or helpful and would revert to general motor's online goodwill calculator.he accessed the online system which determined my vehicle was out of warranty and/or coverage and that there was no goodwill available to use for my vehicle.we're not looking for goodwill, but rather for gm to repair these high risk product failures.since these components wear with use, not time, we feel that with our low usage, these components should not have failed.
My power steering is leaking.some recalls have been made on other vehicles but not mine.
I purchased a new 2007 gmc acadia in march 2007.in august 2008 (21,000 miles) i brought the car in because the power steering would sometimes fail, especially in the rain.dealer performed new liners per maintenance bulletin 07-02-32-010.returned car for service of the same problem october 2008 (28,000 miles) - dealer stated that they could not duplicate the problem.returned the car again in may 2009 (35,000 miles) for intermittent loss of power steering.dealer replaced the steering rack.brought the car back the next day because the problem still occurred.dealer replaced the power steering pump (was putting out half the required pressure).
Twice, in a matter of 24 hours, as we were pulling out of our driveway, the power steering stopped abruptly. Fortunately we were moving slowly in our driveway at the time. Following each incident the car was put in park and there was a loud screeching sound when stepping on the gas pedal. Just as quickly as both problems occurred, they disappeared.we have also been dealing with wiring issues. Sometimes the speakers work sometimes they don't. Sometimes the warning systems (i.e back-up alarm, keys in ignition, low fuel level, door ajar, etc.)sounds and other times they don't.
Loss of power steering while driving when it rains.
1st there was a loud squeal, car had been sitting out while it was raining. Then another time my power steering went out when i (had no choice) drove through a puddle. Called a dealer because it's still new & they wanted to replace my power steering pump. Over $500 cost there. I took it to an independent repair shop and they said it absolutely shouldn't be the pump because of the age & mileage, probably just a belt. Checked it over and said the rain/water probably caused the belt to slip, which in turn caused me to lose power steering. He said some cars have shields to cover the belts for that reason and showed me where all this occurred. Made sense to me and saved me a lot of money. I live in nc and my kids and i were visiting family in oh, i feel dealer tried to take advantage of that fact...long drive home...don't want to lose it. Drove fine and still is now. Of course, we don't have much rain here to really check it out.
The contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnosis. The technician stated the power steering pump and the gear assembly would have to be replaced. After the repair, the contact noticed a whining noise in the steering. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where she was informed the power steering gear, pump and hose would have to be replaced due to a power steering fluid leak. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 7,000. ...updated 05/29/13 the consumer stated the failure recurred . The pump and gear assembly were replaced april. 2013. Updated 06/11/2013
Power steering whines and groans at above normal pitch and is erratic, sometimes turns easily, sometimes freezes momentarily while driving, have checked all fluids etc. And everything is at mfg recommended levels. Most prominent at lower speeds.
I experienced the issue while driving in the city about 25 mph. I lost power steering while turning and almost hit another car. I have received a recall letter from gm and i scheduled an appointment with the dealership. They required my vin number to check and make sure my car was covered under the recall and assured me that it was. I then took my car to the dealer and after they had it for 4 hours, i received a call stating they won't cover it because i exceeded the mileage by 10,000 miles. The dealership then attempted to make me pay a diagnostic fee. I contacted gm and they are not willing to do anything to help. I have owned my car for 2 years and they are just now notifying me about the recall. The dealership was only willing to give me a 5% discount off of $1084. I have expressed my feeling on this and explained that i just received the letter and that the car is 8 years old, why did it take them so long to contact the customers. They really expect a 8 year old car to have less then the 150,000 mile limit they set. I also expressed that this is a serious safety issue when you lose all power steering while driving.
My 2007 gmc acadia has always had very poor traction on wet roads andsometimes on dry roads.yesterday i was driving on the freeway in heavy rain when the steering wheel suddenly jerked to the right as though my right front tire had run over a large object.a few minutes later it jerked right then left then right again.each time the steering wheel would lock for an instant.i found myself partly over in the other lane.a very dangerous situation.i didn't notice any warning lights.this problem occurred twice more before i realized that it seemed to be happening only on upsloping parts of the road or when i tried to accelerate.as i had always suspected, the traction control system on this car is faulty and dangerous.faulty power steering cold also be a possibility.i tried to drive home at a steady speed and had no further problems.about a year ago i told my local gmc dealer that i thought the car had very poor traction and the system should be looked at.they told me they checked it out and there was no problem.
Lost power steering and alternator stopped charging during more then one rain storm. The serpentine belt gets wet and slipped because it's exposed to the element from the right front wheel well.
03/01/2008 - 16,000 i wasn't able to steer, power steering is completely out on the middle of the road12/01/2008 - 32,000 - misfire in the 2 engine cylinders and was making lot of noise, dealer took 5 weeks to fix the problem06/01/2009 - 41,000 issue with the engine making noise at start, had to make multiple trips to the dealer06/01/2011 - 66,000 water pump leaking 03/01/2012 - 72,000 brake control failure06/29/2012 - 76,000 broken wave plates, evaporater solenoid, and transmission failuremost of these issues are very common in this model, gmc need to recall and fix once for all rather than waiting on the issue to happen on each vehicle.
This car is dangerous.driving 65mph on freeway when every service and warning light went on. Replaced entire instrument cluster and replace ipc, could have killed us and others.also engine was removed to repair engine front cover leak at 39,000, now at 85,000 same leak repair is required at cost of $2926. That means every 40,000 miles you need to spend $3000 and have engine removed.power steering always made whining noise which i was told is normal. At 85,000 was told steering rack and pinion gears need replacement and i am sure the pump needs replacement as well $2000.when driving on the freeway could not stop on exit without brake pedal being pushed all the way to floor, stabiltrak light on could have killed us or someone.had to replace brake master cylinder. Water pump was leaking after engine was put back in from 1st repair of front cover engine seal. Timing chain has stretch you can hear it, but they only added thrust washers.rear liftgate - while loading groceries lift gate free fell closed on daughters head.was told rear lift gate shocks failed.could have killed someone. This car is a death trap.don't buy it.
Power steering stops working for 5 to 10 seconds after making a turn through water often no more than a few inches in depth.usually occurs during or after rain, when water has accumulated at intersection corners or resident/business entrances.when this occurs, it becomes almost impossible to change the direction the vehicle is traveling in and has almost resulted in an accident twice so far.
In 2010 i reported a noise in the steering.gmc dealership determined that the steering rod needed replaced. They worked on the vehicle and when driving away the steering still had the same noise. Obviously this was not the steering rod causing the issue. I reported this issue again and they determine that there was no power steering fluid. They added fluid and it temporarily caused the noise to go away. There has been many complaints about this issue with two separate gmc dealerships over the years. Finally now that my acadia has 55,000 miles the dealership tells me the noise is the steering column and is wanting to charge me $1450 to fix it. This was under warranty when the problem came up and i feel it should be covered under warranty by gmc manufacturer since this was an issue early on with this vehicle.gmc is also having issue with steering column in 2009 -2012 gmc automobiles so this is not a new issue.
Bought a brand new 2007 acadia in july 2007.after several times of having it in the shop for a leaky sunroof, i thought all was well.about a month ago i noticed a very loud whining, especially on turns.turns out that the power steering pump is going out and dealership said i would have to have it fixed pronto! said it could be very dangerous to drive. So after paying over 36,000.00 for this automobile, i now have to pay 800.00 to replace a power steering pump on a new car that i have had for a year and a half.what?!the dealership said they could probably fix it soon.i hope since this is my only source of transportation for me and my family.
The sunroof leaks and causes electrical problems. Suddenly while driving the power steering gears, rack, and bushings are defective causing the power steering to go out during low speeds.tried having it replaced under the recall, however, 9 months later the same thing happened and nobody wants to fix it or allows for the dealer to replace it again. This is a major safety feature that should never be acceptable!also, the transmission already had to be replaced and is going out again. The manufacture made a faulty vehicle and should be held accountable for these parts and the labor not to mention the inconvenience of having to fight with the dealer and gm to get the problem corrected.
The first issue was the water pump, replaced it and 2 months later out went the power steering pump. At that time of replacing the power steering pump the dealership also replaced the rack and pinion and timing chain.now, it's the transmission.going rounds with gm to get them to take care of the issue in its entirety.this vehicle doesn't even have 63k miles on it!this vehicle is defective in every which way.i'm worried about what will go out next. I was looking for something reliable and safe and this acadia has been everything but that.i have several friends that are also experiencing the same issues.let the game begin.i have never had a vehicle that i feel is so unsafe and unreliable.i am a hard working woman who drove the same car for 13 years and had none of the issues that i am having with this acadia that i paid twice as much for!so, to anyone wanting to purchase an acadia, do reconsider, even as dependable as you feel your dealership may be...it will be a lemon in the long run.be prepared to get your gloves on in the ring with gmc as i'm currently doing...as i'm driving a dealership loaner, for 2 days now...good luck!
Driving in moderate rain around a corner at approximately 25mph.the steering wheel locked up for 1-2 seconds almost causing a crash with my two children in the vehicle.this has happened several times since i bought the vehicle 2 years ago.i brought it to the dealer and the put a new piece inside the wheel well but it has not fixed the problem.it recently happened to my wife in the same circumstances which almost caused a head on collision with another vehicle.the children were in the vehicle at the time.
When ever it rains producing puddles the power steering stops making it hard to turn. It has done this since having car. I checked with other owners they are having same problem.
On several occasions when the car goes through water/puddle the vehicle loses power steering.there is a loss of steering.on some occasions the loss is momentary but the last time it was more than momentary - while having gone through a small puddle of water and then going to make a left turn the steering completely failed and i was unable to complete a turn.
2007 gmc acadia had a problem with the power steering gear assembly. *njthe dealer stated even though there was a rubbing sound, the power steering gear assembly had not failed and the vehicle was still drivable.
2007 gmc acadia with several serious safety issues. She states that the vehicle has had these problems: a large puddle of oil under the vehicle, windshield wipers stopped working, battery died and side curtain airbags deployed while driving.the dealer told the consumer the front shaft seal needed to be replaced to correct the leak from the transmission. They also stated there was a drain on the system that caused the battery to fail.the consumer took the vehicle back to the dealer where they upgraded the transmission, which had to be done twice.the power steering made a loud noise, the consumer stated it sounded as if the pump was about seize and then the steering becomes hard. The vehicle rolled backwards while in drive on a slight incline.updated 04/10/08
As i was driving on a major highway, i hit a water puddle with the right front wheel during a rain storm as i was about to make a right-hand turn into a parking lot. As i began the turn the power steering stopped working. Had i not slowed down to make a turn, i would have hit a car in the parking lot, but i was able to avoid it, because i was going so slow at the time. I had all i could do, to turn the wheel and keep from hitting another vehicle. I called "onstar" and reported the problem. They asked if i wanted roadside assistance. I said i would wait awhile and see if it would work later. About an hour later it worked, but was whistling and groaning. I was able to make it home. The next day (sunday) i took it to the dealer and they didn't see anything wrong. They advise me to call the next day for an appointment, which i did. It went in to the dealer at 10:30 am that day. Apparently there as a service bulletin about that problem and the fender liner/splash guard has been re-designed. A recall or letter notifying owners may prevent a serious accident.
The contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. The contact was driving approximately 20 mph, proceeding to make a right turn. A complete loss of steering power occurred without warning. There was difficulty steering the vehicle which resulted in excessive force being applied to the steering wheel. The vehicle proceeded in operation with caution. The failure was consistent. The vehicle was taken an authorized dealer on four separate occasions for the identical failures with the replacements of the power steering pump. The failure mileage was 32,000.updated 05/11/10. *ljupdated 5/24/10 updated 06/11/10
The contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. While driving, the contact heard a loud noise when turning the vehicle. The stability rack and traction control indicators illuminated before and during the failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the rack and pinion failed. The vehicle was repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure.the failure mileage was 111,383.
2007 gmc acadia. Consumer writes regarding the rack and pinion steering being replaced with low mileage. *tgw
The contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. The contact stated that after her vehicle was serviced, she was informed that her steering rack and opinion needed to be replaced. They advised her that it was due to insufficient grease. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000.updated 06/16/11*ljupdated 06/27/11
I purchased brand new from gmc dealership a 2007 gmc acadia.about a year later after heavy rains, i had water leaking from the sunroof and dvd player area. I did receive a recall notice about bad roof drain tubes.took acadia into dealership feb20, 2009 to get installed/repaired.year later, feb 18, 2010, had to again, take acadia into dealership for same issue.water coming thru light fixtures now. But they replaced seal on sunroof.on may 17,2010, returned to dealership because again, water leaking into car.said they water tested car and found no problems. (they told me it's because i park my car on a incline driveway.) arrived to take my car home, but they stopped me because when they washed my car, they noticed water leaking from the roof (same areas as before).they "fixed" the problem again, and returned acadia to me.and yesterday, 2 months later, i returned to the dealership for same water leak issue.again, told me not to park on incline.they resealed rear sunroof, removed headliner and sunroof frame and sealed drain holes per bulletin.same day there was rains, and no more than 6 hours later, acadia is still leaking water on front passenger side.carpet soaking wet and the smell of mildew is setting in. Total of 4 attempts to fix leaking water in acadia.not fixed yet.(for the record, the acadia is a great crossover vehicle.the only issue i have with it is the leaking roof.)
After a rainstorm or contact with water on the outside of the vehicle, the vehicle's roof leaks tremendously, near front sunroof and windshield column on passenger side, and around the rear sunroof. This problem has been fixed over 3 times by a gm dealer under warranty, but now the car is not under warranty and i will be paying for the repairs, and the repairs don't really repair the problem. My vehicle's interior and ac now smells like mold/mildew, and i am greatly concerned for the healthy of myself and my family.
I bought a 2007 gmc acadia brand new.recently have been having serious water leaks on passenger side.the areas are the seatbelt area and near the floorboard.this happens everytime it rains and happens rather quickly in the floorboard area.several towels get soaked within an hour.my family and i are dependent on this vehicle to get us to school and work. Feeling very unsure of purchasing from gm again due to the fact i've read so many other complaints and no action being taken on their part.my young children and i did love this vehicle but now are scared to go out anywhere when it is raining.
Just purchased 2007 gmc acadia 2 weeks ago and discovered a major sunroof leak. The leak is very bad. Then i found out this is a major problem for this make andmodel vehicle. I am very disappointed because now i am stuck with a vehicle that i am making payments on with a problem that i'm sure will lead to other major problems.
The vehicle leaks water on both the right and left floor boards and appears to be also coming down the back of the front dash. This occurs in light rain up to severe rain. It has been dealer repaired (sealed and gasket material applied) and that seamed to work the first time for a while and now it is leaking in the same place again.
Vehicle has been serviced 4 times for water leak that dealer can not find. Water that has leaked inside has caused a malfunction in the fuse block. This caused all lights, including headlights to flicker and gauges to read wrong information. Very dangerous and distracting when driving. Could lead to more serious electrical problems if water continues to leak in.
We have experienced recurring leaks in roof of vehicle, apparently related to problems with sunroof drains, resulting in issues with electrical system (intermittent problems with stereo, windows, power locks, power mirrors, etc.)very concerned about impact on air bags.
The contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia.after rainy weather conditions, the front driver's side of the vehicle sustained water leakage from the sunroof.the front passenger side exhibited excessive water accumulation on the floor area and a strong odor in the vehicle.the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection.the vehicle was repaired and the floor panel was replaced.in addition, the front driver's side door failed to lock.the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on seven separate occasions for identical failures, but there were no resolutions.the contact stated that if the moisture issue remained uncorrected, mold could form in the vehicle.the vehicle is currently at an authorized dealer for repair.the failure mileage was 16,000 and current mileage was 19,000. Updated 1/26/09 the gas cap was cracked, there was a vibration coming from the front of the vehicle. The dealer machined the rotors, the vehicle pulled to the left, the tire pressure monitor light illuminated, but the dealer could not duplicate the consumer's concern. Updated 01/26/09.
Water has been pouring in the interior of the vehicle. It started in the rear overhead lights, dvd player and has progressed to the front of the interior, soaking the dash board and causing the electrical system to malfunction. So much as killing the battery, the rear door opening on its own, the heat not responding to the front . I spoke to technicians in salisbury where i bought the car, a gmc dealership. He has stated my warranty had run out, never stating this was a common problem with the acadia. I thought it was a seal problem and set out to order one from the same dealership and was advised it that time, it was probably the drain hoses, od course the problem was not identified as being common with this vehicle. But was told to "blow out the drain hoses" i have to put plastic over my car to prevent water from entering, my research has discovered several other owners with the same problem, i would like to see gmc held responsible for this and be made to correct the problem.
I purchased a 2007 gmc acadia slt-2 and i have now experienced 3 water leaks inside the vehicle due to drain tubes clogging. The car fills up with water on the driver and passenger side floors. I was told before i bought the car that drain tube extensions were installed but this has not corrected the problem it is unbelievable to think that gmc is selling a forty thousand dollar car with these design issues. Just paid dealer $ 100.00 to fix the last time it happened. How long before i am swimming in my car again? mold issues maybe.
Left front headlamp inoperative.requires $1200.in repairs.vehicle unable to be driven at night. This is the most recent issue.since buying the vehicle new.we have had major engine failure.transmission failure.water leaks from moon roof.which effected the emergency brake monitor system.recalled washer system .the issue with the headlamp is a defect in design.though there is a recall for non hid.the wiring on the hid systems is having the same issues.gm refused to repair the vehicle.even though it a known defect.i am a master automotive technicianand have been for 26 years.i will provide expert testimony along with the cause of defect.this is a safety concern from 2 aspects fire and safely driving the vehicle.
Was raining hard and coming home when the rear overhead light started leaking water out and into the interior of the car.
I have owned this car for about a year and since i have owned it have had nothing but problems. First the struts were blown, the dash lights would go from bright to dim, the steering wheel made a clicking noise, the windows leak...this car only has 41,000 miles i mean come on! now the transmission has completely failed and after reading other websites it sounds like i will be paying $4,000 dollars. I am a new mom and have 3 step kids. I can't feel safe in my car because i'm worried about it breaking down constantly. Now i have to dump all this money that i don't have into it. I really just want to cut my losses, but is that really the best thing to do? i'm stuck with this junker car and i couldn't feel more sorry for all these other people having the same issues. I'm absolutely miserable. Thanks gmc you suck.
I experienced water leaking and running down the inside of both of the front doors.in addition, the dash lights faded inand out intermittently, the clock loses time, the nav and radio screen blacks out, and the stability trak service light comes on.they "fixed" the water leak by extending the drain hoses on the sunroof. All of the electrical problems were found to be related to the leaks in the sunroof.on sept. 18the of the same year, i returned the vehicle to have a recall on the sunroof drains performed.i advised that i was still having the same electrical issues.a dimmer switch was ordered.on feb. 20, 2012 i started my vehicle and heard a faint pinging noise like a dying smoke alarm emitting from the passenger dash area.i took it to a gmc center and was told that water had leaked behind the dash, causing corrosion and a short in the ip fuse box.i had to pay almost $1,000 to have the leak sealed (design flaw) and had to have a new electrical block installed.i called and complained to gm that i should not have to pay for damage that resulted from 1) a poor design and 2) damage that should not have happened since i had taken the vehicle in twice on prior leaks which were supposed to have been fixed.it has been three weeks and i am still getting the run around from gm.now they claim it wasn't the sunroof leaking, but the door.a leak is a leak and it should have been checked on the prior service visits.apparently the leaking has been going on for quite sometime.i see that others have had this same bad experience. Here we bailed out a company that won't back up its product.
Transmission dead-racing rpm without gear shifting, broken wave plate inside transmission is the cause. Water leaking from sunroof when raining, constant whinning in steering column.all these major problems under 75k miles.
Water entering interior of the vehicle. Points of entry include: side air bag openings, foot emergency brake(which is located near vehicle electrical components) shoulder seat belt openings and through dvd screen. This is the second time my vehicle has been service for this complaint. The headliner was removed and repairs have been attempted. My concern are with the damage to air bag output in emergency due to water, electrical component damage such as dvd player and electrical component by emergency brake and also the moisture the interior of the vehicle has been exposed to for mold and mildew.
Water leaking from front passenger seatbelt in heavy rain. This is also the same are where an airbag is located. The airbag symbol actually has water leaking from it.
The contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. After opening the electronic rear liftgate, the door would inadvertently close. The contact indicated that the vehicle was serviced in 2016 per nhtsa campaign number: 15v415000 (structure). The door actuator software was updated, but the failure still occurred. The local dealer (coral springs gmc in coral springs, fl) and the manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 100,000.
Every time it rains the cab leaks water everywhere inside vehicle,can't even go through a car wash.....only a matter of time before mold, mildew and electrical problems occur..not to mention having to where a rain suit in the car every time it rains.
Gmc please take accountability for the sunroof leak issue! years of data, almost 100 complaints, someone should already know about this and have a solution! my car has serious leaking issues from the sunroof above the driver, electrical to cabin doesn't always work except dash lights, and headlights/turn signals work sporadically. The locks work when they're in the mood. Also means ac/heat works sometimes..i live up north and it's 24 today. My windshield wiper fluid remains empty because it randomly turns on and drains out: which also means replacing my wipers is a bad idea because they randomly turn on for at most an hour and dry wiping the window...and destroying the wiper blades. All wheel drive won't work, despite mechanic seeing no issues. I've taken down the mounts and tried to flush the draining tubes myself..and they're clear with no leaks when i tested the tubes. I don't know what to do. I wish i could afford to fix this, because we need this vehicle; everyday i'm scared to drive it! we won't drive at night for the risk of the headlights shutting off, and always fingers crossed my turn signals will function today. I have kids! my families not rich, we can't afford another vehicle or the costly repair, being that i'm a single mom barely buying bread and paying rent as it is since my hours got cut from covid. I only wanted a safe vehicle, i didn't realize i had to be specific and ask for one with headlights and electronics working appropriately, too. I'll be sure to next time i buy a car...whenever that lucky day occurs. Please pray for us.
When it rains either heavily or for long periods in chicago my gmc tends to flood in the passenger floor and by the tv and 3rd row lights. I have had this issue since we bought the vehicle in 2013. I have had this car for 6 years and i have taken in to a dealership once and they quoted me close to $500 to do a test and let water rain on the carand see if it is a manufacture or owner faulty issue. I did not jump on top of my car and create a problem so that my car gets flooded or to cause this that i have to always place a towel and leave my windows open after so that it does not fog the entire car. I have 4 children and droplets have fallen on my 7 month old baby while i'm driving. No one can sit in the passenger side. I have had my car detailed in the pastso the molding smell doesn't cause my kids to want to throw up. Airbags say service airbags when they hasn't opened and hasn't gotten into an accident in that car. It frighten me that i'm driving a unsafe car with 4 children. I cannot make a repair of that amount nor should i be responsible to have that tested out.
Took 2007 gmc acadia in because ac blower motor was not working.when ac was turned on it would make a loud noise and couldn't get air to flow.they determined that the blower motor went out due to water leaking in though the side and front body panels. Since the 36,000 bumper to bumper warranty is up this leak is no longer covered.we have the extended warranty, but because the motor went out due to a water leak the blower motor is not covered.so we have to pay out of pocket for something that is clearly defective to begin with.i have also had water leak in through the inside airbag square, i hope that this inflates if i need them.
Since the vehicle was purchased in brand new condition around november 2007 the vehicle has encounter several problems with water getting inside the cabin due to the poor water drain system installed on vehicle.water drain system has been repair in sections and taken to gmc shop for all recalls.the water drain system has failed again on may 31, 2010 when the vehicle was in the car wash.the dealer/gmc shop is aware of the on-going issue.the entire water drain system on the vehicle should be replaced or vehicle bought back from gmc, if water gets into the electrical system it could be a potential electrical fire, injuries, traffic collisions or death.
I am on active duty an active duty military member. While attending a military school, i purchased a new 2007 gmc acadia from a gmc dealership nearby. After the course, i served a year at a military station in another state, while there, my vehicle was serviced twice for recalls by a gmc service center nearby. One of the recalls was to fix a defect in the sun roof that was causing water leaks. I had the vehicle serviced in 09 while the vehicle was still under warranty just before shipping for a 2 year overseas assignment.at that time, i identified some electrical issues. Soon after my arrival to my overseas assignment, more electrical issues developed along with mystery water leaks that were saturating the carpet and causing mold to grow inside the vehicle. There was no gm service center in that country so i had to live with the leaks and electrical problems. Finally after about a year, i had a minor accident where my tire hit a guard rail doing about 10 mph. All the air bags deployed but there was no other damage to the vehicle. At this point i quit using the vehicle. The seat belts didn't work, the ac and heater didn't work, the left blinker didn't work, the engine would not shut off with the key, the battery box behind the passenger seat kept flooding with water and i had to disconnect a battery cable every time i parked the car to keep the battery from dying. The vehicle was unsafe. I am now stationed in the us and have shipped the vehicle back to the usa. I am now trying to resolve all these issues with a local gm service center but i am being told by that service centerthat the vehicle is basically totaled with only 60k miles but since it is now out of warranty, i am responsible for the repairs.
The contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph in inclement weather, rain water entered the vehicle from near the driver's and passenger's side sun visor. The water also leaked in from the sun roof and roof of vehicle.in addition, while operating the vehicle an audible warning chime activated and the stabili-trac warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle swerved from side to side and was unstable to drive. The cause of the failures were not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not yet notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 150,000.
Trans went out shortly after purchase,alternator went out shortly after purchase, needed new wave plate, needed new alternator, sun roofs leak water through the interior lighting and down both a-posts.continues to run after shut off and key removed.slips gears, will not upshift.
Bought a used 2007 gmc acadia slt in may of 2010, since then i have had headlights blowing constantly, engine shutting off while driving, warning lights coming on, however my biggest issue is that i bought this vehicle in sunny el paso, tx and then moved to rainy germany with the military. Now the car is constantly leaking water from the seat belts, airbag squares, emergency brake, dvd system and several places on the roof (inside) and the pillars (inside). I am concerned that this is messing with all the electrical of my car and i am wondering if my airbags will work if ever needed. It seems there is hundreds of people across the world that have the same problem but gmc wont do anything about it. I cant get rid of the car because of this and i am not sure i want to take the risk of driving it. What now? gmc only puts out a tsb for this but wont address the actual problem, since i bought used i have no warranty plus i am overseas where there is no one to fix it under warranty even if it was possible.
The sunroof leaks and causes electrical problems. Suddenly while driving the power steering gears, rack, and bushings are defective causing the power steering to go out during low speeds.tried having it replaced under the recall, however, 9 months later the same thing happened and nobody wants to fix it or allows for the dealer to replace it again. This is a major safety feature that should never be acceptable!also, the transmission already had to be replaced and is going out again. The manufacture made a faulty vehicle and should be held accountable for these parts and the labor not to mention the inconvenience of having to fight with the dealer and gm to get the problem corrected.
At 80,000 miles transmission went out and had to be rebuilt. Car is also leaking under the passenger and driver floor board and moon roof/sunroof drips down from dome lights onto third row seats. Leaking has caused multiple electrical problems. When there is a heavy rain ignition will still run even after key is turned off and key is out of ignition car is currently at 130,000. Also ignition will power down even while care is in motion warning light will illuminate stating "engine power reduced" "traction control off" and vehicle will not move. Car has had more problems than any other i have owned, will never purchase another gm vehicle.
The contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. The contact stated that water penetrated the driver side floor of the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to have an inspection performed. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 9,000.
Tailgate goes up then suddenly reverses and hits me on top of head.worse in cooler weather.has been fixed under previous recall but still has problem.dealer refuses to acknowledge problem uless i pay $145 for diagnostic.
The contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. The contact stated that while having regular maintenance performed on the vehicle, the technician advised him that there was a leak from an unknown source that was causing three inches of water to accumulate on the floorboard area. The contact removed the carpet from both sides of the floorboard and discovered that the floorboard was covered in mildew. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 96,000 and current mileage was 96,600.
The car has leaked since we bought it. We have had it in the shop several time at the place we bought it and it continues to leak. Recently, the leak has started to affect the electrical workings of the car. The floor has been saturated with water and when approaching a stop, water will pour from the ceiling, soaking the driver and rear passengers. The water will run down the inside of the windshield which impacts visibility.
Water leaking in car causing poor visibility and unsafe conditions as it drips all over, down the windshield, and out of the lights and dvd monitor.
Mold/musty smell, water leaking from dvd entertainment system and under dash on both driver and passenger floorboards. Dealer cleaned sunroof drains, replaced sunroof seal, still leaking. Water is settling into electrical components in dash including the blower motor.
The contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. The contact stated that there was water leaking into the vehicle near the sun roof and from the interior driver and passenger doors. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the seals needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.
I had problems with the transmission when my vehicle had around 61,000 miles. Vehicle was not going over 25 mph and sometime it did not run at all. I took it several times to the dealer, actually a town truck had to take it because it was very dangerous to drive it. It took a lot of time and effort for me to finally get my gmc acadia fixed. That was in 2015. Two years later i had problems with my transmission again, my gmc has now 104,000 miles. I went back to the gmc dealer where it was repaired before, but they told me that guarantee had ended 2 months ago and i had to pay $1,021 to get the transmission fixed. I'm also having problems with hood lift and the headlight swith is not working
The contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. After opening the electronic rear liftgate, the door would inadvertently close. The contact indicated that the vehicle was serviced in 2016 per nhtsa campaign number: 15v415000 (structure). The door actuator software was updated, but the failure still occurred. The local dealer (coral springs gmc in coral springs, fl) and the manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 100,000.
The contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be repaired for a recall pertaining to the liftgate, support struts, and reprogramming of the computer. After the repair, the ability to automatically close the liftgate was inoperable because the motor stopped working. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was invalid. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.
The contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. The contact stated that the lifegate failed to open. The failure recurred numerous times. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v415000 (structure); however, there was no remedy to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,652.
The contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. The contact stated that after the rear liftgate was opened, the liftgate closed independently. The contact sustained an arm injury that did not require medical attention. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v415000 (structure); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
The car has had electrical and engine problems since we purchased it due to water leaks from a flawed sunroof design.even after a recall to fix the sunroof to prevent water leaks; it continues to leak and damage electrical and engine systems.this is an ongoing problem and is a widespread concern for the 2007-2008 gmc acadias.i would like someone to investigate this problem.i believe it is a safety concern because the leaks occur in the area where there are airbags.i think there is a structural defect that may not be able to be repaired and it presents a safety hazard for all who drive these vehicles.please investigate this problem.do not let gmc sweep this under the rug!
After a rainstorm or contact with water on the outside of the vehicle, the vehicle's roof leaks tremendously, near front sunroof and windshield column on passenger side, and around the rear sunroof. This problem has been fixed over 3 times by a gm dealer under warranty, but now the car is not under warranty and i will be paying for the repairs, and the repairs don't really repair the problem. My vehicle's interior and ac now smells like mold/mildew, and i am greatly concerned for the healthy of myself and my family.
Sunroof leaks in to electric system, thank god driving on side street, brakes locked up and was able to get to side of road. Dealer westboro gmc tried to fix leak x 4 but leak continues, brake stability problem,remote start, mold,car pulls to right when brakes applied, just to name a few of the electric problems caused by water running in to electric system. Dealer washed there hands of it. I now own a $40,000 lemon .
The contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. While driving various speeds, the struts on the vehicle failed and caused a bouncing condition on the front end of the vehicle. Van chevrolet in kansas city, missouri stated that the failure would recur unless the struts were replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and stated that there was a recall on the vehicle, but the contact's vin was excluded. The failure mileage was 52,800.
While driving the vehicle will begin to rock violently at random speeds and with different intervals
The contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia.after rainy weather conditions, the front driver's side of the vehicle sustained water leakage from the sunroof.the front passenger side exhibited excessive water accumulation on the floor area and a strong odor in the vehicle.the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection.the vehicle was repaired and the floor panel was replaced.in addition, the front driver's side door failed to lock.the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on seven separate occasions for identical failures, but there were no resolutions.the contact stated that if the moisture issue remained uncorrected, mold could form in the vehicle.the vehicle is currently at an authorized dealer for repair.the failure mileage was 16,000 and current mileage was 19,000. Updated 1/26/09 the gas cap was cracked, there was a vibration coming from the front of the vehicle. The dealer machined the rotors, the vehicle pulled to the left, the tire pressure monitor light illuminated, but the dealer could not duplicate the consumer's concern. Updated 01/26/09.
I own a 2007 acadia i've had this for the past 3 1/2 years when i bought it the dealer had to put struts in the front because they were bad.since then it started to sway all over the road, you actually get sick in the back seat, i've brought it back numerous times to get recalls done and have recieved quotes to replace and try parts to see if it will stop it from swaying costing almost $4000 and it still does the same thing.i've recently brought it back to the dealer because of the same issues and now they're replacing the struts for the 4th time and telling me i need another $4000 worth of work done to include sway bar, control arms, well pretty much the whole stabilization and suspension system.which i'm guessing should of been done 3 years ago when this all started.how do i get the dealer to go good on this.
Driving on highway and loss all powers to transmission at 65mph. Car would not move.
The contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. The contact stated that he purchased the vehicle two months ago. On the first day, the vehicle had transmission failure and the transmission overheating indicator appeared. The vehicle started to slow down and sputter while driving. In addition, the vehicle had difficulty accelerating from a stop. While driving 75 mph, the transmission overheating indicator illuminated again. The contact had to pull over and allow the vehicle to idle for a while. The vehicle was taken to the car store of burley (1001 e main st, burley, id 83318, (208) 677-3800) and they stated that the contact overfilled the transmission fluid. The dealer drained and refilled the fluid. The contact also stated that the instrument cluster stopped working occasionally and was not repaired. The dealer test drove the vehicle and found no failure. In addition, the windshield wipers never worked and the driver and passenger side struts were faulty. Furthermore, the traction control was also malfunctioning. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 128,700.*as
I have owned this car for about a year and since i have owned it have had nothing but problems. First the struts were blown, the dash lights would go from bright to dim, the steering wheel made a clicking noise, the windows leak...this car only has 41,000 miles i mean come on! now the transmission has completely failed and after reading other websites it sounds like i will be paying $4,000 dollars. I am a new mom and have 3 step kids. I can't feel safe in my car because i'm worried about it breaking down constantly. Now i have to dump all this money that i don't have into it. I really just want to cut my losses, but is that really the best thing to do? i'm stuck with this junker car and i couldn't feel more sorry for all these other people having the same issues. I'm absolutely miserable. Thanks gmc you suck.
Transmission basically blew up driving through the city and was fixed and is now slipping again...u joints and strut keep messing up
When i purchased the vehicle there was a noticeable whine in the steering.i asked the salesman and he said that noise was typical with acadia's and there was no issue with the car.when i took it in for an oil change at a different dealer right before we left on vacation, i was told the power steering pump was going out and needed to be replaced immediately.did that even though we were delayed going on vacation and subsequently had it replaced two more times as well.also have had leaks in the sunroof that continue to return, and have now messed up my power window controls to the point that i can not control any of the other windows from the drivers seat.have had to replace the water pump, front struts, and now the solenoids are being replaced as well.when i purchased my car it had right at 54k miles on it and i had an extended warranty, that covered my power steering pump issues, but i have had to deal with the rest.i will have now put almost $3k into repairs that seem to be very typical with this car, based on what i have read on the internet.
Was driving and tire pressure sensor warning came on and was showing i was losing pressure so slowed down in time where the tire was completely flat. Valve stem was cracked and broke off. Took in to get fixed and he found that two others were cracked so they could go bad as well. Luckily was not on highway when tire deflated.
The contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia.after rainy weather conditions, the front driver's side of the vehicle sustained water leakage from the sunroof.the front passenger side exhibited excessive water accumulation on the floor area and a strong odor in the vehicle.the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection.the vehicle was repaired and the floor panel was replaced.in addition, the front driver's side door failed to lock.the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on seven separate occasions for identical failures, but there were no resolutions.the contact stated that if the moisture issue remained uncorrected, mold could form in the vehicle.the vehicle is currently at an authorized dealer for repair.the failure mileage was 16,000 and current mileage was 19,000. Updated 1/26/09 the gas cap was cracked, there was a vibration coming from the front of the vehicle. The dealer machined the rotors, the vehicle pulled to the left, the tire pressure monitor light illuminated, but the dealer could not duplicate the consumer's concern. Updated 01/26/09.
The contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia.the contact stated that the vehicle seat would not move forward or backwards.the failure occurred intermittently.the dealer stated that it could possibly be a safety issue for a person over 5'10 and 250 lbs if a crash occurred.the dealer stated that the seat railings would not function properly for a person of the contact's stature.the manufacturer stated that they would not be liable for any safety issues because the contact was notified of the safety risk involved.the current mileage is 5,700 and failure mileage was 1,600.the tir pressure monitor light illuminated. Updated 08/15/07.
We had a snow storm so the vehicle sat in the driveway, the next day my wife on her way to work calls and tells me that the truck started to display all of the following, traction control off, service traction control, service stabilititrak, engine power reduced. She lost speed but nothing major happen. The next day i took the vehicle to work while driving home at a stop light the truck started to shake and all of the same messages started to come up again, traction control off, service traction control, service stabilititrak, engine power reduced. I was able to pull to the side and turn the vehicle off and turned it back on and the same thing continued to happen with the engine shaking and the information center displaying everything all over again. I called a local gmc dealer and they told me to bring it in. I was able to start the vehicle back up again and the truck was fine, on the freeway the same thing happen so i drove on the frontage road. The dealer could not service it due to 3 days worth of work to be done. I was taking it home and the same issue happened again. We finally got it to another dealer and it continued to snow, i went back to get something out of the truck and the back seats of the truck were wet and i could see water on the second row. I am hoping that its not wiring issues do to issues with water leakage from the moon roof of our truck that we found while searching on youtube. I hope gm recalls the sunroof/ moon roof issues with the leakage that might be harming the wires inside the truck.
2007 gmc acadia all warning lights come on and sterring gets very hard to turn. This is third event since oct 2009 and the dealership has "fixed" it each time.
The contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. While driving at various speeds, the traction control and air bag warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. Also, while attempting to make a left turn and accelerate, the vehicle would not respond. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the air bag module failed and would need to be programmed. The details for the diagnosis of the traction control could not be provided. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 07v062000 (air bags). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 158,000.
The contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. The contact stated that the stability and traction control independently turned on and off and the indicators for each illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact stated that the vehicle jerked when coming to a stop or making turns. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 114,000.
While driving at over 65 mph in heavy traffic,the transmission disengages, causing car to coast to a stop.reduced engine and transmission performance. Also intermittent driveabililty issues, transmission does not shift, false messages/codes re: stabilitrak, air bag, onstar, oil and gas gauges, etc..at 122,936 miles in july, 2014, transmission replaced at cost of $4967.42.
2007 gmc arcadia.consumer writes in regards to unsatisfactory customer service at dealership.
Tamaka recall, my 2007 gmc acadia, lost power driving down the road. I was doing about 55 mph and lost all acceleration and my car would not move above 20 mph.. Thankfully i wasn't hurt but was scary bc other people were behind me and my car slowed down so fast! after further review this seems to be a huge issue with this vehicle, and to me seems like a huge safety hazard. I still have to have my car looked at but now the engine light is no longer on. I feel that this vehicle is very unsafe to drive when you could be driving down the freeway and lose power... Then when taken to the shop the car seems to be in good working order only until it does it again. This would be one thing if this was a one person case but this is a many person case! thank you
Shortly after purchasing 2007 acadia it rained and my front floorboards flooded due to the sunroof clogging up. It overflowed into the car bc it couldn't drain. Transmission shutters at 2nd, 3rd and 4th gear only at low speeds or under tension. Navigation keeps saying disc read error. Supposed to be able to get 2 free disc with the life of the car but it nearly impossible to get. I hate this car. I have had nothing but problems with it since we have gotten it. I am almost due to upgrade and i will not be getting an acadia.
2008 saturn outlook (same as gmc acadia, buick enclave and chevy traverse)the headlamp wiring harness as designed is likely and does got so hot that the wiring clip to the bulb burns/scorches.it renders the headlamp very intermittent and then fails.the gm p/n is 20858015.it is a $49 part ... And a $200+ install due to the ridiculous complexity of getting to the headlamp and that it goes back into the car.recall is very much necessary.
While driving in the rain my 2007 gmc acadia slt-2 started to leak. It was leaking at the top of the passenger side door post, drivers side air bag on the molding near the windshield, passenger side near the floor(by the glove box) and from my factory installed dvd player. It continues to leak after rain.
Had the vehicle for 4wks and have been back to dealer 4times. 2times for check engine light (2nd time reported water leakage in front floor driver & passenger sides after it had rained), 2times for stabilitrak off and service brake system warning (3 different incidents one within 1 wk of purchase), interior lights for entry and rear console controls are inoperable.
Fuel gage system is not showing how much gas is in the tank. The fuel level sensor has failed 3 times . The tank has been filled and needle show either empty of 3/4 full. The fuel level code po464. It was returned back to dealer on 6/13/2016 and problem still continues after said problem was fix with silicon in connection. (water damage) how ever with end 10 miles needle all over the place ? got home and turn the car off and on to cycle and needed reads empty after a full take of gas.?
My 2007 gmc acadia spontaneously caught fire while driving. No warning lights and or notifications came on. My car began to fill with smoke from the floorboard and smoke came from the hood. The front end of the car was fully engulfed in a matter of minutes, total loss.
My computers and cell phones were hacked and the harassment didn't stop until i disconnected onstar . I never had a account to this . Transmission went out during the harassment they knew and heard everything i did.
We have had water leaking in through our third row lights, and through the 3rd row seat belts, and under the dash when it rains. The car is usually in a tilt when this happens (front up), and it gets worse as i drive. I can usually hear the water sloshing around. I took it to our local dealership and they stated the drain tubes were clogged, so they unclogged them. I spent $350, and 2 days later, when we had a big rain, it was leaking even more than ever.it is currently back at the dealership where they are water testing yet again (this makes the 3rd time i have taken it for this issue). I received a phone call this morning, and they stated it was the back moonroof that is not properly sealed, so they are taking it out, and going to reseal everything. This is costing me another $900.
Driving on highway and loss all powers to transmission at 65mph. Car would not move.
I purchased my 2007 gmc acadia in april 2011 used from carmax. On may 6, 2011, i had in bring it in because i noticed water and loud wind noise. They had told me that the gasket seal on the sunroof had to be replaced because that is where the water was leaking from into the headliner and into my car. After that i still had the same issues but had no time to bring it to get fixed. The water has leaked from the moonroof area, from the reading light on the third row, from front diver and passenger door airbags, from the passenger seatbelt area, and from the headliner above the middle row. On july 7, 2012 the leaking happened again so i called gm. They said that the recall or customer satisfaction drain tube extenders were done on 2-9-09 at 26,139 miles and that the tubes may be clogged. I was told i should take it in to a gmc dealership to see what the problem was. I took it in on july 12, 2012 and was told that it was the sunroof gasket that needed to be changed and that the tubes were not clogged. They could see where it was coming from the seal. So it cost me 240.00 to have that fixed and gm said they would not help pay because the issue had been resolved with the drain tube extenders. I got my vehicle back on july 16, 2012 the gm district specialist asked me if i was satisfied with the work and i told him i was not sure because it had not rained again yet. Well, on july 19, 2012 it rain and the 240.00 i paid to the have problem fixed by replacing the sunroof gasket seal still has not fixed the problem.this is very disappointing and not safe because of the electrical and airbags that are getting wet with water. Will my airbags work in an accident since they have had water coming from where it says airbag!
2016 both front and back ac had to be replaced, currently transmission is slipping, rear lift gate, after recall fix, still won't shut -takes up to 3-4 times to close lift gate when nothing is in the way, dvd/cd player stopped working in 2015
This car is dangerous.driving 65mph on freeway when every service and warning light went on. Replaced entire instrument cluster and replace ipc, could have killed us and others.also engine was removed to repair engine front cover leak at 39,000, now at 85,000 same leak repair is required at cost of $2926. That means every 40,000 miles you need to spend $3000 and have engine removed.power steering always made whining noise which i was told is normal. At 85,000 was told steering rack and pinion gears need replacement and i am sure the pump needs replacement as well $2000.when driving on the freeway could not stop on exit without brake pedal being pushed all the way to floor, stabiltrak light on could have killed us or someone.had to replace brake master cylinder. Water pump was leaking after engine was put back in from 1st repair of front cover engine seal. Timing chain has stretch you can hear it, but they only added thrust washers.rear liftgate - while loading groceries lift gate free fell closed on daughters head.was told rear lift gate shocks failed.could have killed someone. This car is a death trap.don't buy it.
When we were looking at the gmc acadia and going out for a test drive, we mentioned to the sales rep that the acceleration was very sluggish.he responded that it takes mileage to warm the vehicle up.we have 15,000 miles on the vehicle and it still is sluggish.we have brought the vehicle back to the dealership 4 times to resolve this issue.driving in the rain and/or snow is very hazardous, and going up hills, since it lacks acceleration, it causes the tires to spin out.we have gotten stuck going up a hill in rainy and/or snowy conditions.this is very dangerous and needs to be fixed once and for all.
Engine light on vehicle, the vehicle will not shift into gear - happened three times had to pull off side of road to not get hit from other vehicles and 5 year old was also in car with me.had to shut off the car multiple times to get started again and for it to finally shift into gears.took car to dealer and they replaced transmission control module valve.on 4/1/13 car would not go into reverse on incline.had to drive forward and reverse on flat area, dealer now says they found broken wave plate and burned 3-5 reverse clutch.also found internal defect park of valve body.car is only 5 years old and has only 55 thousand miles on it.saw other issues on this database all with broken wave plates on 07 acadias. Paid thousands of dollars to get this fixed.
Going down highway and transmission started acting up. Couldn't go over 25 mph and had no reverse. Had new transmission put in and that did not fix the problem.
My car would not go over 40 mph on a highway and the rpms were shooting up to 9,000. I safely made it to a parking lot and when i went to leave the car would not move in reverse! i had to push the car, with my 5 children in it, out of the spot!! (i'm a tough chick but this was crazy!). I got the car out of the lot and was able to slowly make it home. My car is only 10 months past warranty and we will be stuck with a big bill. I think it should be covered or gmc should reimburse the repair fee.
I was traveling at approx 40 mph in town, the vehicle felt like it bogged down, odometer still showed 40mph but i was not going anywhere, car behind me slammed on their brakes, car behind him slammed on their brakes, i was honked at all the while i am pushing on the accelerator, after 10 or 12 seconds it went forward with the rpm's going very high and mph went to 50 and back to 40 immediately and i went forward. It scares me to drive this car and from what i have read just today, i am not the only one having the problem. Please do something about this before someone is really hurt.
After spending $370.51 at my local gmc dealer for stabilitrak errors resulting in low fuel input into the engine, with a maximum speed allowable at 35 mph, my 2007 gmc acadia is once again experiencing stabilitrak errors.they generally occur when i roll to a stop at a stopsign or stoplight, but i am very concerned that the transmission will reduce speed when i travel the interstate.my local gmc dealer claimed this problem was caused by a "cam exhaust position sensor fault" and replaced the "cam exhaust position sensor" on 3-20-13 for $370.51.for one week this repair worked and there were no stabilitrak errors.ten days later, my 2007 gmc acadia fwd is worse than ever, endangering me at night by shifting suddenly into "stabilitrak error, low fuel input" mode.i am terrified that my gmc dealer will charge me more money to pretend-fix this problem, as they have me coming in for $400-$1,100 repairs every other month now since they want to sell me a new car.
While traveling down highway, car displays message "service stabilitrack engine power reduced". Car slows down and shakes. Turning car off for a few minutes then turning back on clears issue, however, happens multiple times daily. Very dangerous while traveling on highways or freeways.
The contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. The contact was attempting to park the vehicle 1 mph with steady pressure to the brake pedal when the vehicle abnormally accelerated and crashed into a building. The contact engaged the brakes harder but the vehicle would not stop. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was available. The contact stated that there were damages to the front end of her vehicle and to the building. The failure and current mileage was 35,000.
While driving 45mph on a straightaway highway , three warnings came on"reduced engine power" "service stabilitrak" and "traction control off" then the vehicle lost power cars behind me and nowhere to pull off the car had lost power it would not get over fifteen mph. Taking it into be serviced .i have already had the transmission replaced
On my way home from work, in the middle of tunnel truck turn on check engine light, in panel " reduced engine power" and reduced the velocity by itself to 10mph. I turn it off and on again , started running but in less than 1 minute running, did the same problem.
I was driving home from work around 5:05pm on the 5 north freeway going about 65 mph. All of a sudden my check engine light went on and i felt a sudden loss of power in my acceleration. As i stepped on the gas more to keep up with the flow of traffic, the rpm needle jumped up to between 4 and 6 on my gauge, but my vehicle wasn't going any faster so i had to steer to the right to get to the exit. I was barely able to exit without almost getting rear ended but i had no choice as my vehicle would not go over 40mph. After getting it checked at the nearest shop, i was told that it was a stuck solenoid. After i got that fixed, 4 months later, same problem, but now the dealership is telling me they will have to rebuild my transmission due to a broken wave plate, which will cost me at least $2800, which i don't have.
After taking my vehicle to phil moore buick gmc on 10/16/2014 and paying $1341.10 for repairs after a check engine light indicator, the check engine light came on again on 10/20/2014 and caused the vehicle to slow from 60 miles per hour to 20 miles per hour on the highway.when the vehicle was returned to the dealership on10/21/2015, i was told there were additional repairs needed on the engine at an estimated cost of $2789.18.because repairs had just been completed on the same area 5 days earlier, i called the gm corporation and i was informed that repairs to the engine should have been covered under a recall and the dealership should have noticed the recall at the time of service.
On this particular day i was merging on to the freeway (which speeds of other traffic was upwards of 65 mph). I attempted to accelerate and in doing so was unable to switch gears. The vehicle "bogged down" and nearly caused an accident as i wasn't gaining speed. This issue repeatedly happened on my way home, traveling a distance of 60 miles. This malfunction according to some discussions on edmunds is well known by gm! it needs to be more than fixed, the transmissions need replacement. A bandaid isn't going to work in this case.
The contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was applied numerous times. In addition, the transmission failed to function properly when shifting and various warning indicators illuminated. Within a week of owning the vehicle, it was taken to the dealer (shoreline auto group inc, 2275 n state rd, ionia, mi 48846, (616) 523-6882). The dealer kept the vehicle for over a month due to no sound for the turn signals, various warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel, and the vehicle was slow to pick up speed. The dealer was unable to replicate and diagnose the failure for over a month. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for further diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failures months later to determine if they may be able to provide a solution to repair the vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 14,000.
Can't go over 25 mph seems to be stuck on one shift when in traffic.
Overdrive function faulty in transmission. During cold weather stability trac kicks in and will not regain power even though there is no bad road conditions (such as snow, ice, or rain) it seems to activate when the weather is cold. It barley moves inhibiting normal traffic flow which is very dangerous.fixed moon roof leaks causing the electrical components to malfunction and rain water drips on passengers and thoroughly soaks the carpets leaving a mildew smell.
On monday, with my children in the car, i started noticing that the car was not shifting correctly.i did not think much about it.then on the wed of that week as i was driving in a major city downtown area for the morning commute, the engine light came on...i was at a stop tried to accelerate and the rpm's revved.stepped on the gas and the car would only go 1 to 2 miles an hour then speed up ...dealer said that there were "many parts in the pan" and that i needed to have transmission replaced.$3600 plus tax or have it rebuilt $3300 plus tax.called gm after reading the various post on edmunds about the acadia problems.they were very nice and opened a claim but as of yet, no one ever called me back.when they opened the claim they said someone would be in touch within 2 business days (and they would see what they could do on saving me some money on the bill) as i was due back at the dealership to pick up my car.
Upon entering the highway the 2007 acadia would not shift either into or out of 3rd gear, i'm not sure.i could not tell what was happening and when i determined this was not going to correct itself i exited the highway.i've recieved a letter from gm stating that vehicles equiped with 6t70 and 6t75 6 speed automatic transmissions are experiencing cracked or fractured wave plates.this clearly is a faulty part as it is occurring on many versions of this vehicle and has been upgraded.i was lucky in that it was only me in the auto and not the entire family when this happened.very dangerous.
1- issue heating wiper fluid system-fix put in place2-issue heating wiper fluid system-fix did not work had to be disabled3- march 2011 fuel pump had to be replaced4-nov 2011- timing chains and catlyst coverter replaced5-dec 2011 new recall lighting system issue-had to contact gmc cause dealer ship could not do workcase number gmc is [xxx] first owner of this car and bought it brand new in late sept of 2007 and the above has been done to my car and feel i got a bad deal...dealer ship location burlington nc 27215, david wescott dealer ship.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
I have had several problems with this vehicle.the washer fluid light is always on, no matter how many times i have taken it for repairthe power steering went out 8 months after the vehiclethree months later at this present time.after having the vehicle for not even a year, the transmission has given out beyond repair.i have gotten several different people to look at it, its beyond repair (rebuild).i have done a lot of research and found that many people have had the same problemsi really hope this helps, i don't think the customers should be responsible for the repair of this constant problem.
I have owned this car for about a year and since i have owned it have had nothing but problems. First the struts were blown, the dash lights would go from bright to dim, the steering wheel made a clicking noise, the windows leak...this car only has 41,000 miles i mean come on! now the transmission has completely failed and after reading other websites it sounds like i will be paying $4,000 dollars. I am a new mom and have 3 step kids. I can't feel safe in my car because i'm worried about it breaking down constantly. Now i have to dump all this money that i don't have into it. I really just want to cut my losses, but is that really the best thing to do? i'm stuck with this junker car and i couldn't feel more sorry for all these other people having the same issues. I'm absolutely miserable. Thanks gmc you suck.
The contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia.the contact stated that the windshield washer inserts that rest on the hood of the vehicle were cracked.later, the inserts disappeared from the vehicle and the wipers were operable; however, the windshield wiper cleaner would not function.the contact called several local dealers and the part was unavailable for repairs.the failure and current mileages were less than 15,000.updated 03-04-09 the consumer was told it would take 6 weeks for the parts to arrive. Updated 03/05/09.
The contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia.after rainy weather conditions, the front driver's side of the vehicle sustained water leakage from the sunroof.the front passenger side exhibited excessive water accumulation on the floor area and a strong odor in the vehicle.the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection.the vehicle was repaired and the floor panel was replaced.in addition, the front driver's side door failed to lock.the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on seven separate occasions for identical failures, but there were no resolutions.the contact stated that if the moisture issue remained uncorrected, mold could form in the vehicle.the vehicle is currently at an authorized dealer for repair.the failure mileage was 16,000 and current mileage was 19,000. Updated 1/26/09 the gas cap was cracked, there was a vibration coming from the front of the vehicle. The dealer machined the rotors, the vehicle pulled to the left, the tire pressure monitor light illuminated, but the dealer could not duplicate the consumer's concern. Updated 01/26/09.
On two occasions while driving my car on a snowy day, on a major highway my windshield wipers stopped working, almost causing a major crash. The dealer stated that the rod that connects the wipers to the motor broke off causing the wipers to stop. I had to have the car flatbed to a gmc dealer. There is no recall on the failure. The dealer just keeps making the same connection. This failure makes driving my car on bad weather days very dangerous. My wife is afraid to drive this car in bad weather.
Front and rearwiper and spray controlworking backwards. The front control switch activates the front wipers and rear spray and the rear control switch operates the rear wipers and front spray. This appears to have occurred after service recall for heating and snow/ice issues as it worked properly before the service.
Water has been pouring in the interior of the vehicle. It started in the rear overhead lights, dvd player and has progressed to the front of the interior, soaking the dash board and causing the electrical system to malfunction. So much as killing the battery, the rear door opening on its own, the heat not responding to the front . I spoke to technicians in salisbury where i bought the car, a gmc dealership. He has stated my warranty had run out, never stating this was a common problem with the acadia. I thought it was a seal problem and set out to order one from the same dealership and was advised it that time, it was probably the drain hoses, od course the problem was not identified as being common with this vehicle. But was told to "blow out the drain hoses" i have to put plastic over my car to prevent water from entering, my research has discovered several other owners with the same problem, i would like to see gmc held responsible for this and be made to correct the problem.
Wipers quit working at 40mph in a freezing fog/rain. I lifted hood and could see wiper linkage dangling inside cowl of vehicle. I have read and seen that this is a open recall for vehicle in states with common winter weather.
The contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. The contact stated that he purchased the vehicle two months ago. On the first day, the vehicle had transmission failure and the transmission overheating indicator appeared. The vehicle started to slow down and sputter while driving. In addition, the vehicle had difficulty accelerating from a stop. While driving 75 mph, the transmission overheating indicator illuminated again. The contact had to pull over and allow the vehicle to idle for a while. The vehicle was taken to the car store of burley (1001 e main st, burley, id 83318, (208) 677-3800) and they stated that the contact overfilled the transmission fluid. The dealer drained and refilled the fluid. The contact also stated that the instrument cluster stopped working occasionally and was not repaired. The dealer test drove the vehicle and found no failure. In addition, the windshield wipers never worked and the driver and passenger side struts were faulty. Furthermore, the traction control was also malfunctioning. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 128,700.*as
The windshield wipers stopped mid windshield after i had taken into the shop that day i called to let them know if they perhaps unhooked somthing, except they worked for a few miles.i took it back and they said i needed to by a new motor.my husband said it was unhooked, but the wipers stick up about 1/3 of the way on the windshield
The car has leaked since we bought it. We have had it in the shop several time at the place we bought it and it continues to leak. Recently, the leak has started to affect the electrical workings of the car. The floor has been saturated with water and when approaching a stop, water will pour from the ceiling, soaking the driver and rear passengers. The water will run down the inside of the windshield which impacts visibility.
Left for work in the morning with heavy wet snow falling behind rain, and pulled out driveway got a few blocks down and windshield wipers quit working.
Took 2007 gmc acadia in because ac blower motor was not working.when ac was turned on it would make a loud noise and couldn't get air to flow.they determined that the blower motor went out due to water leaking in though the side and front body panels. Since the 36,000 bumper to bumper warranty is up this leak is no longer covered.we have the extended warranty, but because the motor went out due to a water leak the blower motor is not covered.so we have to pay out of pocket for something that is clearly defective to begin with.i have also had water leak in through the inside airbag square, i hope that this inflates if i need them.
2007 gmc acadia. Consumer expresses discontent in regards to several repairs and malfunctions with the vehicle *tgwthe heater core leaked, the check engine light illuminated due to a faulty tuning valve, the auxiliary a/c evaportor was leaking and had to e replaced, the water pump, engine mount, and torque converter all had to be replaced, as well as the master cylinder which was leaking. Also, the abs light and stabiltrak lights illuminated.
Problems with window control while driving, unable to raise up window on passenger side from the driver controls.
We were driving and smelled a burning smell coming from the drivers door.the drivers side windows switch, door lock switch would not work.we took it to our mechanic and he determined that the drivers side switch had burned up and melted to the door wiring harness.the switch and harness both had to be replaced.
Front and rearwiper and spray controlworking backwards. The front control switch activates the front wipers and rear spray and the rear control switch operates the rear wipers and front spray. This appears to have occurred after service recall for heating and snow/ice issues as it worked properly before the service.
The contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. The contact stated that whenever it rained, water constantly leaked into the vehicle through the sun roof and affected the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the headliner was replaced. The contact called the manufacturer who advised him to speak with the state attorney general. The failure mileage was approximately 49,000.
Just purchased 2007 gmc acadia 2 weeks ago and discovered a major sunroof leak. The leak is very bad. Then i found out this is a major problem for this make andmodel vehicle. I am very disappointed because now i am stuck with a vehicle that i am making payments on with a problem that i'm sure will lead to other major problems.
The contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. The contact stated that there was water leaking into the vehicle near the sun roof and from the interior driver and passenger doors. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the seals needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.
The contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph in inclement weather, rain water entered the vehicle from near the driver's and passenger's side sun visor. The water also leaked in from the sun roof and roof of vehicle.in addition, while operating the vehicle an audible warning chime activated and the stabili-trac warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle swerved from side to side and was unstable to drive. The cause of the failures were not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not yet notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 150,000.
2007 gmc acadia with water damage. Consumer states that the moon roof, dvd player, and right drivers door is leaking water. The vehicle now has water damage, mold and rust.the dealer found the drain hose off at the sunroof. They installed zip ties to the end of the hoses, however the problem continued.
Recall on my gmc 2007 acadia for leaking sunroof.recall work done on 09/24/08.replaced "faulty drain tubes" recall #08207.a few months later, on 04/03/09, my car was leaking water onto the dashboard, from the dome lights, window airbag.the water was pooled in my dome lights (8 total lights). Took truck in to be repaired that day.they could not get to it for 3 days, work was done on 04/06/09. I was told the procedures they had to perform the recall back in sept. Were incorrect, therefore causing the problem/leaking.i was also told that i was not the only one this happened to.i was not notified of the "recall on the recall" and as a result, my sunroof leaked and filled my truck with water and who knows what type of damage will result because of it.electrical?will my airbag work?mold?i was told there will be no damage as a result but how can that be guaranteed?
2007 gmc acadia with several serious safety issues. She states that the vehicle has had these problems: a large puddle of oil under the vehicle, windshield wipers stopped working, battery died and side curtain airbags deployed while driving.the dealer told the consumer the front shaft seal needed to be replaced to correct the leak from the transmission. They also stated there was a drain on the system that caused the battery to fail.the consumer took the vehicle back to the dealer where they upgraded the transmission, which had to be done twice.the power steering made a loud noise, the consumer stated it sounded as if the pump was about seize and then the steering becomes hard. The vehicle rolled backwards while in drive on a slight incline.updated 04/10/08
While driving my 2007 gmc acadia, my side curtain airbags deployed. The incident almost causing me to have a serious mva. Also causing extensive interior damage.
The contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia.the contact started the ignition and activated the windshield washer.the fluid dispensed quickly and forcefully from the reservoir and failed to disengage.the failure occurred whenever she activated the windshield washer device.one year prior to the failure, the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 08v410000 (visibility:windshield wiper/washer:linkages).the authorized dealer refused to repair the vehicle due to a misunderstanding.the vehicle has not been repaired and will be taken to another dealer for the recall repair.the failure and current mileages were 32,000.
On two occasions while driving my car on a snowy day, on a major highway my windshield wipers stopped working, almost causing a major crash. The dealer stated that the rod that connects the wipers to the motor broke off causing the wipers to stop. I had to have the car flatbed to a gmc dealer. There is no recall on the failure. The dealer just keeps making the same connection. This failure makes driving my car on bad weather days very dangerous. My wife is afraid to drive this car in bad weather.
The contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. The contact stated that he attempted to put air in the tire and the valve stem fractured. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the tpms sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 44,300.
Driving along at approx. 25mph and transmission suddenly lost power. The car was turned off and on randomly to apply power to the transmission for a couple of minutes to drive it back home. Thank god i had just left home! never, ever received a notice from gmc nor the dealer regarding power train problems. The car has been sitting since then (now going on approx 8 mos. Because i have not been able to afford approx. $3,500 for a new transmission.the saddest part ... I don't even have a notification as to where to take it to get repaired.
Was driving and tire pressure sensor warning came on and was showing i was losing pressure so slowed down in time where the tire was completely flat. Valve stem was cracked and broke off. Took in to get fixed and he found that two others were cracked so they could go bad as well. Luckily was not on highway when tire deflated.
Power steering stops working for 5 to 10 seconds after making a turn through water often no more than a few inches in depth.usually occurs during or after rain, when water has accumulated at intersection corners or resident/business entrances.when this occurs, it becomes almost impossible to change the direction the vehicle is traveling in and has almost resulted in an accident twice so far.
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