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Had a difficult time getting appt. To fix airbag which was recalled.when they fixed it, the airbag light was still on, so they said that i have to pay the $600.00 to repair the side airbag.i have read online about innumerable problems with the acadia 2008 airbags, just like mine.you go in to have the recall fixed and there are problems with the other airbags.i am going to consult an attorney about a class action suit since there are so many of us with this exact problem.it's ridiculous to pay for something that is supposed to keep you safe but in actuality may harm you if it is not taken care of.
Sometimes the airbag light doesn't say it's on when i have passengers in the vehicle,it will still say they are off while i am driving anywhere.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia.while driving at an unknown speed, the air bag indicator illuminated.the contact called an auto repair shop and was advised to bring them the vehicle.she took the vehicle to the shop, but the indicator was no longer illuminated.as a result, no error code could be found and nothing could be done.when she returned to the repair shop, the indicator was illuminated.the mechanic adjusted a component after inspecting the inflator module and seats, which both appeared to be okay.however, when the contact started the vehicle, the air bag indicator illuminated again.the repair shop was notified and they ordered the parts for the repair, but did not know when the parts would be available.the repair shop could not guarantee maximum protection with the side air bags in the event of a crash.while waiting for the parts to be shipped, the contact was provided with a rental vehicle for one day.the dealer and manufacturer were not notified.the current mileage was 12,304 and failure mileage was approximately 10,000.
The contact owned a 2008 gmc acadia. While driving approximately 35 mph, there was a deer in the road and the contact swerved to avoid a crash. As a result, the steering wheel seized and the contact crashed into a tree. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained a sprained neck and knee injury that required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed. The approximate failure mileage was 159,000.
The airbag light has been on and off for the last two years or so until recently when it is on consistently.when i have brought it in the past to be looked at at the gmc dealer, the light was not on so was told they couldn't do anything.now, that it is on, they say it is a safety hazard and isn't working properly on the passenger side, but wants to charge me over $900 to fix it.says it is not under a recall, yet other gmc acadias (same year) did have it recalled.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. When the vehicle was started, the seat belt and service air bag indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to schumacher buick gmc of north palm beach (561-282-1957, located at 3720 northlake blvd ste c, lake park, fl 33403) where it was diagnosed that the sensor in the seat needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 85,000.
We have a 2008 gmc acadia that now has approximately 164,000 miles. It was recently found out that a water leak has caused the airbag system to be come completely disabled. Water leaks in these model vehicles are a known issue and gm has put out technical service bulletins about these leaks and how to fix them. Because our vehicle is over the mileage limit the local dealership is saying gm will not warranty the leak repair or the damage to the airbag system from the leak. We are now faced with a bill of $1600 to repair the airbag system and unknown amount to repair the water leak and any other damage caused by it to the vehicle. What i do not understand is why a leaking sunroof with admitted factory defect issues from the manufacture has a mileage limit for warranty repairs. I can understand a time limit. This issue has now made our vehicle completely unsafe for my family to drive and ride in.
Problem #1 of 3: during heavy rains, water would leak in through the sun visors on both sides.took it to the dealership several times.they said the drain tubes from the sunroof were clogged, they blew it out, when that didn't work, they charged me to put it longer tubes, when that didn't work, they said it was because they only replaced the front tubes, not the back.problem #2 of 3:when driving through water puddles at low speed i lose power steering for a brief time (which is troublesome when turning).problem #3 of 3: two warning lights for airbags come on everytime i start the vehicle.i can push a button each time to make the written warning go away, but the red light with a picture stays on.not sure if the airbags would deploy or not.
While driving with a passenger in the front seat the airbag light would say that it was on. Then after a few months it would go on and off as long as there was a passenger with me. Now, for about 8 months the airbag light is off completely. I had the issue supposedly fixed in 2011 under a recall, but now it is malfunctioning again. When i took it in to the dealership, i had to pay for a diagnostic test and then they said that it was the side airbags. Got it fixed for about $300.00. When i took it back and paid for another diagonstic test at the dealership, they told me that the issue was the passenger seat cushion which needs to be replace for a cost of $1,035.00. Gmc please help.
The service air bag light come on in the dash when the passenger seat is moved in or sat in a certain area. This happens when the car is moving or sitting still.
Received 'service air bag' warning from the dashboard driver information center.passenger air bag indicator on center console indicates 'off' when 160 lb person is seated in the passenger seat.
Vehicle was southbound on county road and attempted to make a right turn at the intersection, when the car struck the south embankment of the t intersection, as driver was unable to navigate the turn. None of the side or front airbags in the car deployed as a result of the crash. I am also unsure if the seat belt had operated correctly (seat belt was being worn at the time of the crash).the driver's head hit the side window and as a result he sustained a head injury and an eye injury resulting in optic nerve damage and complete loss of vision in the eye.i understand there were problems with the airbags on these vehicles with a possible recall issued. I do have all the corresponding accident reports, medical reports, etc.
Our vehicle has had the air bag service light on for a very long time, when we got the recall notice, we took it in to the dealership and they stated that our vehicle was fine and our light was caused by a different problem. As time has gone by, it has done the rest of the items listed on the recall such as on/off light remaining off with a passenger in the seat and now it actually flashes back and forth with or without a passenger.our power steering has been making a whine sound since 2009. It has only worsened over time and now has depreciated our vehicles value for a trade-in. We are completely dissatified with the quality of vehicle we have gotten. I would not recommend an acadia based on the reliability of gmc and the lack of responsibility to fix problems that are obviously on the manufacturing end. We know several others having the same problem with 2008 acadia and have found many forums of people discussing their issues and it appears that the 2008 has the greatest amount of issues. We have been advised to seek legal action.
My vehicle was recalled in 2010 and the connector underthe seat was checked. Now there is a new recall to remove the connector. Dealer states since i had the 2010 recall i must pay to have the 2014 recall done. The check air bag light has come on.
Air bag light was on and passenger sensor light for airbaq not working.had the repairs done for $795.00
Intermittent "service airbag" light. Started coming on spring 2016. When front seat passenger sits in the seat and vehicle is moving the airbag light will go on and off and the service airbag message appears. Now the "service airbag" light is always on. Took it to dealer who said its the passenger presence sensor which costs $1300 to repair (after reading all the complaints this appears to be the highest quote). I already paid $110 for the dealer to diagnose the problem.now the car has failed virginia state inspection and i will be forced to sell it or repair it.i need to get this fixed as soon as possible but with all of the complaints i don"t know why there hasn't been a recall. My vin# doesn't fall within the range. The symptoms are the same as other vehicles covered within the scope of the recall. I would hope that it would be replaced under #10085d: customer satisfaction - airbag readliness light/service airbag message - replace connectors - (sep 1, 2011)or #10335b: special coverage adjustment-airbag readiness light/service airbag message-reroute wire harness/replace connectors - (mar 14, 2011)2007-2009 gmc acadia.how can i get some assistance with this? gmc should fix the sensor at no cost to consumer.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that when attempting to complete a sharp turn at low speeds, the power steering assist failed. The failure recurred frequently. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated intermittenlty. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing and the dealer stated that the power steering pump was failing. There was also a defect found in the air bag but the exact part was unknown. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and they advised the contact that they would assist with partial repair costs. The vin was unavailable. The failure mileage was 65,000. The current mileage was 75,000.
Started car air bag light on now it won't go off. Gmc said my 2008 is not on the recall list.rt rear spring also broke tire pressure light also stays on.
I bought my 2008 acadia in october 2013. In february, the check airbag light came on the dash. I took the acadia to glynn smith, and they told me that i had a faulty driver side airbag and airbag switch. I paid $717.70 for the new airbag and new airbag switch. Soon after, gmc started doing the recalls on the airbags. My acadia is not one of the listed recalled vehicles. I do not understand this. It is now the end of july, and the check airbag light is on again. I have been back to glynn smith and it is the same code this time. I have another faulty driver side airbag and airbag switch. Gmc needs to recall every 2008 acadia. I have also been dealing with problems with the power steering. One day driving, i started to make a turn, and the power steering went out. It was like turning a really old model car that had no power steering. This problem continues today. Gmc tells me that there is nothing wrong with the power steering. They cannot find the problem, yet i know for sure something is wrong. The 2008 gmc acadia is not a safe car. I have small children, and i do not feel safe driving with them and the check airbag light still on. My family is very upset with gmc as a company!! safety should be the main concern before selling any vehicle. I see that many other people have had the same problems with their acadia. I think that gmc should do the right thing, the most ethical thing, and recall the entire line of the 2008 gmc acadia. The 2008 acadia is a piece of crap!!!!!!
When first starting engine a loud pop would occur.signals, clock,stereo, dome light, battery gauge stopped working.chevrolet dealer replaced the stereo and amplifier ($1500 ).then if i left acadia in the rain i would find a small puddle of water on the floor under the emergency brake and a drop of water on the air bag on the driver side in front of the vehicle.was told it could be the sun roof tubes were blocked so i took it to the auto glass place and had the tubes cleaned out.very concerned about the water because i do not want to loose power in vehicle again.just went on a trip and had to park outside in parking area and had a real puddle on my mat and underneath the mat.today i called an auto windshield repair shop to see if the windshield could be leaking and was told that if the car was not in an accident or if it has not had the windshield replaced, they didn't think it would be the windshield leaking, that gm was good about installing and sealing the windshield.my car is kept in the garage and i am the only driver.it has never been in an accident and i am afraid that the wiring will short out, cause a soft spot in the floor,or start a fire.this automobile has only 69,285 miles and has been very well taken care of by only general motors dealerships.serious problem involving wet elements and electrical problems here.please let me know what to do!
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that the air bag indicator illuminated intermittently. The dealer stated that the passenger presence module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 46,927.
My 2008 gmc acadia has had a recurring issue with the passenger airbag sensor. A notification in the dashboard says "service air bag". I took it to the gmc dealership where i purchased it in richmond va soon after purchasing. They said they could not recreate the problem. It continued to be a problem. The gmc dealership in manassas va said they fixed it when i took it to them later. I took it back a month later because their "fix" did not work and the "service air bag" indicator still comes on. Before it would come on periodically, but now it is on almost all the time. My car does not pass inspection now and the gmc dealership wants $1000 to replace the sensor even though this has been a problem with the car since i purchased it from the dealer.
The air bag light is on nowand in the dash is saying check your airbag service no issues before
Stability track warning light keeps coming on i was told by my mechanic that it could be the sensor so i had it replaced with a factory brand gmc sensor and i'm still having the same problem. Also my passenger side air bag keeps saying it needs to be serviced but it's never been deployed and no one has an answer for why this warning keeps coming up the stability track warning comes on as i'm driving every time after about 10 to 15 minutes and the passenger side air bag warning comes on as soon as i start the vehicle engine. And also i have a problem with code p0700 it keeps turning on my check engine light and i had it fixed but it still keeps turning on . Rattling noise in idle
Check air bag light keeps coming on.took to dealer to have checked for $100. Stayed off for a while but now comes on sometimes it goes off.makes me wonder if my airbag will deploy if there is an impact. Sometimes it is off when car is first moving then comes on.its random. Started a couple of years ago. But it is on and off. My husband has checked it as well as the dealer.there is no recall according to website, but there should be
When i purchased the vehicle in less than an hour the check engine light, airbag light , tire pressure sensor popped on. The car would have a slow take off and shake as you accelerate on the city street. When i drive the freeway the car will hesitate and take 15 seconds before it switch gears to catch up to speed and jerk. The service airbag,service tire monitor system, service stabilitrak, service traction control alert messages are on the message console.
The contact owns a a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds,the service air bag warning light illuminated and was also displayed across the message board. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the air bag sensor underneath the front passenger seat needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.
Passenger airbag indicator is always on "off" no matter who sits front passenger seat - large heavy man or lightweight adult.
Had to wait to give my daughter a ride. Sat in the pouring rain for about 40 minutes. Put the car in drive and began to pull forward and water poured down the windshield from the inside. Water also came in from the front left curtain airbag and the visor arm. Engine began to idle rough. Anti-lock brakes grab on low speed slow down.our area of texas is drought prone so no more significant rain until july 14-16. Water pours in the front windshield, both driver and passenger side. Water from curtain airbags and under the dash. Standing water in the floor board. Obd light is on and my parking break warning light turns on and off. Park assist goes on and off. The warning chime comes on while driving and won't turn off. No telling how much damage all of this will cause. I have one more payment until the thing is mine free and clear. No warranty and no recourse. It figures.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated and remained lit. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (preferred chevrolet buick gmc, 1701 s beacon blvd, grand haven, mi 49417) where it was diagnosed that the seat indicator module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 172,000. The vin was not available.
Airbag passenger presence sensor failed despite limited seat use.repair cost almost $800.
Recently we had a lot of rain and i noticed it once before when it rains constantly water entered the inside of the car. Had the car checked everything seemed okay but on 2 october 2016 the rain was coming in the care through the airbags and when i turned the car off the engine kept running. The following morning no rain but the car wouldn't start and the key got stuck in the ignition. I find this to be costly when the battery not even a year old. Just need to have this issue resolve because putting my car in a garage on rainy days is not an option for me.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced for nhtsa campaign number: 14v118000 (air bags) but the air bag warning light remained illuminated. The dealer discovered that the passenger presence sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 109,000.
My boyfriend was driving our vehicle i was sitting in the passenger seat with the seatbelt on. I turned around to help my daughter and the airbag light turned off. Contacted the dealer where i bought it 2/13/15 and they told me since they already did fixes on it they will not be fixing this. Contacted gmc and they off assistance to fix the sensor. Total cost to get fixed 810 dollars. Pretty pissed off. Haven't even had the vehicle a month yet.
Gmc is aware of the problem with the acadia that the car leaks water from the roof, and i mean pours in.this water also enters the electrical system of the vehicle and affects the airbags.this is a huge safety concern for me.there is no telling what other safety features will be compromised with this water leak issue.any help concerning this issue will be greatly appreciated.
There is a airbag notification that comes on also im having engine issues where my fuel runs out extremely fast without notice. I can drive less than 30 miles and my vehicle will be almost of empty from a full tank. It just happened out of nowhere. My friend also has the same vehicle and she is having the same issues with her car. I really need this fixed asap.*dt
In light of the all the safety recalls by gm for ignition switch failures, i believe that my wife's crash in our 2008 gmc acadia was the direct cause of the ignition switch failing. Driving north bound on az route 89 in the area of prescott, az called the granite dells, the car proceeded straight where the road turns slightly to the right. The cat proceeded into and partially up a granite stone out cropping on the opposite side of the road. The car then went air borne landing up side down on its roof in the middle of route 89. I believe that this accident happened due to ignition switch failure which in turn shut off the engine, power steering, and the entire air bag system which in this accident fail to deploy. My wife was air lifted to northern arizona medical center in flagstaff, az for sever head injure from which she has recovered.it is my belief that the ignition failures that have shown up on other gm cars is also a problem for the 2008 gmc acadia and possibly other like models of gm vehicles. In my opinion it has to be ignition switch failure that shut down the engine, power steering and air bag system causing this accident.
I have been having issues with my "service air bag" light coming on whenever the passenger side seatbelt is pulled to hard or even if i hit a bump in the road. This also occurs when the passenger makes the slightest of movement in the seat. It occurs both when the vehicle is stationary and while going down the road. It is starting to happen more and more as time goes on. It happened today just going to the top of my driveway which is less than a mile long and back to the house.also, i have been having issues with my tailgate randomly falling when halfway open or fully open. The tailgate has almost caused injury to my husband, both of my boys and myself. The vehicle is always stationary when this issue occurs and does not happen every time the tailgate is opened.
1. Transmission going out at 67k miles and appears to be very prevalent with this make and model of vehicle. Very dangerous as the car will not go into gear at any given time and basically leaves you stuck in neutral in the middle of a busy highway.2. Service air bag light stays on after dealership claims to have fixed the problem. If in a crash, have no idea if we will be protected. Not a comfortable feeling.
Since i bought the truck the i get an on and off message to service the air bag. Also while i am drivingthe truck over heats and when i come tona stop and turn the engine off and completely remive the key. The engine stays on and water pump starts to buble as if the water was boiling and after about five minutes there is no water in the pump and when you add water the water get extremely hot. I have seen in other forums where all have had the same issue. I am extremely disappointed in the quality of the vehicle. I have four small children and don't feel safe however the truck is financed and i have no option.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. While driving approximately 30 mph, the contact's vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle. In addition, the base of the driver's seat detached. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries to the head, which required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin and failure mileage were unknown.
I was taking my daughter to florida for cheer leading competition; i was just outside of illinois when the check airbag light and message screen came on thankfully the light went off but came back on on our way back to chicago and keptcoming on and off. Took it to dealer but they only said that the harness was tight they only wiggled it and light went off but came back a couple of days later. Then the power steering started making noise dealer said they didn't hear anything and didn't do anything and noise is getting louder. Then suspension stared it making noise. Took it to dealer and had tie rods replaced.then the service airbag problem came back and this time didn't go away. Took it to the dealer and they said that the harness was to tight and they rerouted it so it wasn't tight anymore. Worked for a couple of days and its on again but i didn't take it back and now is past its warranty.then head lamp went out. Had to pay dealer $180 (rip off) next the other head light went out. My nephew replaced it in less than 10 min. Now there is a recall for that head light problem. Then wipers arm came loose from motor i had my cousin fix it for me. Now i have had the check engine light on for a couple of weeks took it to autozone came back with the code to replace the canister purge solenoid now i have the transmission problem, it started to act funny shifting pretty hard some times and then a few days ago i was driving on the freeway coming home when i notice the rpms at about45000 and it wouldn't change gears and the fuel gauge started going nutsi don't know whyand had to drive it home on the same gear. Took it to autozone and came back with the same code for the solenoid plusp0700/p0716/p0717 for the transmission. Now my acadia is just sitting on my driveway no money to fix it and driving my 15 year old truck hoping gmc does something about this nightmare
Pps module bad. We got a letter from gmc that the airbag wires/connector terminal pins may be corroded. Soon after we got the notice, the air bag warning light started coming on intermittently. We took the acadia in to dealership. They said the connectors are ok but now the passenger presence module needs replaced. Of course not under warranty. When we left the dealership now the light is on full time and won't turn off. When i asked why the light is on full time they said now that they scanned the codes it may have caused it to stay on.
For several months, the front passenger air bag warning light would illuminate, and the message center would display 'check air bag'.two weeks ago, it became not intermittent, but constant.i took the car to my gmc dealer and was told $735 repair - air bag passenger pressure module needs replacing.there are hundreds (if not thousands) of the same problem reported on various internet site, blogs etc.gm has a supplier problem with this part, and it needs to be investigated.i purchased this vehicle new and have countless problems with this vehicle.
Service airbag comes on and off at times this was repaired at one time but now it's coming back on again
Car would not start and had to jump off. When i did this i went to turn off and had the key out and the car kept running for around a minute before finally stalling. Did this several times with the same result. I then took it to dealership. After a day they called and informed me that the windshield was allowing water in at the passenger side and fuse panel under glove box was full of water and corroded. They advised a new windshield as mine had a small star crack in it and needed to be resealed. That along with recommending a new fuse panel. They checked all drain lines for sunroof and said they were fine. Paid the bill for this at $799.58 with assurance that water issue was fixed. Well one week later and the first rain since after sitting in light rain for 2 hours and driving 20 minutes i noticed water dripping into both floorboards from a post. I will be taking back to dealership tomorrow with them still not aknowledging anything about water problems.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that the vehicle was recently repaired under recall nhtsa campaign number: 14v118000 (air bags). The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 84,000. Updated 08/19/14*lj updated 08/23/2017*ct
My 2008 gmc acadia began displaying service air bag and turning off the passenger airbag intermittently when a passenger was in the front passenger seat due to the wiring harness under the passenger seat. After a few months it now stays on all the time. Gmc said it's not under a recall but i have read several complaints about it with the same year make and model stating it's a recall this happens when in motion and while stoped
I have an airbag warning light on and and a message on the display. Took to dealer and the said they already performed the recall that was on the vehicle and wanted to charge me $675 to open up the dash and see what is wrong. The code that comes up is too high resistance in airbag system. I am filing this complaint for two reasons, one is how do i know they actually performed the procedure in the first place and,two can't it be defective again. My concern is safety in nature that my airbag won't open in an accident.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated the air bag warning light illuminated.the contact stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v118000 (air bags). The vehicle was taken to a dealer and was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 85,000.
Safety recall notice received may 2014 for the air bags.took car in to crest chevrolet o 10/27/14 to fix air bags.the service air bag light stayed on after i got the car back.a month later, i received a letter from crest stating that some wiring was not done right and i was asked to bring the car back.i took the car in 11/14 to have the wiring fixed.i took the car in on 12/11/14 to fix the air bags because the service air bag light was on and to get the car smogged.when i got the car back, the service air bag light stayed on and now the check engine symbol was on.i took the car back in on 1/6/15 and was told that the air bag sensor on the passenger side was not working and it would cost approximately $800 to fix it!!i was also told that the check engine symbol was on because of a intake manifold tuning valve was the problem and "it didn't have anything to do with being smogged".funny, the obd symbol wasn't on when i took the car in to be smogged.
I started up my vehicle and an alert comes on saying "service air bag" both driver and passenger lights on, the airbags show they are not funtioning.
Gmc stated my vehicle vin is not part of the recent recall on the harness for the airbag and safety restraint system. My 2008 gmc acadia began showing symptoms of the system. The passenger airbag light would go off intermittently when an adult was seated. I took the vehicle in and was told gm was recalling the vehicles for the issue. I took it to the gmc dealership in october to have the work done and was told that it was not my vin was not in the recall. I told the dealership to fix the problem and tell me what was done to correct the issue. They stated that the recall was done and it fixed. I spoke with gmc for reimbursement and they said the vehicle is not subject. My concern is that they have not identified the vehicles that have the problem completely and they are not willing to take any action to identify the extent of this previously identified problem.
Check airbag light keeps coming on. The sensor has the passenger airbag continuously deactivated, even when there is a passenger.
Current symptom: service airbag message comes on periodically when driving.the light goes off when i tighten the driver's side airbag wire harnesses.the new fix per recall bulletin no. 14030b:dealers will remove the driver and passenger side air bag wiring harness connectors and splice and solder the wires together.the old fix before the formal recall:dealers removed the passenger side air bag wiring harness connectors and spliced and soldered the wires together.prior to the 2014 recall, gm thought that only the passenger wire harness was faulty.in 2011 i participated in gm's voluntary fix (just the pass side) before the formal recall ' now gm states that my vehicle doesn't qualify for the correct recall fix of both wire harnesses.they strongly recommend i pay $350 to have the wire harness repaired the way the recall outlines.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact noticed one arm was fractured on the liftgate. The contact's daughter sustained injuries to the hand, but did not require medical attention. The dealer diagnosed that the arms needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle failed to operate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the cause of the failure was undetermined. In addition, the side air bag warning indicator illuminated contiuously. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v415000 (structure) and 14v118000 (air bags). The failure mileage was unknown.
Airbag seat connectors and airbag replaced after service airbag light came on.this should have been included in the 2008 gmc acadia recall #102606/gm #14030 and for some reason this particular vehicle was not.this recall needs to be expanded to all 2008 gmc acadias!!
Passenger air bag sensor in passenger seat non-functional.intermittently, passenger air bag system will deactivate with adult passenger on seat.by 2013 was nearly continuously not functioning. Less than 50k miles. Recall was performed (wires soldered).no change after recall.dealer states that sensor module defective ($800 repair). Currently in shop waiting for parts.
Service air bags light came on. Occasionally service traction control light comes on and traction control turns off and back on while driving when traction control returns warning light disappears. Service air bag light came on while driving and has not came off. All of the above happened on a highway going no faster than 55mph dry conditions. Vehicle has not been in an accident while owned by current owner.
I made a previous complaint filed here under nhtsa id number: 10765088. The local garber gmc dealership sealed the sunroof and cleaned the clogged hoses that drain water from the roof. They also replaced the passenger side airbag for a total of $600. They gave a guarantee that there would be no more leaks. On november 18 the car began leaking from the front passenger side airbag area and water poured from the roof onto the glove compartment when i made a full stop. Currently awaiting a return call from the service manager of gmc dealer. I have video of the problem. I was driving in the rain from one college campus location to another, in other words many stop and go and side streets at 30 mph or less. The car made squealing noises as well which happened last time too (september of this year).
Takata recall- i purchased a 2008 gmc awd acadia about a year ago. While test driving the vehicle i noticed a whiny sound that i informed the dealer about upon return. The dealer checked it out and told me it just need power steering fluid. So he filled the fluids and i heard nothing for a month or so. I took the truck back for misc. Repairs two other times after that regarding sounds that i was heard coming from the vehicle. After that things seemed fine for a few months or so. Early september, the truck slowed down on the highway. The dash was reading 60mph but i was really going 30mph. Then while exiting to turn off the highway the power steering began acting up and was extremely hard to turn. I almost ran into the wall not prepared to use such force. August 29th i went to jiffy lube and had the fluids topped off and power steering fluid was full. I put the truck in the shop for a full diagnostic after the battery went completely dead and the vehicle would not start in october. They informed me that the power steering rack needing replacing and the faulty sun roof had flooded the entire vehicle with 1 1/2 inches of water. The battery died because the port was filled with water. From the beginning of september, when the power steering went out, the vehicle has only been driven very short distances (to the gas station on the corner, less than a mile). I called a gm dealer to check for recalls and there are none which is sad and a total rip off.
My wife was driving the vehicle and approached a stop sign.once she tried going again the car would not accelerate and we had to tow it to the dealer.they said the transmission went out @ 68,000 miles?also the waterpump, powersteering pump.master cylinder, as well as something with an air bag connector.the air bag connector has been going on and off for the last two years since we bought it two years ago as a gm certified pre-owned vehicle.i am not sure how this vehicle has not been recalled.
While sitting in the passenger seat, the passenger airbag light will come on, noting that the airbag is no longer activated. A message will also come up on the driver's messaging screen stating to service airbag. When the vehicle was brought in, i was told that i needed a new software module for my vehicle. I was told that there is a chance that if we were in an accident the passenger airbags would not deploy. I find it hard to believe that a 5-6 year old vehicle should already need its airbag module replaced.
The air bag sensor in the passenger seat would work intermittently with the passenger in the seat for about 3 weeks, but is non-functional now (does not detect the presence of an occupant in the passenger seat)resulting in the passenger air bag being disabled at all times
The service passenger airbag light comes on and off during driving.
Rain leak into car, water pouring into frame and trapped in frame of car, roof of car.water leaking out of airbag locations.when we drive, we can hear water moving around in frame, see water leaking out of airbag areas in frame of car.water trapped inside frame of car, rotting inside of car, mold, mildew potential, fire hazard.gmc says they are not responsible for repairs, car no longer under warranty.how can i safely drive a vehicle in which both the airbags and electrical system is compromised??
I purchased this vehicle used about 4 months ago.on 8-15-19, i activated the on star and was toldabout a recall for the air bag and the seat belt tensioner.i contacted a local dealership and was told that the recall had been closed. Can they actually refuse to "fix" this?
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 98,000.
Mva 2/2/08, no injuries.air bags did not deploy, front passenger side hit.complaint #1, gm would not release parts for repairs to be done in a timely fashion. As of may 1, 2008, vehicle is still not repaired.gm engineer checked vehicle due to no airbag deployed and states no sensors hit.however, on april 30 the body shop states they removed front dash and found an air bag sensor to be "fried".we notified consumer safety division at gm and was told case was closed and no further investigation would be performed despite the new finding.i find gm to be verynegligent from the beginning of this incident.we have made car payments and paid insurance on a vehicle that we cannot drive and now i do not feel safe putting my family in a vehicle that i am not sure is safe.the vehicle is a 2008 gmc acadia.thank you.
Approximately the first of november 2013, i had picked up my mom to go shopping with me and i very seldom have a passenger with me and happen to look up and notice the light on the airbag light that says on or off was off !!! she weighs about 135# and so i noticed we went into the store and came out and it then registered on!!! so i watched this for the next few weeks and it continued!! sometimes on and sometimes off! so when i went in for an oil change at bergstroms i had them check it out and they said it could be corrosion on the plugs under the seat but that wasn't the problem! so they said with a big man in itregistered like an infant sitting there! said it would cost $800 to replace it!!! this car is in like new condition and i do not have a daily passenger! i'm thinking that may have been defective since day one!!! thank god i didn't get in a collision and lose a loved one ! this would be a huge lawsuit!!!! i am gonna see if gmc will pay for this fix!any other questions call me at[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Service air bag light comes on periodically (started in jan 2017).light only came on for about 10-15 seconds then the air bag indicator would light up.took to dealer 2/2/17).dealer indicates that there is a problem with the passenger seat air bag sensor.it goes on and off sporadically.dealer stated that putting electronics on seat can cause this problem.there is nothing in the manual about not putting cell phones/pads/etc on the front seats.upon researching issue on internet, this appears to be a common issue with 2008 acadias.per dealer, this is not covered under any warranties, recalls or service bulletins.seems to me that a faulty air bag sensor should be a safety issue under a recall.issue has progressively gotten worse.
My passenger side airbag only shows that it is "on" about half the time that someone is sitting in the passenger seat.it seems like it works for someone over 200 lbs., but hardly ever works for someone less than 150 lbs. Most of the time when my 150 lb. 14-yr-old is seated in the passenger seat, the passenger side airbag displays, "off." this occurs while driving or stationary. I have called gm and they won't pay for fixing it, but highly recommend that i pay to have it fixed.
I purchased this vehicle, and was told there were no active recalls and nothing wrong with vehicle, the dealership supposedly had took it through a hundred point inspection, immediately, the air bag light came on, it started losing anti-freeze and the check engine light came on , after several trips to the service dept at this toyota dealership, i am still having issues, they fixed the small things like the water pump, the rear wiper blade, electrical but the engine light still comes on and i had it checked out and it is the transmission, it is going out, and the air bag (service air bag soon) is still on, but was supposedly fixed by a recall in 2011, either it was a bad part, or it was not serviced at all. I have been driving for 40 years and i have always been a loyal gm owner, especially the buick lasabre which i drove for 15 years, but i am not happy with the quality of this vehicle and the dealership that i purchased it at, and they are rated by the bbb as a. I also do not like the fact that on gm commercials it states non gm owners,like come on in, we will take care of non gm owners but not the loyal ones. I think it very important to stick with american brands and love gm, just very dissatisfied with this one. I think gm should fix this car, the air bag and especially the transmission!!!!updated 11/10/15
2008 gmc acadia. Consumer requests repairs for his airbag light and the steering. *tathe consumer stated the power steering would go in and out, and the vehicle became difficult to steer. The consumer was informed the air bag recall, did not include his vehicle.
For the third time in less than a year the airbag warning light has come on with a message to "service airbag."today while stopped at a stoplight my wife smelled something burning but couldn't determine the origin.15 minutes later after picking up our 5 year old from kindergarten and starting the car, the service airbag light and message came on.we will again go to the dealership for repair (our deductible is $200 on the warranty).i have three children age 2, 5, and 12 that ride in this vehicle.previously, the dealership told us that when this light comes on the airbags may not work or may discharge involuntarily even without a collision.
The service airbag light has came on since i bought the vehicle last month and passenger side airbag wont turn on.
Intermittent "service airbag" light. Started coming on in late october of 2013. I purchased the vehicle used on october 17, 2013. For the last several months, the indicator light has been on every time i start the vehicle.
I have a check airbags on my display panel whenibrought my car to the gm dealer they told me i had to replace the harness under my seat. I inquired if there was a recall on this and the dealership told me no. I see now that there is a recall on this but that my vehicle is not covered by it. I am hoping that you could direct me on how i can get gm to correct this problem under your recall order so i would not have to pay to correct their mistake.
There is water that comes down into the wiring harness of all of the doors. I am able to take the wiring harnesses off and tons of water dumps out. This has corroded many of the electrical components. The corrosion has led to locks windows mirrors and speakers not working. Please recall this.....
I have noticed before after a rain the windshield would fog really bad so i figured i had a small roof leak, however i didn't know it was a major leak. I open the door and noticed both front floor boards are wet. I vacuum it out and get about 8 gallons of water out. It wouldn't start so after locating the battery in the passenger floor board the battery box was full of water. I vacuum that out. I let it dry for a while and jump it off. It cranked fine and i let it idle for a while.i closed the doors with windows down with it still running and put a fan in the front seat. It was sitting in my garage running, with a box fan in the front seat blowing, i shut the doors with the windows down, and about 30 seconds after i shut the door i am standing beside it and hear a loud explosion. I look over and both side curtain like air bags had deployed. The car shuts off, the flashers come on. After i gain my composure from being scared to death from the noise, i reach in and turn the key off. After that i disconnected the battery because i was then afraid it may blow more air bags or short out and catch fire.i did some research online and notice there are tons of complaints about the roof leaks, there are a few technical bulletins that gm has about it as well, however there was no recall since it isn't a safety issue. Well, if the roof leak is getting enough water in the vehicle that it causes the air bags to deploy for no reason, i believe this is a real safety concern. I am just grateful i wasn't driving it and my 2 young kids were not in the vehicle when it happened. I just bought less than 6 months ago from a dealer. I don't know what to do at this point, so far i just called my insurance company. Any suggestions on what to do next?the pics are of water in the car prior to the air bags deploying.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the vehicle was involved in a front end crash in which no air bags deployed. A police report was filed and no injuries were sustained. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The failure mileage was 113,000 and the current mileage was 132,653.
I had my vehicle checked for the airbag light that was consistently on in the 2008 gmc acadia.it was found to defective and out of warranty.my concern is that the vehicle hasn't even been used for more than five years and the part is no longer effective.shouldn't the part last longer than five years?
Since i purchased the vehicle the service air bag light has been on, now the transmission hot idle engine light is popping on and also service the traction control lightand service stabilitrak ligt is coming on. Me my family had taken a vacation to florida and the transmission began to startle all the way back to tennessee leaving us in a devastated situation . I was hoping there was a recall on the transmission and and air bags this is very dangerous as many others has complained about the same issues in the past concerning their 2008 acadia vehicles this vehicle was in motion on a city expressway with a high volume of fast moving traffic. I went to auto zone and o' reilly auto parts to have check engine test and the following codes appeared dtc p2762 torque converter clutch,p0700 automatic transmission control,p0171 fuel control system. And computer error. I don't know if this vehicle ever me recall but i feel me my family could have been severely injured as the fast moving vehicle was coming behind us as our vehicle lost power and connection.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. While accelerating from a stop sign and making a left turn, the power steering failed. The contact crashed into a tree. There were no warning indicators illuminated, but a recurring noise could be heard in the vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired for the power steering failure. The front end damage was repaired. Several times prior to the crash, the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering pump needed replacement. The power steering pump was replaced. The driver was not injured and a police report was not filed. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 56,155.updated 01/06/17*lj updated 7/5/18the consumer stated safety defect was repaired.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia.the contact stated that the air bag warning indicator continues to illuminate on the instrument panel.the vehicle has been to the dealer four times, but they could not duplicate the failure.on the most recent visit to the dealer, they ordered new air bags in hopes that this would remedy the failure.the vehicle has not been repaired.the vin was unknown.the failure mileage was 1,500 and current mileage was less than 6,000.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. While driving approximately 55 mph, the passenger side air bag warning indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the failure occurred for approximately six months. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (cable dahmer chevrolet in independence, missouri) where it was diagnosed that the seat sensor on the passenger side needed replacement. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 138,000.
In 2011, our acadia electrical system started to malfunction.first the driver's side headlight wiring burnt.we had that replaced.after the headlight, we started noticing the engine light was coming on and the air bag sensor was notifying us that the air bags will not deploy.none of the sounds where coming on in the car.for example, if you were not wearing your seatbelt the "dinging" did not happen.i took the acadia in for service and they told me it was my cell phone that triggered the defect.i thank god i was not in an accident however if gmc knew of the defects why not be up front with us.my family and i travel plenty. Safety is the number one concern, we bought the acadia faithfully and hopes gmc provides the best service possible.
Own a 2008 gmc acadia that has been to the dealership 5 times since i bought it in august for theair bag system.the light first came on in oct. Of 2008, after driving only 4000 miles.the problem wasunable to be diagnosed by gmc service as the light came on intermittently. The first thought was that it was the result of faulty wiring, but light still came on after wiring was repaired.after the second trip to gmc, , the front seat air bag was replaced on driver side in order to correct the problem. I had to wait three weeks for the part to come in though, as they were back ordered. As soon as i drove off the lot with the driver's seat air bag replaced, the light came on again.this was the fourth time now, and the very same day! this time i was told it was the passenger seat airbag. It too wasreplaced in hopes of solving the problem.one month later the light is on again.i once again notified gmc of the issue as i feel the air bag system is defective, and don't feel safe driving my family in the car. I have stated this to the dealership and gmc, something has to be wrong when the service air bag light comes on every month.i have read many similar complaints and also one of the air bags not deploying during a crash.this is my biggest fear, and now will be pursuing other avenues to return this vehicle to gmc.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The vehicle of the contact's sister was rear ended by a drunk driver at a traffic light. The contact discovered that the driver seat was fractured and the seat detached from its springs and hinges. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained lower back and face injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a towing company and the insurance company had possession of the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 83,000.
The airbag on/off lights would both light up at the same time so you didn't know if it was functioning properly. The warning "service airbag" came on. This was while driving any speed, any type road, also while the car was in park.key would not come out of ignition, the engine would turn off but electrical would still be working. Also the power saver mode kicked in and we had to have the vehicle jumped.
Pps module-passenger presence system- detects front seat passenger presence to activate restraint system, the dealer found to have a short and was sending signal to dashboard alert-- "service airbag" dealer also found front sensors also bad. However, no warranty coverage even though an extended gm warranty was purchased when vehicle was new. Appears from other complaints with nhtsa dealing with airbag issues on same model vehicle there is a safety issue gmc needs to address, or nhtsa needs to get gmc to issue a recall..see my prior submission case #[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
My wife fell asleep ran off the road struck a utility pole and a large dirt embankment. The air bags did not deploy nor did the belt tensioners,she hit the steering column so hard she it broke the columnand broke her sternum. Our granddaughter was in the front passenger seatthe air bag nor the tennsionersdeployed resulting her back being broken in two places and also her foot was broken. I contactedgeneral motors and they sent a man to download the computer information they sent me a copy of the info and later contacted me saying the info showed everything was working properly. Pryor to the accidenti had the auto in for the recall on this problem. I also had it in for another recall for the headlights and they had to remove a large part of the front to do the repair and done a poor job of putting it back together i returned it and they finally got it right,in the mean time the service air bag light came on and they repaired that.later after the accident i went back to the dealer and questioned the body shop manager about putting it back together properly and then told him about the accident then he had nothing else to say. The auto was a total loss after a length of time wife and granddaughter got out of hospital. This car was recalled for this very reason. My insurance company paid my granddaughter $95,000 for her injuries and commented that they would probably sue gm to get that back.
Started the vehicle and immediately there was an air bag message warning message on the dash.there have already been many complaints regarding air bags on the nhtsa website with the same or similar issues. Hopefully you can issue a recall to force gm to make it right since they will not take responsibility.there is also is an active recall on 2007 models so i believe it is a known issue and there should be a recall on 2008 models as well.this being a safety issue that many acadia owners are experiencing it definitely should be a recall.water also leaks from the roof.it comes in contact with electrical systems including wiring components for the air bag.i wonder if that has something to do with the airbag warning message.a lot of people also mentioned how the power steering makes a loud whining noise.i have that problem as well.you can even feel it in the steering wheel because the noise is so loud it creates a vibration.i believe like there is a lack of responsibility on gm's part for not correcting known issues.
While driving the car, i felt water drip from overhead and heard sloshing noises. Shortly thereafter, water began leaking from airbag indicia. Though the vehicle was turned off and key removed, the engine continued to run. Imagine how unsafe to turn off a vehicle, remove the key and the engine to remain running. Before i could get to service, the temperature plummeted to below zero, and i could not get the defroster to work. I scraped the interior of the windows, but without heat, fogged again. Zero visibility.the dealer said there were multiple points where water was seeping into the car, wreaking havoc with the electrical system, including hvac, defroster. Service tech said there was "blower mower" failure.after some research, i discovered my vehicle had same problems as gmc acadia campaign 08207, with failure of sunroof part 25930220, which affected limited vin numbers. We also discovered the airbags are not working from the water damage to the electrical system. The current status of this getting repaired is unknown -- obvious safety concerns!in addition, i had noticed floor mats being damp, but assumed a consequence of the snow and rain. I am convinced that the leak/damp floor mats is reason for the mildew/mold smell. Each of these problems are well documented in their tsbs. I was also shocked to find so many similar complaints! please, please review the correlation between tsbs electrical system failures and repairs to the leaking hose. Of course, gmc denies this is their problem, and says repairs will all be at my expense.finally, i am not the first person to have this problem! surely, the fact that i (and many, many others) are having the exact leak problems as referenced in gmc campaign 08207 indicates thatproblem went beyond those vin#s. They are hiding a big problem. Help!!
I had a recall for my driver side, side impact air bag wire harness. The dealer in duluth mn (kolar) fixed it but light came on for check engine. Brought it back and they are telling me it is the pps sensor for the passenger airbag. There is a recall for this, but not on my acadia. They want $600 plus labor to replace. Totaling around $950. Had another recall for the power lift gate, stating that the struts could possibly fail prematurely, causing the power lift gate to drop.as i was loading the back of the vehicle, the lift gate suddenly dropped on my head. I brought it to kolar in duluth mn and told them that the struts from the recall were shot and needed replacement. I picked the vehicle up after a day of them telling me that the recall had been successful. A week after i took the car home, the lift gate fell on my wife. I come to find out that kolar never replaced the struts, even after me talking to the mechanic and him assuring me that they would be changed out.it is now sitting at the dealer waiting for back ordered struts to come in to be installed.
The service stability track warning will come on while driving. It will then make the suv shut off. This is really terrifying since it happens while driving.after the suv shuts off, you have to wait a couple minutes before you're able to restart.the last two months, the service airbag warning will come up on the screen out of no where. It will come on while driving and setting stationary.water will pour out from the glove box while driving.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. When the contact opened any of the vehicle doors, the interior lighting flickered on and off. Also, while driving various speeds, the stabilitrak and service brake system warning indicators illuminated intermittently. The contact also mentioned that an obd code reader discovered that the passenger air bags were defective.the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not contacted. The contact associated nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v118000 (air bags) and 10v240000 (electrical system) with the failures. The failure mileage was 156,000.
Air bag light comes on and does not go off.traction stabilizer light on to and traction control light on.
When driving my serviceair bag light would come on as i move around in front passenger seat. Now it stays on all the time.
2008 gmc acadia has had continuous service problems. *njthe consumer stated a few months into owning the vehicle, the air bag light illuminated. The dealer stated they couldn't find anything wrong. A couple of months later, the air bag light illuminated again. The dealer kept the vehicle for a week to order parts and then fix it. The light came on again and the dealer stated they received a letter from corporate who stated there was an issue with something under the passenger seat that caused the light to come on and go off.
When it rains, water leaks from the air bags. Water also leaks from the light fixtures and dvd player in the middle seating. Water also comes in somewhere under the dashboard/electrical panel area, onto the passenger side floor. The last time it rained, there was standing water on my passenger side floor. This has happened while driving it in the rain and while it was parked. Stablitrak and traction control lights are constantly coming on - even after looked at. - i have pictures of lights on. Also constant service engine soon light problems.
My car has been riding crazy. It kerks whem driving and this is only done with service stabiltrak and traction controll sensors come on in the middle of driving. Took to a mechanic who replace part connected to brake that suppose to fix this issue. Wnd issie is the airbag sysyem keeps flashing off and on. I checked nhshf website for reacalls and it says a recall. But when i contacted cheve they said no recall. There have been many complaints on these on this car. Something needs to be done
1. Accelerator pedal stuck to floor at 60mph and continued to pick up speed until driver threw car to neutral as brakes would not engage2. Air bag system has not been functional3. Tpms is inoperable light always on 4. Seats are composed of polyurethane molded foam causing an array of health issues for myself and 2 children as car gets extremely hot5. Brakes engage during high speeds randomly causing car to slide 6. Heavy metals/air plane parts found in many places of car 7. Fumes inside constantly improperly routed fuel/emission system?8. Transmitters, ignition will not turn over unless fmtransmitter in key is attached, should not be a hybrid or grid operated vehicle. Spray foam and welded metal composed much of vehicle.medical white packing in much of gaps with a contaminated smell 9. Lots of money trying to repair damage, owner filed bankruptcy lots of medical bills.dealers and manufacturer do nothing, i have wrote letters and many phone calls. 10. Microwave effect on anyone in car along with magnetic pulls.i myself have had this car since feb 2011.i have lost some nerve function on left side of my body leaving me with multiple scars for life down left side of body and center forehead resembling radiation burns but i never underwent radiation.i lost my hair in 2012 along with joint damages. Please do something, i am not an experiment and never agreed to be one!
Service airbag light always on. Reported issue to gmc they stated that yes the 2008 gmc acadia has a safety recall for certain vin number and that although my acadia has all the same equipment and airbags as the recalled acadia's but because my vin number is not on the list they are not responsible for the cost and that for them to repair the issue which is specified by the technical service bulletin specified for the airbag recall would be at my cost. If the recall doesn't affect my vin number why is the repair exactly the same as the recall? the service air bag light is on at all times
The passenger sensing system is not working properly. Sometimes it will indicate that it is on and other times it will indicate that it is off even when someone who weighs over 140 pounds sits on the passenger seat. It won't indicate that the person doesn't have their seatbelt on. Even if driving and person has been sitting, it won't turn on. If an accident occurs the airbags will not deploy because it doesn't sense correctly. I have taken the vehicle into the local dealer while a passenger was in the seat and the service manager saw the problem. The vehicle has been worked on several times and the dealer has not been able to correct the problem. There is an active gm safety recall (14030, nhtsa campaign id: 14v11800), and the vehicle was serviced, but the problem still exists. The local dealer (flow gmc, fayetteville, nc) is telling me that i must pay $500 of the $568 to have the part replaced based on guidance from the general manager ([xxx]). I should not have to pay for a part replacement that i have complained about before the recall and pay for something that has an active recall on. This is bad business for a consumer and gmc should be held liable.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Takata recallmy airbag warning light remains on just as all of the other gbmc 2008 models that were recalled but according to my vin my car is not included in the recall.
There are many recalls on this vehicle. Did dealership says that they fix them and yet they're still not resolved. These issues include the electrical system, the airbag system, the stabilitrak system, issues with water leaking through the sunroof, l]]as well as water leaking into the interior lights. There are also issues with liftgate working correctly. All of these are issues with my acadia. I need to know what to do to handle this properly. This car has turned into a death trap. I have been trying for years to get these things resolved. I have got to run around the entire time.
Driving and the passenger side airbag went off with no warning and almost caused me to run into a street pole.
While driving on the highway, both side air curtains deployed without provocation.it was frightening.i notified gmc. They inspected the vehicle that has no evidence of rollover whatsoever.they have told me that they will not concede any malfunction.because of this, the repair is not totally my responsibility because my insurance will not cover it because there was no accident.
I have had service air bag lights come on all the time along with service stabletrack and and i think something with the fuel when i get gas it makes weird sounds and won't start without pumping the gas to get it started.
The passenger air bag sensor/light and warning light on the dash began to intermittently flash on and off at about 60k miles.depending on how your sitting in the front passenger seat, the passenger air bag light will flash on and off.we took the vehicle to the dealer where we purchased at about 71k miles.the service rep stated the problem was with the passenger presence sensor module and that it would need to be replaced.the cost to replace would be around $900.a quick online search noted multiple accounts of faulty passenger air bag sensors in these cars, not to mention that there is an active recall on the 2007 models for the air bag control module.we feel this is a safety issue that gm should have to address.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc arcadia. The contact stated the air bag warning light illuminated intermittently. The dealer advised that the passengers side air bag had a coil fan that was on high resistance on stage one and that it was not a common failure. The dealer had to order the necessary parts to make the repair. The manufacturer was contacted but would not provide any assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 49,000 and the current mileage was 49,500.
The service airbag for passenger stays on dealer says there's no communication with the airbag and module
Dash light stating "service air bag" comes on intermittently. While traveling and sometimes at stop
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the airbag warning light illuminated. The failure occurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the airbag sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.
My passenger airbag light has been on since i got the car in march of 2020. I have just replaced my low beam headlights october of 2020 and now the driver side lights doesn't work. On the dashboard the light that's suppose to show when your bright's are on, doesn't come on anymore and i was in motion when i realized they had stopped working.
Water enters the interior of the vehicle as the sunroof drains continue to clog up and water falls on driver and driver side electrical fuses.
'service air bag' had been on my computer screen for a few days and isn't going off. I purchased this vehicle used and they told me it means something is unplugged. I took it back only to have it come back in months later. It sometimes happen as i'm driving but lately it's there when i turn the ignition. I also have shifting problems out of first gear and sometimes second. I was told it's the wave plates andit's a known issue. How are these vehicles still being sold with the same issues over and over! this happens all the time as i'm driving.
The air bag sensor/module in the passenger seat would work intermittently with the passenger in the seat for about 3 weeks, but is non-functional now (does not detect the presence of an occupant in the passenger seat) resulting in the passenger air bag being disabled at all times. I have gotten estimates from 3 different places ranging from $800-$1200.00 to correct.this issue has now made our vehicle completely unsafe for my family to drive and ride in!!!!
My service air bag light came on & has remained on. We took the car to our local dealership & paid to have it diagnosed. We were told that it is out or warranty & we would have to pay for it ourselves. The passenger presence module needed to be replaced. They also said that due to this, none of our airbags would deploy in the case of an accident. We spoke to the dealership and have written gmc in hopes that we would not have to pay close to $900 to fix this safety problem. No luck! have read many blogs with others having the same problem.
The sunroof drainage tubes get clogged and leaked water which caused the fuse box in the dash to be filled with water. Also flooding all the floors and the battery compartment inside the car. Which in return causes the car to not shut off when you turn the key off and take it out. It also causes all kinds of sensors and check engine lights to come on on the dash like service airbag service stable track causes the traction control to turn off falsely tells you that engine oil needs changed also causes the battery to go dead for no reason also displays ac off engine hot
Service airbag appears in message center has been coming on for the past year. When front seat passenger sits in seat and vehicle is moving the airbag light will go/off and the service airbag appears.sensor not working properly, should be recalled.has been occurring more frequently.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the instrument panel and the air bag warning light would shut off independently. Also, the contact mentioned that the vehicle would provide false readings like door ajar when all doors were closed. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.
It had rained the night before and i came out to start my car and noticed that my driver side airbag was leaking water and there was a puddle of water on the floor board and water was dripping from my emergency brake. It has done this several times since then and i'm afraid my airbag won't work properly if i was ever in a wreck.
Air bag off light always on with service air bag
The vehicle's airbag readiness light will illuminate and/or a 'service air bag' message will appear in vehicle's driver information center,the airbag toggles off and on when i have a front seat passenger. I found the following on your website: 15536 - special coverage. Certain 2008 – 2013 buick enclave, 2008-2013 gmc acadia, 2008-2010 saturn outlook, and 2009-2013 chevrolet traverse vehicles were recalled to address corrosion and/or loose crimps in the driver and passenger-seat mounted side-impact airbag (siab) wiring-harness connectors, which could cause an increase in resistance that may disable the siab, front-center airbag, if equipped, and seat-belt pretensioners. Gm has received reports that, in some cases, the required repair may have been incorrectly performed by the dealer service technician. The gm recall number was n14030 (gfpe number n-140030) nhtsa recall 14v118. Dealers are to remove the section of the wire with the faulty repair and re-connect wires
Repeated (at least 5 times) leak along the airbag driver and passenger side. Dealer says they fix it and the problem reappears on the next rain event. Causing electrical problems and mold problem in the car.
I purchased a 2008 acadia in november 2016. The seller stated that they had to order a airbag and replace the old one. Alone with the seat belt.i didn't get the car until a month later. When i got the acadia it was making some whining noise, wouldn't crank back up, rattle and clatter, dragging in the transmission like driving in a certain gears, noisy in neutral. Airbag, seatbelt andstability traction control light continue to come on. Needed a alternator and now the engine gone.i been having problem's with the car since i got it, and it been only 13th months.we were driving twice and the vehicle shut down on us on the in-state. We had to get it pull back home. Several times driving on the main highway and street it wouldn't go in great. I don't photos at this time.i would have to wait until tomorrow, to go outside and take pictures. When i got the vehicle the left driving side tire light continue to come on, still having problem's with changing the tires left back and right front. Don't know how many miles was on there. I tried to place an x n the seat belt and unknown other space, but it wouldn't let me.
My lift gate door fell and hit me in the head out of no where and my car is not on the list for the recall for that exact problem. My airbag indicator goes off all the time even if no one is in the front seat. My speedometer barely works, it goes completely around and i can't get it to reset. I took it to the shop just to be told it's a sensor that causes it along with the slow cranking but they didn't know which one it was because my car has 4.
Service air bag message has gone off and on for a couple of months.now message is on continuously.
I have had problems with this car for the last 5 years. First the airbag light came on when we were going on vacationi took it to the dealer and was told it was fixed but it kept coming on and off took it again and same thing happened it kept doing that so i took it to the dealer and they said they had to reroute the airbag harness to fix the problem. Again it only lasted for a few weeks and it came back on. By that time the car was over 60,000 miles and it was past the extended warranty so i'm stuck with that problem.the transmission had to be repaired a few months ago and it needs to be repaired again but don't have money to fix it and gmc won't recall the 2007 and 2008 acadias knowing that the acadias of those 2 years were made with a faulty transmission and a lot of people are having problems with them. They fixed the problem for the 2009 and later models but won't do anything about the 2007 and 2008 models and a lot of people don't have money to pay for a very expensive repair that is gm's fault. My acadia is sitting on my driveway because i don't have money to fix itand i'm stuck using a 16 year old car that is more reliable that our new car. I have had the following problems since a few months after i purchased what i thought it was a good and reliable family vehicle.air bags light on and never got fixedsuspension repaired about 3 years agolighting problems a couple of times and now there is a recall for that transmission problems for the last 6 months the car has only 70,000 miles and it should not be having all this issues please look in to this i know there is a lot of people having the same problem and gm won't do anything to fix the problem. They knew they had a problem with the transmission's the 2007 and 2008 models that's why they fixed the problem for the 2009 and later models. Please do something about it. Thanks.
Air bag lights on dash came on saying "service airbag", took to my mechanic and he read the codes which came back as 20 & 81 for the main passenger side airbag. He said it means it'snot getting a reading and possible solutions were either the sensor or module for the airbag needing replacement. He advised me it was very dangerous because the airbag is essentially not working and if an accident were to occur that it would probably not deploy. He also stated only a certified dealership could fix it and they want $150 just to diagnose the problem even though i've already had it diagnosed. I feel anything having to do with airbags on a vehicle should be taken care of by the manufacturer whether or not the vehicle is under warranty, especially since no one will repair them besides a dealership and that is a huge safety issue. People can die!
The passenger sensing system is not working properly. Sometimes it will indicate that it is on and other times it will indicate that it is off even when someone who weighs over 140 pounds sits on the passenger seat. It won't indicate that the person doesn't have their seatbelt on.even if driving and person has been sitting, it won't turn on. If an accident occurs the airbags will not go off because it doesn't sense correctly.
Our 2008 gmc acadia was purchased in october 2008.a few months later we took the car in for service because the passenger side airbag would intermittently go off when an adult was in the seat.the light would never come on when our son, then 100 lbs, sat in the seat.because of him, we were able to duplicate the problem.had the car in for service four more times over these past two years for the same reason.at one point, the dealership even had one of their employees, 27 year old man, approx. 125 lbs., sit in the seat - light never came on.they had him sit on a board, straight up, get out, turn the car off then on, get back in etc. (it was ridiculous) . .light never came on.we have been told "cannot duplicate the problem," "don't have people who don't set it off sit in the seat."the light will be on for some people and then shut off while you are driving down the road.you can bounce up and down and shift around, but the light does not come back on.our son, today 112 lbs, 5'7", still never turns the passenger seat airbag on and we are still told "there is no problem."we have spoke to gmc headquarters and they will not help because the dealership says there is no problem.we asked what would happen if we took the car to another dealership at this point and they found a problem.headquarters said they would not cover the cost of repair because it could be a new problem.we intend to take it to another dealership, but wonder why we have to.we have other problems with this car as well, but not as serious as this one.we do not feel safe in our supposed 5 star safety rating car.we no longer want this car and will never buy gmc again.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that while driving 25 mph, another vehicle traveling 40 mph crashed into the front driver's side of the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The manufacturer was notified but they offered no assistance. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileage was 92,532.
Contacted local gmc dealership today (10/27/14) asking about recent airbag recall and why we haven't received a recall letter.i need to get this fixed as: passenger airbag light goes on/off intermittently while adult male (180 lb)/adult female (140 lb)/teenage boy (120 lb) are sitting in the passenger seat. Now a service airbag message is also displayed.the gmc dealership stated my vin is not part of the recent airbag safety recall, yet the symptoms my vehicle exhibit are the same as other vehicles covered within the scope of the recall.after research, it is evident that all 2008 gmc acadias should be covered by the airbag system recall(s).
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. While driving approximately 55 mph with a passenger in the front passenger seat she noticed that the air bag light was not illuminating, which indicated that the front passenger side air bag would not deploy in the event of a crash.the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where she was informed the passenger must be at least 70 pounds for the front passenger side air bag to function; therefore, it was not repaired.the failure continued to recur whenever smaller passengers would sit in the front passenger seat. The failure would also intermittently recur when average sized adults would sit in the front passenger seat. The vehicle was taken back to an authorized dealer where she was informed the vehicle was functioning properly and it was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 60,000.
Adult passenger seated in the passenger front seat with an approximate weight of 120lbs and a height of 5'3" does not enable the airbag sensor to turn on.the system does not enable the airbags even though an adult is seated in this position.we have taken the vehicle to the dealer twice and they have not been able to repair the issue.
Air bag light keeps coming on. Third time in three months. First service date:6/23/08, again on 7/23/08 and again on 8/20/08. Dealer still attempting to repair.
This is the second time, within two weeks, i have taken my gmc acadia slt2 awd 2008 to be serviced for a leaky sunroof.i am getting major water damage in the wiring system, and airbag holder.i have more miles on my rental van, then my brand new acadia.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. While the vehicle was parked, the airbag light illuminated stating the air bags needed to be serviced and would not detect anyone sitting in the passenger seat. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis but was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 29,000.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia xlt2. The contact stated the passenger air bag would intermittently shut off while the passenger seat was occupied. The contact stated the failure would occur most frequently in warmer temperatures and less frequently during winter months. The dealer advised the contact that the passenger would have to be over 100 pounds in order for the air bag sensor to register the seat as occupied and for the air bag to engage. The vehicle was taken to the dealer three times in regards to the failure yet the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 3,000 and the current mileage was 25,000. Updated 09/27/10 updated 10/04/10
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia.the contact stated that the side air bags suddenly deployed after turning the vehicle at approximately 2 mph.there were no warning indicators prior to the failure.the vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that it would take two weeks to repair.the contact was on a trip at the time, so she pushed the air bags back in and continued driving the vehicle.she took the vehicle to her local dealer and had it repaired.the manufacturer has not been notified.the current and failure mileages were approximately 23,000.
Power-liftgate-problems-power liftgate reverses while opening and closing causing me to get hit in the head i bought this vehicle used july 25 2008. To see this happen go to you tube for a video
My gmc acadia 2008 constantly stalls on me the issues started august 5 and has continue up to last night august 17th. While i'm driving the car would shut off on me and the check engine light would appear. I wont be able to restart the car so i had the car towed to the nearest gmc dealer. After paying for a diagnostic report the mechanic told me they could not find any codes indication the check engine light even came on. Last night i was scared because i left work at midnight after driving about 10 minutes the car started jumping then turned off and the check engine light came on in the middle of the street . I called on-star and they were dispatching a tow truck because the car would not come on. After 45 minutes i tried to turn the car on and it came on so i cancelled the tow truck service. This is a issue that's been happening for the last 2 weeks. I cant get the issued fixed because the last 2 diagnostic reports that were ran states no issues. I also had on-star run a diagnostic report right when the issue happened and they also told me they don't see any issues. I took a picture with my cell phone when the check engine light came on but no one seems to know the issues the suv is facing. Everything stays on the radio the lights just the car shuts off and wont start for like 45 minutes to an hour. I've looked on different gmc acadia forums and it seems i'm not the only person having this issue with this same make model and year car. Someone on the forum suggested i make a compliant at the ntsa.
While driving the car, i felt water drip from overhead and heard sloshing noises. Shortly thereafter, water began leaking from airbag indicia. Though the vehicle was turned off and key removed, the engine continued to run. Imagine how unsafe to turn off a vehicle, remove the key and the engine to remain running. Before i could get to service, the temperature plummeted to below zero, and i could not get the defroster to work. I scraped the interior of the windows, but without heat, fogged again. Zero visibility.the dealer said there were multiple points where water was seeping into the car, wreaking havoc with the electrical system, including hvac, defroster. Service tech said there was "blower mower" failure.after some research, i discovered my vehicle had same problems as gmc acadia campaign 08207, with failure of sunroof part 25930220, which affected limited vin numbers. We also discovered the airbags are not working from the water damage to the electrical system. The current status of this getting repaired is unknown -- obvious safety concerns!in addition, i had noticed floor mats being damp, but assumed a consequence of the snow and rain. I am convinced that the leak/damp floor mats is reason for the mildew/mold smell. Each of these problems are well documented in their tsbs. I was also shocked to find so many similar complaints! please, please review the correlation between tsbs electrical system failures and repairs to the leaking hose. Of course, gmc denies this is their problem, and says repairs will all be at my expense.finally, i am not the first person to have this problem! surely, the fact that i (and many, many others) are having the exact leak problems as referenced in gmc campaign 08207 indicates thatproblem went beyond those vin#s. They are hiding a big problem. Help!!
There are many recalls on this vehicle. Did dealership says that they fix them and yet they're still not resolved. These issues include the electrical system, the airbag system, the stabilitrak system, issues with water leaking through the sunroof, l]]as well as water leaking into the interior lights. There are also issues with liftgate working correctly. All of these are issues with my acadia. I need to know what to do to handle this properly. This car has turned into a death trap. I have been trying for years to get these things resolved. I have got to run around the entire time.
Headlamp wiring melted the headlamp module and bulb receptaclethere was no fire but there could have been i was informed there was a service directive on this that expired on 12/31 but i still had to pay $240 to have it repaired when i googled the problem i found multiple complaints about this defect. I feel it is something you should look into.
Air cond turns on but will not blow.mechanic removes cover and my blower motor is standing in 3 inches of water.any more water would have leaked onto the floor of my car.water in an electrical component is not safe. If i get water inside, i will also have mold or mildew.this is not safe for us to breathe.i do not feel this should be my cost.this is manufacturing or engineering negligence.it is not normal wear and tear.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. When the contact opened any of the vehicle doors, the interior lighting flickered on and off. Also, while driving various speeds, the stabilitrak and service brake system warning indicators illuminated intermittently. The contact also mentioned that an obd code reader discovered that the passenger air bags were defective.the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not contacted. The contact associated nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v118000 (air bags) and 10v240000 (electrical system) with the failures. The failure mileage was 156,000.
Water leaking after rain storm down to floor mats on both the driver and passenger side. We had our windshield recently replaced back in may of this year, so i thought that this was maybe the issue and took back to the glass repair shop. Upon investigating further, they found that the issue was happening to many of the gmc vehicles on the electricalrecall.i went togm's website and entered my vin and nothing about this issue on our personal vehicle. In our small community there have been two house fires, major damage caused by the electrical system ignition etc on gm vehicles. We do not want to be the next victim.
We bought the acadia used from a local dealer and the first time it rained significantly water leaked in around the door post at front of vehicle. This leak caused some of the electrical boards to short out which allowed us not to be able to shut the vehicle off even with the key removed. We took it to the dealer, they informed us about the electrical boards and stated the charge to repair. After a call to gm complaint line they repaired the board at no charge to us, but after about 2months same problem accrued same issues. Dealer said water still leaking in but could not find, they dried out the electric connections and said to try it again. After 2months the problem happened again to no help from dealer,my concern is fear of fire from shorted boards or the build up of mold under carpet. Any help or direction would be greatly appreciated.
My 2008 acadia transmission failed as i exited a highway (70 mph) and was going up the exit ramp. It began bucking like a horse. Once ipulled over and parked, i could not go in reverse.the car had to be towed and a new transmission had to be put in it after only 56k miles. Also have had the sunroof / moon roof trays overflow because the drainage tubes are not large enough to drain all the water from the trays.the dealership stated it was a poor design and nothing could be done to replace it.now water has entered my vehicle causing the electrical box to become wet causing the horn to blow randomly and the car to continue running after turning it off and removing the key.
My car has been leaking inside due to manufacturer defect with the seal of the windshield and in top and causing electrical issues for car one example transmission control module and etc
I have had multiple problems with the daytime driving lights over heating and causing the entire headlight assembly to melt.incidences on 8-1-09 8-15-094-8-10 and 11-15-12.and again in 2013.the fact that there is enough heat to melt the assembly to the housing tells me there is possibility of a fire.this is obviously a design and mechanical flaw of the vehicle.the consumer end of this is that along with the chance of fire, the vehicle's design requires the entire front grill to be removed in order to replace the headlight wiring harness and housing.this labor intensive method means that replacing this part can cost upward of $900.and it still does not address the initial problem of the overheating that caused the wiring harness to melt into the housing.so you are just waiting for it to happen again and hope that it is within the 30 days warranty for repairs.and wondering if my car is going to catch fire.
I replaced the driver side daytime running lamp and 8 days later replaced passenger side daytime running lamp. The last bulb replaced was on the passenger side and now is burned out again less than three weeks later. There is evidence on both bulb connectors of overheating. Dielectric grease has been used everytime bulbs have been changed through out the life of the vehicle. To the best of my knowledge, any time there is overheating on an electrical circuit further problems could arise. There is a factory recall on other year models but not on the 2008 gmc acadia slt-2 having every bell & whistle along with higher price tag than lesser trim packages.
My 2008 gmc acadia began displaying service air bag and turning off the passenger airbag intermittently when a passenger was in the front passenger seat due to the wiring harness under the passenger seat. After a few months it now stays on all the time. Gmc said it's not under a recall but i have read several complaints about it with the same year make and model stating it's a recall this happens when in motion and while stoped
Nothing in the car will make sound anymore. The door chimes don't work, the backup sensor does not sound, turn signals don't make sound and the radio is on but does not sound. I had to reset to factory settings and it still makes no sound.
The vehicle refused to shift out of first gear and the check engine light became illuminated upon pulling out into the roadway. At 25 miles per hour the rpms were 4000 and it just would not shift. We pulled over, called for help and were stranded on the side of the road with two small children. We were hours away from home, and had to call family from hundreds of miles away to come help. The vehicle after being turned off and sitting for a while did then return to normal operation when restarted. Vehicle was driven home and two days later the very same problem recurred. Going to trade in this pos before someone gets hurt.
2 drilled holes in the sunroof are allowing water to flow throughout vehicle wiring harnesses.water has settled in engine and harnesses.in my case, the water shorted out the amplifier.worried that this could also create electrical fire or other malfunction(s).
Bought this vehicle used, was fine and was a great car for months until the battery would not keep a charge. Took it to auto zone they tested my battery and alternator all was good they charged up my battery for me. The battery lasted two days next time i went to start it it was dead. Would have to drive it every day to keep a charge on it. Eventually went and bought a brand new battery. Only after a few days the battery was dead again. On a brand new battery it would need to be drove everyday to keep a charge. It's to the point where i will have to jump it to drive it and then it wont even keep a charge for a hour. Brand new battery. Nothing wrong with the alternator. No lights , etc. Being left on. Not sure what to do with it. Need my car.
The rpms skyrocketed while driving and as the car was pulled over it caught fire. The fire dept said it took place in the electrical part of the motor and burned through the fuel line. Igniting the fuel
The airbag on/off lights would both light up at the same time so you didn't know if it was functioning properly. The warning "service airbag" came on. This was while driving any speed, any type road, also while the car was in park.key would not come out of ignition, the engine would turn off but electrical would still be working. Also the power saver mode kicked in and we had to have the vehicle jumped.
I'm logging these issue as i have now come to realize that the issues we have had with our 2008 gmc acadia are very widespread among owners. Very early on in the life of the vehicle approx oct 2008 we began seeing small amounts of water inside the cabin. Water would drip along the windshield occasionally, no action was taken as it was not consistent or so we thought. On multiple occasions my wife would complain that the vehicle would "cutoff" or "die" generally at slow speed in areas such a parking lots when turning, however the dealer was unable to re-create the issue so no repairs were made. One day this summer (2014) my wife was unable to start the vehicle, it just would not crank. On taking it to the dealer the vehicle was diagnosed with a corroded battery cable that ran from the middle of the vehicle to the starter in the engine bay. Cost to repair $1,200. In approximately june 2014 the vehicle began experiencing a slight rollback when placed into drive. At first we didn't think it was an issue as it didn't get worse with time. However by october2014 we got a check engine light, diagnosis transmission failure cost to repair $4,890 after a $200 discount.
Bought our gmc acadia dec. 2011 had no issues till jan 2012. Since then it has been back to the dealership repeatedly for seemingly linked problems. Started with just a dead battery upon further investigation found that the wiring harness was submerged in water, causing battery to short out, replaced the battery and fixed the apparent point of entry. Not two weeks later back in the shop, water pouring from the head liner (around the interior lights, sunroof moldings, and seat belt joints). Our acadia remained at the dealership for three days with no luck of finding a leak (checked all drain lines and ran the vehicle through the water machine). Here we are again vehicle has been at the shop for a week with no luck of finding the point of intrusion; this time the water leak shorted out the entire fuse panel. After trying to find the leak for over a week, sending the vehicle to another shop to "get a fresh set of eyes on it", and contacting gm for advise (which was no help) the dealership still has been unsuccessful in locating the water leak. Not sure what to do next. All i know is we bought a $30,000.00 car so we wouldn't have problems and here we are with problems, expensive problems.
Daylight running lights overheat both driver and passenger sides. There is evidence that both bulb sockets have overheated and the light housing has cracked from the overheating. With the bulb and socket overheating this has the possibility of causing a fire, with evidence being the cracked lamp housing form the heat.i have replaced the bulbs on both sides always using dielectric grease. I have owned this car since 2010 and replaced the right side bulb 3 times andnow on the left side 4 times.there is a factory recall on other year models but not on the 2008 gmc acadia slt-2 having every bell and whistle. It was monday, nov. 19, 2012 when this electrical system failure happened again.
I just replaced my left side low beam lightfor the second time in the past 12 months.when i pulled out the old bulb, it looked burnt on the tip of instead of the first time i treplaced it a year ago when the wires became loose and burnt out like a typical light bulb.today is the second time within a week that the speakers went out and there was no sound coming out at all. The main fuse is good and i drained the water from the connectors on all the doors. There seems to be a shortage somewhere in the system because it would take 5-10 minutes for the sound to come back on. Does anyone know any solutions to fix this problem diy instead of taking it to the dealer?
This car came with a 30 day and/or 1000 miles warranty. Within a week pass the warranty it started. The radioillumination started to go out we would have to tap on it to get it to turn on so we could see the time etc. Then it would not come back on at all and all chimes went away., stopped working altogether.no turn single indicator, seat belts, back up warning, door ajar etc. The passenger side air bag indicator would say no one when someone was sitting in it and while driving blink between the two. Also air bag needs maintance indictor in dash will flash while driving. Park assistant on and off will flash while driving. The steering will move in itself while driving and around bends/turns in the road and worsening on highway! to the point i do not take my children on. There is also a faint burn smell around front floor.i decided to take it to the local advanced auto parts store and have them hook it up to see why i lost my radio, steering etc. They tell me that it was a dead battery cell and that my battery is located in the floor of this vehicle behind the passenger seat. By the waythis vehicle does not have a sunroof all the windows go up tight as well. I called my mechanic who i've known for years my family has went to him as well and asked him to assist me in the battery issue. So we get there he opens the floor behind my seat and we discovered the battery is underwater dark sludgy water! the battery is replaced after a very unprofessional and disrespectful experience with this particular establishment by now i am at my wits end. I've exhausted all efforts with them! i paid to have a gmc certified mechanic run diagnostic on these issues at hand and to my thinking they determined to be flood and/or water damage and would need further diagnostics. However puzzling the vin is clean and no recent or active recalls. I am barely into this contract 3 months!
Water water water leaking in vehivle everywhere.dripping from rear overhead lights, rear back-up sensor, around emergency brake, a-pillars are soaked, pooling on driver side floor.water and electrical = nothing but problems and more problems.this is now our second acadia in the last month first was a 07 which water was also leaking from even more areas (opened overhead dvd and water just poured out).that vehicle was fixed per tsb yet problem never solved it just continued to leak.dealership bought it back once they found us a different acadia which i now have a 08.they said they found out that the 07's water leaking was a major issue but not with the 08's.well we signed the papers on march 1st and no suprise water leaking everywhere by march 10th.i contacted gmc and was told to have it diagnosed and then they will pass it on to some other department claim specilist person to see if they can help.oh yeah and found out from gmc that the tsb for drain tube extensions has already been done on vehicle.i am hopefull that gmc will take care of this issue at their expense. ---with the first vehicle, after water issue started my wife would be driving and the power seat would move all the way forward and she could not stop that from happening.she tried to hit the button to stop the seat from moving but it was non responsive until the seat was all they way forward.my wife as very long legs and said if she would have had to make any sort of emergency manovers she would not have been able to.if gmc does not reslove this issue i plan on start the process of a class action lawsuit for all affected acadia owners.
I purchased this vehicle, and was told there were no active recalls and nothing wrong with vehicle, the dealership supposedly had took it through a hundred point inspection, immediately, the air bag light came on, it started losing anti-freeze and the check engine light came on , after several trips to the service dept at this toyota dealership, i am still having issues, they fixed the small things like the water pump, the rear wiper blade, electrical but the engine light still comes on and i had it checked out and it is the transmission, it is going out, and the air bag (service air bag soon) is still on, but was supposedly fixed by a recall in 2011, either it was a bad part, or it was not serviced at all. I have been driving for 40 years and i have always been a loyal gm owner, especially the buick lasabre which i drove for 15 years, but i am not happy with the quality of this vehicle and the dealership that i purchased it at, and they are rated by the bbb as a. I also do not like the fact that on gm commercials it states non gm owners,like come on in, we will take care of non gm owners but not the loyal ones. I think it very important to stick with american brands and love gm, just very dissatisfied with this one. I think gm should fix this car, the air bag and especially the transmission!!!!updated 11/10/15
While i was driving my light buttons under my radio went out for a minute. They was going on and off when i hit the gas or brakes. The next day i drove it my signal light was not showing that it was on or working but it was working from the outside. My hand gauge would drop to 0 and then go back up to my correct speed. My radio screen went out my mute button on steering wheel does not work anymore. When i cut my car off and i open my drivers door the radio would automatically cut off but now it takes a minute for it to do so. Today i was going to go out for lunch but when i cut my truck on i think it cut right back off. So i cut it back on and it stayed on a while i was just too scared to move. I am scared all these electrical problems will have me on the side of the road soon. This is not good.
Water leaking ininto passenger area and on instrument panel body electrical centre causing fuse block to become wet and short out. Alldash display went out and came back on with the "service air bag "service tire maintenance system" illuminated. Purchased car on 7/16/08 and leaking occurred approx 1 month later on 8/18/08. Have had to take car back to dealer several times. It has been at dealer 2 of the 6 weeks i have owned it. I am concerned that air bag will deploy. Have contacted gmc and they are very un-helpful.
Our vehicle sat out in the rain for several hours because we were at our daughter's sporting event in another town.when we came back to our vehicle to drive home, we noticed the carpet was wet and when my husband pulled forward water began to come out of both the third row light and seatbelts.we did our best to clean the water up and planned on contacting the dealership as soon as we could.we drove the car to work the following morning as this is our main vehicle and when my husband shut off the car he noticed that it was making a strange noise.when he tried to restart the car it would not start.we attempted to jump the car, but it would not turn over.we ended up contacting a towing company to take the car to the local dealership.after a month of our car being out of commission, gm and the dealership have determined that there is extensive damage and we will need to have the wiring and circuit boards replaced at a cost of $6000.gm has completely washed theirs hands of this and continues to say it is an environmental issue and we didn't maintain the sunroof properly (although no documentation was given to inform us that this needed to happen) and clearly they know of the design flaw since they recalled it once for a leaky roof (we had the recall done).there are documented mold issues (which make people sick), airbags that have quit working, defroster motor issues in northern states, in addition to a complete vehicle failure while driving in an undesirable neighborhood. Here is a link to edmonds.com where there are many, many complaints. Http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/direct/view/.f1e12d1.
Vehicle leaks water when it rains onto driver and front passenger.water leaks into airbags and visors. After rains, vehicle will not turn off, even with key removed.vehicle rolls significantly while in park or when in gear.transmission skips and slips.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the fuse panel was corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Control board showsservice stability track,service traction control, lights on dash board goes on and off as if there's electrical issues. Stability track light goes on and off.
2008 gmc acadia. Consumer expresses discontent regarding vehicle recall *tgwthe consumer stated he contacted gm about having the problem with the heated washer fluid system repaired rather than permanently disabled.the representative informed the consumer there was no option of having the hwfs repaired.
My 2008 gmc acadia would not start and the key could not be removed from the ignition.the vehicle was towed to a gmc dealership.the mechanic diagnosed that the sunroof was leaking into the headliner and going straight to the fuse block.i had to replace the fuse block, battery as well as seal the leak around the sunroof and cowl.gmc refused to pay anything towards this repair and will not issue a recall.i spent $1,200 just to fix this due to gmc's poor craftsmanship.mileage of car is 104,00.
Driving at 35mph, touched brake to slow down for a stoplight, vehicle stopped running. I placed in park and turned ignition to restart vehicle, stabiltrack light came on, and drove home with no other incident.had a full tank of gas.
I own a 2008 gmc acadia i have had it used since jan 2015 i have had it in dealership almost every 3 months since i bought it. I was recently driving and had a fire in the passenger heated seat where my daughter was sitting and it burned a small hole in her jeans so far gmc is checking to see if its a defective equipment failure or not? in the mean time my sunroof has quit working and now my roof is leaking and my car smells like mold. The whole electrical system is going crazy with flashes of interior lights. I also had the vehicle stop on me in the middle of parking and found out the power steering pump needed to be replaced. They need to have a recall on these vehicles because our children ride with us and they are unsafe especially now that her jeans are burned and she has a small pink spot from the heated seat. The dealership told me today likely the seat wont be replaced and if its not i will be contacting me a lawyer. My children s safety come first.hopefully the will also do a recall on the electrical equipment and the sunroof leaking because our vehicles are not safe after water gets onto all the electrical devices and shorts out and may cause a fire next.
The cluster stays dim when the vehicle starts up sometime it stays dim from 5-10 minutes or sometimes when i hit a bump. Also there are various times when it want crank up until i get a jump startnow it's begin to happen more regularly. The battery was checked it's good , the charging was checked it's good. It has been checked by the place i bought it from several times they can't seem to find anything wrong with it.
Purchased used acadia 10/6/11 and in december 2011 had to have battery replaced because would not start.two weeks later car would not start again.took to dealership who discovered sunroof drain had been plugged and caused the whole undercarriage to flood and shut all electrical power down.i hear from people that there had been a recall on the sunroof drain for exactly this problem. How can a dealership sell a car that has had a recall not taken care of??
Hvac blower motor submerged in water. Causing motor to fail. No defrost. Effecting field of vision. No sunroof on this model acadia. Seems to be from condensation. Also concerned about electricalfailure.
Water sloshing under the glove box, and getting on passenger's shoes.pulled plastic housing around blower motor to find it completely filled with water(same as described at this youtube video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnykjlhusxi).turns out the sunroof drain is clogged and the interior is filling with water (like in this youtube video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxzygdlln-u).the battery compartment is full of water.
When driving through recent rainstorm i turned around to grab a toy for my son and water was dripping on my head. I looked up and it was literally pouring out of the light fixture and each light was filled like a pool.completely unacceptable!
The contact owns a 2008 gmc arcadia. The contact stated that the sunroof was leaking due to a shortage in the electrical system.in addition, the vehicle would not immediately shut off once the key was removed from the ignition. The failure was recurring. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the mechanic diagnosed that the tubing needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 93,000.
Check engine lite goes on and off appears to be timing chain. We have a 2008 gmc acadia that has had over $4000.00 in repairs since we purchased it in 2010.the most currentis that the timing chain needs to be replaced at the cost of $3500.00.i have read all 167 complaints from other customers posted on the consumer affairs website regarding the 2007-15 gmc acadia.i compiled a list of all reported problems by year/make other customers reported on their acadias.gmc has extended warranty for the timing chain for 2007 and 2009, not 2008 though.all of our previous repairs have been reported by others also.2 of my repairs had recalls after we had paid for the repair.have been reimbursed by gmc for parts only for stabilizer kit, power steering pump assembly and rack n pinion but not the liftgate yet.i contacted gmc customer care requesting they look into including the 2008 but was told it isn't included and all they could do is give us a $2000.000 voucher for a new or leased gmc. (case #8-1702070910)i tried to contact gmc at a higher level ([email protected]) sending thema request to review 2008 recalls for sway bar end links. Front and back rotors, sun roof leaking, front gas struts, purge valve, vent control solenoid and amplifier. Included a copy of my repair log and summary of complaints on consumer affairs for 2007-15 acadias.they responded within 36 hours by having tiffany (the original contact at gmc) telling again all they can do is the $2000.00 voucher. So i can only assume they did no research at all and i'm out of luck.i think gmc needs to be held responsible for their products and customers and not tell me they a man made product, they don't last forever.thank you for your time.sincerely, [xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that the vehicle would not shut off once the key was turned to the off position. The contact could remove the key from the ignition, but the vehicle continued to run until the battery died. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the engine continued to run due to an electrical shortage caused by a water leak. The dealer replaced the molding around the sun roof where the water was leaking in from. The failure continued, as water continued to leak into the vehicle and the engine continued to run when the key was removed from the ignition. The contact also stated the headlights were malfunctioning as well. The failure mileage was 27,000.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that the air bag, the stability control, and traction control warning lights failed along with the daytime running lights failed. The contact also stated that the engine overheated and the power steering also failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the light bulb was replaced but the failure recurred. The dealer was also unable to diagnose the other failures. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 33,000 and the current mileage was 112,000.
My vehicle sat out in the rain over night and the next day when i got to work i shut the car off and got out of the car.when i got out of the car i noticed that the engine was still running, so i got back in the car and all lights were off only the engine was still running.i turned the key over and then back and then at that point the engine stopped.when i returned to my car that evening after work my car was dead.it took two guys 30 minutes to get my battery to charge.once my battery was charged my service air bag light remained on.the next morning my car was dead when i turned the key absolutely nothing turned on and i could not get the keys out of the ignition.the car is currently sitting in my garage and we are trying to determine what step to take if we should get it towed to a dealer to look at, but looking at other reviews it seems like this is a common problem with no resolution at the dealership.in the past and on this occasion my vehicle was leaking water mainly above the driver side visor area.i often would notice water on the passenger floor and water in the third row lights ceiling area.so i am assuming my electronics are wet and when they dry out my car will act normal again.i can not believe that there is not a recall or some type of remedy for this.i guess from now on my vehicle needs to go in the garage, but what happens when my family is on a trip.i can not rely on my car so not sure what the point of keeping it is, but i sure don't want to keep passing my car off on some other poor person.there needs to be a remedy.i would like to have a reliable car and i am also worried about the safety for my family with electrical shorts and fire hazard due to the water leakage problems.
The sunroof leaks in the front driver seat, passenger, and water comes out of the air vents in the back seat as well as the dvd player and air bags. The battery will not hold a charge and now with a new battery the car stalls when trying to start it. The car was parked in my driveway. The water leak happened in december 2018.
In 2011, our acadia electrical system started to malfunction.first the driver's side headlight wiring burnt.we had that replaced.after the headlight, we started noticing the engine light was coming on and the air bag sensor was notifying us that the air bags will not deploy.none of the sounds where coming on in the car.for example, if you were not wearing your seatbelt the "dinging" did not happen.i took the acadia in for service and they told me it was my cell phone that triggered the defect.i thank god i was not in an accident however if gmc knew of the defects why not be up front with us.my family and i travel plenty. Safety is the number one concern, we bought the acadia faithfully and hopes gmc provides the best service possible.
This vehicle leaks through the sunroof and it goes all around the interior of the vehicle. Since it leaks inside i'm afraid it is going to reach the electrical components of the vehicle. It also leaks around where the battery is at an it can cause a shortage. Water also falls in through all the way to the carpet where the driver and passenger side, i don't know if the rear rows are affected. This makes the car have a ugly smell and sometimes i can't even breathe in my own car-- it smells extremely humid and horrible. The water that leaks in also leaves nasty marks around the interior roof of the car that really makes me feel depressed as soon as i open my door and see it. This problem really concerns me and i've also see multiple reviews of people with the same vehicle that have this problem. I can't drive my car in the rain or take it through the car wash without water leaking inside, and i hope one day it doesn't cause a fire in the electrical components.
Existing odi id number references for 2007 acadias: 10255735, 10254149, 10248331, 10211267, 10210839, 10210533. Existing odi id number references for 2008 acadias: 10246694, 10243591, 10241649, 10230134, 10229896, 10212682.the above odi id numbers signify existing complaints identifying water leaks and resulting damage in 07 & 08 gmc acadias. Gm instituted recall campaign #08207: customer satisfaction - sunroof water leak-install drain tube extensions dated: aug 27, 2008. Campaign was preceded by numerous tsbs linked to the same type of water leak. *** purchased certified vehicle on 3/4/09. Tsb #08027 performed prior to certification and sale. Service manager stated water was present in the rear dome lamps and headliner. Returned to dealer 3/5/09 for water in the passenger floor area. Tsb # 080857003a was performed. Prior title owned by a commercial entity and most likely never responded to these issues. Picked up vehicle on 3/6/09. Still taking in rain water. Took back to dealer on 3/9/09. Door seals replaced and returned on 3/11/09. Has not rained since this posting but concern is for electrical integrity on vehicle as water leakage was concentrated near main fuse block near kick panel and main wiring harness under passenger floor area. Mold is also a concern as dealer has not replaced carpeting or headliner but only cleaned affected area. Vehicle is used for transport of family over long distances and an electrical failure during on road use can be catastrophic.
While driving on the interstate the stabilitrak, traction control and reduced power lights came on.the car was running really rough and i had to cross traffic to pull over.i turned it off and sat for 5-10 minutes.i started it and it acted like nothing had happened.i drove it directly to a chevy dealer and they said the only thing they could find was that it appeared that the throttle body had moisture in it and the moisture had frozen.they dried it out and its been fine, until last week.i was on my way to chicago, again on the interstate, and the all the lights started coming on, then the engine light, but i did not lose power this time. I'm really afraid to drive my car and unfortunately i have several more trips to chicago in the near future.i would take our other vehicle, but it is also a gm product and is having the same issues. I have read many forums where the same situation has been happening for as far back as 6 years and appears to be a major problem for a lot of gm owners.people are having sensors changed out, throttle body replaced and other work done on their vehicles and nothing is solving the problem. Gm needs to find out what the problem is and fix it!its very dangerous to be driving along in wall to wall traffic and lights start coming on and there is the possibility of losing power in the middle of all that!unfortunately, since we have two gm vehicles with the same problem, there is no way to avoid driving one of them.fyi - i also read that there are problems going on with leaks in the rack and pinion and sway bar issues.i had a leak in my rack and pinion and had to replace the sway bars last fall.
Repeated (at least 5 times) leak along the airbag driver and passenger side. Dealer says they fix it and the problem reappears on the next rain event. Causing electrical problems and mold problem in the car.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced several electrical failures. The rear doors would not unlock, the liftgate failed to open, the check engine indicator illuminated intermittently, and the battery failed while the key was stuck in the ignition. When the battery was replaced, the key was removed; however, the engine was still operable. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing where it was stated that the body control module needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
Bought this life altering mess of a vehicle in june 2013 with 77k miles. Since that time a wide spectrum of issues have arose and cost me for than just money. Windshield wiper quit working and needed to be fixed (i now see that was a recall) constant electric issues in using beeping, lighting up at inappropriate times, not registering a grown adult in passenger seat. Also, leaking transmission fluid. Gm did cover that charge which was no help with the rear end that had to be replaced at a cost of nearly $3000. Transmission still (before leak "fixed") and after will read idle transmission hot at many times. Leaking water when we receive heavy rains. Leaking comes from drivers side airbag "label")i have been financially strapped because of this vehicle i had worked and saved so hard for just trying to keep my job! i need my vehicle to work and my life is at risk when i'm forced to get behind the wheel because of these issues that gm is aware of. With the money i've spent (i'm a single working mother with two young sons) because of gm turning a blind eye i am in dire need of the proper resolution to this year long devastation of preventable events. Please assist me in this fore i'm unable to go further with continuing to fix problems that thousands of other owners are having with the same vehicle. Thank you.in 2011 my children and myself lost our home to a devastating flood that rocked our city and as of feb 2014 we were finally able to move out of the camper and get a home. I cannot prevent a flood and all the pain it caused myself and my children but i will not cease to fight for what it right. That is replacing my vehicle with equal, reliable safe vehicle immediately! after all, this was completely preventable and should've been fixed before now. Please help me. Thank you for your time.
Will not shift out of park
2008 gmc acadia slt has severe water leakage inside the cabin that cause significant damage to interior carpeting and panels. Electrical problems also begin to happen such as back up assist disabled, air bag light flashing, rear windshield wipers not shutting off and more i am sure will happen as water enters the cabin and areas that you cannot see. This is a potentially dangerous condition that needs to be recalled and addressed by general motors. Fire hazards and injuries due to malfunctioning equipment might occur. There are videos and plenty of complaints from other owners on the internet of this same issue and i am shocked that no actions have been made by gm.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. When the vehicle was started, the seat belt and service air bag indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to schumacher buick gmc of north palm beach (561-282-1957, located at 3720 northlake blvd ste c, lake park, fl 33403) where it was diagnosed that the sensor in the seat needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 85,000.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. After turning the ignition switch to the off position, the engine would not immediately shut off. Also, the vehicle would not immediately start when turning the ignition switch to the on position. The contact stated that the battery continued to lose power after turning the vehicle off and water leaked into the cabin of the vehicle. The cause of the failures was not determined. The manufacturer and highly buick gmc (3535 west loop 820 south, fort worth, tx) were notified of the failures, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 115,000.
I hear water swishing around in the ceiling, however nothing seems to be wet. The sunroof is always closed.twenty minutes into the drive to work, the emergency brake light on the dash board came on while i was driving on the highway (even though the brake was not engaged)....the dash brake light and chime sound continued until i reached my destination. When i finally stopped and turn the car off and on...both had stopped. After completing my work day,i started the car again andthe emergency brake dash light came on again...the brake was not engaged....i turned the car off and restarted...then it went away. I still here water in the roof when i turn corners.
Passenger side headlight failed to properly function, bulb was changed and still failed to function properly.problem seems rooted in manufacturer's wire harness not properly functioning.
The sunroof drainage tubes get clogged and leaked water which caused the fuse box in the dash to be filled with water. Also flooding all the floors and the battery compartment inside the car. Which in return causes the car to not shut off when you turn the key off and take it out. It also causes all kinds of sensors and check engine lights to come on on the dash like service airbag service stable track causes the traction control to turn off falsely tells you that engine oil needs changed also causes the battery to go dead for no reason also displays ac off engine hot
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced rough idling while driven. The contact stated that the ignition key was switched to the off position however, the vehicle remained running for approximately seven minutes before turning off. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle the following day. The vehicle was then jump and started immediately. The vehicle was started and sat idling for a few minutes. The contact again attempted to shut the vehicle off however, the vehicle remained idling for an additional 15 minutes. The contact was informed by an independent mechanic that the electrical failure was common in similar model vehicles. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 139,000.
Electrical system is completely dead.key cannot be removed from ignition.this happened earlier today for a short time.electrical did come back on allowing the vehicle to be driven home.when shut off, vehicle's electrical system is totally dead.shifter cannot be taken out of park.key cannot be removed.this vehicle has had previous issues with water from sun roof leaking into cabin, possibly contributing.transmission recently repaired.internal switch module replaced.audio amp recently replaced, totally inop.
This is the worst viechle we have every bought.you name it an it has gone wrong. Transmission twice, timing, power steering, tailgate, we have never pulled anything with our car.when it rains the steering locks up.. One minute we are going 70 and bam the car turns off.i can keep going.gmc pretty much just said oh well.this have happened so many times i lost track.
Severe water damage to vehicle due to manufacture defective roof drains.
Water enters the interior of the vehicle as the sunroof drains continue to clog up and water falls on driver and driver side electrical fuses.
Vehicle was southbound on county road and attempted to make a right turn at the intersection, when the car struck the south embankment of the t intersection, as driver was unable to navigate the turn. None of the side or front airbags in the car deployed as a result of the crash. I am also unsure if the seat belt had operated correctly (seat belt was being worn at the time of the crash).the driver's head hit the side window and as a result he sustained a head injury and an eye injury resulting in optic nerve damage and complete loss of vision in the eye.i understand there were problems with the airbags on these vehicles with a possible recall issued. I do have all the corresponding accident reports, medical reports, etc.
While out shopping with my children when i attempted to turn off the vehicle to depart for the mall, the ignition turned to the off position, i removed the key but the car remained on. I then noticed that the check engine light illuminated.shortly after, the car began shaking violently; i assume as it was attempting to shut off.i inserted the key, shifted into to reverse, pulled out of spot and then back in again.proceeded to turn vehicle off and again, key removed but car still running. Again the violent shaking along with loud noises began. Afraid, i instructed my children to leave the vehicle.we got a comfortable distance from the vehicle and continued to watch.it took 25 minutes for the car to shut totally down.when i went back to the car, as i opened the door, i noticed the warning sound as if the key was in the ignition and also although the entire dash was off, the check engine light was still on, (im not sure how since the car was "off" and no key inserted). I drove the car home and the same thing happened when exiting the vehicle. The car remained on, began shaking and the check engine light also stayed on after the car was totally shut down.very scary experience. I noticed via the internet that this was not a new issue.i wonder why gm would not have corrected this problem with its vehicles by now.i am a single parent and my teenage daughter sometimes has to run errands for me in this vehicle, i would hate for this to happen when im not with her.... Its was frightening enough for me!
The bose system in my 2008 gmc acadia stopped working.i was unable to use the onstar system because there was not sound coming out of the speakers.today we removed the wiring harness in the rear doors of the car and found water.
This vehicle will all of a sudden start swaying from side to side and the stabilitrak light will come on. In addition, the transmission will suddenly seize up, losing acceleration and nearly causing a crash. The engine will also state that it is overheating, all of a sudden and the vehicle will shut itself off and smoke will start coming from the engine. This has happened while going between 35 and 65 mph. On the streets and highways. My children in the bucket seats in the back were sleep and their heads hit the window. They sustained injury.that was on a regular street and the speed limit was 35 mph. I was within or slightly under the speed limit when the vehicle started swaying unexpectedly. When the road is wet, it will sway from side to side on simple curves in the road. I have had the transmission replaced twice. Due to the safety concerns and fear of my family being fatally injured, it was around christmas time. I have had to park the vehicle. I have contacted gmc by phone several times with no response in return. I spoke with someone and was informed to report it to nhtsa. Maybe something can be done about this before a death occurs.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that after the ignition was turned off and the key removed the vehicle remained on for five minutes. The failure was not diagnosed nor was the vehicle repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 108,000.
I purchased my 2008 gmc acadia on 9/22/11. The following summer on august 25, 2012 the transmission went out while on vacation. It was towed to a dealership where they told me the wave plate and snap ring were broken.they replaced the clutch housing, all pistons, all fibers, replaced side cover and pistons and seals and springs. They replaced control valve body spacer plate and tom solenoid gasket screen.the vehicle had 73,730 miles on it. Since then i have also replaced the headlights twice, the battery once. My dash lights only work when they want to and my windshield sprayer stopped working.to top it off my transmission went out again just the other day!!!! it's november 10th 2014 with 119,000 miles and i'm already needing to have another transmission!?!?this vehicle is junk, and i still owe a ton of money.....something needs to be done about this!
My passenger airbag light has been on since i got the car in march of 2020. I have just replaced my low beam headlights october of 2020 and now the driver side lights doesn't work. On the dashboard the light that's suppose to show when your bright's are on, doesn't come on anymore and i was in motion when i realized they had stopped working.
Stability track warning light keeps coming on i was told by my mechanic that it could be the sensor so i had it replaced with a factory brand gmc sensor and i'm still having the same problem.also my passenger side air bag keeps saying it needs to be serviced but it's never been deployed and no one has an answer for why this warning keeps coming up the stability track warning comes on as i'm driving every time after about 10 to 15 minutes and the passenger side air bag warning comes on as soon as i start the vehicle engine. And also i have a problem with code p0700 it keeps turning on my check engine light and i had it fixed but it still keeps turning on .
2008 gmc acadia.consumer writes in regards to vehicle ignition issues.the consumer stated on april 18, 2014, he went to start the vehicle and despite repeated efforts, the key would not turn. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. According to the invoice, the ignition lock cylinder was binding. It was replaced at a cost of $ 321.85.
The vehicle turns off abruptly while driving. The vehicle as turned off in a parked-idling position, rolling at five mph, and even between 60-70 mph. Most of the time when the car shuts down, you are not able to restart the car without removing the key out of the ignition and inserting it to the on position cycling that motion four to five times. I have researched and spoken to other owners with the same make, model, and year as i have and they are dealing with the same issue. I am certain i am not the only complaint regarding this issue. I am worried about the safety for my family and myself because as mentioned before, this happens at random. There should be some kind of recall for this issue, however there is not. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the water pump had failed. The vehicle was repaired.in addition, the contact stated that the transmission failed and she was not able to exceeded more than 10 mph. The dealer repaired the fuel kit, housing, sensor and cover. However, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 28,000.
Theft keeps coming on and doesn't start at times then the windows don't always go up and also the air blinks 3 times and doesn't stay on it jumps around and sometimes it's stuck on won't turn off and while the the air is stuck trying to work the engine runs hard
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. When the contact attempted to open the sun roof compartment, it was filled with water which affected the radio, turn signal volume, and radio. In addition, the electrical components that ran from the door into the side wall of all four doors, were filled with water. The vehicle also failed to start. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the blowing amplifier and battery failed and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 108,153.
There is a potential fire hazard with the daylight running lights overheating before they burn out on both driver and passenger side.the bulb gets so hot that they melt the bulb socket causing an electrical fire hazard. The heat also has made the headlight housing brittle and cracked to where the socket wont stay in place inside the headlight housing thus causing the bulb to lay on the plastic causing a fire hazard. General motors knows about this fire hazard because i have called it to there attention and because they have a customer satisfaction program#13135.they have also recalled some 2007 and 2009 to 2011 vehicles but not 2008 with the same problem.
I have an airbag warning light on and and a message on the display. Took to dealer and the said they already performed the recall that was on the vehicle and wanted to charge me $675 to open up the dash and see what is wrong. The code that comes up is too high resistance in airbag system. I am filing this complaint for two reasons, one is how do i know they actually performed the procedure in the first place and,two can't it be defective again. My concern is safety in nature that my airbag won't open in an accident.
The radio randomly stopped working a few weeks ago and the signal light you can't hear. No beeps at all are being heard since the radio stopped working. It turns on but you can't hear anything. You also can't hear any of the sensors if they light up on the dash.
Vehicle will cut off,still runs after switch is off,when making a turn popping in the wheel,steering gets hard when making a turn,something kills battery and it leaks inside,this happens whether in motion or not
My vehicle has an issue with the daytime driving lights and headlights.the lights have failed multiple times due to the bulb melting into, and fusing to, the headlight assembly.this created a condition where the entire headlight assembly needs to be replaced.this includes the lens piece, the bulb, and the wiring connector.this is an issue at night (no/misaligned headlights),the loss of the benefit of daytime driving lights, and i imagine a possible fire.
I just purchased a 2008 gmc acadia one month ago. We live in washington state and it rains alot. The first couple days of driving the vehicle, we experienced water dripping all over our seats, floor, and in corners of windows when we drove it getting my 3 children and myself wet. I didn't think it was such a big deal at first since i figured it was a minor leak i could easily fix. Over the next 2 weeks, i noticed my front headlight would flicker on and off and sometimes not work at all. I also figured it was a typical vehicle issue. Up until a week ago i tried to start up the vehicle and it wouldn't start, i knew it was the battery. I took it to get checked only to discover the battery,which is located under the floor board on the passenger back side , was submerged with water. The battery was taken and checked out good out of the vehicle. I researched online that there plenty of others experiencing this same issue and there are no recalls in place now. What am i supposed to do? this is a definite safety issue as its affecting the electrical system. I have a 2 year old,4 year old, and a 5 year old. My 5 year old has health issues and my husband and i bought this vehicle in hopes to have a reliable and most importantly safe vehicle because he is in the u.s. Navy and is away alot on deployments and underways. The rain draining inside also causes mold which is dangerous for my children. The dealership wants to charge us almost 1,000$ to repair this. They were unsure how to fix this permanently so they referred me to the body shop.
Had to wait to give my daughter a ride. Sat in the pouring rain for about 40 minutes. Put the car in drive and began to pull forward and water poured down the windshield from the inside. Water also came in from the front left curtain airbag and the visor arm. Engine began to idle rough. Anti-lock brakes grab on low speed slow down.our area of texas is drought prone so no more significant rain until july 14-16. Water pours in the front windshield, both driver and passenger side. Water from curtain airbags and under the dash. Standing water in the floor board. Obd light is on and my parking break warning light turns on and off. Park assist goes on and off. The warning chime comes on while driving and won't turn off. No telling how much damage all of this will cause. I have one more payment until the thing is mine free and clear. No warranty and no recourse. It figures.
Daytime running lights bulbs repeatedly burned out and now the wire harness has melted down. Fuse failed to trip. Damage has now been caused to the entire drl assembly (melting, see photo). Additionally i am concerned that whatever caused the bulb and wiring to melt will cause a vehicle fire and endanger my family. There are many cases of the drl bulb and harness melting, but my local gm dealer said there was no recall when i called to discuss the issue. Gm/saturn released a letter authorizing paid repairs, that was valid from 2011-2013, but these vehicles are still on the road, and it needs to be a recall regardless of warranty status. The replacement parts have been recalled--gm knows there is an issue with these components.
I own a 2008 gmc acadia with melting headlights.the plastic housing is melting andthe bulbs are melting into the sockets.i have had problems for many months with the electrical system including replacing 3 batteries in 1 1/2 years.i havehad the vehicle checked by the dealer which finds "no problem" with the electrical system, and no explanation for the battery life.with intense heat that would be necessary to cause this socket to melt, metal and all, is of great concern, and is a potential fire hazard.this vehicle also was involved in a recent recall for possible fire with heated windshield wipers (now disconnected).hopefully, this can be investigated, so that no one gets hurt.
This car has leaked since the day i bought it. I have taken it to the dealership i bought it from multiple times. The last time they looked at it they told me that there was a leak but they could not find where it was. My amp has shorted out due to all the water and i can imagine what's next. I am so scared to drive my car because of what could go out next. I wish gmc would do something about all of our issues with the same water leak! i am getting pretty tired of getting rained on inside my car.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that water filled up in the fuse box from a faulty drainage for the windshield wiper fluid, causing the vehicle not to start. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 171,000.
What's not wrong with this car?? i bought it used with an extended warranty. After a year everything went downhill. It has been in and out the gmc service at lease 3 times a year. I don't even know where to start. The airbag light is on but it isn't covered under the airbag recall. What about safety? there has been a check stability trac and traction lights on as well on several occasions. When those lights come on the vehicle decelerated while driving across the kentucky bridge which almost caused a 12 car pile up. In addition, it also skips gears. When trying to speed up it jerks into the next gear like a hiccup. The dealership stated these problems were electric and wear covered under my extended warranty. I suggested that maybe the transmission was bad. However, they stated otherwise. Literally, 4 months later the transmission is out. But what a surprise no longer under warranty. Now i'm looking at a $5,000 bill. The service department stated that it is transmission failure due to an electric issue (out of my control). There is nothing that i could have done to prevent it from happening. But after talking to gm they, basically explained that they don't stand by their product after 100,000 and that they can't prove that the issues are actually manufacturers defect. I strongly disagree as there are hundreds of people experiencing the same hardships as me with the 2008 vehicle. On [xxx], for gmc acadia, 2008 is the worst year with the most complaints for transmission failure. How aren't these already recalled by now? they are nothing but junk! not work anything. Even a gmc service rep. Said these were the worse year and get them in the shop all the time. Why won't gmc just isssue a recall and take them off the market. I have all the proof of regular maintenance and service receipts.parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that this was the second time the sun roof drain line shifted and leaked water down the headliner. The failure flooded the driver side of the vehicle, side air bag, and visor without warning. The dealer diagnosed that the sun roof drained cube shifted and needed to be replaced. Also, the carpet and panel of the driver side had mold and needed to be to replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.
Car will not shut off after removing key from ignition takes a minute for car to shut off car would not start next morning intrunent panel shows multipal problems have read online consumers with same problems who is responsible for this issue.need help have had vehicle fpr three weeks was not told by dealer abought problems with electrical have printed all other complaints on line and will show to dealer i would hope that gmc does not approve with these actions.also have problem with sreering it makes a loud clunking sound when turning steering wheel this coul be a serious safety issue to my family.
This has been the most unsafe car i have ever owned.i can not even trade it in the get a safer car. We have come so close to having many accidents with this car.the steering just freezes up the engine will just shut down will driving.we have had the transmission replaced once and not it needs replaced again.we are not hard on our cars..i just hope it does not come down to having a accident before someone sees how bad this car is..this happens off and on all the time hard to put the dates and times down when this happens,we take into a dealer and it does not happen with them or the cost is just crazy.
Even though i have been told the recall on the liftgate was performed the liftgate still closes on its own and has hit me and others multiple times in the head.
The vehicle is having issues with transmission, there is a recall on other vehicles of the same make and model in a large range of years. The recall is a transmission solenoid. However because under the vin number it does not show there is a recall this will not be fixed free by dealership. This is very dangerous because it happens randomly while driving.
2008 gmc acadia is taking on water.heater blower stopped working. Later, key locked in the ignition.found the fuse block had been damaged by water leaking from the sunroof.drain hoses were not plugged.called gmc and was told my vin not covered under recall.
Turned off vehicle when arrived home. Opened the door and realized car was still running, keys were in my hand.put key back in ignition and jiggled, nothing happened, car still running.turned key to middle and then to start, turned off again and car finally shut off.i tried to start again to see if happened and the yellow light (malfunction light) came on.this time i was able to shut off the car. Called dealer to schedule service for this issue and recall 14030 that i just received in the mail, they can't get me in until july 11th. A few hours later i went out to car to put acadia manual and grocery bags back in vehicle, unable to unlock back door with remote.tried to start car but nothing happens except clicking noise and the yellow malfunction light comes on.odometer reading above is estimate because the car is dead, unable to view actual odometer reading.
Water leaking into vehicle cabin entering through panoramic sunroof and ending in the electronic components under the driver side causing multiple dashboard warning lights to turn on and inoperable at times when lit. On two instances vehicle unable to start took to dealership for repairs and after a few days and unable to replicate was sent home. Currently breaks and electronic stability control lights come on and off intermittently and unable to operate cruise control.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the instrument panel and the air bag warning light would shut off independently. Also, the contact mentioned that the vehicle would provide false readings like door ajar when all doors were closed. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.
The vehicle was leased new in 2008 and had water leaking around sunroof. The leak was repaired however between 08-11 there were numerous documented issues with electrical problems on this car relating to the water leak.on october 11, 2011 i was driving to work in the vehicle and all the electrical components shut off- radio, directionals, gages, lights. The car remained running and within seconds the electrical was restored. It has continued to shut on and off intermittently since then.i brought the car to the dealer and was told they were unable to diagnose the problem and that i should bring it back if it happened again. On the way home it happened again. I brought it back on oct. 12 and the same thing happened the whole drive to the dealer. They have since had the car and tell me they do not know what the problem is or how to fix it. I am being left to drive an unsafe vehicle and am told my only option is to trade it in.
When the ignition switch was turned on, the car started, but rather than return to the "on" position, the switch returned to the "off" position and the motor turned off. This has happened numerous times, but only one time when the vehicle was actually in motion.
The vehicle turns off abruptly while driving. The vehicle as turned off in a parked-idling position, rolling at five mph, and even between 60-70 mph. Most of the time when the car shuts down, you are not able to restart the car without removing the key out of the ignition and inserting it to the on position cycling that motion four to five times. I have researched and spoken to other owners with the same make, model, and year as i have and they are dealing with the same issue. I am certain i am not the only complaint regarding this issue. I am worried about the safety for my family and myself because as mentioned before, this happens at random. This is copied and pasted from a previous post because i have the exact same issue.no accident so far because i was able to get off highway safely while car stalled at 70 mph.
Turned down a road and felt something pop and then the transmission would not shift out of 2nd. Gear. Since then have had several issues with the transmission shifting to excessively. That some issues with extremely excessive shifting. Once my wife pulled out into traffic and the transmission would not shift causing a man in a truck to slid off of the road to avoid hitting her because the vehicle would not shift and go down the road. And also with the battery dying for no reason. This has happened 4 different times.
There is water that comes down into the wiring harness of all of the doors. I am able to take the wiring harnesses off and tons of water dumps out. This has corroded many of the electrical components. The corrosion has led to locks windows mirrors and speakers not working. Please recall this.....
Sunroof continues to leak water. Moisture mildew growth in interior. Car gets saturated every time. Driver side floor boards full of water. Electrical warning lights continue to sound and flash...today it's the brake warning. Water is corroding my electrical system...it's not safe! gmc keep ignoring this problem, even though this issue is an epidemic of complaints all over the web! this should have been a recall years ago! this is absolutely unacceptable!
1. Accelerator pedal stuck to floor at 60mph and continued to pick up speed until driver threw car to neutral as brakes would not engage2. Air bag system has not been functional3. Tpms is inoperable light always on 4. Seats are composed of polyurethane molded foam causing an array of health issues for myself and 2 children as car gets extremely hot5. Brakes engage during high speeds randomly causing car to slide 6. Heavy metals/air plane parts found in many places of car 7. Fumes inside constantly improperly routed fuel/emission system?8. Transmitters, ignition will not turn over unless fmtransmitter in key is attached, should not be a hybrid or grid operated vehicle. Spray foam and welded metal composed much of vehicle.medical white packing in much of gaps with a contaminated smell 9. Lots of money trying to repair damage, owner filed bankruptcy lots of medical bills.dealers and manufacturer do nothing, i have wrote letters and many phone calls. 10. Microwave effect on anyone in car along with magnetic pulls.i myself have had this car since feb 2011.i have lost some nerve function on left side of my body leaving me with multiple scars for life down left side of body and center forehead resembling radiation burns but i never underwent radiation.i lost my hair in 2012 along with joint damages. Please do something, i am not an experiment and never agreed to be one!
The drl went out and we took it to the dealer to be replaced.they said the housing around the wiring/light had melted and we would need to replace the entire housing at a cost of $1,100.they stated it was a fire hazard.i am out of warranty and see that this is a common issue.
When first starting engine a loud pop would occur.signals, clock,stereo, dome light, battery gauge stopped working.chevrolet dealer replaced the stereo and amplifier ($1500 ).then if i left acadia in the rain i would find a small puddle of water on the floor under the emergency brake and a drop of water on the air bag on the driver side in front of the vehicle.was told it could be the sun roof tubes were blocked so i took it to the auto glass place and had the tubes cleaned out.very concerned about the water because i do not want to loose power in vehicle again.just went on a trip and had to park outside in parking area and had a real puddle on my mat and underneath the mat.today i called an auto windshield repair shop to see if the windshield could be leaking and was told that if the car was not in an accident or if it has not had the windshield replaced, they didn't think it would be the windshield leaking, that gm was good about installing and sealing the windshield.my car is kept in the garage and i am the only driver.it has never been in an accident and i am afraid that the wiring will short out, cause a soft spot in the floor,or start a fire.this automobile has only 69,285 miles and has been very well taken care of by only general motors dealerships.serious problem involving wet elements and electrical problems here.please let me know what to do!
When it rains, water leaks from the air bags. Water also leaks from the light fixtures and dvd player in the middle seating. Water also comes in somewhere under the dashboard/electrical panel area, onto the passenger side floor. The last time it rained, there was standing water on my passenger side floor. This has happened while driving it in the rain and while it was parked. Stablitrak and traction control lights are constantly coming on - even after looked at. - i have pictures of lights on. Also constant service engine soon light problems.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that while parked, the sunroof leaked water into the vehicle. The water also leaked from the drivers side air bag. The contact also stated that the leak occurred from the rear dome light. The contact also stated that while driving at 10 mph, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was restarted but the failure recurred. The battery also failed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it could not be diagnosed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 85,000.
Takata recall it keeps shutting completely down in the middle of highway and this affects everything steering, complete loss of power to vehicle. No codes to indicate something is wrong !!!! extremely dangerous this has continued to occur even after parts have been replaced brand new. More than 5 times already. This will most certainly lead to death. I have 3 children with me at all times. That's 4 lives that could be lost because of this problem!!!! . We have been extremely lucky because it has shift down in the middle of the night and bridges where there is nowhere to get on the side but remain in the lanes where traffic is 70 mph and up!!!! this needs to be recalled immediately!!!!
When it rains, water gets into circuit box and shorts out electrical system. Vehicle will not start. When vehicle is jumped, vehicle's performance is very poor, check engine light remains on. I was informed this could be the results of sunroof drainage tubes not working and causing water to leak into the vehicle from the "a" posts. This has happened whether the vehicle is stationary or in motion.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact noticed water leaking into the vehicle from the windshield and sun roof, which caused the radio, wiper blades, and turn signals to fail. The contact mentioned that the battery was moist due to the water. The vehicle was taken to mauer buick gmc (1111 mn-110, inver grove heights, mn 55077), but was not diagnosed due to the diagnostic fee. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the radio amplifier needed to be replaced; however, the cause of the leak was not determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 164,000.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that the brake warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake fluid was leaking into the power buster. The vehicle was repaired. In addition, the contact stated that water was leaking down from the sun roof into the electrical fuse box, causing corrosion and the vehicle would failed to turn off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the water leaking into the fuse box was causing the vehicle not to turn off due to the corrosion. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 62,000.updated 06/29/16*ljupdated 08/02/16.
Transmission started failing and finally went out at 108,000 miles, sitting in our driveway and we had to have it towed to dealer. Gm dealer replaced it under warranty but the labor cost us several thousand dollars.now at 170,000 miles, this remanufactured transmission is now going out.it sticks in low speed and then overheats driving 65mph in 40deg weather. The dealer claims that a stretched timing chain has to be fixed first, before the transmission, at a cost of $1944.they also said the on board computer didn't store the numerous overheated transmission events that began occurring immediately after the remanufactured transmission was installed at 108,000 miles.the gm dealer is trying to tell me that the transmission is probably ok and that the overheating is due to some other reason, but he then couldn't even guess at what the other reasons might be!the fluid level is good, and the vehicle has a tow package with a cooler for the transmission fluid. Gm dealer said the transmission will be covered by warranty, which will likely mean another several thousand dollar labor charge on top of the so called stretched timing chain cost of $1,900.the power steering pump has been whining for about a year and is getting loud.the navigation and dvd player system failed twice.might be time to trade the vehicle for something more reliable.my wife is getting scared to drive it too far and end up being broken down in atlanta traffic...very dangerous.
We have a 2008 gmc acadia that now has approximately 164,000 miles. It was recently found out that a water leak has caused the airbag system to be come completely disabled. Water leaks in these model vehicles are a known issue and gm has put out technical service bulletins about these leaks and how to fix them. Because our vehicle is over the mileage limit the local dealership is saying gm will not warranty the leak repair or the damage to the airbag system from the leak. We are now faced with a bill of $1600 to repair the airbag system and unknown amount to repair the water leak and any other damage caused by it to the vehicle. What i do not understand is why a leaking sunroof with admitted factory defect issues from the manufacture has a mileage limit for warranty repairs. I can understand a time limit. This issue has now made our vehicle completely unsafe for my family to drive and ride in.
It started as a very rare incident. When we heard about the heavy key chain problem we took everything off our fobs but two keys. When the key was turned, the ignition would make a strange clicking noise and all of the electronics wouldturn off. The key would have to be removed,reinserted, and thecar started before everything could be reset. On one other occasion besides it'sfinal meltdown did it refuse to release the key and run the battery down. Last week, on 12/10/14, i drove thee car and it acted up 3 times. Wedecided it was time to put it in the shop. It opened with the fob that night but refused to re-lock 2 hours later - everything dead. New battery so shouldn't be dead. Tried to start - ate key and refused to release until late next dayafter trickle charge put to it. Since then - all electronics work now and then but car will not start. Warranty ran out 2 days ago. Sucks!!!
2008 gmc acadia- steering problems!!- 65,000 started noticing power steering loss when slow turning sometimes...off and on...then got more often and much worse...replaced rack ($300).....problem still not fixed...next trying to replace power steering pump ($$ yet to find out)...recall on headlight- socket melted and replaced....airbag light continues to come off and on...traction control, stability track, and airbag light come off and on randomly. No sound...took to gmc dealership, they told us it was the radio. Replaced radio($450), still didn't work. Dealership stated amp blew and needed new amp ($400)...thought it was the amp the entire time due to the cd player working visually, but no sound in entire vehicle for any electronic feature. Shifting randomly when going down highway. Gas mileage horrible-- about 14 to 14 .5mpg-- much worse than when we first got it at 48,000...love the look and when it works....why is there no recall will the power steering?? come on gmc step up and do the right thing already!!!
Stability track warning light keeps coming on i was told by my mechanic that it could be the sensor so i had it replaced with a factory brand gmc sensor and i'm still having the same problem. Also my passenger side air bag keeps saying it needs to be serviced but it's never been deployed and no one has an answer for why this warning keeps coming up the stability track warning comes on as i'm driving every time after about 10 to 15 minutes and the passenger side air bag warning comes on as soon as i start the vehicle engine. And also i have a problem with code p0700 it keeps turning on my check engine light and i had it fixed but it still keeps turning on . Rattling noise in idle
No sound wires behind fuse box are bad
My complaint concerns my 2008 acadia delivered sept.2007. Currently with less than 5,900 miles on it. It is now in the shop for failure to start for the third time.the battery is somehow being dischanged. Other than replacing the original battery, on the first occurance, the dealer service can not seem to track down the source of the problem. They say that the charging system checks out ok. It does seem to start fine for a while, several weeks, then all of a sudden it will have a dead battery over night. Nothing is ever left on. I check that each time the garage door is closed. The headlights always go out in one minute, if on.while driving i do notice the voltmeter on numerous occassions well stay at about +15 volt charging rate. I know that it should be no higher than about +13.5 volts, and sometimes it does, but most times, not. I am concerned about a possible fire danger and being stranded somwhere.i am an aircraft a&p. My trouble shooting thoughts point to a starter shorting. I could be wrong but i would start there and prove that not to be the problem. Easiest fix first, the air force way.
So the window switches don"t work, when i'm trying to open the window it will open but then it won't close back, the steering wheel makes squeaking noises and most important the most costly thing to repair was the transmission. We purchased the car used with 53,000 miles on and after driving another 20,000 miles the transmission broke i had to pay out of my packet about 4,000 dollars for the repair i have two small children and when it comes for safety im not sure if we should keep the vehicle. When i'm reading all those recall issues i'm getting worried about my kids safety.
Rain leak into car, water pouring into frame and trapped in frame of car, roof of car.water leaking out of airbag locations.when we drive, we can hear water moving around in frame, see water leaking out of airbag areas in frame of car.water trapped inside frame of car, rotting inside of car, mold, mildew potential, fire hazard.gmc says they are not responsible for repairs, car no longer under warranty.how can i safely drive a vehicle in which both the airbags and electrical system is compromised??
When i turn the ignition key to off when i came home of work the vehicle stays running for 10 to 50 secondsbefore it stalls out.i try to turn on the ignition 4 hours later the battery is dead.my 2008arcadia is parked at my home. I will need a jump start to go anywhere because the battery is dead.i have to unplug the battery after i park the 2008 arcadia.when i come home or try to start the vehicle.
I have had service air bag lights come on all the time along with service stabletrack and and i think something with the fuel when i get gas it makes weird sounds and won't start without pumping the gas to get it started.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. While the vehicle was stationary, rain water entered into the cabin, which caused some electrical failures. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 115,000.
I've had my gmc acadia for about 4 years now. I initially (within 30 days of purchase) had issues with the window motor because my windows weren't going up when pressing the buttons on either side up front. Carmax fixed the issue. Well, i'm still having the same problem today except the passenger side button works occasionally to roll up the front window. The driver side button works fine for the driver side window and both of the rear windows. It doesn't work to roll up the front passenger side window. This happens whether my vehicle is parked or in motion.
During times of heavy rain or when driving through a car wash, water enters vehicle interior. Water can be heard moving around in headliner of rear while vehicle being driven. With vehicle in motion water can be seen leaking out of air bag label on driver side panel between windshield and door. Inspected drain tubes from sunroof and found them to be completely clogged. Upon clearing debris clogging the tubes an exessive amount of water came shooting out and tubes drained for about an hour a non stop stream. Approximately a week or so later, started having problems starting vehicle. Tested battery and it was fine. Tested alternator and starter, both fine. Two weeks later car wouldn't start again.upon aaa arriving to jump my vehicle we discovered the entire battery compartment behind passenger seat was completely filled and battery submerged in water. Further inspection found entire floor board saturated and headliner. Mold was also found on seats, seat belts, carpet, air vents, sun visors, and door panels.
My 2008 gmc acadia leaks when it rains, the floor boards fill with water & water comes through the interior lights causing them to shorten, blink. The power windows got stuck wouldn't go down almost smashed my kids hand. The worse part driving on interstate at 65-70 traffic slows to 40 and your vehicle doesn't go almost causing the worse accident ever. Seems this wave plate, shiftsolenoid is a manufacturer defect especially since i was only a few months after initial purchase and the truck was returned to dealer for same issue so that means the transmission they replaced the bad one with was so bad or reached its time out mileage. This should be a recall if it happened shortly after purchase (purchased used) then it happens again with the replacement transmission and all the threads in have read every owner is experiencing this, someone will havebad accident possibly death. Does death have to occur for us to get better resolve and make gmc take care of this. Over $5,000 was tough to christmas time
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that the vehicle remained powered on after removing the key from the ignition. The contact put the key back in the ignition and shifted into park in order to turn the vehicle off but the key would not turn in the off position. The contact made several attempts to remove the key to no avail. The key remained stuck in the ignition and the battery was drained due to the failure. The vehicle was scheduled to be towed and diagnosed by an authorized dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 88,000.
Vehicle leaked causing fuse box to short out.
Car would not start and had to jump off. When i did this i went to turn off and had the key out and the car kept running for around a minute before finally stalling. Did this several times with the same result. I then took it to dealership. After a day they called and informed me that the windshield was allowing water in at the passenger side and fuse panel under glove box was full of water and corroded. They advised a new windshield as mine had a small star crack in it and needed to be resealed. That along with recommending a new fuse panel. They checked all drain lines for sunroof and said they were fine. Paid the bill for this at $799.58 with assurance that water issue was fixed. Well one week later and the first rain since after sitting in light rain for 2 hours and driving 20 minutes i noticed water dripping into both floorboards from a post. I will be taking back to dealership tomorrow with them still not aknowledging anything about water problems.
Water leak from either sunroof drain tube or faulty seam seal, caused water to come into vehicle causing floors and doormats to be wet and cause moldy odor.also caused major corrosion to harness and fuse box. Told there could be more corrosion, but won't know until they pull those parts out. I have researched water leak recalls for gmc acadia's, and although it is currently not a recall, it is a very common problem that happens in many acadia's, therefore, i believe this problem should be made a recall!i am told that water leaks are not covered under my limited warranty and they only offered to go half with me on the repairs. Told it will be between $900-$1,600. Even going half on either of those amounts, i do not feel it is fair that i pay anything toward a problem that gm knew about when the acadia came out in '07. Instead of doing something about it back then, they opted to wait and deal with it on a case to case basis. This is not fair that we consumers have to pay for their poor workmanship! gm should be held accountable for their negligence in selling a vehicle that has proved to have continuous water leaks.
Lift gatebegins to open and starts going back down 3/4 of the way. Causing heads/faces to be hit by lift gate with no warning.
We were parked with the back end up on a slope, when we went down onto level ground a large amount of water came in between our windshield and ceiling- it poured onto our passenger side dash. We thought we got all the water soaked up right away. The next morning our car was making a clicking sound and wouldn't start. It wouldn't give the key back. When we jumped it- it wouldn't shut off. We had to unhook the battery- very dangerous. This went on for days.
Front sunroof leaks and fills up floorboards with water.known issue with sunroof drains clogging and poorly sealed sunroof design.floorboards hold electrical equipment.
Blower motor inoperative. Replaced 08/12/11 and 06/06/12. It has an intermittent problem at the moment. Living in the north in the winter time it is impossible to defrost the window if the blower motor doesn't work.
In light of the all the safety recalls by gm for ignition switch failures, i believe that my wife's crash in our 2008 gmc acadia was the direct cause of the ignition switch failing. Driving north bound on az route 89 in the area of prescott, az called the granite dells, the car proceeded straight where the road turns slightly to the right. The cat proceeded into and partially up a granite stone out cropping on the opposite side of the road. The car then went air borne landing up side down on its roof in the middle of route 89. I believe that this accident happened due to ignition switch failure which in turn shut off the engine, power steering, and the entire air bag system which in this accident fail to deploy. My wife was air lifted to northern arizona medical center in flagstaff, az for sever head injure from which she has recovered.it is my belief that the ignition failures that have shown up on other gm cars is also a problem for the 2008 gmc acadia and possibly other like models of gm vehicles. In my opinion it has to be ignition switch failure that shut down the engine, power steering and air bag system causing this accident.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that after turning the ignition switch to the off position, the vehicle would remain on and would sputter before turning off. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the ignition switch and the cabin fuse box but the failures continued to occur. Local dealer bill kramer chevrolet(2251 w. 23rd st. Panama city fl.) and the manufacturer were notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 165,000. *dt *tp
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that the vehicle remained powered on after removing the key from the ignition. The contact put the key back in the ignition and shifted into park in order to turn the vehicle off but the key would not turn in the off position. The contact made several attempts to remove the key to no avail. The key remained stuck in the ignition and the battery was drained due to the failure. The vehicle was scheduled to be towed and diagnosed by an authorized dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 88,000.
We bought our 2008 gmc acadia in january 2008.the battery died in july 2008 while vacationing in canada leaving us stranded.after it went dead several more times the dealership replaced it.the air conditioning went out several times in2010 and we had to pay to have the ac recharged twice since.in july 2013 we had to have the transmission replaced when it stopped shifting into gear. Our warranty had expired in january of that year.the dealership did get gm to pay half but it still cost us almost $2,000.00.now it is at the dealership again and we have to replace the entire steering column as it lost power steering at low speeds.we are having it repaired at an estimate of nearly $1,800.00 more.this vehicle cost about $36,000.00 in 2008.since then we have paid thousands of dollars just to keep it on the road and safe.this is a lemon and i would like to see a recall for both the transmission and loss of steering at low speeds.i see that both of these are common problems with this vehicle.i would like to be reimbursed for our expenses.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that the ignition switch failed to release the key. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuse box corroded the entire electrical system. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, the sun roof leaked water. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was repaired. The manufacturer was not aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 124,000.updated 04/04/16*ljconsumer stated ongoing problem with electrical system totalfailure caused by faulty sun roof drains. Drains leaked into fuse box causing total electrical system failure. Updated 05/25/18
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that the passenger side fuse block was corroded and had an electrical shortage due to water damage. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.
Received notice from gm re power steering, do not take to vehicle for service unless problem is known. I took vehicle for tire rotation and mechanic noticed power steering fluid leaking, caused damage to rack, pinion, etc. (estimate attached). Called gm dealer and gm cust service, will only cover defective power steering pump not the damage caused by defective pump. Since gm advised not to get fixed until issue occurs (i still have power steering, was not aware of the issue until tires were rotated) why should i be liable for the additional damage caused? also, this morning 12/08/15, while taking my daughter to school, the car buckled and stabiltrak, check engine light came on with a message "power reduced", only able to drive 20-25 miles. The same issue occurred appx. A year ago and i filed a complaint.the light goes and off just like a year ago. After reading several bulletins for the 2008 gmc acadia, all the above issues are a known issue. I should not have to pay for vehicle defects that are common in all of the vehicles.
This vehicle will all of a sudden start swaying from side to side and the stabilitrak light will come on. In addition, the transmission will suddenly seize up, losing acceleration and nearly causing a crash. The engine will also state that it is overheating, all of a sudden and the vehicle will shut itself off and smoke will start coming from the engine. This has happened while going between 35 and 65 mph. On the streets and highways. My children in the bucket seats in the back were sleep and their heads hit the window. They sustained injury.that was on a regular street and the speed limit was 35 mph. I was within or slightly under the speed limit when the vehicle started swaying unexpectedly. When the road is wet, it will sway from side to side on simple curves in the road. I have had the transmission replaced twice. Due to the safety concerns and fear of my family being fatally injured, it was around christmas time. I have had to park the vehicle. I have contacted gmc by phone several times with no response in return. I spoke with someone and was informed to report it to nhtsa. Maybe something can be done about this before a death occurs.
Transmission started getting sluggish around 88, 000 miles. Vehicle wouldn't crank due to electricalstabilizer, now my sunroof is leaking.dealership is going to charge me $275 dollar to unblock the sunroof drains what a rip off when this is the three time i have had the drains cleaned and the sunroof still leak. This has to be a gmc problem that they refuse to acknowledge. The transmission is still under the gmc warranty so thank god i don't have to pay out of pocket for that. The electrical modules seem to be okay for now but at any giving time the vehicle may stop working. Gmc should own up to these problems and look out for their customers.
Control board showsservice stability track,service traction control, lights on dash board goes on and off as if there's electrical issues. Stability track light goes on and off.
I bought my gmc acadia in february and have had it at the dealership i know 15+ times.everything is wrong with it.it started off that it was the stability track and stability control censors, then it went to both rear wheel bearings replace, bypassing the wiring (because gm) told the dealership to bypass the factory wiring and build a new harness for the wiring, several other things wrong, and now the transmission!!!!what will happen next!!!so many people are having major issues with the acadia.not dependable nor safe for me nor my family!!!!!
Car loose power and stabilitraker control, press car gas pedal and only goes to 20 mph it happen anywhere highway and regular street
I noticed that when driving on an expressway and would attempt to pass a slower moving vehicle, as i would move into the passing lane and attempt to accelerate, the car would hesitate for a few seconds, lose speed, then suddenly downshift and accelerate at an unexpected rate. I also noticed that the car would unexpectedly accelerate or decelerate under normal driving conditions. I bought the vehicle to the dealer for repair, they responded that they could find nothing wrong, but the what i was experiencing was characteristic of the 6-speed transmission on the vehicle. The problem continued and i found it dangerous. I returned the vehicle and the dealer's remedy was to "reset the transmission computer." during this time, i also noticed that the "service stabilitrac and traction control" warning would come on. It dosen't matter if your driving or idle or in park these warnings and problems still exist.the dealer fixed one wheel sensor but the problem still occurs. The service airbag warning lights still comes on there was a recall for that i had it fixed but warning still comes on. This vehicle has had so many recalls automatic lift gate, air bag warnings, power steering pump and hose. The rack & pinion will need to be replaced in the vehicles short life span, all of the suspension parts bushings will have to be replaced at some point so this means control arm, sway bar sway, sway bar links toe links of course with these issues you will have to replace struts and shocks, etc...how can government/general motors sell a vehicle this expensive and have so many problems these vehicles are unsafe to drive something needs to be done about this before someone gets seriously hurt.my 08 gmc acadia is pure garbage someone needs to be held accountable because these vehicles have major mechanicaland electrical issues, recalls and are unsafe to be driving
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. While driving various speeds, the vehicle shook, stalled, and shut off. The stability and traction control lights illuminated. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road, turned off the vehicle, and restarted it after a couple of minutes. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer who reset the "stability and traction controls", but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
I have a 2008 acadia which is equipped with a timing chain that has been known by general motors to prematurely stretch and fail, and which can cause serious damage to other engine components, as well as activate certain sensors either prematurely or not at all. Your engine and key components and crankshafts and sensors rely on the timing chain in order to function properly. When you're driving in your vehicle and the timing chain gets stretched, the check engine light flashes on, the engine and transmission will power down and shut off, a loud buzzing sound will occur and hope to god you are not on the highway, because general motors knows about the defect but still will not issue a recall on the prematurely stretched timing chains due to the extensive cost of repair. They have extended warranty coverage on certain similar models in 2007 and 2009, and have offer full replacement of the timing chain up to 10 years and 120,000 miles, but despite the same issue occurring in vehicles made in 2008 with the same defects, they have denied my service request. This a very costly and extremely unsafe condition to drive the vehicle in. It is terrifying when your engine misfires and powers down, and your warning lights flash with a loud buzzing alarm sound blaring through the speakers. The traction control, stabilitrak system, and airbag sensors are all adversely affected by the defective timing chain as well, and the manufacturer is well aware of this defect and unfortunately will probably not be held responsible until someone is killed in an accident as a result of a defective timing chain. I'm so disappointed in this vehicle and the lack of accountability through the manufacturer. They know it's a problem. They are aware of the defect. They even extended coverage to replace up until a certain point, but beyond that, they do not care.
Air bag light comes on and does not go off.traction stabilizer light on to and traction control light on.
Steering became very tight while driving almost causing an accident.could not hardly turn the steering wheel at all.had never been notified this vehicle had defective parts that could have been replaced under a warranty extension.my husband travels for a living in his vehicle so he puts a lot of miles on it and when it first happened he had 178,085 miles and we had to replace a power steering pump.now at 184,624 miles we are putting our second power steering pump and finding out that now the gear will have to be replaced.don't know why we were not notified not to mention this vehicle is a death trap and my husband or someone else could have been killed by this happening.now i look online and there are hundreds if not thousands of people having the same issue.why was a recall not done on this? a warranty extension is not good enough when people can be killed this is as bad and the air bag recall if not worse.updated 05/10/17*lj
My family and i were driving out of town and then started to feel the car jerk at times and then out of no were it said stability traction control off and reduced power of engine and then engine started to make a terrible noise and shaking like it was going to give out. I could barely pull over. I have taken it several times in to get checked for the stability and they can never find anything wrong and they say its one thing and all i seem to do is pay for something that doesn't need to be fixed. This same issue has happened 3 times since then.
As i was driving to pick my kids up from school, my traction control light come on indicating that my traction control was turned off.then the stablitrack light came on.i pulled over because my vehicle felt like it was missing and about to go dead.i cut the vehicle off and waited about 10 minutes and started the engine again.the lights were off and it run fine.two days later while on my way to work the lights started to come on again and then i received a message that the engine had reduced speed.i mashed the accelerator but could not drive faster than 20 miles per hour.there was a lot of traffic behind me and when my vehicle stalled i almost was hit from behind.i've called gmc and they were no help!this is a serious problem and needs to be addressed.i looked online to see if other acadia owners have had the same issue and found multiple complaints.this really needs to be looked into and a recall to fix the issue before someone gets hurt. It's very dangerous for your vehicle to stall out on you on a main highway or interstate.took it to a mechanic and they are not sure what the issue is.others reported taking their acadia to the dealership and having to pay to replace several parts and the issue is still not resolved.
When it rains, water leaks from the air bags. Water also leaks from the light fixtures and dvd player in the middle seating. Water also comes in somewhere under the dashboard/electrical panel area, onto the passenger side floor. The last time it rained, there was standing water on my passenger side floor. This has happened while driving it in the rain and while it was parked. Stablitrak and traction control lights are constantly coming on - even after looked at. - i have pictures of lights on. Also constant service engine soon light problems.
Check engine lights are on, and stability lights on, dealer says problem is due to timing chain problem.there is technical bulletin out for this vehicle located here: http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/jaxrs/download/doc/ucm422873/csc-10043857-8394.pdfgmc is not offering to fix this problem without a large fee, saying our vin does not match the recall.yet there is a technical bulletin describing our exact problem.can you let us know if our vehicle is covered by this technical bulletin and if there are other complaints similar to this for our vehicle.
The lights are going in and out, and the high beams as well as the taillights are doing the same. I was told there is a short in the system.the steering system is making a very loud noise any time the steering wheel is moved. The stability lights as well as others keep coming on and off but when checked shows nothing is wrong.
The service brake light and stabilatrac comes on every time you start the vehicle and sometimes while driving. Have not received a quote from the dealership yet. Will there be a recall that effects this or is it our problem to drop 1500 dollars to repair a manufacturer defect
Since i purchased the vehicle the service air bag light has been on, now the transmission hot idle engine light is popping on and also service the traction control lightand service stabilitrak ligt is coming on. Me my family had taken a vacation to florida and the transmission began to startle all the way back to tennessee leaving us in a devastated situation . I was hoping there was a recall on the transmission and and air bags this is very dangerous as many others has complained about the same issues in the past concerning their 2008 acadia vehicles this vehicle was in motion on a city expressway with a high volume of fast moving traffic. I went to auto zone and o' reilly auto parts to have check engine test and the following codes appeared dtc p2762 torque converter clutch,p0700 automatic transmission control,p0171 fuel control system. And computer error. I don't know if this vehicle ever me recall but i feel me my family could have been severely injured as the fast moving vehicle was coming behind us as our vehicle lost power and connection.
I have had service air bag lights come on all the time along with service stabletrack and and i think something with the fuel when i get gas it makes weird sounds and won't start without pumping the gas to get it started.
My car has been riding crazy. It kerks whem driving and this is only done with service stabiltrak and traction controll sensors come on in the middle of driving. Took to a mechanic who replace part connected to brake that suppose to fix this issue. Wnd issie is the airbag sysyem keeps flashing off and on. I checked nhshf website for reacalls and it says a recall. But when i contacted cheve they said no recall. There have been many complaints on these on this car. Something needs to be done
I purchased a 2008 acadia in november 2016. The seller stated that they had to order a airbag and replace the old one. Alone with the seat belt.i didn't get the car until a month later. When i got the acadia it was making some whining noise, wouldn't crank back up, rattle and clatter, dragging in the transmission like driving in a certain gears, noisy in neutral. Airbag, seatbelt andstability traction control light continue to come on. Needed a alternator and now the engine gone.i been having problem's with the car since i got it, and it been only 13th months.we were driving twice and the vehicle shut down on us on the in-state. We had to get it pull back home. Several times driving on the main highway and street it wouldn't go in great. I don't photos at this time.i would have to wait until tomorrow, to go outside and take pictures. When i got the vehicle the left driving side tire light continue to come on, still having problem's with changing the tires left back and right front. Don't know how many miles was on there. I tried to place an x n the seat belt and unknown other space, but it wouldn't let me.
Water leaking into vehicle cabin entering through panoramic sunroof and ending in the electronic components under the driver side causing multiple dashboard warning lights to turn on and inoperable at times when lit. On two instances vehicle unable to start took to dealership for repairs and after a few days and unable to replicate was sent home. Currently breaks and electronic stability control lights come on and off intermittently and unable to operate cruise control.
This has been the most unsafe car i have ever owned.i can not even trade it in the get a safer car. We have come so close to having many accidents with this car.the steering just freezes up the engine will just shut down will driving.we have had the transmission replaced once and not it needs replaced again.we are not hard on our cars..i just hope it does not come down to having a accident before someone sees how bad this car is..this happens off and on all the time hard to put the dates and times down when this happens,we take into a dealer and it does not happen with them or the cost is just crazy.
Stability track warning light keeps coming on i was told by my mechanic that it could be the sensor so i had it replaced with a factory brand gmc sensor and i'm still having the same problem. Also my passenger side air bag keeps saying it needs to be serviced but it's never been deployed and no one has an answer for why this warning keeps coming up the stability track warning comes on as i'm driving every time after about 10 to 15 minutes and the passenger side air bag warning comes on as soon as i start the vehicle engine. And also i have a problem with code p0700 it keeps turning on my check engine light and i had it fixed but it still keeps turning on . Rattling noise in idle
When i purchased the vehicle in less than an hour the check engine light, airbag light , tire pressure sensor popped on. The car would have a slow take off and shake as you accelerate on the city street. When i drive the freeway the car will hesitate and take 15 seconds before it switch gears to catch up to speed and jerk. The service airbag,service tire monitor system, service stabilitrak, service traction control alert messages are on the message console.
What's not wrong with this car?? i bought it used with an extended warranty. After a year everything went downhill. It has been in and out the gmc service at lease 3 times a year. I don't even know where to start. The airbag light is on but it isn't covered under the airbag recall. What about safety? there has been a check stability trac and traction lights on as well on several occasions. When those lights come on the vehicle decelerated while driving across the kentucky bridge which almost caused a 12 car pile up. In addition, it also skips gears. When trying to speed up it jerks into the next gear like a hiccup. The dealership stated these problems were electric and wear covered under my extended warranty. I suggested that maybe the transmission was bad. However, they stated otherwise. Literally, 4 months later the transmission is out. But what a surprise no longer under warranty. Now i'm looking at a $5,000 bill. The service department stated that it is transmission failure due to an electric issue (out of my control). There is nothing that i could have done to prevent it from happening. But after talking to gm they, basically explained that they don't stand by their product after 100,000 and that they can't prove that the issues are actually manufacturers defect. I strongly disagree as there are hundreds of people experiencing the same hardships as me with the 2008 vehicle. On [xxx], for gmc acadia, 2008 is the worst year with the most complaints for transmission failure. How aren't these already recalled by now? they are nothing but junk! not work anything. Even a gmc service rep. Said these were the worse year and get them in the shop all the time. Why won't gmc just isssue a recall and take them off the market. I have all the proof of regular maintenance and service receipts.parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Stability track warning light keeps coming on i was told by my mechanic that it could be the sensor so i had it replaced with a factory brand gmc sensor and i'm still having the same problem.also my passenger side air bag keeps saying it needs to be serviced but it's never been deployed and no one has an answer for why this warning keeps coming up the stability track warning comes on as i'm driving every time after about 10 to 15 minutes and the passenger side air bag warning comes on as soon as i start the vehicle engine. And also i have a problem with code p0700 it keeps turning on my check engine light and i had it fixed but it still keeps turning on .
Either when i first start the car or when the car is in motion the stabilitrak and the traction control warning comes on- sometimes it comes with an engine power reduced warning and the car does not drive well until i can pull over and turn it off- wait a couple of minutes and sometimes it clears when i turn it back on and other times the warning is still there.more recently it is also having the brake warning light come on and i replaced the front brake pads only 2 months ago so i know its not my brakes. Need this fixed asap!
This is the worst viechle we have every bought.you name it an it has gone wrong. Transmission twice, timing, power steering, tailgate, we have never pulled anything with our car.when it rains the steering locks up.. One minute we are going 70 and bam the car turns off.i can keep going.gmc pretty much just said oh well.this have happened so many times i lost track.
I purchased this acadia on 5-5-2014, the vehicle ran great for two days and on that second day while driving on the interstate i-80 it started to hail with snow and rain as this happened the stabili track and traction controle tried to initiate but instead the warning indicators showed up on the dashboard saying service stabili track and service traction controle as proceding to destination the vehicle began to shift hard which in my opinion is a safety hazard so i did some research and found many other acadia owners with this simular complaint. The acadia is a vehicle that can seat up to 8 passengers and is considered in my opinion a family vehicle. Gmc has been made well aware that these defects hold a high potential hazard for the safety of adults as well as children and i see nothing being done about these defects, i urge shoppers to seek out more than one dealership when purchasing a family vehicle, gmc staff have not been good on what they say about their vehicles in my experiance and have lied to my face to get me to sign off on a deal that has left me with a $20,000 safety hazard sitting in my drive way. I ask for the nhtsa to please investigate gmc acadia's for it is my beliefe that there should be more re-calls then what i see listed!
On february 2, 2011 my cars service brake system and stabilitrak lights came on and traction control turned off. Car was brought into dealer for diagnosis and repair. Master cylinder leaking break fluid into booster. If not fixed and brake fluid leaks further, brakes will fail. August 6th 2014, vehicle was brought back to dealer for same issues. Service brake system/brake lights on. Stabilitrak light on and traction control turned off on vehicle. Suv will loose brakes if all the brake fluid leaks into booster. Faulty parts pose a serious hazard as there is no evidence visual to the eye that break fluid is leaking. If breaks were to go out serious injuries and accidents would be the result. Gm has been notified of the issue and will not stand behind their parts. Gmc sees no problem in master cylinders and boosters failing after approximately 30,000 miles and therefore customers are faced with thousands of dollars of repairs. Gmc won't take ownership to replace faulty parts that have gone bad repeatedly. 3 master cylinders and 3 boosters in a car that is only at 80,000 miles is a serious defect in parts. We are lucky brakes haven't failed 100% and killed innocent people because of gmc's negligence on fixing faulty parts that have been well documented on master cylinder and booster replacements.
I purchased a used 2008 gmc acadia in may 2017 ever since i purchased this vehicle i have had nothing but problems i purchased this vehicle because my daughter is a senior in high school and i knew that we would be needing it to travel from state to state for college tours.every since i purchased we have not been able to travel because of the continuous light to come on, continuous codes that comes on and it causes the carto run horribly i am spending $20-$30 a day on gas and i'm also noticing that the oil is just evaporating but i'm not seeing it on the ground i continue to take it to the mechanic he continue to fix things that the codes gives him. I'm still spending money and i'm still not getting any results i have not been able to travel in this vehicle because i refuse to get on the highway with my child and breakdown in the middle of nowhere.what we need to do is start a petition with gmc because if everyone is having these problems then it is a serious problem i am to the point where i am ready to start a lawsuit.i mean let's be honest what are we waiting for either us or one of our loved ones to die and is known death trap. There are so many recalls on this vehicle that all of them should be just called in and repaired apparently it's a problem with gmc assembling the vehicle and they do not want to own up to their responsibilities and it's not fair to us that i lives are at stake.
1) a transmission switch plate error - warranty repair (gmc never paid my hotel/rental car claim. On hwy with family.2) transmission issue - paid close to $2000.i asked if this would lead to transmission failure; they told me no, car would be good to go.the person who helped me no longer works at the el paso dealership when i reported he tried to overcharge me. Driving on hwy in el paso with kids.3) transmission - paid $4000+ for transmission (gmc claims not related to the previous repair); discussed with service dept if we should spend more money on the car...they told me the new transmission would work.(mileage was 125k)the transmission failed while moving from el paso to colorado springs...no safe place to stop.4) 2 mos later (now) - claim the timing belt failed and rh tie rods need repair and they say i declined a repair. I never discussed this needed repair and the possibility of a $2600 repair following this $4000 repair...so if they mentioned it, they never said you have $6600 worth of work in front of you. I already was concerned about paying $4000 after paying $2000. Ithappened on highway.gmc is more than aware of these issues with their cars and they are leaving their customers to deal with it.i have a 2002 gmc envoy and never paid anything close in repairs. There are serious problems with this make and model. We are also a military family who travels quite a bit.we started getting errors on road trips and we even had the original warranty repair while we were out of town, causing us to be stranded on the side of the highway in the washington dc area when our car just stopped.gmc is showing a total disregard for its customers.they are aware of these issues and they are not taking any responsibility for them.they are putting their customers in physical danger and wreaking havoc on our finances.this is disgusting and unacceptable.
Will not shift out of park
I was driving down the highway and the stabilitrak turned itself off and a warning light came on saying it was off and to service it. I tried to push the button and it did nothing and then it cleared itself and turned back on without any prompt and when slowing down and pressing the brake pedal the steering wheel vibrates and the whole right side of the car shakes.
My car has been leaking inside due to manufacturer defect with the seal of the windshield and in top and causing electrical issues for car one example transmission control module and etc
While driving the vehicle at a normal speed (55) on a highway, a dinging sound comes on and the car goes into reduced power mode, losing speed. The stabilitrak and thetraction control warning comes on. This makes it difficult to cross traffic at intersections as the car will barely accelerate. There is no warning that this is going to happen. Also, the cars behind you do not know why you are slowing down. Then when you turn the car off and restart it, the lights go off and the car drives fine. After three trips to the gmc dealer, the throttle body was determined to be the problem. Gmc has issued special circumstances warranty on the 2007 & the 2009 but not the 2008. I do not feel that the warranty is sufficient. I do not understand why there is not a recall because after searching the forums, i have found that there are numerous complaints with this happening. I had my grandkids in the car with me and we could have been hurt when we had the sudden loss of power we experienced.
Driving home from work, got on the highway and was going about 70mph and the traction control light came on.then the message displayed to service stabilizer trak.then the message service traction control. N the car started rocking side to side.i have had nothing but problems with this suv since i bought it.it is the most scariest car to drive.i would love to trade it in, but can't because of the negative equity.
Going down the high way the stabilitrack light comes on after turning off the car turning it back on it goes out the light hasn't came back on its been a couple months it only comes on when driving far. Also have a problem with the brakes they go all the way to the floor hard to stop the car. My girlfriend told me about the problem i drove it myself to see if it would do it to me never did till today i almost hit 2 cars
My acadia started out having this issue at around 20 mph it would lose power and the service stabilitrak, service traction control lights would show up.recently it has been doing it on the hwy running around 55-60 and when it looses power it feels like you have slammed on your brakes throwing you slightly forward.had anyone been behind me they would have ran over me!it has been in the shop several times, always with a report of "cant duplicate problem" or one time it was in there was a bulletin to make some small repair, this was a very short term fix as it has started again and is worse now than ever.
1.while traveling on an interstate highway, the vehicle's "stabilitrak" controlabruptly shut down, and the brakes locked with light depressions of the pedal.(stabilitrak controls the vehicle's traction control, anti-lock brakes, and roll-prevention program.)2.the failure has occurred approximately 5 times; on one occasion, the engine stalled in addition to the above.consequences were as described above.3.the vehicle was taken on an urgent basis to the gmc dealer the following day.thedealer advised that the problem is due to "play in the camshaft," which sends an erroneous signal to the stabilitrak, causing it to shut down.the dealer advised that repair will require replacement of cylinder heads and other equipment, which is a draconian procedure which will take a week or more.in addition, the dealer advised that the problem is causing permanently damage to the vehicle's drivetrain which worsens with miles driven.the dealer further advised that repair parts would not be available for at least 8 weeks because the problem is widespread in the vehicle line and gm refuses to manufacture parts in sufficient quantities to meet the national demand.almost 8 weeks after reporting the problem, the problem remains unrepaired, and gm has refused one written request and one written demand for immediate correction of the problem, despite this being an immediate threat to occupant safety in that it shuts down thevehicle's most important electronic safety components, including traction control, anti-lock brakes, and the anti-roll-over program.
I was driving and the panel said transition off, losing power engine.the car starting shaking. I pulled over to the side of the highway,turn it off and it didn't want to start. Waiting 20-30 minutes it turn back on. I drove like 15 mins and did it again.
I bought my 2008 gmc acadia and not long after the check engine light came on. It was the timing chain. I had the chevy dealership replace it which was almost $3000.00. About a year and a half later it has gone out again. And i can't afford another $3000.00. Now it's just sitting. Very up set about this.
Transmission failure immediately followed by engine failure after the transmission was replaced.
Stabilitrak system says it is "off"car makes a recurrent beeping noise, warning light to check brake system shows.occurs randomly at any time of day.no leaks from car, still brakes well.
2008 gmc acadia- steering problems!!- 65,000 started noticing power steering loss when slow turning sometimes...off and on...then got more often and much worse...replaced rack ($300).....problem still not fixed...next trying to replace power steering pump ($$ yet to find out)...recall on headlight- socket melted and replaced....airbag light continues to come off and on...traction control, stability track, and airbag light come off and on randomly. No sound...took to gmc dealership, they told us it was the radio. Replaced radio($450), still didn't work. Dealership stated amp blew and needed new amp ($400)...thought it was the amp the entire time due to the cd player working visually, but no sound in entire vehicle for any electronic feature. Shifting randomly when going down highway. Gas mileage horrible-- about 14 to 14 .5mpg-- much worse than when we first got it at 48,000...love the look and when it works....why is there no recall will the power steering?? come on gmc step up and do the right thing already!!!
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. While driving various speeds, the electronic stability control, traction control, and abs warning indicators illuminated. The contact stated that the electronic stability control malfunctioned and caused the vehicle to operate in the four wheel drive mode. Four by four center in essex, vermont was made aware of the failure and stated that there was a timing chain failure that was common in that type of vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.
I was stopped at a red light at 6 mile andryan rd detroit mi vehicle just cut off.after three or four tries it finally started and i had my daugther to follow me home and park it. I am afraid to drive it now.this happen 7/10/19 in am.traction light was reading off
The sunroof drainage tubes get clogged and leaked water which caused the fuse box in the dash to be filled with water. Also flooding all the floors and the battery compartment inside the car. Which in return causes the car to not shut off when you turn the key off and take it out. It also causes all kinds of sensors and check engine lights to come on on the dash like service airbag service stable track causes the traction control to turn off falsely tells you that engine oil needs changed also causes the battery to go dead for no reason also displays ac off engine hot
Our 08 acadia has been one problem after another since we purchased it. The latest issue is the transmission going out while on a family vacation going 65mph down the interstate. The stability track lights start lighting, the engine light comes on and then the transmission just stops working. We get the car pulled over, shut it off, turn it back on and it resets itself. It starts going, but then goes back out again. We've had towed it to our final destination. We are now more than $4500 out of pocket and ruined our family trip, we couldn't go anywhere. A transmission shouldn't go out with only 72k miles. We see this is a very common problem with gmc acadia and nothing is being done by gmc. This is a major safety concern and this should be addressed along with the power steering issues. Many families can't afford these major issues, and shouldn't have to after paying so much money for this vehicle. Please investigate this issue and get relief for acadia owners!! gmc is aware of this problem and continue to ignore this problem.
When travelling home on the highway after school shopping with my two children my vehicle suddenly reduced power, became uncontrollable and wouldn't allow me to get out of the way of the rapidly approaching vehicles behind me in time.i was able to get to the shoulder, after the reduced engine alert appeared.stabiltrak was also disabled and one more feature i cannot remember.i had to shut my vehicle down and sit with two children in the car waiting for the car to somehow right itself.after 10 minutes i tried turning it on and the errors were gone and the car drove again, except rough.i took it to the local auto store and the diagnosed it with the code reader as tac.throttle body. The person at the counter said they see this all the time with this vehicle.in fact, it should be a recall since it's so common and a clear flaw in the design.to the tune of $199 you can replace the part and have the same thing happen all over again at some other random, unsafe time!thank you gm for yet another unreliable family vehicle.i will have no choice, but to replace the part, as this is the car used for every day transportation in my household to school, work and back.researching the internet horror stories can be found everywhere.it seems tragedy has to happen to make this $200 part a recall.please redesign and replace.this mom cares for her kids.
While driving on the interstate the stabilitrak, traction control and reduced power lights came on.the car was running really rough and i had to cross traffic to pull over.i turned it off and sat for 5-10 minutes.i started it and it acted like nothing had happened.i drove it directly to a chevy dealer and they said the only thing they could find was that it appeared that the throttle body had moisture in it and the moisture had frozen.they dried it out and its been fine, until last week.i was on my way to chicago, again on the interstate, and the all the lights started coming on, then the engine light, but i did not lose power this time. I'm really afraid to drive my car and unfortunately i have several more trips to chicago in the near future.i would take our other vehicle, but it is also a gm product and is having the same issues. I have read many forums where the same situation has been happening for as far back as 6 years and appears to be a major problem for a lot of gm owners.people are having sensors changed out, throttle body replaced and other work done on their vehicles and nothing is solving the problem. Gm needs to find out what the problem is and fix it!its very dangerous to be driving along in wall to wall traffic and lights start coming on and there is the possibility of losing power in the middle of all that!unfortunately, since we have two gm vehicles with the same problem, there is no way to avoid driving one of them.fyi - i also read that there are problems going on with leaks in the rack and pinion and sway bar issues.i had a leak in my rack and pinion and had to replace the sway bars last fall.
I purchased the gmc acadia from a dealership in kaiserslautern germany in may 2012.by april 2013 the transmission completely stopped working.at first the suv would jump gears 6-3 sometimes 6-1 while moving at speeds higher than 35 mph.i have 3 young children and the result of such sudden shifting could have caused whiplash and did cause fear.i took the vehicle to auto schneider in weiden germany who identified the speed sensor as the problem via the computer and replaced the part.by 10 may 2013 the vehicle was completely immobile.i conducted research and have found over 1000 entries specifying that people have had to replace the transmission around 70000 miles, and sometimes twice, with gmc covering 0 costs.as a us service member i believe that the nhtsa should monitor complaints on other sites and investigate poor mechanics especially when tax dollars were used to rehabilitate gmc in 2008.anytime there is a mechanical failure in a vehicle's transmission it can cause incident.
Service air bags light came on. Occasionally service traction control light comes on and traction control turns off and back on while driving when traction control returns warning light disappears. Service air bag light came on while driving and has not came off. All of the above happened on a highway going no faster than 55mph dry conditions. Vehicle has not been in an accident while owned by current owner.
In 2011, our acadia electrical system started to malfunction.first the driver's side headlight wiring burnt.we had that replaced.after the headlight, we started noticing the engine light was coming on and the air bag sensor was notifying us that the air bags will not deploy.none of the sounds where coming on in the car.for example, if you were not wearing your seatbelt the "dinging" did not happen.i took the acadia in for service and they told me it was my cell phone that triggered the defect.i thank god i was not in an accident however if gmc knew of the defects why not be up front with us.my family and i travel plenty. Safety is the number one concern, we bought the acadia faithfully and hopes gmc provides the best service possible.
My 2008 acadia is now on it's 4th thermostat. I'm about to send it in to have it replaced. My suv keeps overheating. So far i have replaced the radiator, thermostat, and stability track. Is there any one else who has this problem?
I am requesting a recall on 2008 gmc acadia's (throttle body). I have a 2008 gmc acadia that is experiencing major issues. These issues include speed reducing in the middle of a busy intersection with my (xxx) year old son in the car. The panel displayed a red message "service traction control". Went a few blocks further when the car shut off completely on a busy street; police pushed me off the main street to a less populated side street. Messages displayed on panel "'traction control reducing power". I'm concerned not only for my safety but concerned about the many other customers of gmc who have experienced the same issue (similar issues found on the internet/blogs). My son and i could have been seriously injured if not killed because of this faulty part. I trust that gmc will do the right thing and recall this item before someone is seriously injured. Parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
2008 gmc acadia with slightly under 53,000 miles.was driving across town and the transmission started to shift unexpectedly as if slipping out of gear and the engine going to high revolutions.check engine light came on.vehicle stopped for awhile, restarted, began heading towards dealership.acceleration completely failed and vehicle rolled to a stop with inability to go forward or in reverse.vehicle towed to gm dealership.been informed that the clutch broke and spread metal bits across the transmission.transmission must be replaced even though vehicle only has 53,000 miles on it.complaint also filed with gm customer care requesting financial assistance with the prohibitive cost of premature repair.
There is a airbag notification that comes on also im having engine issues where my fuel runs out extremely fast without notice. I can drive less than 30 miles and my vehicle will be almost of empty from a full tank. It just happened out of nowhere. My friend also has the same vehicle and she is having the same issues with her car. I really need this fixed asap.*dt
This has been the most unsafe car i have ever owned.i can not even trade it in the get a safer car. We have come so close to having many accidents with this car.the steering just freezes up the engine will just shut down will driving.we have had the transmission replaced once and not it needs replaced again.we are not hard on our cars..i just hope it does not come down to having a accident before someone sees how bad this car is..this happens off and on all the time hard to put the dates and times down when this happens,we take into a dealer and it does not happen with them or the cost is just crazy.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. While driving various speeds, the "reduced engine power" indicator illuminated without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle's speed was reduced to 20 mph and the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after approximately 15 minutes. Quirk auto of bangor, maine (295 hogan rd, 04401) was made aware of the failure, but the source of the failure could not be determined. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000.
In february of this year (2013) the transmission in our 2008 gmc acadia failed while i was driving my two small children home from preschool.thankfully i never lost control of the car although it was extremely frightening and a very dangerous experience to not be able to shift into another gear while in the middle of moving traffic on a busy road.i barely made it home, drove with my hazard lights on, shaking and counting my blessings that our car was not hit and we were not hurt.what makes it all the more upsetting is that gm is aware of this issue with 2008 acadia models but yet has never done a recall on the defective transmissions in our cars.gm is essentially telling it's customers that it does not care about their safety or well being.they allow us to continue to drive their cars even though they are aware of the potential danger involved when the transmission shuts down.i cannot afford another car for my family right now so every day i live in fear that this car will fail again and put us in danger.it is not the safe, reliable car i was led to believe it was when i purchased it for my family vehicle.gmc should be forced to recall these cars (2007/2008 gmc acadia) and required to put in completely new transmissions.
I was driving my 2008 gmc acadia along with my sister and her two god children. We were at a red light and proceeded to go when the light turned green. Got up to 20mph and the suv jerked severely. Once it jerked the suv would not go over that mileage. We were all scared! i took them home and drove to a gm dealership. I paid $114.00 for a diagnostic test and was told they did not know what was wrong. They speculated that a wave plate broke or moved. They advised in order to know for sure, i would have to pay 900.00 plus for a deeper diagnostic! i'm under my 100k mileage and no one is honoring that. I'm a mba student and don't have that kind of cash! i've only had this suv for 3 years. I bought it used, had only one owner before me, and it was under 20k miles. Sounds like gm's product is not reliable and they do not stand behind their product. I tried to buy an american product to put help our economy and this is the repayment for it! i'm going back to foreign cars, i will never purchase another gm built vehicle as long as i breath!
My wife was driving down the highway and the car suddenly would not go on a high volume highway. It turns out the transmission solenoidblock went bad. I have looked into it and there has been many complaintsof same year, model, and make. My wife and children were in the car and wereally very distraught.if there is so many complaints on this vehicle for the same very expensive problem, why not recall. $4000.00.
Vehicle experiencing bad transmission problems when shifting between 3rd and 5th gears.as accelerating, the vehicle begins to shift, but begins to idle and rpm's rise extremely high.vehicle begins to slow down and finally jerks into the next gear causing rapid acceleration.this issue almost caused me to run into a car in front of me after pulling off from a stoplight.it is extremely scary to continue to drive the car, but with this being my only vehicle and i must work, i am forced to drive daily.warranty just expired 5 months ago in march and i cannot afford to fix the problem (march 24, 2013, 5 year/100,000 mi. Powertrain).vehicle was purchased march 24, 2008.
2008 gmc acadia slt-2 with 42,300 miles; not yet 6 years old. "service stability control" and "service traction control" warnings received periodically.this week, transmission started to shift unevenly; not correctly upshifting/downshifting while driving at 30mph. Car now only operates in 1st gear.no higher gears, no reverse.....engine just revs. Car has complete service rec no longer safely drivable. Appears to be part of the known waveplate issue.why no recall with the great number of similar acadias with the same problem over and over? thanks for your attention.
Check engine lights are on, and stability lights on, dealer says problem is due to timing chain problem.there is technical bulletin out for this vehicle located here: http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/jaxrs/download/doc/ucm422873/csc-10043857-8394.pdfgmc is not offering to fix this problem without a large fee, saying our vin does not match the recall.yet there is a technical bulletin describing our exact problem.can you let us know if our vehicle is covered by this technical bulletin and if there are other complaints similar to this for our vehicle.
Wave plate transmission failure 2 months after purchase and 5 months after warranty.so disgusted!!!
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a complete loss of power and was no longer operable. The check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission malfunctioned and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the independent mechanic again where the engine was replaced again. The failure recurred. In addition, the engine oil coagulated and the air bag light remained illuminated. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 110,000.
Vehicle will cut off,still runs after switch is off,when making a turn popping in the wheel,steering gets hard when making a turn,something kills battery and it leaks inside,this happens whether in motion or not
Stability track warning light keeps coming on i was told by my mechanic that it could be the sensor so i had it replaced with a factory brand gmc sensor and i'm still having the same problem.also my passenger side air bag keeps saying it needs to be serviced but it's never been deployed and no one has an answer for why this warning keeps coming up the stability track warning comes on as i'm driving every time after about 10 to 15 minutes and the passenger side air bag warning comes on as soon as i start the vehicle engine. And also i have a problem with code p0700 it keeps turning on my check engine light and i had it fixed but it still keeps turning on .
I bought my 2008 gmc acadia and not long after the check engine light came on. It was the timing chain. I had the chevy dealership replace it which was almost $3000.00. About a year and a half later it has gone out again. And i can't afford another $3000.00. Now it's just sitting. Very up set about this.
At 96,000 miles my transmission went out completely. I had to replace it, and it cost me over $2500k this is insane.....and they are known for the 2008 transmission failures. The dealer refused to help in any way....
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact noticed one arm was fractured on the liftgate. The contact's daughter sustained injuries to the hand, but did not require medical attention. The dealer diagnosed that the arms needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle failed to operate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the cause of the failure was undetermined. In addition, the side air bag warning indicator illuminated contiuously. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v415000 (structure) and 14v118000 (air bags). The failure mileage was unknown.
In 2010 i noticed an oil leak from the front of engine.afterseeing the notice on the internet about oil leaks can cause engine fires i became concerned.please advise!thanks!!!
When first starting engine a loud pop would occur.signals, clock,stereo, dome light, battery gauge stopped working.chevrolet dealer replaced the stereo and amplifier ($1500 ).then if i left acadia in the rain i would find a small puddle of water on the floor under the emergency brake and a drop of water on the air bag on the driver side in front of the vehicle.was told it could be the sun roof tubes were blocked so i took it to the auto glass place and had the tubes cleaned out.very concerned about the water because i do not want to loose power in vehicle again.just went on a trip and had to park outside in parking area and had a real puddle on my mat and underneath the mat.today i called an auto windshield repair shop to see if the windshield could be leaking and was told that if the car was not in an accident or if it has not had the windshield replaced, they didn't think it would be the windshield leaking, that gm was good about installing and sealing the windshield.my car is kept in the garage and i am the only driver.it has never been in an accident and i am afraid that the wiring will short out, cause a soft spot in the floor,or start a fire.this automobile has only 69,285 miles and has been very well taken care of by only general motors dealerships.serious problem involving wet elements and electrical problems here.please let me know what to do!
I'm having transmission problems diagnosed by two different mechanics. I foundthat gmc announced a technical service bulletin for this specific repair. However, i was told gmc might not cover the cost of repairs because the problem is "too new," so i have to continue to drive my car -- with the problem -- until it becomes severe enough for a proper code to come up on diagnostics. This makes me feel very unsafe and angry.
Takata recall it keeps shutting completely down in the middle of highway and this affects everything steering, complete loss of power to vehicle. No codes to indicate something is wrong !!!! extremely dangerous this has continued to occur even after parts have been replaced brand new. More than 5 times already. This will most certainly lead to death. I have 3 children with me at all times. That's 4 lives that could be lost because of this problem!!!! . We have been extremely lucky because it has shift down in the middle of the night and bridges where there is nowhere to get on the side but remain in the lanes where traffic is 70 mph and up!!!! this needs to be recalled immediately!!!!
Purchased new, have had the following problems 2011 :water pump failed, and engine oil leak new pump and gaskets,2012: oil pressure sensor replaced,2013: wave plate broken sent metal through transmission major transmission repair, front and rear a/c failed and needed replacement. 2014: master cylinder leaking - replaced. 2016: purge solenoid stuck open was replaced, oil leak- timing cover leaking (did not replace- too expensive)- multiple calls to gmc and dealing with the dealer not satisfied and feel the car is a safety risk.
I have brought my vehicle in before our trip to massachussetts to the gm dealer in hastings, mn as the stop engine now/fuel pressure light kept coming on all the time. They told me that it is probably just a sensor issue. So i drove my car. In the last few weeks more lights came on such as traction control is out, stabilization needs attention, breaks need attention, and check engine. So they figured just more sensor issue. 9/9/14 i was backing out a parking spot with a friend of mine and my power steering was disabled and almost caused and accident when the break service light came on. Finally my husband took it back to the dealer to find that now i need a new timing chain and updates $2045, transmission control module w/solenoid $1226.58, and master cylinder and brake booster $690.00. They should have caught this before as gm is well aware of the issues according to complaints online and the service man who told me he sees this a lot. I noticed there is a recall on 2007 and 2009 for several of these issues. Had i not have my husband bring this in again i am sure there would have been a severe accident involving me and possibly my children. Gm offered to pay for half the services but honestly they know this is an issue with their model. To tell people nothing is wrong, nothing is wrong and bam everything wrong at just 120k miles seems fishy. I want this fixed before someone gets hurt. I have a friend with the same model with many of the same issues. This is not fair to leave consumers in the dark considering this is vehicle mostly used by families.
Tsb reference- sb-11340 should be extended to 2008 acadias.initial oil change intervals were very long for this model year and were subsequently shortened.the bulletin indicates that the extended intervals can lead to timing change stretch and this has happened to ours and other 2008 acadias.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the residence. Wilkins buick-gmc 6913 ritchie hwy, glen burnie, md 21061, 410 999-1419, was contacted and the contact was informed that the engine and transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 142,000.
When i returned home and turned car off while in my driveway the engine would not stop running after i took the key out -until a few seconds it finally shut off- i tried to start it with the remote start and turn it off and it worked fine - can you advise me on this problemthank you[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Timing chain was replaced about 3,000 miles ago. Check engine light appeared just minutes before exiting onto the highway. I accelerated to a maximum of 45mph before the engine started to "putt" and then i thought the transmission went out on the vehicle, the rpm skyrocketed, i slowed the vehicle down to pull over and it started smoking / steaming and oil and water were spewing out all over the vehicle. I thought it was on fire. Several passers-by noticed and called police reporting that my vehicle was on fire, i called a tow truck. Got a ride to work. Towed to the dealer / service center who replaced timing chain. They said the engine is shot. 2 pistons fell out. Class action lawsuit needs to occur on this vehicle. It is a pile of junk to fix and extremely unsafe. Timing chain and transmission problems. Engine problems. Unrecalled, defective timing chains in these gmc acadia's cause catastrophic permanent unsafe engine damage. Gmc will not recall unless they are forced to, due to the cost of replacing the entire engine after the timing chain failures. I thought the vehicle was going to explode when i pulled over when the engine failed; i jumped out and backed away to a safe distance. Scariest driving moment i've ever experience. A class action needs to occur in order for them to do something about this once and for all.
Approximately 3 weeks ago, my 2008 gmc acadia was serviced at 140,000 miles for worn out timing chains.now, i am looking at problems with my transmission.how convenient.within three weeks this vehicle has failed on me.the timing chains were rattling in turns when it was taken into the dealership and the problem was discovered.i actually visited and left the dealership several times before the problem was diagnosed, so i was riding around with a faulty part in my engine.the transmission went out after i had exited the interstate at which point i could not accelerate more than 10 mph. Good thing i was not on the interstate when it decided to stall out on me as i can only imagine how disastrous that would have been.the 2007 and 2009 gmc models were recalled for timing chain issues, never the 2008 model.the transmission problem is related to the 3-5-r wave plate, which had a 20,000 mile extension from gm to cover the repair if this broke, which of course i am out of, thus the repair costs for both defects are my problem.i do not understand how they will not back their products knowing that they are faulty.gm needs to step up and man up to the fact they have inferior products inside these engines and transmissions.
I was driving the vehicle and it puttered in the middle of intersection as i was turning which is a busy street. It slowed down drastically on its own.which caused my children to swing forward and back in there seat. My children were in the car it was very scary. This is not safe!!!according to gmc service the timing chain did not break,was stretched to the extent that the remote start would not work along with codes being set. Would like to know the real reason for such premature failure and what if any actions are being taken to remedy this. There has to be more than just putting a new chain on and crossing your fingers.really do not buy into the theory of dirty oil causing it,maybe lack of oil resulting from poor design. I get my oil chain faithfully and maintenance done.this is not safe at all.i have a sick child that needs to get to dr appts this needs to be fixed.there was a recall for 2007 and 2009 models which gmc fixed. My 2008 should be fixed in the recall also.
The vehicle turns off abruptly while driving. The vehicle as turned off in a parked-idling position, rolling at five mph, and even between 60-70 mph. Most of the time when the car shuts down, you are not able to restart the car without removing the key out of the ignition and inserting it to the on position cycling that motion four to five times. I have researched and spoken to other owners with the same make, model, and year as i have and they are dealing with the same issue. I am certain i am not the only complaint regarding this issue. I am worried about the safety for my family and myself because as mentioned before, this happens at random. There should be some kind of recall for this issue, however there is not. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Oil changes at dealer performed every 3k miles. At 88k miles, shortly after drive train warranty expired. The check engine light appeared. Full diagnostics performed by local dealer stated timing chain buffers were beginning to fail. Est cost $3500. Advised that since the light comes on/off intermittently, okay to wait to see if problem worsens, which may be many years, if ever. At 92k miles, while on highway, the transmission wouldn't shift gears, rpm's climbed, pulled over vehicle where it stalled and wouldn't restart. Vehicle towed to dealer, where tested and determined that engine needs replacement due to loud metalic engine noise and metal shavings in oil. Estimated repairs from two gmc dealers of $6600 to $7600 for re-manufactured engine. Local dealers have stated that timing chain buffers is a very common problem with 2008 gmc acadia and vehicle should be recalled, but is not due to the cost of engine replacement. Contacted gmc (belva - senior case analyst) to describe case and they responded that they will not assist in the repairs because: 1) vehicle was purchased used - stating that all such purchases are 'as-is' from dealer and its up to the consumer to do due-dilegence before purchasing, 2) vehicle power train warranty expired by date shortly before purchase, and 3) power train warranty is now 3 years past the date, regardless of when issue first appeared. Gmc senior advisor also stated the she recently purchased a used gm product, and the engine failed shortly afterward at 100k miles, and gm will not assist her either, as that is also out of the date range of the power train warranty.engine was manufactured in the k-gm (saint catharines, ontario) plant.
Bought vehicle with only 23k miles on it, transmission started acting up within 6 months of driving it, taken to a dealer, said nothing wrong, another year later got worse, took it in to a different dealer, nothing wrong, 6 months later took it in before going on vacation, nothing wrong, but had problems while on vacation, 6 months later, 1,500 miles away from home on vacation, driving down a 75 mile an hour speed limit divided highway, transmission went out with no warning, no dash warning, took in to a transmission dealer (since we couldn't get into a dealer) and said we wouldn't make it home the way it was. 5 grandlater and a mess of a vacation later we were on our way home. Less than 3 months later, tighten gas cap light on dash, check tire pressure light on and check engine light on. Found out online that this model and make and year had numerous issues with transmission, don't understand how there was no recall and how gm got away with it. Oh, and we were under extended warranty in the beginning where they said nothing wrong, and as soon as warranty was expired, boom! transmission had to be fixed! transmission dealer said the damage was from a cheap 15.00 part that caused us to have to spend 5 grand while on vacation. We have all shop paperwork showing the paper trail what we tried to get fixed.
I have experienced multiple issues with my 2008 gmc acadia my first problem was with the transmission having to be replaced.which just barely was covered under the warranty i had after buying the vehicle used since that first incident i have had continual problems. My engine will stay running after the key is turned to the off position and the key is removed from the ignition the car continues to stay running the engine does that is all other lights go off no radio or ac stay on. I have had it in the shop different times no one can correctly diagnose and fix the issue.i am now watching the tow truck hook my car up to be taken to the gmc dealer which is going to cost more than i am sure i can afford to pay as a single mother trying to make ends meet. So besides the engine running with no key in it. It also kills the battery drains it when it sits.i have also had issues with the wiring harnesses to the head lights melting to the back if the bulbs having to be replaced costing over $200.there has to be some kind of electrical issue with this car there seem to be many people on here with similar issues with transmission and odd issues. Please help i can't afford this car and the continual issues.
I was merging onto highway when the rpm's on my vehicle went to 5 (or above) and the vehicle lurched into gear. After that happened, the vehicle would not go above 45mphs. Every time the vehicle would need to change gears after this the rpms would climb before changing gears.the vehicle was taken to the dealership and i was advised it was the transmission.
Control board showsservice stability track,service traction control, lights on dash board goes on and off as if there's electrical issues. Stability track light goes on and off.
My transmission went out on my car at 84,400 miles.
The timing chain broke which in turn broke the engine as well. It happened as i was exiting the highway, it just stalled and would not start again.
Since i bought the truck the i get an on and off message to service the air bag. Also while i am drivingthe truck over heats and when i come tona stop and turn the engine off and completely remive the key. The engine stays on and water pump starts to buble as if the water was boiling and after about five minutes there is no water in the pump and when you add water the water get extremely hot. I have seen in other forums where all have had the same issue. I am extremely disappointed in the quality of the vehicle. I have four small children and don't feel safe however the truck is financed and i have no option.
Had to wait to give my daughter a ride. Sat in the pouring rain for about 40 minutes. Put the car in drive and began to pull forward and water poured down the windshield from the inside. Water also came in from the front left curtain airbag and the visor arm. Engine began to idle rough. Anti-lock brakes grab on low speed slow down.our area of texas is drought prone so no more significant rain until july 14-16. Water pours in the front windshield, both driver and passenger side. Water from curtain airbags and under the dash. Standing water in the floor board. Obd light is on and my parking break warning light turns on and off. Park assist goes on and off. The warning chime comes on while driving and won't turn off. No telling how much damage all of this will cause. I have one more payment until the thing is mine free and clear. No warranty and no recourse. It figures.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that oil was leaking from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the oil was leaking from the timing chain cover. The timing chain cover needed to be resealed, but the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 105,000.updated 04/08/16*lj
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. While driving various speeds, the electronic stability control, traction control, and abs warning indicators illuminated. The contact stated that the electronic stability control malfunctioned and caused the vehicle to operate in the four wheel drive mode. Four by four center in essex, vermont was made aware of the failure and stated that there was a timing chain failure that was common in that type of vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced several electrical failures. The rear doors would not unlock, the liftgate failed to open, the check engine indicator illuminated intermittently, and the battery failed while the key was stuck in the ignition. When the battery was replaced, the key was removed; however, the engine was still operable. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing where it was stated that the body control module needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
Engine block developed a crack that allows coolant to seep through block.
I just had the clutch wave plate break into pieces inside my transmission causing us to almost get into an accident as my kids and i were getting on the freeway.we lost our gears and had to be towed.i looked up the issue and it sounds like this is a more than common issue with the acadia at this mileage.if this is such a well-known issue why does gm not fix this issue?
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that while parked the driver noticed smoke and flames emmiting from the engine compartment. The fire department was called to the scene and a report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an auto shop. The insurance company had the vehicle inspected but they were unable to determine the cause of the fire. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was destroyed. The approximate failure mileage was 19,000.
While driving on the freeway the engine locked in the middle lane of busy traffic
Transmission blew.
Driving car on freeway and it caught on fire, no previous issues that would cause the fire.front of car and engine compartment caught on fire....updated 01/25/16
On the freeway, power went out. Car was towed . Transmission was out and was replaced.
While accelerating i've noticed my vehicle has some type of wave plate issue but it seems common for these vehicles. It jerks and shakes and it's not safe.
While out shopping with my children when i attempted to turn off the vehicle to depart for the mall, the ignition turned to the off position, i removed the key but the car remained on. I then noticed that the check engine light illuminated.shortly after, the car began shaking violently; i assume as it was attempting to shut off.i inserted the key, shifted into to reverse, pulled out of spot and then back in again.proceeded to turn vehicle off and again, key removed but car still running. Again the violent shaking along with loud noises began. Afraid, i instructed my children to leave the vehicle.we got a comfortable distance from the vehicle and continued to watch.it took 25 minutes for the car to shut totally down.when i went back to the car, as i opened the door, i noticed the warning sound as if the key was in the ignition and also although the entire dash was off, the check engine light was still on, (im not sure how since the car was "off" and no key inserted). I drove the car home and the same thing happened when exiting the vehicle. The car remained on, began shaking and the check engine light also stayed on after the car was totally shut down.very scary experience. I noticed via the internet that this was not a new issue.i wonder why gm would not have corrected this problem with its vehicles by now.i am a single parent and my teenage daughter sometimes has to run errands for me in this vehicle, i would hate for this to happen when im not with her.... Its was frightening enough for me!
Gmc acadia, catastrophic engine failure, and steering system. 23 sept 2013, while driving my gmc acadia,and the vehicle shut off after a loud nose came from the engine, tuesday 24, 2013, suv towed to private repair shop. After attempting to start the vehicle andchecking the suv out, i was told that they would not go further because they believe the vehicle needs a new engine, i call gmc and talked with [xxx] a problem specialist,arrangements for vehicle to be check out at ?hennessey gmc.poc, [xxx], i have met with before in regards to a recall, and told him on multiple occasions thati heard some sounds coming from the engine, i was told they did not hear anything.25 sept 2013 suv left at shop, [xxx]would call me that day. I didn't hear from him, 1 oct 2013 i stop by hennessey, on the suv's problem, spoke to [xxx], i stated that i been waiting for his call, they were still checking it out, but gmc only paying for one hour, to open up the engine, it may cost $500 to $ 600 dollars.i can not afford to purchase another vehicle.army motor sergeant/ master mechanic, responsible for (aoap), army oil analysts program, this uses labs that analyze the oil pull from ?engines, transmissions, of vehicles such as gmc, ford, chrysler, and other manufactures. 3,000 miles or bi-annually vehicles i.e. Hummve.the military learn decades ago that vehicle manufactures will delivery vehicles with defected parts, such as engines, transmissions, that can be out of tolerance.the army started pulling oil samples, and sending them to the labs for test, for water, metal, and any other foreign matter, this help to identify issues in the engine before the ?warranties expired. So the suggested failure that manufactures placed onvehicles that covered their bottom line.$2,000 credit to purchase a new vehicle from them is a insult, i have this in writing.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Wave plate went out on vehicle.this has happened to hundreds of these 2008 vehicles.i was driving four children and vehicle completely stopped.i was not out of mileage warranty only have 70,000 but was out of year warranty.
I made a previous complaint filed here under nhtsa id number: 10765088. The local garber gmc dealership sealed the sunroof and cleaned the clogged hoses that drain water from the roof. They also replaced the passenger side airbag for a total of $600. They gave a guarantee that there would be no more leaks. On november 18 the car began leaking from the front passenger side airbag area and water poured from the roof onto the glove compartment when i made a full stop. Currently awaiting a return call from the service manager of gmc dealer. I have video of the problem. I was driving in the rain from one college campus location to another, in other words many stop and go and side streets at 30 mph or less. The car made squealing noises as well which happened last time too (september of this year).
I purchased a used 2008 gmc acadia in may 2017 ever since i purchased this vehicle i have had nothing but problems i purchased this vehicle because my daughter is a senior in high school and i knew that we would be needing it to travel from state to state for college tours.every since i purchased we have not been able to travel because of the continuous light to come on, continuous codes that comes on and it causes the carto run horribly i am spending $20-$30 a day on gas and i'm also noticing that the oil is just evaporating but i'm not seeing it on the ground i continue to take it to the mechanic he continue to fix things that the codes gives him. I'm still spending money and i'm still not getting any results i have not been able to travel in this vehicle because i refuse to get on the highway with my child and breakdown in the middle of nowhere.what we need to do is start a petition with gmc because if everyone is having these problems then it is a serious problem i am to the point where i am ready to start a lawsuit.i mean let's be honest what are we waiting for either us or one of our loved ones to die and is known death trap. There are so many recalls on this vehicle that all of them should be just called in and repaired apparently it's a problem with gmc assembling the vehicle and they do not want to own up to their responsibilities and it's not fair to us that i lives are at stake.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that the check engine light was illuminated and there was an abnormal ticking sound coming from the engine. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the timing chain needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000. ..updated 05/19/16 the consumer stated the vehicle should have been included in the service bulletin 11340a. Updated 10/17/2017
I bought my gmc acadia in february and have had it at the dealership i know 15+ times.everything is wrong with it.it started off that it was the stability track and stability control censors, then it went to both rear wheel bearings replace, bypassing the wiring (because gm) told the dealership to bypass the factory wiring and build a new harness for the wiring, several other things wrong, and now the transmission!!!!what will happen next!!!so many people are having major issues with the acadia.not dependable nor safe for me nor my family!!!!!
Takata recall. I purchased the car in 2012 and in 2014 i noticed the antifreeze was low. I filled it with dexcool and watched it. Over the past few years the car has been in close to 20 times because the coolant is low. Recently i noticed the car had a class iii leak of dexcool coming from the front right wheel area, i took it and they said it was the pressure release and i had overfilled it. Yesterday while driving on the autobahn in speeds of 90+ mph the battery level dropped all the lights came on and the right front engine area was steaming. I have taken to another mechanic and i am still waiting to hear what is wrong. The car has been to many gmc dealers each saying that they have seen the problem but aren't able to find the problem. None of the lights were on and the car has never overheated even yesterday the temp was still normal. There is now a puddle of dexcool where the car is parked at the shop and because i am stationed in germany now and can't take it to another dealership.
My acadia's transmission failed (the 3, 5, r wave plate) while 4 hours from home.it has now been at the dealership for 22 days ... The transmission has been taken out 3 times and still can't "get it right".this is a huge mess that gm has not handled well at all.they will not let the dealership put a new transmission in it.they can't tell me when my car will even be ready ... There are 4 other acadia's at the dealership with the same problem .... Just google gmc acadia transmission problems and you will see that i am not alone ..... Thank you for any help you can provide.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that the service stabilitrak warning indicator remained illuminated, the check engine indicator flashed, and the gear locked in fourth gear. The contact had to release the accelerator pedal to release the gear out of fourth gear. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 187,000.
There is a recall on the convertrr post that causes the engine to seize up and pull to go into the engine.. When started nothing comes out of the exhaust pipes as they are clogged making it dangerous to operate.. The recall ignoramus this year,make and model for the same problem however after contacting gmc repeatedly they say that it doesn't include this exact vin..i have already had the engine replaced once due to this problem and ther dealer failed to diagnose it properly and acknowledge that it had the same problem as the recall in other vehicles ofthe same make and model... The vehicle sizes up at any rate of speed and the exhaust is clogged making the vehicle dangerous to operate
Happened 2x already. Vehicle is in motion high rate of speed 55 to 75 mph, engine light comes on and vehicle starts to slow down drastically on its own. Eventually the engine shuts off loosing all power and power steering. Happened once on highway and once on a major busy road. If you try to accelerate there is no power. The vehicle eventually stalls without warning. Once i could not even tell the engine stopped because the dash board lights still worked. Pulled over, wait 10 to 15 minutes and then try to start vehicle. It will start and everything seems normal again. Each time this happened i had my 3 kids in car. Not safe at all. Took it to dealer and they have no clue. Said it may have something to do with transmission.
2008 gmc acadia with 140,000 miles ran fine on saturday 11/24/18.no noise, no issues, no warning lights.monday 11/26/18, engine would turn over, but not crank.again, no noise, etc.had towed to a local gmc dealership that has completed all work and maintenance on car.results=? broken timing chain.????there was a recall on 2007 and 2009 gmc acadia's.if there was assistance with 2007 and 2009, how could they not have sca/recall for 2008.it is obvious that the problem was not corrected in 2007 or they would not have had to include 2009.gmc needs to step up to the plate.we have had multiple engine issues with this 2008 gmc acadia.please advise
While on vacation the weekend of august 15-17, our vehicle's check engine light came on.we took it to the garage on 8-26-14.after 2 1/2 days of diagnosing the vehicle, the dealership advised us we had 2 bent rods in cylinder 3 and 4.we contacted gm to open a case study.the dealership called us and asked us what we were looking for as a resolution.we felt that with only 43,000 miles on it, our vehicle should not be having such drastic engine issues.furthermore, the engine/timing cover was already replaced at 23,118 miles.the dealership asked us to verify that the vehicle had no flood history, get details of the warranty provided by the dealer from whom we purchased it, and provide maintenance records.we did that.the dealership first told us they would give us $1,000 off a new vehicle (really?).we said we still had a loan and payment.they advised us they would be able to come close to our current payment.when we spoke with them next, they advised that gm would not be providing any assistance and that they think now it is just a valve issue.how can you go from 2 bent rods to a valve issue?we told the dealership to put the vehicle back together; we were coming to get it.we towed it home.we contacted gm again to let them know what a bad experience we had with a dealership that kept changing their story about what gm was going to do to help and what our problems were.they advised us we could take it to another garage and have all the diagnostics done again (at our expense).then the dealership could contact them to see if there is any cost assistance available.they said that since we didn't buy our vehicle from a gm dealer and didn't service it at a gm dealer (we never had an issue prior to this), we wouldn't score high for cost assistance from gm.we aren't the only one in this situation according to research.help!
I was driving on a major highway.the car would not change gears to accelerate.when i got home the car would barely move when i tried to back into my driveway.the engine revved as if the car was in neutral.this transmission failure could have caused a serious or fatal accident, as the speed limit was 55 and i had no warning that the car would not accelerate when expected.
When i accelerate and get to 40 mph the car begins to shake randomly, intermittently. Then the service engine light came on, then the traction control shut off and the light to service traction control came on then the car drop the speed from 60 mph to 10-20 mph! when i tried to accelerate it did nothing ! the speed wouldn't increase at all then it started running fine and then a few miles down the road it did the same thing, dropped speedfrom 60 to 10-20 mph! i pulled over and shut the car off and when i restarted it the same lights were on and when i tried pulling away it would only go up to 10-20 mph for a few miles then it got up to 60 mph for a few miles just to drop again! i had my 11 month old grandson in the car that was dangerous! i was on townline road and manito blacktop that are very high traffic
On 4 separate occasions within a 3 week period the vehicle would accelerate while driving without driver prompts or control (rpms revved from 2000 to over 6000 and speed would increase from 50 mph to over 85 mph with accelerator pegged to the floor.) the only way to correct this was to put the vehicle in neutral, coast to the side of the road, stop the vehicle and turn off the engine for 10-15 minutes, then restart it and it would run normally for short periods of time. If i drove the vehicle for more than 30 minutes at a time it would react this way every time and nearly caused me to hit 2 vehicles on the interstate. On one occasion i had to impact a guardrail to slow the vehicle down.i took the vehicle to a certified gmc dealership who stated on both occasions they could not repeat the problem after driving it for 5-10 minutes or less than 15 miles. When i informed them that it only occurred after 30-45 minutes of driving, the technician stated he didn't have time to drive the vehicle that length of time or distance and went on to say no diagnostic codes were tripped so there wasn't any repairs he could do or that gmc would authorized. The vehicle was under warranty. I researched this problem online at www.carcomplaints.com and found over 25 similar issues and complaints from other owners of the same year make and model. Two of which resulted in a crash with serious injuries to the occupants. I was forced to sell this vehicle at a 2554.00 loss and will now be filing a class action lawsuit against gmc and the service dealership i dealt with after i compile the required evidence from the other 25 owners with the same problems. I find it hard to believe that you would allow this to continue knowing full well injuries had been reported to nhtsa in previous complaints. I may include nhtsa in my class action lawsuit if my attorneys think it to be a good idea.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that while traveling various speeds, the vehicle failed to accelerate over 20 mph. The stabilitrac and several other warning lights illuminated. Additionally, the vehicle shook violently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure could not be diagnosed. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 92,000. The vin was unavailable.
After a couple attempts to address service engine issues with local mechanic, the car continued to display codes and then would not consistently shift into 2 or 3rd gear.we took the car to a gmc dealer and they found that the transmission control module needed replaced (code p0752) as did the shift solenoid.check engine light was also related to stretched timing chains which were replaced since first issue required the engine be removed for repairs to be made.i noticed many complaints online for transmission issues and saw recalls for 2007 acadia's but not 2008, in my opinion 2008 should also be included.total bill $2,960 with two 10% discounts from dealer since they felt bad for me.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that while traveling approximately 60 mph, the vehicle suddenly failed to respond to acceleration attempts. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000. Also, the check engine light illuminated. Updated 06.19.14
Transmission originally started skipping around 75,900 miles. At 100,000 miles started system alert of " transmission running hot, idle to cool down".transmission serviced on 11/11/13. Transmission drained and refilled by gmc dealer in el paso, tx. Ran okuntil 2/06/14. In gmc repair shop in richmond,ca . Transmission completely failed! $4000.00 repair.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. While driving 25 mph, the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the cam shaft needed to be replaced. The contact was also informed by another independent mechanic that the entire engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 142,293.
My traction control and service stabilitrak light keeps coming on. Now my check engine light came on and says camshaft sensor. I took to a mechanic and they said that i need a new motor.
Steering locks up. When you take off from a stop sign or traffic light and want to make a right or left turn the steering will lock up to a point where you can't turn. There had been several occasions that i was almost in an accident. Replaced rack and pinion 3 times and power steering. Water pumps are defective, replaced 2 before 100,000 milestransmission went out at 73,000 miles. Every issue that is stated above the dealer didn't want to replace under warranty,even after contacting gm. It took a lot of fighting with gm to replace the transmission when there was known problems with these transmissions being faulty.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that upon inspection, it was found that the timing chain had worn prematurely. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the timing chain needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the manufacturer's recall. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 97,940.
Traveling approximately 65 mph in the far left lane of a major highway.going up a slight incline i tried to accelerate but the car was not reacting then the rpms would shoot up but the car would not react.i had to cross 3 lanes of traffic to get to the emergency lane.the car would not go over 20 mph after that and struggled at that.i managed to get to a gas station.1 tow truck, 1 rental car and now $1500 to replace the "wave plates" and "wave housing".additional note - the car broke down in august 2012 as well.in that incident the water pump had to be replaced.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that the air bag, the stability control, and traction control warning lights failed along with the daytime running lights failed. The contact also stated that the engine overheated and the power steering also failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the light bulb was replaced but the failure recurred. The dealer was also unable to diagnose the other failures. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 33,000 and the current mileage was 112,000.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact noticed an abnormal odor emitting from the engine compartment and the engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who was unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000.
I noticed a leak in my driveway under my 2008 acadia.i immediately took it to dealership so they could find out where it was leaking.they found the engine leaking in several places including the front cover.in addition to the engine leaking, they also found the water pump to be leaking and in need of being replaced.while putting new seals in the engine, they found that the timing chains were showing signs of wear as well.all in all, the car needed several seals replaced, the timing chains replaced, the water pump replaced, and the power steering pump replaced.the car only has 73000 miles on it!
After starting my car (and sitting still), i put my car in reverse, my car started shaking and my dashboard lit up like a christmas tree. Service engine soon, service stabilitrak, reduced engine power. This is a serious safety issue and needs to be addressed now! had i been traveling at a high rate of speed, or if my children had been in the car with me when this happened, i shudder to think what could've happened. Please, please put out a recall to address this issue. Again, i feel that it is a safety issue and i have seen several other complaints on gm forums/blogs.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, an abnormal noise appeared underneath the front driver's side hood. No warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine was consuming an excessive amount of oil. No leaks were present. The vehicle received an oil change however, the failure recurred. The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 153,245.
My husband and i purchased a new 2008 gmc acadia in august 2009.within the first year or so i noticed that the headlights were dim and the plastic over the lights started to peel.i contacted the dealership and they said there was nothing they could do, that wasn't covered under the warranty.i called gm direct and they also said there wasn't a recall and that it was probably a chemical that we used to wash our car, that caused the peeling.they quoted me $800 for a new set of headlights... Ugh...a year or so later, i began having trouble with the struts.they began to leak.i thought it was my brake line and i took it into the shop and they told me that the struts were bad and needed replacing. At that time there was around 36,000 miles on the vehicle.i had them changed out and the mechanic told me they were the worst he had ever seen.after the repair, the vehicle has never been the same.it's not near as smooth as it was and it makes noise.i had it checked to be sure they were installed properly and they were. The whole process cost me about $900.00the next issue i have had is more sever.this just happened a few months ago.i was taking my children to school and the vehicle stalled.all the lights came on and said stable track went off and the engine lost pressure and the vehicle stalled.after it cooled down i could drive a little further and the same thing would happen again.i took it back to the shop and they said it was the throttle and it would probably need to be replaced. They cleaned it for now, but i am scared to drive it anywhere! now the power steering is making noise when you turn the wheel, sounds like the power steering pump might be going out now as well. The vehicle only has 65,000 miles on it..
My family and i were driving out of town and then started to feel the car jerk at times and then out of no were it said stability traction control off and reduced power of engine and then engine started to make a terrible noise and shaking like it was going to give out. I could barely pull over. I have taken it several times in to get checked for the stability and they can never find anything wrong and they say its one thing and all i seem to do is pay for something that doesn't need to be fixed. This same issue has happened 3 times since then.
Transmission problem i am being told...no warning signs!stopped at a red light and went to accelerate and acadia would not go faster than 25 mph!now i am being told i need a new transmission at 95000 milesgmc is a joke!will never own another one!
The vehicle is having issues with transmission, there is a recall on other vehicles of the same make and model in a large range of years. The recall is a transmission solenoid. However because under the vin number it does not show there is a recall this will not be fixed free by dealership. This is very dangerous because it happens randomly while driving.
I am requesting a recall on 2008 gmc acadia's (throttle body). I have a 2008 gmc acadia that is experiencing major issues. These issues include speed reducing in the middle of a busy intersection with my (xxx) year old son in the car. The panel displayed a red message "service traction control". Went a few blocks further when the car shut off completely on a busy street; police pushed me off the main street to a less populated side street. Messages displayed on panel "'traction control reducing power". I'm concerned not only for my safety but concerned about the many other customers of gmc who have experienced the same issue (similar issues found on the internet/blogs). My son and i could have been seriously injured if not killed because of this faulty part. I trust that gmc will do the right thing and recall this item before someone is seriously injured. Parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated while driving approximately 25-30 mph, the vehicle loss motive power without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not yet diagnosed and remained at the independent mechanic. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,038.
My gmc acadia 2008 constantly stalls on me the issues started august 5 and has continue up to last night august 17th. While i'm driving the car would shut off on me and the check engine light would appear. I wont be able to restart the car so i had the car towed to the nearest gmc dealer. After paying for a diagnostic report the mechanic told me they could not find any codes indication the check engine light even came on. Last night i was scared because i left work at midnight after driving about 10 minutes the car started jumping then turned off and the check engine light came on in the middle of the street . I called on-star and they were dispatching a tow truck because the car would not come on. After 45 minutes i tried to turn the car on and it came on so i cancelled the tow truck service. This is a issue that's been happening for the last 2 weeks. I cant get the issued fixed because the last 2 diagnostic reports that were ran states no issues. I also had on-star run a diagnostic report right when the issue happened and they also told me they don't see any issues. I took a picture with my cell phone when the check engine light came on but no one seems to know the issues the suv is facing. Everything stays on the radio the lights just the car shuts off and wont start for like 45 minutes to an hour. I've looked on different gmc acadia forums and it seems i'm not the only person having this issue with this same make model and year car. Someone on the forum suggested i make a compliant at the ntsa.
Transmission failed, transmission slipped out of gear, transmission stuck in first gear, gm approved a 2013 safety recall for this vehicle, the transmission failed in 2017, the transmission was repaired and the entire engine has been replaced twice. The transmission is failing again because it is a product defect that is dangerous. Gm has refused to repair or replace the vehicle and the autonation has refused to repair or replace the vehicle. Gm and autonation have sold a dangerous used car with a fraudulent intent. Gm and autonation have ratified the intentional fraud. The car needs to be replaced immediately because it is still dangerous to drive and the transmission is currently failing again.
I have a 2008 acadia which is equipped with a timing chain that has been known by general motors to prematurely stretch and fail, and which can cause serious damage to other engine components, as well as activate certain sensors either prematurely or not at all. Your engine and key components and crankshafts and sensors rely on the timing chain in order to function properly. When you're driving in your vehicle and the timing chain gets stretched, the check engine light flashes on, the engine and transmission will power down and shut off, a loud buzzing sound will occur and hope to god you are not on the highway, because general motors knows about the defect but still will not issue a recall on the prematurely stretched timing chains due to the extensive cost of repair. They have extended warranty coverage on certain similar models in 2007 and 2009, and have offer full replacement of the timing chain up to 10 years and 120,000 miles, but despite the same issue occurring in vehicles made in 2008 with the same defects, they have denied my service request. This a very costly and extremely unsafe condition to drive the vehicle in. It is terrifying when your engine misfires and powers down, and your warning lights flash with a loud buzzing alarm sound blaring through the speakers. The traction control, stabilitrak system, and airbag sensors are all adversely affected by the defective timing chain as well, and the manufacturer is well aware of this defect and unfortunately will probably not be held responsible until someone is killed in an accident as a result of a defective timing chain. I'm so disappointed in this vehicle and the lack of accountability through the manufacturer. They know it's a problem. They are aware of the defect. They even extended coverage to replace up until a certain point, but beyond that, they do not care.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that after the ignition was turned off and the key removed the vehicle remained on for five minutes. The failure was not diagnosed nor was the vehicle repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 108,000.
Service stabilitrak, traction control off, and reduced engine power are messages that have been flashing across my screen. This has caused the car to completely shut off on me at random time. I now have been told this is a timing chain issue that needs replaced and is going to cost over $2000. There are recalls on the 2007 & 2009 acadias for timing chain needing replaced prematurely, why is the 2008 model excluded?? there are complaints on the 2008 models all over the internet. I hope you guys take this into consideration. It is not a coincidence that the 08 models are having the same timing chain problem. Please make this right.
When travelling home on the highway after school shopping with my two children my vehicle suddenly reduced power, became uncontrollable and wouldn't allow me to get out of the way of the rapidly approaching vehicles behind me in time.i was able to get to the shoulder, after the reduced engine alert appeared.stabiltrak was also disabled and one more feature i cannot remember.i had to shut my vehicle down and sit with two children in the car waiting for the car to somehow right itself.after 10 minutes i tried turning it on and the errors were gone and the car drove again, except rough.i took it to the local auto store and the diagnosed it with the code reader as tac.throttle body. The person at the counter said they see this all the time with this vehicle.in fact, it should be a recall since it's so common and a clear flaw in the design.to the tune of $199 you can replace the part and have the same thing happen all over again at some other random, unsafe time!thank you gm for yet another unreliable family vehicle.i will have no choice, but to replace the part, as this is the car used for every day transportation in my household to school, work and back.researching the internet horror stories can be found everywhere.it seems tragedy has to happen to make this $200 part a recall.please redesign and replace.this mom cares for her kids.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that after turning the ignition switch to the off position, the vehicle would remain on and would sputter before turning off. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the ignition switch and the cabin fuse box but the failures continued to occur. Local dealer bill kramer chevrolet(2251 w. 23rd st. Panama city fl.) and the manufacturer were notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 165,000. *dt *tp
My friends and i left a store and was pulling out onto a busy route.speed limit is posted as 45 mph.i was idling at the stop sign waiting for a vehicle to pass.when it did i pulled out into traffic.i gently pressed on the accelerator and that is when i felt the truck jerk and then the pedal was floored!!!i was not doing this!!!! i was in amongst the traffic, trying to dodge others, and then i tried to turn my truck off.i couldn't do it.it was not allowing me to and the speed had increased dramatically!!!i reached down and was messing with the accelerator hoping to pull itup from the floor.the accelerator was completely pressed into the floor as if someone glued it there.i crossed over 3 lanes of traffic trying to dodge vehicles and trying to prevent a crash.i finally managed to free the accelerator.it freaks me out when i drive now,.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the timing chain needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.
Will not shift out of park
My 2008 acadia is now on it's 4th thermostat. I'm about to send it in to have it replaced. My suv keeps overheating. So far i have replaced the radiator, thermostat, and stability track. Is there any one else who has this problem?
This is the 3rd time happening. Driving normally engine light comes on and engine doesn't change gears it stays on 1st gear i have to pull over. Turn the car off and turn it back on a few times and tried to drive to see if it starts changing gears again until i can get to auto shop / dealer. They check the car with computer gives code p0700 , they have been trying to find out whats the issue with the car. Everywhere we look up online tons of people with the same situation . Gmc is a big company they need to make a recall on transmission this is insane how many problems acadia from 2007 till 2009 have been having . Worst part is certain cars get called to gm defect programs others dont. Please make a recall i was with my baby in the car in the middle of the highway going 30 mph !
Multiple problems with this vehicle. It has been in the shop more than 10 times in the past 4 years that i have owned it, frustrating. List of repairs: timing belt, head lights, steering, camshaft, oil leak, struts, brakes and this is what i can recall mostly.this vehicle has had multiple services especially for service stability track that never gets repaired, they can't find the problem. Also service air bag keeps coming on but dealership cannot do anything while the light is not on. Very frustrated with this vehicle. I have never experienced so many repairs and services with any other vehicle as i have the acadia. I owned a galant car before the acadia for 5 years and only had to do one repair in those 5 years i owned it. I regret purchasing this vehicle! i am a single mother of two and i need a dependable vehicle not one that is malfunctioned!
I was drivingon i5 to north from california and the car stop working just like that!!! i just feel a big push and the stop working
My car has been leaking inside due to manufacturer defect with the seal of the windshield and in top and causing electrical issues for car one example transmission control module and etc
While driving at interstate speeds in 90+ degree weather, the 2008 gmc acadia experienced a complete loss of power. Engine quit along with all electronics, power steering and power brakes. Let car sit for 20 minutes and it started up and drove fine for a week or so then the same issue occurred again. This has happened 3 times within 5 weeks. The vehicle has been into an independent mechanic and two dealerships. Of those dealerships, we have taken the vehicle to thelocal autonation gmc dealer 3 times over the course of 2 weeks and all groups who have looked at the vehicle stated that they could not find and "codes" after running the computer diagnostics. We have requested an on-board diagnostic computer to be ordered from autonation gmc park meadows (co) but have received no response. This is a very dangerous issue while driving at highway and interstate speeds. Have researched other consumers with the same situation on the nhtsa website.
In the last few months we have been having problems with different service lights coming on multiple times and one time while driving down highway the computer engine revved up and then slowed the vehicle to minimal speed until later shutting off car reset the vehicle. Service stabiltrak, abs, engine light, traction control light and air bag light. Some times we can hear engine noise while idling and cruise control does not work at times. This car only has approximately 72,255 miles as of 09/2/14 when taken to get checked for issues. After checking serviceman recommended full timing chain overhaul and replacement of throttle body for an estimated cost of $3,727.85.after looking online regarding these issues we found many complaints regarding timing chain but no recalls on 2008 model. 2007 models i saw had extended warranty for timing chain but not 2008 models. This is our only family vehicle which our three children are riding in daily and making payments now looking at large repairs we can not afford. Please tell me why there are extended warranty for timing chain on 2007 but not 2008 when they are having the same issues? if this is not resolved we will never buy chevy or gmc again.
Since 2011 my 2008 gmc acadia has stalled on the highway and streets several times. The first major incident, the vehicle would not accelerate - thankfully i was at a stop light. The vehicle had to be towed and repaired. Then while driving on the highway, the vehicle slowed down by itself and would not accelerate past 25 mph.the first time gmc covered the repair cost done by a certified gmc dealership because the vehicle was still under warranty. The same exact thing happened 20 miles later (when the car was out of warranty) and gmc said they could not cover it because the car was out of warranty - but it was the same issue. All the times i have had this vehicle checked, i have been told it's transmission issues. Not to mention a whole bunch of other issues with this vehicle. This car is a huge safety hazard.
During acceleration the vehicle vibrates when going between 35 and 45 mph. Was not able to reproduce issue at dealership last fall, but is now getting much worse. Happens almost everytime the vehicle accelerates.
Transmission failure - wave plate broken forcing vehicle to be stuck in one gear and fail in reverse, 3rd and 4th gears.automatic transmission slips in reverse, 3rd and 4th. Multiple owners report same issues and recall is needed by gm on the acadia transmission.
I purchased a 2008 acadia in november 2016. The seller stated that they had to order a airbag and replace the old one. Alone with the seat belt.i didn't get the car until a month later. When i got the acadia it was making some whining noise, wouldn't crank back up, rattle and clatter, dragging in the transmission like driving in a certain gears, noisy in neutral. Airbag, seatbelt andstability traction control light continue to come on. Needed a alternator and now the engine gone.i been having problem's with the car since i got it, and it been only 13th months.we were driving twice and the vehicle shut down on us on the in-state. We had to get it pull back home. Several times driving on the main highway and street it wouldn't go in great. I don't photos at this time.i would have to wait until tomorrow, to go outside and take pictures. When i got the vehicle the left driving side tire light continue to come on, still having problem's with changing the tires left back and right front. Don't know how many miles was on there. I tried to place an x n the seat belt and unknown other space, but it wouldn't let me.
My 2008 gmc acadia would not start and the key could not be removed from the ignition.the vehicle was towed to a gmc dealership.the mechanic diagnosed that the sunroof was leaking into the headliner and going straight to the fuse block.i had to replace the fuse block, battery as well as seal the leak around the sunroof and cowl.gmc refused to pay anything towards this repair and will not issue a recall.i spent $1,200 just to fix this due to gmc's poor craftsmanship.mileage of car is 104,00.
Transmission failure immediately followed by engine failure after the transmission was replaced.
The timing chain is going bad for no reason, and i know is not olthe only one, a friend of mine has the same truck with the same problem for no reason as well...i was on my way to school and the truck lost the power and didn't come back so, i had to call the tow truck and take it to the shop where they told me that the time chain was bad. I would really appreciate that you do some research and help me and other people who has the same truck as me.
When i purchased the vehicle in less than an hour the check engine light, airbag light , tire pressure sensor popped on. The car would have a slow take off and shake as you accelerate on the city street. When i drive the freeway the car will hesitate and take 15 seconds before it switch gears to catch up to speed and jerk. The service airbag,service tire monitor system, service stabilitrak, service traction control alert messages are on the message console.
My 2008 gmc acadia gave me the scare of my life. I purchased my vehicle just last month and was very proud, i have been dreaming of this car for a while. However while traveling to my sons track meet my acadia started jerking as if it was not getting any gas and the engine started making a loud humming or buzzing noises on farm market 521. The car slowed down to about 25 miles. Despite my continuing to press the gas pedal. I ended up jerking my way onward with my hazards on. I had cars screeching and flying around me. My kids and i are a nervous wreck. The 521 does not have a shoulder to pull off on. Miles later varying speeds as low as 15 and up to 35 mph i found a gas station (thank god) & pulled over. I powered down waited a few minutes then restarted the car. It started normally but i noticed i could not go into reverse while trying to leave the parking lot. I made my way forward all seemed well but 3-4 minutes into driving on 521 the same thing happened and now my check engine light is on. I started to panic i'm not familiar with the area. This is my first time here & the 521 is the only major road on my gps. I put-putted along and finally made it to the track meet in the middle of nowhere. Called my husband to come and check the car. After his look around he thinks my transmission is going out. He took the children in the suburban while i drove slowly ahead. Then i get a new message - engine hot idle something - i freak out and pull off as soon as i could. He ended up towing me home. I am one week past the 30 day warranty this sucks. I really love my acadia & am very possessive of her, no one else can drive her, i don't want my kids to touch her. I take excellent care of her, she is clean, driven with love, but just don't understand what happened. I'm scheduling to take her to the shop in the morning, husbands mad but i'm hoping this can be resolved quickly.
While driving the vehicle at a normal speed (55) on a highway, a dinging sound comes on and the car goes into reduced power mode, losing speed. The stabilitrak and thetraction control warning comes on. This makes it difficult to cross traffic at intersections as the car will barely accelerate. There is no warning that this is going to happen. Also, the cars behind you do not know why you are slowing down. Then when you turn the car off and restart it, the lights go off and the car drives fine. After three trips to the gmc dealer, the throttle body was determined to be the problem. Gmc has issued special circumstances warranty on the 2007 & the 2009 but not the 2008. I do not feel that the warranty is sufficient. I do not understand why there is not a recall because after searching the forums, i have found that there are numerous complaints with this happening. I had my grandkids in the car with me and we could have been hurt when we had the sudden loss of power we experienced.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. While driving 10 mph, the vehicle would not accelerate and the check engine light illuminated. The contact had to maneuver the vehicle to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,600.
Approximately 80000 miles on a 2008 acadia, the engine starts ticking.bring it in to the dealer, they change the oil, check to see if it still ticks, yes it does.tell us that we need a new engine, $7000 parts, labor and new warranty.i find it hard to believe that an '08 with 80000 miles and just 6 months past originalwarranty requires a new engine.please explain?
Check engine light came on due to jumped timing 3 days after we had purchased the vehicle from a dealership and a little over a year later it had jumped timing again so now i have to come up with 800 to tear down the motor so they can properly diagnose it. So i do not have the money for that so now i am stuck with a vehicle that i am paying for and cannot drive. It is sitting in my driveway as we speak. The vehicle was in the driveway and we were getting ready to leave when it happened. Both times.the dates it happened were 1/5/2018 with 137000 miles on it and the other date was 2/5/2019 and it has 152045 miles on it.
I have a 2008 acadia and it just stalls out for no reason. This is a very unsafe problem and gmc -according to the dealer does not stand behind this wide spread issue. The dealer and gmc can't tell me what is causing it and they give me the vehicle back and say if it happens again bring it in and we will look at it but they can never find anything wrong. I fear getting in this vehicle because i never know if it is going to just stall out on me while in traffic on a major highway. There are numours posts on many web sites about this vehicle and how gmc will not help anyone. Some of the web sites are www.topix.com and www.edmunds.com. I think this vehicle needs to be on a total vehicle recall.
We purchased our 2008 acadia in 2011, it had approximately 30,000 miles on it at the time of purchase. Less than thirty days after purchase we had to replace the front rotors. At 40,000 miles we had to replace the front brakes; the air conditioner backed up, which required maintenance to the blower motor; and the head lights went out, which required replacement. At 45,000 miles the rear struts went out, which required replacement; and we had to replace two tires. At 60,000 miles the water pump went out and needed to be replaced. At 55,000 miles the front struts went out, which needed replacing, along with four new tires, and a new set of headlights. At 60,000 miles the rear brakes and rotors needed to be replaced. At 70,000 miles the transmission went out, which also required replacement. The final incident happened on 6/10/13 at 74,000 miles, while i was driving with all three of my children. I was going 50 miles an hour on a highway, and the entire car shut down. The steering console locked with the keys in the ignition, i had no ability to steer the vehicle, the brakes did not function either. I had to use the parking brake to slow the vehicle down, barely avoiding a collision with another vehicle.
8/26/2011 - 71,309 miles - water pump went out and had to be replaced.5/07/2012 - 86,885 miles - transmission shuttered when coming to a stop in traffic. Would not start and had to be towed to mechanic. Transmission assembly replaced with gm reman transmission due to broken reverse wave plate that damaged the carrier, sun shell and metal throughout. Also detected an oil leak in the engine front cover that needed to be repaired and heard power steering noise so bled power steering system. 12/31/2012- 100,947 miles - headlight switch fell inside dash panel.7/26/2013 - 112,506 miles - power steering has never worked properly. It has always made noises and has been stiff. Had it bled several times with no improvement. Power steering went out while making a left hand turn into a busy intersection. At shop now to determine if it needs a new power steering pump, rack,and/or serpentine belt.i have read many complaints with the same issues as those that i have experienced. I am disappointed that gm isn't more concerned about the safety of their consumers and the reliability and quality of their vehicles. I have never owned such a lemon!i personally will never own another gm product. Going back to lexus.
Locked up making a turn going slow,pump getting noisy, just got back for water pump replace.
I backed into a parking spot and put it in park. The car seemed like it lost a little bit of power and when i turned the key off the engine turned over again and the car was running even though the key was in the off position. When i turned it over the car lost power and wouldn't start and my key was stuck in the ignition. After 15 minutes or so it started up again with no problem. Later when i drove it it did it again and now it starts when i stick the key in the ignition without turning it over and my car stalls out and loses power and i lose power steering.
While driving on the interstate the stabilitrak, traction control and reduced power lights came on.the car was running really rough and i had to cross traffic to pull over.i turned it off and sat for 5-10 minutes.i started it and it acted like nothing had happened.i drove it directly to a chevy dealer and they said the only thing they could find was that it appeared that the throttle body had moisture in it and the moisture had frozen.they dried it out and its been fine, until last week.i was on my way to chicago, again on the interstate, and the all the lights started coming on, then the engine light, but i did not lose power this time. I'm really afraid to drive my car and unfortunately i have several more trips to chicago in the near future.i would take our other vehicle, but it is also a gm product and is having the same issues. I have read many forums where the same situation has been happening for as far back as 6 years and appears to be a major problem for a lot of gm owners.people are having sensors changed out, throttle body replaced and other work done on their vehicles and nothing is solving the problem. Gm needs to find out what the problem is and fix it!its very dangerous to be driving along in wall to wall traffic and lights start coming on and there is the possibility of losing power in the middle of all that!unfortunately, since we have two gm vehicles with the same problem, there is no way to avoid driving one of them.fyi - i also read that there are problems going on with leaks in the rack and pinion and sway bar issues.i had a leak in my rack and pinion and had to replace the sway bars last fall.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. While driving approximately 45-60 mph the vehicle stalled. He stated that the vehicle stalled and within a couple of seconds the vehicle started moving in reverse.the following day, the vehicle would not start and the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure.the failure occurred twice after the dealer could not duplicate the failure. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and the dealer repaired the air bag light. The failure happened again on december 22, 2010 and the vehicle was towed to the dealer. The vehicle had not been repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 27,000 and the current mileage was 30,200.
Have to replace evaporator core because of leaks. Seeing lots of complaints about this issue on message boards.
Engine light came on took it in to get checked the gmc dealer saidit was purge valve and may be my timing chain belt! and my master cylinder was leaking into my booster, and they had to replace a sensor for the tire and service the track/stabilitrak! services came to $1000 now come 2 months later to jan 2014 engine light is on service stabilitrak is on take it back, my timing chain needs replaced@ 74000 miles which is about a $2000 job and my transmission platelets need changed! transmission is now slipping we called gm and there is nothing they will do as i was informed these are "command problems " in these vehicles!! what!! i feel like i've been sold a lemon and no one are gm cares because these are command problems for them! never again will i buy a gm andi'm confused on how so many people have these same issues and gm is doing nothing about it! oh did i mention you can't park on a slant or an incline with a 1/4 tank of gas because your acadia won't start! this car has been a nightmare!
My power steering groans and moans when turning at low speeds. Turning the wheel is very difficult even for me being a male. The noise is very annoying and may affect the steering. The car is for my family of three kids and wife --- not sure they should be driving this anymore. I called the a gmc service dealer and they said they have heard of "very similar issues" waiting back to hear if they will repair this. I've had too many repairs lately for a car with only 58k miles -- one sway bar, another sway bar, transmission issue, headlamp issue, faulty thermostat, limited life brake pads, now power steering issues! ugh!
Similar to complaint # 10224804, i have also had an issue with my gmc acadia. Check engine light illuminated, and took vehicle to the dealership. I was told that the gas cap wasn't fully tightened, and that's what the problem was. This happened twice. After the third time the check engine light came on, the dealership "magically" discovered that it wasn't the gas cap. There was a bad sensor, a bad solenoid, the camshaft was incorrectly fit to the engine block, and now a bad cylinder. No resolution from gm other than the technicians are looking into the matter. The dealership has been working on the vehicle for over 30 days now with no repair, and no idea when the repair is going to happen. Gm tech support has no idea what the problem is, according to the dealership. Vehicle purchased 12/13/07. First check engine light on 01/07/08, second 01/17/08, third 5/20/08. Mileage: 994. Current mileage: 4,334.
Spontaneous car fire started inside engine compartment of 2008 gmc acadia causing total loss to vehicle. Parked next to 2009 gmc sierra and caused this truck to catch fire and causing total loss to vehicle. Both parked next to home and caused fire damage to garage. 2 days prior car wouldn't start in driveway, gmc determined it to be from gas tank being low. 1/4 tank noted to be in car at the time.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia.the contact stated that the camshaft was failing.there was no acceleration power within the first 100 miles of driving.the contact consulted the gmc dealer and they stated that nothing could be done.on another occasion, when the vehicle was started, the engine light illuminated.the gmc dealer was called again and they offered free maintenance/service (which was included in the contact's extended warranty), but there was no remedy for the failure.the contact stated that the light eventually dimmed, but illuminated again at least 3 more times.the current mileage was 938 and failure mileage was approximately 800.
On aug 9th after leaving san bernardino ca.. I was driving up the cajon pass to return home. I had the car incruise & gave it some gasso that i could get up the grade because there was a car behind me that was fairly close. As soon as i gave it gas the car lost engine power & i had to move over to the shoulder. The car came to a stop & i was unable to get itrestarted. I thought it had overheated but looking back on the situation. I don't think that was the problem .i attempted to start the engine again after sitting for several minutes & it stalled again. I sat for several more minutes, tried again & it started . I stayed on the shoulder until it gained speed, & i was able to drive home. On tues. I called the dealership & they had me tow the car in. They were unable to find anything wrong with it. This is the only time i had a problem with the car.
2008 gmc acadia slt has serve water leakage inside the cabin that cause significant damage to interior carpeting and panels. Electrical problems also begin to happen such as back up assist disabled, air bag light flashing, rear windshield wipers not shutting off and more i am sure will happen as water enters the cabin and areas that you cannot see. This is a potentially dangerous condition that needs to be recalled and addressed by general motors. Fire hazards and injuries due to malfunctioning equipment might occur. There are videos and plenty of complaints from other owners on the internet of this same issue and i am shocked that no actions have been made by gm.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that after replacing the evaporated core, coolant leaked onto the ventilation system and as a result, fumes were emitted into the vehicle causing the passengers to become ill. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who verified that coolant had leaked onto the carpet pad and they could smell the fumes entering the vehicle. The dealer decided to detail the vehicle and used foam cleaner to clean out the engine. The remedy failed to repair the problem. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 35,687. Updated 07/08/11updated 07/20/11
Gmc acadia was bought in january 2008.has been back 4 times for propane smell that comes into the car from through the vents.it mostly happens when i stop for a red light. The fumes seem to back up into the car.catalytic converter and exhaust system was switch out but it continues to happen even after 7000 miles.have called gm corp as well as dealer to complain that the smell is making me sick.doctor notes have been sent to dealer and corp but still not resolved.i drive with my windows open even if it 20 degrees.
The car's air condition pump, filters, and hoses they had major contaminants.
Exhaust fumes entering vehicle. When vehicle is running and at a stop, exhaust fumes enter the passenger compartment. All windows are in the up position, and all doors are properly closed during the event. Results in nausea and headache. Occurs every time vehicle is driven. Dealer has not resolved the problem.
Exhaust fumes entering vehicle.when vehicle is running and at a stop, exhaust fumes enter the passenger compartment.all windows are in the up position, and all doors are properly closed during the event.results in nausea and headache.occurs every time vehicle is driven.dealer has not resolved the problem.
Existing odi id number references for 2007 acadias: 10255735, 10254149, 10248331, 10211267, 10210839, 10210533. Existing odi id number references for 2008 acadias: 10246694, 10243591, 10241649, 10230134, 10229896, 10212682.the above odi id numbers signify existing complaints identifying water leaks and resulting damage in 07 & 08 gmc acadias. Gm instituted recall campaign #08207: customer satisfaction - sunroof water leak-install drain tube extensions dated: aug 27, 2008. Campaign was preceded by numerous tsbs linked to the same type of water leak. *** purchased certified vehicle on 3/4/09. Tsb #08027 performed prior to certification and sale. Service manager stated water was present in the rear dome lamps and headliner. Returned to dealer 3/5/09 for water in the passenger floor area. Tsb # 080857003a was performed. Prior title owned by a commercial entity and most likely never responded to these issues. Picked up vehicle on 3/6/09. Still taking in rain water. Took back to dealer on 3/9/09. Door seals replaced and returned on 3/11/09. Has not rained since this posting but concern is for electrical integrity on vehicle as water leakage was concentrated near main fuse block near kick panel and main wiring harness under passenger floor area. Mold is also a concern as dealer has not replaced carpeting or headliner but only cleaned affected area. Vehicle is used for transport of family over long distances and an electrical failure during on road use can be catastrophic.
2008 gmc acadia has several problems with safety recalls and dealership response.*njwater entered through the passenger side roof. The tire pressure monitoring light illuminated. The driver seat made a noise while being adjusted and there was a noise coming from the steering column when it was cold.the radio and navigation screen went out and the drivers seat did not move. Updated 01/23/09.
I just purchased a 2008 gmc acadia one month ago. We live in washington state and it rains alot. The first couple days of driving the vehicle, we experienced water dripping all over our seats, floor, and in corners of windows when we drove it getting my 3 children and myself wet. I didn't think it was such a big deal at first since i figured it was a minor leak i could easily fix. Over the next 2 weeks, i noticed my front headlight would flicker on and off and sometimes not work at all. I also figured it was a typical vehicle issue. Up until a week ago i tried to start up the vehicle and it wouldn't start, i knew it was the battery. I took it to get checked only to discover the battery,which is located under the floor board on the passenger back side , was submerged with water. The battery was taken and checked out good out of the vehicle. I researched online that there plenty of others experiencing this same issue and there are no recalls in place now. What am i supposed to do? this is a definite safety issue as its affecting the electrical system. I have a 2 year old,4 year old, and a 5 year old. My 5 year old has health issues and my husband and i bought this vehicle in hopes to have a reliable and most importantly safe vehicle because he is in the u.s. Navy and is away alot on deployments and underways. The rain draining inside also causes mold which is dangerous for my children. The dealership wants to charge us almost 1,000$ to repair this. They were unsure how to fix this permanently so they referred me to the body shop.
The service brake light and stabilatrac comes on every time you start the vehicle and sometimes while driving. Have not received a quote from the dealership yet. Will there be a recall that effects this or is it our problem to drop 1500 dollars to repair a manufacturer defect
Nothing in the car will make sound anymore. The door chimes don't work, the backup sensor does not sound, turn signals don't make sound and the radio is on but does not sound. I had to reset to factory settings and it still makes no sound.
We bought our 2008 gmc acadia in january 2008.the battery died in july 2008 while vacationing in canada leaving us stranded.after it went dead several more times the dealership replaced it.the air conditioning went out several times in2010 and we had to pay to have the ac recharged twice since.in july 2013 we had to have the transmission replaced when it stopped shifting into gear. Our warranty had expired in january of that year.the dealership did get gm to pay half but it still cost us almost $2,000.00.now it is at the dealership again and we have to replace the entire steering column as it lost power steering at low speeds.we are having it repaired at an estimate of nearly $1,800.00 more.this vehicle cost about $36,000.00 in 2008.since then we have paid thousands of dollars just to keep it on the road and safe.this is a lemon and i would like to see a recall for both the transmission and loss of steering at low speeds.i see that both of these are common problems with this vehicle.i would like to be reimbursed for our expenses.
We purchased our 2008 acadia in 2011, it had approximately 30,000 miles on it at the time of purchase. Less than thirty days after purchase we had to replace the front rotors. At 40,000 miles we had to replace the front brakes; the air conditioner backed up, which required maintenance to the blower motor; and the head lights went out, which required replacement. At 45,000 miles the rear struts went out, which required replacement; and we had to replace two tires. At 60,000 miles the water pump went out and needed to be replaced. At 55,000 miles the front struts went out, which needed replacing, along with four new tires, and a new set of headlights. At 60,000 miles the rear brakes and rotors needed to be replaced. At 70,000 miles the transmission went out, which also required replacement. The final incident happened on 6/10/13 at 74,000 miles, while i was driving with all three of my children. I was going 50 miles an hour on a highway, and the entire car shut down. The steering console locked with the keys in the ignition, i had no ability to steer the vehicle, the brakes did not function either. I had to use the parking brake to slow the vehicle down, barely avoiding a collision with another vehicle.
Day time running light went out and the socket and housing melted.
I have had multiple problems with the daytime driving lights over heating and causing the entire headlight assembly to melt.incidences on 8-1-09 8-15-094-8-10 and 11-15-12.and again in 2013.the fact that there is enough heat to melt the assembly to the housing tells me there is possibility of a fire.this is obviously a design and mechanical flaw of the vehicle.the consumer end of this is that along with the chance of fire, the vehicle's design requires the entire front grill to be removed in order to replace the headlight wiring harness and housing.this labor intensive method means that replacing this part can cost upward of $900.and it still does not address the initial problem of the overheating that caused the wiring harness to melt into the housing.so you are just waiting for it to happen again and hope that it is within the 30 days warranty for repairs.and wondering if my car is going to catch fire.
Driving the vehicle down the road - all of a sudden the low beam headlights cut off.we were able to switch to high beams and they work - but the low beam lights are both out.sounds like the same issue noticed in a recent announcement with gm vehicles like the trailblazer - but the arcadia was not listed in the recall notice.
The daytime running lights have been replaced several times. The mechanic indicates,the holding fixtures are melting and the electrical wires are melting. This constitutes a potential fire situation. Gmc must be responsible for the under-engineered assembly.
I replaced the driver side daytime running lamp and 8 days later replaced passenger side daytime running lamp. The last bulb replaced was on the passenger side and now is burned out again less than three weeks later. There is evidence on both bulb connectors of overheating. Dielectric grease has been used everytime bulbs have been changed through out the life of the vehicle. To the best of my knowledge, any time there is overheating on an electrical circuit further problems could arise. There is a factory recall on other year models but not on the 2008 gmc acadia slt-2 having every bell & whistle along with higher price tag than lesser trim packages.
Passenger side headlight doesn't work. Connector is burnt.appears to be electrical problem and requires entire head light unit to be replaced.not covered under extended warranty. Cost is ~$600.
My vehicle has an issue with the daytime driving lights and headlights.the lights have failed multiple times due to the bulb melting into, and fusing to, the headlight assembly.this created a condition where the entire headlight assembly needs to be replaced.this includes the lens piece, the bulb, and the wiring connector.this is an issue at night (no/misaligned headlights),the loss of the benefit of daytime driving lights, and i imagine a possible fire.
Daytime running lights bulbs repeatedly burned out and now the wire harness has melted down. Fuse failed to trip. Damage has now been caused to the entire drl assembly (melting, see photo). Additionally i am concerned that whatever caused the bulb and wiring to melt will cause a vehicle fire and endanger my family. There are many cases of the drl bulb and harness melting, but my local gm dealer said there was no recall when i called to discuss the issue. Gm/saturn released a letter authorizing paid repairs, that was valid from 2011-2013, but these vehicles are still on the road, and it needs to be a recall regardless of warranty status. The replacement parts have been recalled--gm knows there is an issue with these components.
My passenger airbag light has been on since i got the car in march of 2020. I have just replaced my low beam headlights october of 2020 and now the driver side lights doesn't work. On the dashboard the light that's suppose to show when your bright's are on, doesn't come on anymore and i was in motion when i realized they had stopped working.
Right headlight gasket around daytime running light overheated and melted headlight casing causing entire headlight assembly to need to be replaced. Did not discover until realizing daytime light was not coming on. Unsure of how long the issue had been going on.
Passenger side headlight failed to properly function, bulb was changed and still failed to function properly.problem seems rooted in manufacturer's wire harness not properly functioning.
I was driving my 2008 gmc acadia slt in the evening, and when i switched from high beams to low beams, everything went black.i thought maybe my bulbs had burnt out, so took it to the dealership the next day.to my surprise, they discovered that the bulbs had melted the connectors, as well as the wiring harness, and everything has to be replaced.
Headlamp wiring melted the headlamp module and bulb receptaclethere was no fire but there could have been i was informed there was a service directive on this that expired on 12/31 but i still had to pay $240 to have it repaired when i googled the problem i found multiple complaints about this defect. I feel it is something you should look into.
This is the second complaint i have made has still have not heard anything.this is sad that it has not been dealt with.i hope my family is not in a serious accident because of this car.
Headlights are burning up about every 2 months does not matter what side they are not lasting
The lights are going in and out, and the high beams as well as the taillights are doing the same. I was told there is a short in the system.the steering system is making a very loud noise any time the steering wheel is moved. The stability lights as well as others keep coming on and off but when checked shows nothing is wrong.
2008 acadia.low beam lights suddenly stop operating while driving. Severe safety hazard.gmc forums on internet show hundreds of consumers experiencing same issue.our low beam drivers side went out.low beam passenger side two days later.due to poor engineering, the lights cannot be accessed without removing the bumper or tires.not a bulb issue. Problem with melted wiring harness.there was no to way replace the wiring harness without splicing the wiring and installing an aftermarket connector part.possible fire hazard as the bulbs are too hot for the current wiring.the harness replacement will only fail again because the wiring cannot handle the heat.this issue can leave you stranded on a dark road at night with no headlamps that may just suddenly go out.this is a potentially serious and deadly problem. According to the many forums, this is a common issue on acadias and saturn outlooks.
While it was raining outside, i was sitting in the back seat and happened to look up and saw water/ rain trickling out from around the rear interior overhead light, it was also coming in around the sensor in the overhead. The trickle eventually slowed down to a drip.in my opinion, water and electricity don't mix.
I have hid headlight and both daytime running lights have severely melted and cracked reflectors. Both bulbs were melted into there sockets to the point i had to completely replace the socket. When i attempted to re insert the socket into the reflector housing i was un able to install it as the reflector was missing over half of the retaining ring due to it being melted. One socket looked extremely blackened due to excessive heat. Both light are temp installed as i am unable to correctly install due to severely melted reflector.
Headlight failure due to faulty wiring in headlight assembly.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated the front driver side low beam headlight would no longer illuminate. While replacing the headlight himself, the contact noticed the wiring harness was melted. The contact stated he was able to rewire the wiring harness to repair the headlight. Approximately one year later, the failure recurred on the front passenger side headlight. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the wiring harness for the passenger side headlight was melted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileage was 60,000.
Daylight running lights overheat both driver and passenger sides. There is evidence that both bulb sockets have overheated and the light housing has cracked from the overheating. With the bulb and socket overheating this has the possibility of causing a fire, with evidence being the cracked lamp housing form the heat.i have replaced the bulbs on both sides always using dielectric grease. I have owned this car since 2010 and replaced the right side bulb 3 times andnow on the left side 4 times.there is a factory recall on other year models but not on the 2008 gmc acadia slt-2 having every bell and whistle. It was monday, nov. 19, 2012 when this electrical system failure happened again.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. While driving at unknown speeds, the front passenger side headlight became inoperable without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed; however, the bulb was replaced. The contact mentioned that the failure recurred on two separate occasions. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
I have been told a million times now that i have a headlight out.it's my daytime running light on the passenger side.so when we went to change the light bulb we noticed that it looked burnt so we cleaned it up and changed the bulb.a few weeks later the light did the same thing but would work once in a while.we took it apart again today to find the same thing that the harness was again burnt looking.this is an extremely common problems with the acadias.i think it is gm's responsibility to fix it.
I have a 2008 gmc acadia and my passenger low beam kept going out every 2-3 months.finally after replacing it 5 times,we found out the wiring harness was getting so hot it actually melted the harness.i've read several times that this is a normal thing,but gmc refuses to do a recall on the headlights.not only is it dangerous to only have 1 low beam working,but it is a fire hazard if you just keep replacing the bulb.my wiring harness is so bad that it disintegrated in my hand the last time i went to change a bulb. That's how i found out there's a major problem.
The headlight covering has melted to where the lights are not bright enough to really see well at night. Car has 103,000 and the headlight assembly has let water into the inside and. The lightsare on all the time and the covering is plastic. We have owned the car since new. Saw and have read reports of others with the same condition.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that the headlights failed to function properly. The contact also mentioned that the sockets were melted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.
Low beam headlight out. Have changed twice within a 2 month period.second time i changed it went out the very next day.
I just replaced my left side low beam lightfor the second time in the past 12 months.when i pulled out the old bulb, it looked burnt on the tip of instead of the first time i treplaced it a year ago when the wires became loose and burnt out like a typical light bulb.today is the second time within a week that the speakers went out and there was no sound coming out at all. The main fuse is good and i drained the water from the connectors on all the doors. There seems to be a shortage somewhere in the system because it would take 5-10 minutes for the sound to come back on. Does anyone know any solutions to fix this problem diy instead of taking it to the dealer?
The running lights burn out frequently. Not at the same time. Each one we've replaced at least 4 times, which is way too much. We are using good quality bulbs too. Now the inside of the headlight assembly is melted where the bulb socket itself snaps in so we can'tkeep the socket and bulb in its place. The replacement headlight assembly is not cheap for this vehicle
The drl went out and we took it to the dealer to be replaced.they said the housing around the wiring/light had melted and we would need to replace the entire housing at a cost of $1,100.they stated it was a fire hazard.i am out of warranty and see that this is a common issue.
My 2008 gmc acadia passenger side head light went out about 2 months ago. I purchased a replacement light bulb and took it to my mechanic. When he took apart the compartment where the light is he found that the wiring harness that plugs into the bulb was completely burned and melted.there was no way of replacing the wiring harness without splicing the wiring and installing an aftermarket connector part.this weekend the drivers side bulb was out and again we had it taken apart only to find the identical problem with that bulb.in addition he checked on the other one just to see how it was working and found that the bulb is again getting too hot for the wiring and will likely burn up the harness again. The vehicle has been recalled for 2 electrical issues, the most recent being a circuit that could over heat and cause a fire.in addition to the headlight issues i have had my passenger side rear window wont roll down and the power rear hatch has started to malfunction and closes at random and if not careful will smash you if you are under it.
I have hid lights and the low beam socket of the headlight assembly has melted to the point that the light bulbs will no longer stay in place.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated the wiring for the headlights was melting and caused the headlights to shut off. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who statedthe wiring for the headlights was not covered by the warranty. The failure and current mileage was 45,000.
There is a potential fire hazard with the daylight running lights overheating before they burn out on both driver and passenger side.the bulb gets so hot that they melt the bulb socket causing an electrical fire hazard. The heat also has made the headlight housing brittle and cracked to where the socket wont stay in place inside the headlight housing thus causing the bulb to lay on the plastic causing a fire hazard. General motors knows about this fire hazard because i have called it to there attention and because they have a customer satisfaction program#13135.they have also recalled some 2007 and 2009 to 2011 vehicles but not 2008 with the same problem.
Driver side and passenger side headlamp went out. Replaced bulb and still not light.
I own a 2008 gmc acadia with melting headlights.the plastic housing is melting andthe bulbs are melting into the sockets.i have had problems for many months with the electrical system including replacing 3 batteries in 1 1/2 years.i havehad the vehicle checked by the dealer which finds "no problem" with the electrical system, and no explanation for the battery life.with intense heat that would be necessary to cause this socket to melt, metal and all, is of great concern, and is a potential fire hazard.this vehicle also was involved in a recent recall for possible fire with heated windshield wipers (now disconnected).hopefully, this can be investigated, so that no one gets hurt.
Known issue with daytime running lights on gmc acadia, but we were not notified.assembly can cause melting of housing and has done so to our left headlight assembly.if headlight were to burnout, we'd have to replace the entire assembly (we were quoted $1700 to do so).we cannot financially afford to do this and are concerned that this could cause a fire or melting of other parts.
My daughter sliced her hand on the jewel lamp inside edge of the rear taillight assembly on our 2008 gmc acadia while getting in and out of the hatchback. I will try and sand it down, but the plastic edge from the mold is very sharp.
Daytime running light reflector melted on right and left side.
I was taking my daughter to florida for cheer leading competition; i was just outside of illinois when the check airbag light and message screen came on thankfully the light went off but came back on on our way back to chicago and keptcoming on and off. Took it to dealer but they only said that the harness was tight they only wiggled it and light went off but came back a couple of days later. Then the power steering started making noise dealer said they didn't hear anything and didn't do anything and noise is getting louder. Then suspension stared it making noise. Took it to dealer and had tie rods replaced.then the service airbag problem came back and this time didn't go away. Took it to the dealer and they said that the harness was to tight and they rerouted it so it wasn't tight anymore. Worked for a couple of days and its on again but i didn't take it back and now is past its warranty.then head lamp went out. Had to pay dealer $180 (rip off) next the other head light went out. My nephew replaced it in less than 10 min. Now there is a recall for that head light problem. Then wipers arm came loose from motor i had my cousin fix it for me. Now i have had the check engine light on for a couple of weeks took it to autozone came back with the code to replace the canister purge solenoid now i have the transmission problem, it started to act funny shifting pretty hard some times and then a few days ago i was driving on the freeway coming home when i notice the rpms at about45000 and it wouldn't change gears and the fuel gauge started going nutsi don't know whyand had to drive it home on the same gear. Took it to autozone and came back with the same code for the solenoid plusp0700/p0716/p0717 for the transmission. Now my acadia is just sitting on my driveway no money to fix it and driving my 15 year old truck hoping gmc does something about this nightmare
Day time running lights burn out on gmc acadia. Light gets so hot, they melted and burned the headlight assembly. This is a possible fire hazard. I have had the lamps replaced 4 times by the dealership, between both headlights assemblies. Less then 60,000 miles, the headlight assembly was so badly burnt and bridle, it fell apart in the technicians hand and it would not hold a lamp anymore. The whole entire headlight assembly needs replaced. The problem is caused by heat from the halogen lamps. An easy fix could be replacing the halogen lamps with leds. These are day time lamps only and are on all the time. This is a very poor design and craftsmanship by gmc and a safety issue they are not willing to correct. I have tried addressing the issue directly with gmc with no luck.
Multiple problems with this vehicle. It has been in the shop more than 10 times in the past 4 years that i have owned it, frustrating. List of repairs: timing belt, head lights, steering, camshaft, oil leak, struts, brakes and this is what i can recall mostly.this vehicle has had multiple services especially for service stability track that never gets repaired, they can't find the problem. Also service air bag keeps coming on but dealership cannot do anything while the light is not on. Very frustrated with this vehicle. I have never experienced so many repairs and services with any other vehicle as i have the acadia. I owned a galant car before the acadia for 5 years and only had to do one repair in those 5 years i owned it. I regret purchasing this vehicle! i am a single mother of two and i need a dependable vehicle not one that is malfunctioned!
We purchased our 2008 acadia in 2011, it had approximately 30,000 miles on it at the time of purchase. Less than thirty days after purchase we had to replace the front rotors. At 40,000 miles we had to replace the front brakes; the air conditioner backed up, which required maintenance to the blower motor; and the head lights went out, which required replacement. At 45,000 miles the rear struts went out, which required replacement; and we had to replace two tires. At 60,000 miles the water pump went out and needed to be replaced. At 55,000 miles the front struts went out, which needed replacing, along with four new tires, and a new set of headlights. At 60,000 miles the rear brakes and rotors needed to be replaced. At 70,000 miles the transmission went out, which also required replacement. The final incident happened on 6/10/13 at 74,000 miles, while i was driving with all three of my children. I was going 50 miles an hour on a highway, and the entire car shut down. The steering console locked with the keys in the ignition, i had no ability to steer the vehicle, the brakes did not function either. I had to use the parking brake to slow the vehicle down, barely avoiding a collision with another vehicle.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia.at night, the driver side headlight fails to illuminate properly.the light emits a shadow, which makes it difficult for the contact to see other vehicle's or objects on the driver side.the dealer stated that the alignment is correct and found no failure with the vehicle.the manufacturer stated that the headlight is correctly designed and meets factory specifications.the current mileage was 2,115 and failure mileage was 1,700. Updated 04/28/08. *lj
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that the day time running headlights burned, melting the area surrounding the light bulb. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the headlights needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 103,000. The vin was not available. Mailed out 01/13/15*lj
Engine light came on took it in to get checked the gmc dealer saidit was purge valve and may be my timing chain belt! and my master cylinder was leaking into my booster, and they had to replace a sensor for the tire and service the track/stabilitrak! services came to $1000 now come 2 months later to jan 2014 engine light is on service stabilitrak is on take it back, my timing chain needs replaced@ 74000 miles which is about a $2000 job and my transmission platelets need changed! transmission is now slipping we called gm and there is nothing they will do as i was informed these are "command problems " in these vehicles!! what!! i feel like i've been sold a lemon and no one are gm cares because these are command problems for them! never again will i buy a gm andi'm confused on how so many people have these same issues and gm is doing nothing about it! oh did i mention you can't park on a slant or an incline with a 1/4 tank of gas because your acadia won't start! this car has been a nightmare!
At driving speed it was noticed that acadia began to fail to shift gears, basically on highway it is stuck in first gear and after finding a place to stop, it will now not go into reverse.have found the edmunds, ask and numerous other sites are full of transmission complaints concerning the 2008 acadia and it's failures.this transmission has had minor issues in past, minor leak and some whining,but this is a complete and hazardous failure while driving in traffic.i have since learned that this is a common andknown issue to general motors costing the consumers approx. $3000 to $3500 per instance.is there nothing to be done to assist the consumers?
My 2008 gmc acadia gave me the scare of my life. I purchased my vehicle just last month and was very proud, i have been dreaming of this car for a while. However while traveling to my sons track meet my acadia started jerking as if it was not getting any gas and the engine started making a loud humming or buzzing noises on farm market 521. The car slowed down to about 25 miles. Despite my continuing to press the gas pedal. I ended up jerking my way onward with my hazards on. I had cars screeching and flying around me. My kids and i are a nervous wreck. The 521 does not have a shoulder to pull off on. Miles later varying speeds as low as 15 and up to 35 mph i found a gas station (thank god) & pulled over. I powered down waited a few minutes then restarted the car. It started normally but i noticed i could not go into reverse while trying to leave the parking lot. I made my way forward all seemed well but 3-4 minutes into driving on 521 the same thing happened and now my check engine light is on. I started to panic i'm not familiar with the area. This is my first time here & the 521 is the only major road on my gps. I put-putted along and finally made it to the track meet in the middle of nowhere. Called my husband to come and check the car. After his look around he thinks my transmission is going out. He took the children in the suburban while i drove slowly ahead. Then i get a new message - engine hot idle something - i freak out and pull off as soon as i could. He ended up towing me home. I am one week past the 30 day warranty this sucks. I really love my acadia & am very possessive of her, no one else can drive her, i don't want my kids to touch her. I take excellent care of her, she is clean, driven with love, but just don't understand what happened. I'm scheduling to take her to the shop in the morning, husbands mad but i'm hoping this can be resolved quickly.
Driving car on freeway and it caught on fire, no previous issues that would cause the fire.front of car and engine compartment caught on fire....updated 01/25/16
Gmc acadia was bought in january 2008.has been back 4 times for propane smell that comes into the car from through the vents.it mostly happens when i stop for a red light. The fumes seem to back up into the car.catalytic converter and exhaust system was switch out but it continues to happen even after 7000 miles.have called gm corp as well as dealer to complain that the smell is making me sick.doctor notes have been sent to dealer and corp but still not resolved.i drive with my windows open even if it 20 degrees.
I had to have my car brought in for a check engine light.after the dealer did a full test, they narrowed it down to the gas tank area.it was a fuel module broken at the flange and also they recommended the fuel sensor to be replaced because they have been noticing a lot of vehicle coming in with the sensor going bad.the dealer also informed me that the 2008 acadia's have a design flaw in the gas tank and there is a chance in the future it may need to be replaced, but for now the tank looks really good.
This is the second time i have had the same issue. I am driving the vehicle and the transmission does not shift out of 2nd gear. The check engine light comes on. I have the vehicle repaired once for this issue. I was told it was the valve body the first time and it was replaced out of warranty.
There is a airbag notification that comes on also im having engine issues where my fuel runs out extremely fast without notice. I can drive less than 30 miles and my vehicle will be almost of empty from a full tank. It just happened out of nowhere. My friend also has the same vehicle and she is having the same issues with her car. I really need this fixed asap.*dt
Bought vehicle with only 23k miles on it, transmission started acting up within 6 months of driving it, taken to a dealer, said nothing wrong, another year later got worse, took it in to a different dealer, nothing wrong, 6 months later took it in before going on vacation, nothing wrong, but had problems while on vacation, 6 months later, 1,500 miles away from home on vacation, driving down a 75 mile an hour speed limit divided highway, transmission went out with no warning, no dash warning, took in to a transmission dealer (since we couldn't get into a dealer) and said we wouldn't make it home the way it was. 5 grandlater and a mess of a vacation later we were on our way home. Less than 3 months later, tighten gas cap light on dash, check tire pressure light on and check engine light on. Found out online that this model and make and year had numerous issues with transmission, don't understand how there was no recall and how gm got away with it. Oh, and we were under extended warranty in the beginning where they said nothing wrong, and as soon as warranty was expired, boom! transmission had to be fixed! transmission dealer said the damage was from a cheap 15.00 part that caused us to have to spend 5 grand while on vacation. We have all shop paperwork showing the paper trail what we tried to get fixed.
I have had service air bag lights come on all the time along with service stabletrack and and i think something with the fuel when i get gas it makes weird sounds and won't start without pumping the gas to get it started.
Purchased new, have had the following problems 2011 :water pump failed, and engine oil leak new pump and gaskets,2012: oil pressure sensor replaced,2013: wave plate broken sent metal through transmission major transmission repair, front and rear a/c failed and needed replacement. 2014: master cylinder leaking - replaced. 2016: purge solenoid stuck open was replaced, oil leak- timing cover leaking (did not replace- too expensive)- multiple calls to gmc and dealing with the dealer not satisfied and feel the car is a safety risk.
The rpms skyrocketed while driving and as the car was pulled over it caught fire. The fire dept said it took place in the electrical part of the motor and burned through the fuel line. Igniting the fuel
Pushed button for rear-hatch to open.hatch went up and after 1-2 seconds released with all its weight.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced several electrical failures. The rear doors would not unlock, the liftgate failed to open, the check engine indicator illuminated intermittently, and the battery failed while the key was stuck in the ignition. When the battery was replaced, the key was removed; however, the engine was still operable. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing where it was stated that the body control module needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that while attempting to operate the vehicle, the parking brake failed to disengage without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 64,000.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that during rainy weather conditions, water would enter the vehicle through the driver side of the vehicle and the undercarriage. As a result, the steering column and the emergency brake failed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 92,000.
Driving gmc acadia to my sons baseball game and the car jerked forward, so i immediately slowed down.continued to drive and the car basically would not get out of 1st gear.the rpm's kept going up and never came down and the car would not go over 40 mph while the engine was gearing up.the transmission was completely shot.took to the dealership to have repaired.gmc has tons of 2007 and 2008 acadia's with the same problem and are forcing customers to pay for the repair.the wave plate was shot along with everything else in the transmission.on my bill they put n/c in all the parts and labor and then just plugged in an amount in a line item called " misc customer deductible"no one will explain the charge.dealership told me the gmc calculates the charge and gmc told me to call the dealership.they are giving people a "discount" of some sort so they clearly know they have an issue but they should be footing the entire bill.my car is 30,000 miles under the warranty and 28 days over the 5 years and it cost me over $1,200 to fix it when they put in a defective part and they know it.
The car transmission slipped into neutral, the engine revved to 5000 rpms. I was traveling on interstate 91 in springfield , mass.i had to shift the gear into manual and then back to drive to get the car into gear. The car reduced speed and it was very scary. I had my son as a passenger in the car.the gm dealer told me the "wave plate cracked" on the transmission.
We bought our 2008 gmc acadia in january 2008.the battery died in july 2008 while vacationing in canada leaving us stranded.after it went dead several more times the dealership replaced it.the air conditioning went out several times in2010 and we had to pay to have the ac recharged twice since.in july 2013 we had to have the transmission replaced when it stopped shifting into gear. Our warranty had expired in january of that year.the dealership did get gm to pay half but it still cost us almost $2,000.00.now it is at the dealership again and we have to replace the entire steering column as it lost power steering at low speeds.we are having it repaired at an estimate of nearly $1,800.00 more.this vehicle cost about $36,000.00 in 2008.since then we have paid thousands of dollars just to keep it on the road and safe.this is a lemon and i would like to see a recall for both the transmission and loss of steering at low speeds.i see that both of these are common problems with this vehicle.i would like to be reimbursed for our expenses.
I was driving home when my transmission suddenly started to lurch and hunt for gears,then hesitate. My car then wouldn't move forward nor would it go into reverse.two codes showed up when i had the vehicle scanned, p2715 and p0700.after doing research i concluded the wave plate in my transmission had failed.my vehicle is no longer drivable.thankfully i wasn't on the freeway when this incident happened because once the transmission quit the vehicle came to a stop rather quickly. In reading reports online it appears transmission failure of this particular model is highly probable and that gm knows it's an issue but has refused to recall the vehicle.
We were out in south dakota 200 miles from home. We were driving the acadia and the transmission began to slip. We didn't think anything of it at first. We drove the acadia home and scheduled to have the car looked at. On the monday after we got home, i was driving my kids to school when suddenly the car went completely out of gear and the check engine light came on. I tried putting it into park and then back into gear and had no luck in getting it to go into gear. I shut the engine off and started it again and it did go into gear. I dropped my kids off at school and when in park it went out of gear again. I shut the engine off and on again and got it to go into gear. Drove it directly to the auto shop. They ran the codes. They said it was a 3/5 wave plate issue. Had to have the transmission rebuilt. 2200 for the rebuild. Reading online that this seems to be a common issue with vehicles. Talked to the transmission shop and they said they were rebuilding 8 of these a week from the saturn, buick, chevy and acadias with the 6 speed transmission. They said the wave plate wasn't heat treated at the factory or something like that. It gets heated and deteriorates. Gm would do nothing to help. Hopefully, you guys can.
Transmission went out. Had to fight with dealer about the fact that this is a known issue on these vehicles. I understand i was out of warranty. But how many people expect their trans to go out in the first 100k?if you own an acadia, expect to replace transmission between 75-85k. There are hundreds of horror stories on transmissions in the acadia, traverse, enclave, and outlook alone on the web. Gm knows about it but never issued a recall for a sub standard transmission with faulty wave plates. But when it goes out, you get to pay for the "new and improved" version. Dealers are well versed in the failure. In addition to the trans, my sway bars had to be replaced before 50k and i had to pay for it. The headliner was damaged from clogged sunroof drain tubes which new design was installed. New style water pump. All 3 of these items were newer style replacements because gm had to redesign them.that tells you they had known issues with them and instead of standing behind their problems, they hide behind a black and white warranty policy. At the end of the day, a one off problem should be black and white. But when you know there is a major failure history that causes you to redesign components, you should goodwill the customer and proactively perform recalls.
Since i purchased the vehicle the service air bag light has been on, now the transmission hot idle engine light is popping on and also service the traction control lightand service stabilitrak ligt is coming on. Me my family had taken a vacation to florida and the transmission began to startle all the way back to tennessee leaving us in a devastated situation . I was hoping there was a recall on the transmission and and air bags this is very dangerous as many others has complained about the same issues in the past concerning their 2008 acadia vehicles this vehicle was in motion on a city expressway with a high volume of fast moving traffic. I went to auto zone and o' reilly auto parts to have check engine test and the following codes appeared dtc p2762 torque converter clutch,p0700 automatic transmission control,p0171 fuel control system. And computer error. I don't know if this vehicle ever me recall but i feel me my family could have been severely injured as the fast moving vehicle was coming behind us as our vehicle lost power and connection.
I am requesting a recall on 2008 gmc acadia's (throttle body). I have a 2008 gmc acadia that is experiencing major issues. These issues include speed reducing in the middle of a busy intersection with my (xxx) year old son in the car. The panel displayed a red message "service traction control". Went a few blocks further when the car shut off completely on a busy street; police pushed me off the main street to a less populated side street. Messages displayed on panel "'traction control reducing power". I'm concerned not only for my safety but concerned about the many other customers of gmc who have experienced the same issue (similar issues found on the internet/blogs). My son and i could have been seriously injured if not killed because of this faulty part. I trust that gmc will do the right thing and recall this item before someone is seriously injured. Parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Transmission originally started skipping around 75,900 miles. At 100,000 miles started system alert of " transmission running hot, idle to cool down".transmission serviced on 11/11/13. Transmission drained and refilled by gmc dealer in el paso, tx. Ran okuntil 2/06/14. In gmc repair shop in richmond,ca . Transmission completely failed! $4000.00 repair.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc arcadia. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the vehicle failed to move. The contact merged to the shoulder of the road and had the vehicle towed to the dealer. The dealer informed her the reverse wave plate had fractured and the reverse clutch four, five and six housing were damaged. As a result, the housings had to be reconditioned and the reaction sun gear needed to be replaced. Recently, the transmission failed again with the same problem. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was being repaired at the dealer. The manufacturer was notified who stated a representative would contact her within twenty four hours. The failure mileage was 74,450 and the current mileage was 110,000.
I pulled out to merger with on coming traffic and my 2008 gmc acadia transmission stopped working. The only reason i didn't have a crash was because i was able to pull back on the merge lane. No warning light came on dash. I my carwas towed . When i called a repair shop (gm dealer was booked with recalls) and told them i had a 2008 gmc acadia i was told they had 4 othersand this was onlytuesday ! my issue is that gm has known aboutthis transmissionissue (3,5,r wave plate) for years and not sent out any alerts. This is a safety issue .if i had been hiti am not sure anyone would have guesswhy i pulled out in traffic andjust stop. The owner of the shop said he has called gm and askthem to send outsomethingto gm car owners aboutthis transmissionissue for the safety of the car owners. How many cars have crashedas aresulted of this transmissionissue and were not reported ? this transmissionwas uses2007,2008,2009,2010,2011 and changedin 2012. Gm needs tosend outalert aboutthisnow.
I have been very disappointed with my vehicle! when i was in the market for a new vehicle i new i wanted the acadia. I have been a long time customer at my local dealership and when i arrived at the lot they had just brought in a 2008 that had one owner. I was ecstatic because it was everything i could want and not as expensive as a 2012. When i first started driving itwas great i loved it! i bought the car with 8,000 or so miles on it and as time went on i started to notice that it wasn't driving like it did the first day i bought it. I drive to and from work 5 days week roughly 35 miles a day. I was in town at the bank and as i started to pull out into the lane my rpm's went sky high and wouldn't come back down and i could not accelerate. I was so scared i pulled over in the next available spot and turned off the car. I waited for 5 minutes, turned it back on and proceeded to pull into traffic. Ever since that day my car has been in the shop twice for transmission issues. I currently have 29,000 miles on the car and it drives like crap! i have it aligned, tires rotated, and i cannot get a smooth ride. The steering wheel shimmies over 50 mph, shimmies when i hit the breaks, my heater doesn't seem to work well unless it is on 85 way too hot. I now have to take the car back into the shop yet again for the same thing transmission failure, alignment off, and who knows what else. I read a lot reviews on this model and seems as though we have all experienced the same issues. I have been a long time pontiac/gmc buyer and i am very disappointed in gm for not taking this transmission thing serious. How many more complaints do you need to receive before something is done? fatal accident? in which case i hope it isn't me but also nobody else. Please fix this issue it has been a thorn for some time and it's about time that gm do something about it!
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia.the contact stated that while operating the vehicle the transmission would intermittently became stuck in gear and the vehicle would not drive forward or in reverse. The vehicle was restarted and operated as normal. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the transmission and warmer plate needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.
As i was pulling off of the interstate onto rockville rd i noticed that the car upshifted from 3rd very violently.i then hit a stop light and it dowshifted pretty rough as well.i thought uh oh and noticed the check engine light come on.when i pulled away from the light i noticed the car was most likely stuck in 3rd gear as the rpms matched the mph and from driving a stick all those years they made sense.i later found out this was done on purpose to stick the transmission in 3rd gear to further damage it and allow you to continue to drive.i got to work and had onstar run a diagnostic.it came back with a p2715 code for the transmission control.after looking into this code it appears to involve the 3-5-r waveplate that controls the clutch for these gears.i, of course, am 6 months out of warranty on the drive train. After confirmation with gmc it was the wave plate. This appears to be a common problem cropping up with this transmission when you look around social media.
While driving at about 45mph, the vehicle lost power to the wheels, the engine raced and the transmission appeared to fail.the vehicle was shut off, and restarted with only 1st and 2nd gear available and was moved to safety.the problem occurred at approximately 55,000 miles.a p0776 code was pulled from the computer and the gmc dealer checked the problem and concluded that the 3,5,r wave plate in the transmission failed and will require a full rebuild.with the numerous complaints about this specific problem, i'm very disappointed in gm for their lack of customer support in what appears to be a manufacturing defect in the 6t70 transmissions, as this issue is occurring in 2007-2009 gmc acadias, buick enclaves, chevrolet traverses and the saturn vues.do something gm!
Transmission failure @ 67070 miles. 35r wave plate. Gmc dealer service rep. Said they had never heard of this problem. Personally talked to dealer mechanic, and he states that he has replace a number of these transmissions for wave plate failure. It's bad enough that this is a know problem and gm does nothing about it, but for the dealership to lie to me right off the bat, takes the cake.no more gm products for me, ever.....
Transmission failed, transmission slipped out of gear, transmission stuck in first gear, gm approved a 2013 safety recall for this vehicle, the transmission failed in 2017, the transmission was repaired and the entire engine has been replaced twice. The transmission is failing again because it is a product defect that is dangerous. Gm has refused to repair or replace the vehicle and the autonation has refused to repair or replace the vehicle. Gm and autonation have sold a dangerous used car with a fraudulent intent. Gm and autonation have ratified the intentional fraud. The car needs to be replaced immediately because it is still dangerous to drive and the transmission is currently failing again.
Driving down the road pressed the gas to go up a hill and car would just rev up. Acting as if it were in neutral and it was in drive. Lost all gears. Shut it off and started it again and i had low gear. Continued to go back up the hill to get to my mechanic and when i got to the top of the hill the car lost all gears again and would just rev up. Turned it off and started it again and it let me make it a little further down the road and did it again. I then had it towed. Was very happy with this car until this happened. There was no warning that my cars transmission was going to go. The car never acted up until the moment this happened. I have since looked online and seen that the transmission going around this mileage is a typical issue for this year of acadia. Http://www.carcomplaints.com/gmc/acadia/2008/http://www.acadiaforum.net/index.php?action=search2why hasn't there been a recall on this transmission????? it isn't right for people to have to replace a transmission at only 73-74,000 miles. Bought my acadia (which i am still making payments on) last year on march 28th and haven't even put 10,000 miles on it and the transmission went.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that the service stabilitrak warning indicator remained illuminated, the check engine indicator flashed, and the gear locked in fourth gear. The contact had to release the accelerator pedal to release the gear out of fourth gear. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 187,000.
Started from a red light, car dropped in gear and jolted.tach revved up to 3000+.finally caught a gear and slowly made my way off the road.parked and waited for a family member to come tow my car.reverse and 3rd gear definitely out.by looking at the other threads, seems to be the ominous 35r waveplate.need to replace transmission now.luckily i can do the labor myself and save some money.i'm astounded how any other people experienced the same issue.haven't seen any injuries yet though so i doubt this will become part of the numerous amount of recalls gm is sending out.
Tl- the contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. While traveling about 30 mph, the contact stated that the vehicle failed to increase speed despite the accelerator pedal being depressed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be rebuilt or replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 94,000.- ll
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that the transmission was slow to change gears and there was an abnormal noise present. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and test driven, but the dealer was not able to replicate and diagnose the failure after having the vehicle for longer than a week. The contact indicated that the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.
For the past 6-9 months i have been experiencing problems with unwarranted speed shifting, hard shift changes & overall transmission issues. I have had my car to transmission specialists almoat on a monthly basis for these issues. I was told by the specialist that he repairs at least 3 cars of my same make & model per week. He said he is noticing a very common failure in each vehicle. My vehicle has power but the speed & gear shift are huge safety issues, as it is very random & unprovoked. I have been driving on the highway & my vehicle would just stall or shift. I have had to carefully pull over to the side of the road to avoid a major accident.
Wave plate transmission failure 2 months after purchase and 5 months after warranty.so disgusted!!!
My wife was driving her 2008 gmc acadia on the freeway when the transmission suddenly gave out and slipped out of gear.the vehicle would not accelerate.she was in the fast lane traveling 70 mph in the fast lane.she had to fight through traffic to get over to the shoulder so she could pull off the freeway enough to avoid getting hit by other cars traveling the freeway.she then had to exit the vehicle with our children during high traffic time.very unsafe situation for a vehicle with only 69k miles on it.this is a known issue with the 2007 and 2008 lambda platform vehicles.gmc knows about the 3-5-r wave plate that was not heat treated during the building of these transmissions.search the web or even forums for 3-5-r wave plate failure and see what comes up.i feel they should atleast extend the warranty if not recall this transmission before somebody gets hurt or killed when one goes out in traffic.
In february of this year (2013) the transmission in our 2008 gmc acadia failed while i was driving my two small children home from preschool.thankfully i never lost control of the car although it was extremely frightening and a very dangerous experience to not be able to shift into another gear while in the middle of moving traffic on a busy road.i barely made it home, drove with my hazard lights on, shaking and counting my blessings that our car was not hit and we were not hurt.what makes it all the more upsetting is that gm is aware of this issue with 2008 acadia models but yet has never done a recall on the defective transmissions in our cars.gm is essentially telling it's customers that it does not care about their safety or well being.they allow us to continue to drive their cars even though they are aware of the potential danger involved when the transmission shuts down.i cannot afford another car for my family right now so every day i live in fear that this car will fail again and put us in danger.it is not the safe, reliable car i was led to believe it was when i purchased it for my family vehicle.gmc should be forced to recall these cars (2007/2008 gmc acadia) and required to put in completely new transmissions.
I purchased a 2008 gmc acadia one year ago.it seemed like we had made a god sent deal and now we are finding out that the transmission is going out.our family doesn't have a whole lot of money to just throw away and we put down $5000 and now we are looking down the barrel of a transmission.not fair considering the dealership apparently knew it was about to go out. I was driving with 3 other teens in my car and all of a sudden it wouldn't go faster than 25 mph.
I was driving down the highway on friday afternoon at 65 mph when i tried to accelerate to pass a vehicle, and the engine just revved nearly to the redline.i was able to reach the exit, where i pulled over, put the car in park, then back into drive to start off again.at this point, the car would not shift out of 1st gear.i was able to make it to a midas shop for a check and they stated that the transmission was shot.called the local gmc dealer and had the car towed there for a diagnostic.they called saturday afternoon and confirmed that the transmission needs to be replaced at a cost of $3700.the car is 24k miles under warranty mileage, but just happens to be 5 months outside of the 5 year warranty window.i then called gmc customer care for redress and was told they would investigate.received a call today ad they left a message, but only to ask which dealership it was at, even though i provided that info on saturday, to include the phone number to the service department.the transmission problem seems to very widespread based on the number of responses on various websites, but doesn't seem that it is being seriously addressed by gm management and is a very serious safety concern.
I bought the gmc acadia used in 2014. It had about 80k miles on it, from a dealership. They assured me it has been inspected and i had an extended warranty on it. The transmission went out with my 5 children in the car on the freeway.i'm a special ed teacher and drive only 5 miles from my home and occasionally to los angeles to visit relatives. After 3 weeks of having the car, the transmission went out. I was horrified!!! the warranty covered the majority of the parts. But they charged almost $4000 for a transmission that they told me would be new, i found out later that it was rebuilt with new parts. Fast forward to 3 years later, the water pump, the fuel pump, the axle and the transmission and computer has went out again. Another almost $4000, this time it has to come out of my pocket as the warranty is expired. It is bleeding me dry. I have the car serviced regularly and keep all of my service records, this makes absolutely no sense. As a parent of 5 children, (2 special needs), i was excited about my purchase, now i wish i would've never done it.--
On two occasions after putting the vehicle in park, turning off the ignition, removing the key and exiting the vehicle, it rolled back and only stopped when driver jumped back in and applied the brake.this occurred on a flat garage surface (no incline) on both occasions, with different drivers on each occasion.gmc dealer says they can not replicate the issue and there is nothing to repair.this vehicle is dangerous, as it can roll back unexpectedly, potentially causing serious bodily injury or death, or damage to physical property.gmc recalled the 2009 acadia for the same issue previously, but maintains there are no issues with my vehicle.i found additional complaints for this issue on the 2008 acadia on the internet as well, so this issue is not unique to me.
I've had my gmc acadia in for service on the transmission 3 times in the last 6 months:speed sensor, wave plate, now torque converter.dealership responds they are completely independent, and that this is not an issue with this model.however, the failure of the transmission in these vehicles is prominent on gmc acadia forums.why has gm not stepped up to own and fix this common issue?
The transmission again is going out on it for the 3rd time. This last time there was snow on the road and when it kicks down because of the wave plate failing again this time i was going around a corner and it kicked down and made me slide off the road i was able to get out and almost hitting the guard rail
Picking up my car after an oil change and tire rotation at the dealer,the car would not go into reverse. They ran diagnostics on the vehicle and i was told the transmission or more specifically the wave plate in the transmission broke.it's been at the dealer going into the second week now.they arestill having a shifting issue.
While traveling a busy highway going uphill, my transmission began to have what felt like slipping clutch issues, and finally failed - leaving me stranded on a very busy stretch of highway 80 east bound. It was very scary to be just barely off the roadway (was lucky to make it all the way off the road) with huge trucks whizzing by. I have had it diagnosed and the clutch waveplates on these acadia gmcs have a well known and common failure issue. A $3500 bill is not what i need right now, it's going to really hurt. This transmission needs to be recalled before someone gets killed on a busy freeway. The problem is there was not much warning of an eminent failure before it basically left me dead in the water - i was just fortunate this time that i was traveling in the right lane. If i had been in the left lane or middle, i am not sure i would have been able to get over before it would just leave me in the middle of the road. It's definitely a safety issue. Who could make an argument that it is not unsafe?
I purchased a used 2008 gmc acadia in december 2012.at time of purchase, the vehicle car fax report was clean and indicated one previous owner.the vehicle mileage at the time of purchase was approximately 81,000 miles.my personal mechanic inspected the vehicle prior to purchase and also gave the vehicle a clean report. For the first 11 months of ownership, this vehicle ran like a champ.today, at 99,728 miles (mostly highway mileage on my behalf) i find that i am having to replace the entire transmission (rebuild) at an out-of-pocket expense of $4,300.i called the gmc dealer where i purchased this vehicle and they advised that there were no recalls/warranties available on the transmission.they also advised that in the event the entire transmission needed replaced, that the cost would be in the vicinity of $4,500 and they were able to provide this estimate with certainty because "they had just completed a rebuild on another '08 acadia last week". I find it highly disturbing that at only 99,728 miles, and 5 years of age, a transmission completely gives out.i am also disturbed that with the number of complaints out there on various internet chat forums regarding this vehicle and specific model, that gmc, to date, has yet to issue any recalls or extended warranties.i felt it necessary to report this matter as soon as possible.i will be getting in touch with a class action lawsuit attorney to look into this matter further because i genuinely am concerned that gmc should be held accountable if the number of people out there with the same issue have found there checkbooks much lighter as a result of this.
I've come to find out my car is throwing a code for the tcm being stuck turns out this is an extremely common issue as well as the wave plate for this model gmc should be held responsible being this is their design flaw and seems to be an issue across the board for almost all acadias of these years.
The transmission in our 2008 acadia has begun slipping and first gear shifts engage with a very noticeable clunk (thump); there is also a delay when the car is shifted into drive (~3 to 5 seconds); gm needs to perform.
After exiting the interstate while driving my 2008 gmc acadia, i stopped at the end of exit ramp and while trying to accelerate, i lost power and unable to reach posted speed limits. The car lost power and had to be towed to a gmc dealership and was told that the 3-5 wave plate failed and caused further damage to the transmission. The dealership stated that no signs of operator abuse were observed and it appeared that the wave plate failed on its own. The costs of repair was approx. $4700 since the car was out warranty by 8 months and had 60,400 miles. I have called gmc customer service and waiting for resolution on my claim that my costs to repair should be mitigated since it appears that the wave plate failure was a design or manufacturing issue.
Transmission failure immediately followed by engine failure after the transmission was replaced.
Cause code: 6021 - component damaged/cracked, reverse clutch plate replacementreading various forums, these seems to be a problem with all lambada platforms, hundreds if not thousands of transmission failures, creating a major safety concern for myself and the public.gm needs to replace these trannys with a new more durable/reliable design before someone is seriously injured or killed, its only a matter of time.please confront gm with these complaints...thxhttp://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/webx/.f215073?displayrecent.
About a week ago my family and i were driving home from vacation and had been on the road for about 3.5 hours. As we pulled out of a driveway about 5 minutes from our home the car engine light came one, the car would not gain speed like normal and it began to over heat rapidly. We took side roads and slowly crawled home. I took it into the shop the next day and it came back with a crack in the radiator and codes p0700 and p07016, which they confirmed to be a transmission issue and suggested to have a specialist look at it. I did some research and found that this are common codes that come back for the 2007 and 2008 acadia's that require a rebuild/replaced transmission with an average cost of $4000. This is a known issue with gmc for many years and they have yet to acknowledge it. I am very lucky to not have had a worse incident in discovering this issue, but i am very concerned that at any moment the transmission will go out, and we do not have $4000 to drop into a new one, especially when i just spent $650 on a new radiator. These are not problems that a reliable car, the 2008 acadia, under 100,000 miles should be having. Gmc needs to own up to these issues and take action to correct it before something more serious happens.
The transmission had been hard shifting from 3rd to 4th for about 200 miles. At 25 mph while turning through a very busy intersection the engine revved shifted through what felt like every gear, the car lost acceleration power; going from 25 mph to 10mph. Parked the vehicle. Restarted to find that only first and second gears worked and the check engine light illuminated. During the 200 previous miles of concern; i had heard a faint whine during acceleration. The first time any trouble occurred the vehicle was stopped behind a school bus loading and while i applied the brake (still completely stopped) the car lurched forward. I immediately shifted to neutral, not wanting to rear end the school bus.
Get on the freeway with 30 mph, then suddenly the car stop accelerate. Luckily, i was able to merge into exit ramp.the engine light is on and the car won't move any more. I be able to start the engine but there is no acceleration.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. While driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle lost power and the transmission gears failed. The contact stated that the transmission gears intermittently slipped. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated that the waveguide needed to be replaced and the transmission needed to be rebuilt. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 133,000.
I was driving to work and noticed a shutter while accelerating and took it to dealership. The transmission failed and the dealer said it was a wave plate failure.
I have experienced multiple issues with my 2008 gmc acadia my first problem was with the transmission having to be replaced.which just barely was covered under the warranty i had after buying the vehicle used since that first incident i have had continual problems. My engine will stay running after the key is turned to the off position and the key is removed from the ignition the car continues to stay running the engine does that is all other lights go off no radio or ac stay on. I have had it in the shop different times no one can correctly diagnose and fix the issue.i am now watching the tow truck hook my car up to be taken to the gmc dealer which is going to cost more than i am sure i can afford to pay as a single mother trying to make ends meet. So besides the engine running with no key in it. It also kills the battery drains it when it sits.i have also had issues with the wiring harnesses to the head lights melting to the back if the bulbs having to be replaced costing over $200.there has to be some kind of electrical issue with this car there seem to be many people on here with similar issues with transmission and odd issues. Please help i can't afford this car and the continual issues.
I was at my son's baseball game and went to move my vehicle when i was pulling out of the parking lot and the vehicle started revving and would not move other than coasting (since i was on a hill). I was 3 hours from home and had to have the vehicle towed to the tune of $300.00 +. I have since had to have the transmission replaced. This has cost over $4500.00 not to mention having to drive 2 vehicles with my family since the acadia was the larger of our vehicles.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. While driving 40-45 mph, the engine would not switch gears. The contact pulled over to the side of the road, turned off and restarted the engine, and was able to drive the vehicle to the contact's residence. The contact experienced the same failure 18 months ago. The vehicle was taken to todd wenzel buick gmc (614 n state rd, davison, mi 48423) where it was diagnosed that a new transmission control module was needed. The manufacturer was contacted at 1-800-462-8782 and did not assist. There were no recalls associated with the vehicle. The failure mileage was 124,000.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that while traveling various speeds, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the clutch had failed. The vehicle was being repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000. The vin was unavailable. Updated 5/27/14
While driving my 2008 gmc acadia on the highway, the car started shifting hard, jumping, slipping, etc.this caused a very dangerous situation as this could have potentially caused an accident.i was able to get to a parking lot and then my car would not go in reverse, so it had to be pushed into the parking space.the 3-5-reverse wave plate is broken and will need to be replaced.after doing some research on the internet i have found that this is a major problem with 2007-2009 gmc acadias, not to mention several other gm vehicles with the same transmission also have this issue.if there are that many vehicles having the same issue, this proves there is a major defect with this part and gm should be held responsible for this.this problem created an unsafe driving experience for myself and my family while on a busy highway that potentially could have caused a serious accident.please do something about this and hold gm accountable for their defective part.
I was driving my acadia to work on monday morning and it started having transmission problems, it would not shift in the lower gears and would rev up to 4-5 rpm between gears.i drove it to a transmission shop the next morning and they diagnosed it, needed a whole new transmission.upon leaving the transmission shop, it completely stop moving, causing me to roll to a complete stop on a highway.i got it pulled over, stopped the vehicle and restarted it.i was able to drive a block or so before it stopped again.i was stranded and stuck in the middle of the road.i was finally able to get it to a parking lot and had it towed to a dealer to look at.
We are a family of 5 driving along the highway when the check engine light came on. We stopped and put the car into park.when i went to put into drive, the car would not engage. Finally after a few minutes we were able to get thecar going again, but the car would not shift itself (automatic transmission). We then had to drive along the side of the highway for 13 miles to the next town with the hazards on at 20 miles per hour. Went to a chevy dealership and after they read the codes, there appears that the transmission is completely out. We were more than 800 miles away from home on vacation in missouri. The car is still in missouri at the dealership, as they will not be able to take the transmission apart until early next week.
I have had the rack & pinion steering rack replaced 2 times since i've owned the vehicle (bought new in july 2008) dealership replaced both after getting ugly with them, now at 75,000 miles transmission went out,replaced it. Got it back from dealer and now the steering locks up when turning, usually happens when taking off from a stop and then it finally unlocks as your trying to turn with excessive force. Feels like the power steering just goes out for a few seconds and then comes back. Have just dealt with it last few weeks, but now after not able to turn and hit a curb while turning, there is obviously something defective. Doing research on this there is numerous complaints about the steering locking up, this is very dangerous if its defective. Paying 45k for a vehicle you shouldn't have to argue with the dealer on replacing this part. Is there something being done to fix this issue. I have almost come to a decision that gm doesn't stand behind their product and have about given up on them.
While accelerating at a light, the transmission started to jerk.within 5 miles, could not drive faster than 30 mph.could not get into reverse.appears that the transmission is totally shot.57,000 miles and 5 years 10 months.
I have had continuous problems with this vehicle and now the transmission wave plate is damaged. How many transmission wave plates need to go bad before you make gm recall this defective item. I've searched your database and you have numerous complaints on this item, whichaffects more than one vehicle and is problematic to all gm mid-size crossovers. This problem needs to be investigate further to full resolution before someone get seriously injured. I was driving this vehicle with my wife and children, and they could have been seriously injured if i was not at the wheel. I want to be contacted by your agency to discuss this further. --[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
Water pump failed in the freeway prematurely, brake cylinder failed prematurely, steering, rack and pinion and power steering pump failed @116k, transmission failed @ 116.no means of transportation with 3 kids.
Vehicle rpm's would start going up and down.then there would be hesitation when you accelerated.i pulled out from doctor's office and it would not move in reverse or forward.car had to be towed to a local mechanic.
I was driving my 2008 gmc acadia along with my sister and her two god children. We were at a red light and proceeded to go when the light turned green. Got up to 20mph and the suv jerked severely. Once it jerked the suv would not go over that mileage. We were all scared! i took them home and drove to a gm dealership. I paid $114.00 for a diagnostic test and was told they did not know what was wrong. They speculated that a wave plate broke or moved. They advised in order to know for sure, i would have to pay 900.00 plus for a deeper diagnostic! i'm under my 100k mileage and no one is honoring that. I'm a mba student and don't have that kind of cash! i've only had this suv for 3 years. I bought it used, had only one owner before me, and it was under 20k miles. Sounds like gm's product is not reliable and they do not stand behind their product. I tried to buy an american product to put help our economy and this is the repayment for it! i'm going back to foreign cars, i will never purchase another gm built vehicle as long as i breath!
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia.the contact stated that the steering wheel failed and became hard turn when parking or when turning at low speeds. The failure was experienced numerous times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who flushed the power steering lines. The failure was not corrected. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer for further inspection. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 77,700 and the current mileage was 104,000.updated 11/19/13*ljthe consumer stated that the wave plate and timing chain were both replaced under warranty. The steering gear box pump was not covered under warranty. Updated 12/2/2013
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a complete loss of power and was no longer operable. The check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission malfunctioned and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the independent mechanic again where the engine was replaced again. The failure recurred. In addition, the engine oil coagulated and the air bag light remained illuminated. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 110,000.
We purchased our 2008 acadia in 2011, it had approximately 30,000 miles on it at the time of purchase. Less than thirty days after purchase we had to replace the front rotors. At 40,000 miles we had to replace the front brakes; the air conditioner backed up, which required maintenance to the blower motor; and the head lights went out, which required replacement. At 45,000 miles the rear struts went out, which required replacement; and we had to replace two tires. At 60,000 miles the water pump went out and needed to be replaced. At 55,000 miles the front struts went out, which needed replacing, along with four new tires, and a new set of headlights. At 60,000 miles the rear brakes and rotors needed to be replaced. At 70,000 miles the transmission went out, which also required replacement. The final incident happened on 6/10/13 at 74,000 miles, while i was driving with all three of my children. I was going 50 miles an hour on a highway, and the entire car shut down. The steering console locked with the keys in the ignition, i had no ability to steer the vehicle, the brakes did not function either. I had to use the parking brake to slow the vehicle down, barely avoiding a collision with another vehicle.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle hesitated while the contact attempted to accelerate. In addition, the vehicle would not start when prompted on numerous occasions. The vehicle was diagnosed as having a faulty part within the transmission. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 131,000.
I had started noticing slipping of the transmission, this primarily occurred when reversing and then when trying to gain speed like on the on ramp trying to get on the highway. I made an appointment to have it looked it with our local mechanic who preceded to tell me they could find nothing wrong and to bring it back if the check engine light came on that way they could hook it up and get the code. I had an upcoming trip out of state and prayed the vehicle would make it and it did. I continued to notice the slipping of the transmission and approximately2 weeks later i was driving in town, going about 35 mph and my check engine light popped on. I parked the vehicle and dropped my daughter at daycare, got back in the car to leave and the vehicle would not go into reverse or move forward. I had to have the vehicle towed to the dealership where i was informed it was a problem in the transmission with a broken wave plate and 3-5 reverse clutch plate. My vehicle was out of warranty by time however still under the mileage so i was offered the repair at a "discounted" rate. I then researched to find out what a common problem this has been with this vehicle.
1. Transmission going out at 67k miles and appears to be very prevalent with this make and model of vehicle. Very dangerous as the car will not go into gear at any given time and basically leaves you stuck in neutral in the middle of a busy highway.2. Service air bag light stays on after dealership claims to have fixed the problem. If in a crash, have no idea if we will be protected. Not a comfortable feeling.
I own a gmc acadia 2008 that started having transmission problems one year ago (july 2012), i was on a busy highway in austin, tx and had my three young daughters with me when i started noticing i couldn't accelerate very well. Next day my gmc acadia just stopped in the middle of a road and i couldn't accelerate at all, thank god this time my daughters were not in the car with me. I had the car towed and it turned out the problem was a broken wave plate which seems to be a very common problem with gmc acadias 2007 and 2008.
Transmission went out on turnpike. Causing family to miss a family members college graduation. Car was stuck on side of turnpike for 3 hours with little kids in car while high speed vehicles drive by. When i took car to mechanic for repair they had identical problems with another acadia. This car is very dangerous and expensive for families.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the residence. Wilkins buick-gmc 6913 ritchie hwy, glen burnie, md 21061, 410 999-1419, was contacted and the contact was informed that the engine and transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 142,000.
While driving on the highway, going 60 mph, my car lurched forward and made an awful sound. The car completely slipped out of gear into neutral. The gas would not work. After coasting down a hill we were able to pull over.thank goodness no one was behind us. We turned off the car and were able to restart it, but the maximum speed was 40 mph-and that was pushing it, the rpms were revved so high. We had called a tow truck.
The power steering stopped working while driving and i had to complete emergency maneuvers to get the car off of the road.
Transmission went out car slowed to 10 mph.
I'm concerned about the safety of the 2008 gmc acadia and similar gm vehicles, as i was driving with my family out of town when the transmission suddenly had problems shifting in and out of gears.while driving the weekend after thanksgiving and approximately 4 hours from home, our 2008 gmc acadia started down-shifting hard after passing a vehicle on the highway. A few minutes later this repeated, and then the check engine light came on. Soon after, when almost to our destination, the vehicle had no power to get up hills on the highway, and once we exited, could barely make it off the exit ramp and through a very busy intersection. It seemed to be stuck in a high gear. Being late friday afternoon on a holiday weekend and now in a rural area, there weren't any repair shops that were either open or could look at it. So we had to rent a car and attempt to drive the acadia back another 40-50 miles to get to a chevy dealer that was open and could at least checkout the transmission. On saturday they confirmed it was the transmission, and specifically the 3-5-r wave plate, but the vehicle wouldn't be ready until the following week. Later i researched and found this to be a common problem, but it still wasn't being recalled by gm. Luckily we were barely (1 month) inside of our power train warranty and didn't get hurt. I will say that the chevy dealer that did the repair was great to work with, especially since we were from out of town.but now i'm worried about being able to safely drive this vehicle for any significant distance from our home.
While driving on a highway, the car went into neutral and lost power. After a few seconds, it went into low gear and would not shift into a higher gear. The transmission required a re-build two years earlier at 62,000 miles and is now failing again. We were told the transmission must be re-built yet again. We cannot drive the car as the loss of power and slipping transmission is very dangerous. The transmission design, and the subsequent repair by the dealer, was faulty. As our warranty expired 4 months ago, we were a new transmission was required at $4,000.
While driving, the vehicle began to idle sporadically.eventually, it started to idle and not shift into the next gear.finally, the check engine light came on.when took it to a repair shop determine the codes associated with the check engine light, and found p0700 and p0776 codes.these codes reference a well known problem encountered in the 2008 gmc acadia.the waveplate may be broken, and cause issue in the 3rd, 5th, and r gears.so, now the vehicle doesn't shift into any gear, and i will have to pay out of pocket ($4k) for an issue that gm knows is an issue, and has since corrected in the later year models.i called gm to see if they would offer any type of assistance, and was told no, due to the mileage on my vehicle.i am currently at 143,000 miles.regardless of the miles on my vehicle, if gm placed a faulty part in their vehicles, they should be required to place a recall to fix it, and not have it be the consumer's responsibility!
Tramission is running hot (sends message to idle engine) then check engine light comes on and temp fluctuates up and down.then car will not shift into gear it's like it's in neutral. About 50 miles later it starts all over.
Transmission failure at 85,000 miles. At highway speed the vehicle suddenly races the motor and suddenly slows to about 30 mph, risk of rear end crash.the dealer thinks its the '' 35r wave plate''.this was reported to the dealer when it was in for the steering pump recall [ after it led to a crash]'there was a gm extended warranty on the transmissionat that time as then knew it was a problem. They said that time that they '' couldn't replicate the transmission problem it '' at a single test drive. Now that it has completely failed they say the extended warrantyhas expired time wise and they will not repair it.despiteknowing it is a safety problemfreq. To this model year., [ in motion, driving ina straight line]
Our 08 acadia has been one problem after another since we purchased it. The latest issue is the transmission going out while on a family vacation going 65mph down the interstate. The stability track lights start lighting, the engine light comes on and then the transmission just stops working. We get the car pulled over, shut it off, turn it back on and it resets itself. It starts going, but then goes back out again. We've had towed it to our final destination. We are now more than $4500 out of pocket and ruined our family trip, we couldn't go anywhere. A transmission shouldn't go out with only 72k miles. We see this is a very common problem with gmc acadia and nothing is being done by gmc. This is a major safety concern and this should be addressed along with the power steering issues. Many families can't afford these major issues, and shouldn't have to after paying so much money for this vehicle. Please investigate this issue and get relief for acadia owners!! gmc is aware of this problem and continue to ignore this problem.
Transmission started getting sluggish around 88, 000 miles. Vehicle wouldn't crank due to electricalstabilizer, now my sunroof is leaking.dealership is going to charge me $275 dollar to unblock the sunroof drains what a rip off when this is the three time i have had the drains cleaned and the sunroof still leak. This has to be a gmc problem that they refuse to acknowledge. The transmission is still under the gmc warranty so thank god i don't have to pay out of pocket for that. The electrical modules seem to be okay for now but at any giving time the vehicle may stop working. Gmc should own up to these problems and look out for their customers.
3.5.r waved clutch plate failure in 2008 gmc acadia 6 speed transmission.engine in reduced power mode.call to onstar - diagnostics - transmission issues.no reverse gear. Limited forward gears.
2008 gmc acadia slt-2 with 42,300 miles; not yet 6 years old. "service stability control" and "service traction control" warnings received periodically.this week, transmission started to shift unevenly; not correctly upshifting/downshifting while driving at 30mph. Car now only operates in 1st gear.no higher gears, no reverse.....engine just revs. Car has complete service rec no longer safely drivable. Appears to be part of the known waveplate issue.why no recall with the great number of similar acadias with the same problem over and over? thanks for your attention.
My vehicle has 85,500 miles on engline and transmission. I bought the vehicle when it had 36,000 miles on it.i have never pulled anything behind my vehicle that would put strain on the transmission. I took it to the mechanic and found out i needed a new transmission. The vehicle would stay in 1st gear and would not shift to a higher gear.
Vehicle failed to shift into the next gear smoothly. Gears within transmission broken. Gmc replaced under warranty, but at 52,086 miles the transmission should not be breaking down.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. While driving 60 mph, the oil pressure gauge needle fluctuated and the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the transmission fuse was replaced; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.
I have had problems with this car for the last 5 years. First the airbag light came on when we were going on vacationi took it to the dealer and was told it was fixed but it kept coming on and off took it again and same thing happened it kept doing that so i took it to the dealer and they said they had to reroute the airbag harness to fix the problem. Again it only lasted for a few weeks and it came back on. By that time the car was over 60,000 miles and it was past the extended warranty so i'm stuck with that problem.the transmission had to be repaired a few months ago and it needs to be repaired again but don't have money to fix it and gmc won't recall the 2007 and 2008 acadias knowing that the acadias of those 2 years were made with a faulty transmission and a lot of people are having problems with them. They fixed the problem for the 2009 and later models but won't do anything about the 2007 and 2008 models and a lot of people don't have money to pay for a very expensive repair that is gm's fault. My acadia is sitting on my driveway because i don't have money to fix itand i'm stuck using a 16 year old car that is more reliable that our new car. I have had the following problems since a few months after i purchased what i thought it was a good and reliable family vehicle.air bags light on and never got fixedsuspension repaired about 3 years agolighting problems a couple of times and now there is a recall for that transmission problems for the last 6 months the car has only 70,000 miles and it should not be having all this issues please look in to this i know there is a lot of people having the same problem and gm won't do anything to fix the problem. They knew they had a problem with the transmission's the 2007 and 2008 models that's why they fixed the problem for the 2009 and later models. Please do something about it. Thanks.
Started car and it would not go into gear. No issues with the transmission prior to this. Mechanic says the transmission needs to be replaced. Contacted gm and was told my warranty expired a couple of months ago and there was nothing they would do. Now i see that this is a common occurrence for the acadia.
My 2008 gmc acadia leaks when it rains, the floor boards fill with water & water comes through the interior lights causing them to shorten, blink. The power windows got stuck wouldn't go down almost smashed my kids hand. The worse part driving on interstate at 65-70 traffic slows to 40 and your vehicle doesn't go almost causing the worse accident ever. Seems this wave plate, shiftsolenoid is a manufacturer defect especially since i was only a few months after initial purchase and the truck was returned to dealer for same issue so that means the transmission they replaced the bad one with was so bad or reached its time out mileage. This should be a recall if it happened shortly after purchase (purchased used) then it happens again with the replacement transmission and all the threads in have read every owner is experiencing this, someone will havebad accident possibly death. Does death have to occur for us to get better resolve and make gmc take care of this. Over $5,000 was tough to christmas time
Transmission problem i am being told...no warning signs!stopped at a red light and went to accelerate and acadia would not go faster than 25 mph!now i am being told i need a new transmission at 95000 milesgmc is a joke!will never own another one!
While driving down interstate state at 70mph i came up on slower traffic and had to slow down to 60-65mph before i could change lanes. Once changing lanes and as i went to accelerate the vehicle seemed to downshift and rpm went from 1800-2000 to 5000 and the vehicle basically stalled for about 5 seconds causing a 18 wheeler to basically all but wreck to keep from killing me and my other 5 family members in the vehicle. I pulled over at the next exit and made sure there was no kind of transmission codes or anything to show up on the dash but i still checked my fluids and everything checked to ok.i had 325 more miles to get home so i basically had to baby it to the house. It happened several more times during the trip but that was the worst.i have also experience on several occasions that the airbag in the passenger side front seat turns itself on and off for no apparent reason with the same individual sitting in it who weighs 130lbs.at first i just thought it may have been the way they were sitting but i weigh 200lbs and it did the same with me. I'm hoping to get these problems resolved by dealer tomorrow but with so many transmissions doing the same thing the gov & gmc need to take charge of this issue and get the [xxx] problem fixed before more people have issue and get killed or injured.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The transmission in my 2008 gmc acadia is currently at the dealer with codes po752 and po700 which are the shift solenoid and the transmission control system. I was stuck in first gear driving the truck. The nhtsa reference #10052215 and tsb reference #sb-13120 explains the exact problem that occurred with my truck. Gmc and the dealer are saying that i have to pay approx. $2500.00 which is a 65% to 35% split with the dealership( mine being the 65%). I shouldn't have to pay for a safety issue that has been clearly identified by the nhtsa. I am just another dissatified customer with gm and would like to add my experience and truck problem to your data base. This problem has been happening for the past month or so. Also, there is already a recall that gm has sent out on the wave plates located in the transmission. Which they have extended the warranty to 10 years or 120000 miles. The wave plates are beginning to wear causing premature debris in the transmission causing the solenoids to stick. Although the dealer is saying the wave plates are not worn.
Engine was revving up to 4000 rpm while going 20 miles an hour. Transmission was not shifting. Had whole family in car on main road. Very scary. Second time this has happened, last time at 46,000 miles reverse clutch plate was replaced that time. This time entire transmission was rebuilt.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that the gear shifter seized and was unable to move into park. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited the same symptoms as listed in nhtsa campaign number: 09v073000 (power train). The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed or repaired.the manufacturer was notified and stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 91,000.*consumer stated transmission shift cable failed after a few day of difficulty putting shifter into p park. Ultimately was unable to put the car in park at all. If i kept driving and there was an issue with the transmission and not properly shifting - very dangerous. Updated 11/1/18
Approximately 3 weeks ago, my 2008 gmc acadia was serviced at 140,000 miles for worn out timing chains.now, i am looking at problems with my transmission.how convenient.within three weeks this vehicle has failed on me.the timing chains were rattling in turns when it was taken into the dealership and the problem was discovered.i actually visited and left the dealership several times before the problem was diagnosed, so i was riding around with a faulty part in my engine.the transmission went out after i had exited the interstate at which point i could not accelerate more than 10 mph. Good thing i was not on the interstate when it decided to stall out on me as i can only imagine how disastrous that would have been.the 2007 and 2009 gmc models were recalled for timing chain issues, never the 2008 model.the transmission problem is related to the 3-5-r wave plate, which had a 20,000 mile extension from gm to cover the repair if this broke, which of course i am out of, thus the repair costs for both defects are my problem.i do not understand how they will not back their products knowing that they are faulty.gm needs to step up and man up to the fact they have inferior products inside these engines and transmissions.
2008 acadia purchased in 2007, transmission intermittently slamming into gear for high speed up and down shift.on dry pavement the suv will change several mph well within a second.my concern is that this is potentially dangerous while driving in inclement weather.especially on snow/ice!i am taking the suv to the dealer on monday for a diagnosis.i suspected an internal clutch problem or valve control problem couple of weeks ago.the problem is progressively getting worse.after reading online i found that this is a common problem with this series of transmissions starting after 47k. I wanted to add my concern.my car just passed 63,000 miles.i truly believe this is a potential safety hazard.several things would have to happen at once (ie let off the accelerator, accelerate, brake, and be on wet or ice roads).the shift is intermittently hard during any of these changes in acceleration causing a potentially dangerous condition.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated while driving 45 mph the transmission failed. The check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact engaged the accelerator pedal and the vehicle did not move forward. The vehicle was driven onto a parking lot and placed in reverse gear; however, the vehicle did not move. The vehicle was turned off, restarted and the failure recurred. The vehicle was placed in neutral gear and pushed from the front end however,the vehicle was driven to her home and later towed to a private mechanic.there was no diagnostic test performed nor was the vehicle repaired.the failure mileage was 60,084.
There is a recall on the convertrr post that causes the engine to seize up and pull to go into the engine.. When started nothing comes out of the exhaust pipes as they are clogged making it dangerous to operate.. The recall ignoramus this year,make and model for the same problem however after contacting gmc repeatedly they say that it doesn't include this exact vin..i have already had the engine replaced once due to this problem and ther dealer failed to diagnose it properly and acknowledge that it had the same problem as the recall in other vehicles ofthe same make and model... The vehicle sizes up at any rate of speed and the exhaust is clogged making the vehicle dangerous to operate
I purchased my 2008 gmc acadia on 9/22/11. The following summer on august 25, 2012 the transmission went out while on vacation. It was towed to a dealership where they told me the wave plate and snap ring were broken.they replaced the clutch housing, all pistons, all fibers, replaced side cover and pistons and seals and springs. They replaced control valve body spacer plate and tom solenoid gasket screen.the vehicle had 73,730 miles on it. Since then i have also replaced the headlights twice, the battery once. My dash lights only work when they want to and my windshield sprayer stopped working.to top it off my transmission went out again just the other day!!!! it's november 10th 2014 with 119,000 miles and i'm already needing to have another transmission!?!?this vehicle is junk, and i still owe a ton of money.....something needs to be done about this!
Engine light came on took it in to get checked the gmc dealer saidit was purge valve and may be my timing chain belt! and my master cylinder was leaking into my booster, and they had to replace a sensor for the tire and service the track/stabilitrak! services came to $1000 now come 2 months later to jan 2014 engine light is on service stabilitrak is on take it back, my timing chain needs replaced@ 74000 miles which is about a $2000 job and my transmission platelets need changed! transmission is now slipping we called gm and there is nothing they will do as i was informed these are "command problems " in these vehicles!! what!! i feel like i've been sold a lemon and no one are gm cares because these are command problems for them! never again will i buy a gm andi'm confused on how so many people have these same issues and gm is doing nothing about it! oh did i mention you can't park on a slant or an incline with a 1/4 tank of gas because your acadia won't start! this car has been a nightmare!
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that while driving 20 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the third and fifth gears in the transmission had failed and the transmission would need to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileage was 50,000.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. While driving approximately 45 mph, the transmission slipped into a low gear in a jerking motion and the rpms increased rapidly. The engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road where the engine was turned off. After restarting the vehicle, the contact was able to resume driving 45 mph with caution. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 92,000.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, the transmission failed with the illumination of the transmission warning indicator. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for diagnosis where the contact was informed that the transmission clutch plate would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred three months later. The vehicle was taken to a second dealer, where the contact was awaiting the rebuilding of the transmission. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 72,000.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. While driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle failed to respond when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the transmission was replaced. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 83,700.
So the window switches don"t work, when i'm trying to open the window it will open but then it won't close back, the steering wheel makes squeaking noises and most important the most costly thing to repair was the transmission. We purchased the car used with 53,000 miles on and after driving another 20,000 miles the transmission broke i had to pay out of my packet about 4,000 dollars for the repair i have two small children and when it comes for safety im not sure if we should keep the vehicle. When i'm reading all those recall issues i'm getting worried about my kids safety.
I was driving on a major highway.the car would not change gears to accelerate.when i got home the car would barely move when i tried to back into my driveway.the engine revved as if the car was in neutral.this transmission failure could have caused a serious or fatal accident, as the speed limit was 55 and i had no warning that the car would not accelerate when expected.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the vehicle shook and decelerated to 40 mph. The contact was unable to accelerate beyond 40 mph. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the transmission was replaced. Approximately one year later, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not taken back for repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000.
I was merging onto highway when the rpm's on my vehicle went to 5 (or above) and the vehicle lurched into gear. After that happened, the vehicle would not go above 45mphs. Every time the vehicle would need to change gears after this the rpms would climb before changing gears.the vehicle was taken to the dealership and i was advised it was the transmission.
Transmission failure, no reverse only low range, no warnings until failure.
Transmission went out (wave plate) which caused the engine to rev. Up. Because of this i now have to have the engine rebuilt as well.i see that there are a lot of issues with the transmission from searching online.why hasn't gm recalled this and made it right.
Bought this life altering mess of a vehicle in june 2013 with 77k miles. Since that time a wide spectrum of issues have arose and cost me for than just money. Windshield wiper quit working and needed to be fixed (i now see that was a recall) constant electric issues in using beeping, lighting up at inappropriate times, not registering a grown adult in passenger seat. Also, leaking transmission fluid. Gm did cover that charge which was no help with the rear end that had to be replaced at a cost of nearly $3000. Transmission still (before leak "fixed") and after will read idle transmission hot at many times. Leaking water when we receive heavy rains. Leaking comes from drivers side airbag "label")i have been financially strapped because of this vehicle i had worked and saved so hard for just trying to keep my job! i need my vehicle to work and my life is at risk when i'm forced to get behind the wheel because of these issues that gm is aware of. With the money i've spent (i'm a single working mother with two young sons) because of gm turning a blind eye i am in dire need of the proper resolution to this year long devastation of preventable events. Please assist me in this fore i'm unable to go further with continuing to fix problems that thousands of other owners are having with the same vehicle. Thank you.in 2011 my children and myself lost our home to a devastating flood that rocked our city and as of feb 2014 we were finally able to move out of the camper and get a home. I cannot prevent a flood and all the pain it caused myself and my children but i will not cease to fight for what it right. That is replacing my vehicle with equal, reliable safe vehicle immediately! after all, this was completely preventable and should've been fixed before now. Please help me. Thank you for your time.
My 2008 acadia transmission failed as i exited a highway (70 mph) and was going up the exit ramp. It began bucking like a horse. Once ipulled over and parked, i could not go in reverse.the car had to be towed and a new transmission had to be put in it after only 56k miles. Also have had the sunroof / moon roof trays overflow because the drainage tubes are not large enough to drain all the water from the trays.the dealership stated it was a poor design and nothing could be done to replace it.now water has entered my vehicle causing the electrical box to become wet causing the horn to blow randomly and the car to continue running after turning it off and removing the key.
Vehicle lurches when going from 10mph to 20mph was going downhill would no longer accelerate once i was at 40-45 mph it revs up to 4 and nothing had to coast downhill turn into a parking lot and stop the car. Took it to the dealer who sold it to me and he was able to replicate the same issue under similar circumstances. The dealership will look at it but i bought it used for my family at 99,950 miles 8 days ago
Due to deceleration the mechanic replaced the throttle body. After that the vehicle decelerates often driving down the streetand seems to slip into neutral. Also will just die at times. Now they are saying a new transmission even though it was replaced 13 months ago. Codes p07756 p0797stuck on p0963 p0969 p2728 road test by mechanic the vehicle seemed to take off in a higher gear and exhibited low power. During continued driving the transmission slipped out of gear before finally engagingtheir diagnosis internal transmission failure recommend replace transmission.
Most recent incident was 5-25-2014- transmission wave plate broke.i have learned that these plates were not stress relieved on the 2008s.02-2014 water pump cracked and had to be replaced, this caused a total system failure while driving.vehicle has been towed at least 3 times.vehicle currently in shop, all repair paperwork is in the vehicle.i don't remember the specifics of the first time, it was days after i got the vehicle.
I was taking my daughter to florida for cheer leading competition; i was just outside of illinois when the check airbag light and message screen came on thankfully the light went off but came back on on our way back to chicago and keptcoming on and off. Took it to dealer but they only said that the harness was tight they only wiggled it and light went off but came back a couple of days later. Then the power steering started making noise dealer said they didn't hear anything and didn't do anything and noise is getting louder. Then suspension stared it making noise. Took it to dealer and had tie rods replaced.then the service airbag problem came back and this time didn't go away. Took it to the dealer and they said that the harness was to tight and they rerouted it so it wasn't tight anymore. Worked for a couple of days and its on again but i didn't take it back and now is past its warranty.then head lamp went out. Had to pay dealer $180 (rip off) next the other head light went out. My nephew replaced it in less than 10 min. Now there is a recall for that head light problem. Then wipers arm came loose from motor i had my cousin fix it for me. Now i have had the check engine light on for a couple of weeks took it to autozone came back with the code to replace the canister purge solenoid now i have the transmission problem, it started to act funny shifting pretty hard some times and then a few days ago i was driving on the freeway coming home when i notice the rpms at about45000 and it wouldn't change gears and the fuel gauge started going nutsi don't know whyand had to drive it home on the same gear. Took it to autozone and came back with the same code for the solenoid plusp0700/p0716/p0717 for the transmission. Now my acadia is just sitting on my driveway no money to fix it and driving my 15 year old truck hoping gmc does something about this nightmare
Transmission failed with defective swash plates.stuck in gear and would not go into to reverse.common issue with 2008 acadia and needs to be recalled.luckily transmission did not stick in gear on freeway that could have caused an accident.
'service air bag' had been on my computer screen for a few days and isn't going off. I purchased this vehicle used and they told me it means something is unplugged. I took it back only to have it come back in months later. It sometimes happen as i'm driving but lately it's there when i turn the ignition. I also have shifting problems out of first gear and sometimes second. I was told it's the wave plates andit's a known issue. How are these vehicles still being sold with the same issues over and over! this happens all the time as i'm driving.
2008 gmc acadia with just over 30,000 miles started jerking a couple days ago when gears would change from first to second. I took it to my mechanic today and what do you know - i need a new transmission. I can't believe that gmc has done nothing about this after reading all of the complaints. A $3000 repair if i'm lucky. My car looks like new and is hardly driven - and the transmission goes out?? crazy
Transmission started slipping. I would pull out onto a street and it would slip and i almost got his by a car. I took it in repeatedly to dealer and they couldn't duplicate and after repeatedly taking it back and them keeping it for a month they finally replaced the transmission. Repeated steering issues. I took it in constantly and was told nothing wrong but after looking at it myself i found melted bushing and after being told all that had been replaced already. Steering problems from day 1. 4 times of having power steering replaced and steering column and every time i got the vehicle back the vibration was worse, today i found the problem on my own. The rack and pinion has a major leak. Not sure how repeated trips to the dealership and they couldn't see this. My steering also locks up while driving almost hit a car..and the dealership never has loaners so im stuck driving an unsafe vehicle while i wait because i was told i can only go where i bought my vehicle because of the extended warranty. This vehicle goes in to the shop and as soon as it is picked up it needs to go right back the same day. Worst vehicle and most unsafe of anything i've ever owned.
On the freeway, power went out. Car was towed . Transmission was out and was replaced.
Citizen petition - 2008 gmc acadia, timing chain and 3rd/5th reverse clutch wave plate defect*cwthe consumer would like the vehicle to be included in a recall. Updated 09/21/2017
Letter from congressman hudson on behalf of constituent re 2008 gmc acadia transmission failure.the vehicle was returned to the consumer, after the repairs were completed. However,about 30 miles in route, various warning signs and messages began appearing on the dash. Some of the messages read service stabilitrak, service traction control, all wheel drive off, check right front tire pressure, and others. Including the abs sign was flashing a scary and cautionary yellow symbol.
Vehicle has a delayed shift into 3rd and 5th gear, with a vibration felt in those gears. Found codes p0717 p0716 for input speed sensor on transmission. It is believed the vehicle has a broken 35r wave plate and need to tare down to inspect or replace transmission at only 63,000 miles. Extremely common problem on these vehicles (please refer to gmc acadia forums online everywhere for other victims).
On a trip from texas to colorado our transmission failed.driving on saturday - transmission was acting funny.stopped for night - got up next day to pull out of parking lot onto highway and transmission slipped out of gear - couldn't get it back into gear - managed to steer to right hand side shoulder.could have been disastrous if i had made it out onto highway with cross-traffic coming. Looking on edmunds.com it seems this is a very persistent issue with gm acadias & buick enclave gm models.
Had my transmission fail while camping in the mountains with zero cell phone service. Check engine light came on at 121,657 miles, then deteriorated until it would no longer move when pressing on the gas pedal. Taken to the local dealer told me that the transmission needs complete replacement totalling 4.5k. Gmc refused to assist me in any manner towards the bill even though this is a very known issue with this make of vehicle. There needs to be a recall on these transmissions as it is a dealer defect.
My gmc acadia had the transmission fail and it will cost me $4000 to put a new one in. I am finding out that this is a common occurance in the acadia at fairly low milage.
I purchased the gmc acadia from a dealership in kaiserslautern germany in may 2012.by april 2013 the transmission completely stopped working.at first the suv would jump gears 6-3 sometimes 6-1 while moving at speeds higher than 35 mph.i have 3 young children and the result of such sudden shifting could have caused whiplash and did cause fear.i took the vehicle to auto schneider in weiden germany who identified the speed sensor as the problem via the computer and replaced the part.by 10 may 2013 the vehicle was completely immobile.i conducted research and have found over 1000 entries specifying that people have had to replace the transmission around 70000 miles, and sometimes twice, with gmc covering 0 costs.as a us service member i believe that the nhtsa should monitor complaints on other sites and investigate poor mechanics especially when tax dollars were used to rehabilitate gmc in 2008.anytime there is a mechanical failure in a vehicle's transmission it can cause incident.
I was driving during daylight hours on the highway and i pressed on the gas to accelerate because there was a slight incline on the route i was traveling. When i pressed on the gas pedal, there was no acceleration and i got nervous that it might be the alternator. However, i was still able to drive the vehicle although it did not want to pick up speed. I exited the highway and noticed that the vehicle was having difficulty shifting gears and was making what sounded like a whirring noise from under the hood. I drove the vehicle straight to my mechanic's shop. He was surprised to find out that it was the transmission as the vehicle is routinely serviced. It appears that the wave plate failed and there was debris inside the transmission.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that while traveling various speeds, the vehicle failed to accelerate over 20 mph. The stabilitrac and several other warning lights illuminated. Additionally, the vehicle shook violently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure could not be diagnosed. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 92,000. The vin was unavailable.
I was turning left at stop light. The transmission failed to shift and stalled causing me to be struck.this could have been a fatality if traffic were heavier.i have since researched and found that gm has had thousands of complaints regarding the transmission problems. This could have been prevented had gm recalled a defective valve located in the side box (according to mechanic at gm dealer this is why i stalled out).i am seeking an attorney for a class action lawsuit.
I was driving on the interstate and it just stopped shifting/going anywhere. The engine light came on.then it started going again and then stopped again.i drove home and took it to the shop later that week.it needed a total transmission overhaul.a transmission should last longer than 72,000 miles.we paid good money for this vehicle and i would expect better performance. Gm needs to stand behind their vehicles.i don't expect a full refund for my bill, but i do expect some substantial assistance.
My gmc acadia 2008 constantly stalls on me the issues started august 5 and has continue up to last night august 17th. While i'm driving the car would shut off on me and the check engine light would appear. I wont be able to restart the car so i had the car towed to the nearest gmc dealer. After paying for a diagnostic report the mechanic told me they could not find any codes indication the check engine light even came on. Last night i was scared because i left work at midnight after driving about 10 minutes the car started jumping then turned off and the check engine light came on in the middle of the street . I called on-star and they were dispatching a tow truck because the car would not come on. After 45 minutes i tried to turn the car on and it came on so i cancelled the tow truck service. This is a issue that's been happening for the last 2 weeks. I cant get the issued fixed because the last 2 diagnostic reports that were ran states no issues. I also had on-star run a diagnostic report right when the issue happened and they also told me they don't see any issues. I took a picture with my cell phone when the check engine light came on but no one seems to know the issues the suv is facing. Everything stays on the radio the lights just the car shuts off and wont start for like 45 minutes to an hour. I've looked on different gmc acadia forums and it seems i'm not the only person having this issue with this same make model and year car. Someone on the forum suggested i make a compliant at the ntsa.
This is the worst viechle we have every bought.you name it an it has gone wrong. Transmission twice, timing, power steering, tailgate, we have never pulled anything with our car.when it rains the steering locks up.. One minute we are going 70 and bam the car turns off.i can keep going.gmc pretty much just said oh well.this have happened so many times i lost track.
I was on my way to my kids school with my 12 year old son in the car with me, when i eased over a speed bump i applied gas and my car would not accelerate. My car came to a complete stop in the road.fortunately no one was behind me at the time. I immediately put my hazards on and my son and i tried to push the car off the road onto the side but could not.the engine continued to run. I put car in park then tried drive and reverse even low but nothing happened.a nice man stopped and helped push car out of road. My car is a 2008 gmc acadia. We waited for the tow truck to arrive. It has 81,487 miles on it.i am told the transmission is crap. I am shocked and upset. This should not be happening. I do not appreciate putting my life and especially my child's life in danger.thank goodness we were off the major highway!!!!and that my entire family of seven was not in the vehicle at the time. Gmc needs to recall and fix the issues.please don't wait until there are fatalities.thanks!
I have a 2008 acadia which is equipped with a timing chain that has been known by general motors to prematurely stretch and fail, and which can cause serious damage to other engine components, as well as activate certain sensors either prematurely or not at all. Your engine and key components and crankshafts and sensors rely on the timing chain in order to function properly. When you're driving in your vehicle and the timing chain gets stretched, the check engine light flashes on, the engine and transmission will power down and shut off, a loud buzzing sound will occur and hope to god you are not on the highway, because general motors knows about the defect but still will not issue a recall on the prematurely stretched timing chains due to the extensive cost of repair. They have extended warranty coverage on certain similar models in 2007 and 2009, and have offer full replacement of the timing chain up to 10 years and 120,000 miles, but despite the same issue occurring in vehicles made in 2008 with the same defects, they have denied my service request. This a very costly and extremely unsafe condition to drive the vehicle in. It is terrifying when your engine misfires and powers down, and your warning lights flash with a loud buzzing alarm sound blaring through the speakers. The traction control, stabilitrak system, and airbag sensors are all adversely affected by the defective timing chain as well, and the manufacturer is well aware of this defect and unfortunately will probably not be held responsible until someone is killed in an accident as a result of a defective timing chain. I'm so disappointed in this vehicle and the lack of accountability through the manufacturer. They know it's a problem. They are aware of the defect. They even extended coverage to replace up until a certain point, but beyond that, they do not care.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. While driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle failed to respond when the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle stalled and did not restart. The vehicle was towed to a dealer. The technician stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 129,000.
There was a "clunk" upon acceleration from stopped, soon after vehicle would not move. Wave plate was destroyed in transmission causing a need to be rebuilt, as so many, if not all others in 2007-2009 gmc acadias have been. Out of pocket cost to me is $3,500 because gm used a $2 part instead of an $8 part. This is an huge safety issue that is stranding people, mothers with children, in dangerous situations, all the while, gm is well aware of the problem and solution but refuses to step up and take responsibility for it. There needs to be a safety recall for this issue.
At driving speed it was noticed that acadia began to fail to shift gears, basically on highway it is stuck in first gear and after finding a place to stop, it will now not go into reverse.have found the edmunds, ask and numerous other sites are full of transmission complaints concerning the 2008 acadia and it's failures.this transmission has had minor issues in past, minor leak and some whining,but this is a complete and hazardous failure while driving in traffic.i have since learned that this is a common andknown issue to general motors costing the consumers approx. $3000 to $3500 per instance.is there nothing to be done to assist the consumers?
Vehicle experiencing bad transmission problems when shifting between 3rd and 5th gears.as accelerating, the vehicle begins to shift, but begins to idle and rpm's rise extremely high.vehicle begins to slow down and finally jerks into the next gear causing rapid acceleration.this issue almost caused me to run into a car in front of me after pulling off from a stoplight.it is extremely scary to continue to drive the car, but with this being my only vehicle and i must work, i am forced to drive daily.warranty just expired 5 months ago in march and i cannot afford to fix the problem (march 24, 2013, 5 year/100,000 mi. Powertrain).vehicle was purchased march 24, 2008.
I was driving home from work at 2am and the transmission went out on my used acadia after i bought it only a week before. I'm filing this complaint because after much research i have found countless other 2008 acadia owners who have had the same issue. I feel the transmissions for this vehicle needs to be reviewed and possibly recalled. I have three small children and feel this vehicle is unreliable for them.
Hundreds of complaints about the transmission problems i am complexed that there is no recall at this time. February 2012 my gmc lost power as i was driving. The car was towed to gmc and i was told something was wrong with the transmission (on top of all the other major problems i have had) this luckily was covered under the warranty. Fast forward one year later february 2013 transmission fluid leaking went to the dealer where they put in a dye to trace the leaks as they said they did not believe it was the transmission, they wanted to charge for this but agreed to do this for free. I was also told the transmission that they fixed was only covered for 12 months or 12,000 miles. At this point it was a lost cause dealing with the dealer as they were not covering any of their work and said these issues did not fall under warranty even though it was still under the 5 year/100,000 mile warranty period. After driving it for a while we noticed more fluid leaking from the car so my husband brought the car to gmc in early october 2013 to discuss the issue of the transmission, he was told the 5 years period ended 9/27/13.on october 15 i was driving on the high way and the check engine light came on and the car would not go faster than 40 mph. I drove the car to my mechanic as gmc was clear this car was no longer warrantied. I am now told that my car is in need of a new transmission costing over $4,000. Calls into the dealer went unanswered for over a week and complaints to gmc corporate were useless. This is not normal wear and tear of a car and if you look at all the complaints made on the transmission of this car there needs to be a recall as this is a huge safety issue with transmissions failing more than once. If you look at the buick enclave and saturn outlook yas these "triplets" all have the same issues it is enough to justify a recall or class action law suit.
Traveling approximately 65 mph in the far left lane of a major highway.going up a slight incline i tried to accelerate but the car was not reacting then the rpms would shoot up but the car would not react.i had to cross 3 lanes of traffic to get to the emergency lane.the car would not go over 20 mph after that and struggled at that.i managed to get to a gas station.1 tow truck, 1 rental car and now $1500 to replace the "wave plates" and "wave housing".additional note - the car broke down in august 2012 as well.in that incident the water pump had to be replaced.
Had a complaint with the transmission not downshifting adequately on 10-25-2010 and courtesy gmc reprogrammed it ... Under warranty.for about a week prior to 10-22-13 the car was not driving right with the shifting acting up so i brought it in and as i was in the process of getting my car to a service car center it would quit running, but i got it in the shop in time before it stopped for a third time. It acted up on highway 90 while doing 57mph and again at doing 45mph and when i slowed down to turn into the service center. The service center (dave's), after checking it out, brought it in to a-abal transmission for me since i was afraid to drive it in case it didn't make it. My transmission had to be completely rebuilt ($4205) at my expense (had multiple broken parts) since my warranty was up in march. Calls were made to gmc with no aid in helping me with this problem.upon research i found out that the acadia's transmissions have been known to breakdown between 50,000-70,000 miles in cars purchased in the following years ... '07, '08 and '09 (a problem they knew about). The complaint list is long. I don't understand why gmc has not stood behind their product since it has placed consumers in dangerous situations (read multiple complaints).
My power steering groans and moans when turning at low speeds. Turning the wheel is very difficult even for me being a male. The noise is very annoying and may affect the steering. The car is for my family of three kids and wife --- not sure they should be driving this anymore. I called the a gmc service dealer and they said they have heard of "very similar issues" waiting back to hear if they will repair this. I've had too many repairs lately for a car with only 58k miles -- one sway bar, another sway bar, transmission issue, headlamp issue, faulty thermostat, limited life brake pads, now power steering issues! ugh!
My car engine starting revving while driving at normal speeds. While driving with my 3 children in the car, it came to a dead stop and couldn't go in reverse. The vehicle was towed and then diagnosed with a broken 35r clutch wave plate.had to have the transmission rebuilt at 48k miles. The car had been driven less than 10k miles a year for 5.5 years.
I needed to add this information to complaint 11113379.sometimes the care would be shifting okay and going 55 miles per hour and then it would downshift to 1st gear and stay in first gear
I purchased this vehicle, and was told there were no active recalls and nothing wrong with vehicle, the dealership supposedly had took it through a hundred point inspection, immediately, the air bag light came on, it started losing anti-freeze and the check engine light came on , after several trips to the service dept at this toyota dealership, i am still having issues, they fixed the small things like the water pump, the rear wiper blade, electrical but the engine light still comes on and i had it checked out and it is the transmission, it is going out, and the air bag (service air bag soon) is still on, but was supposedly fixed by a recall in 2011, either it was a bad part, or it was not serviced at all. I have been driving for 40 years and i have always been a loyal gm owner, especially the buick lasabre which i drove for 15 years, but i am not happy with the quality of this vehicle and the dealership that i purchased it at, and they are rated by the bbb as a. I also do not like the fact that on gm commercials it states non gm owners,like come on in, we will take care of non gm owners but not the loyal ones. I think it very important to stick with american brands and love gm, just very dissatisfied with this one. I think gm should fix this car, the air bag and especially the transmission!!!!updated 11/10/15
Transmission wave plate issues....the car shifts into different gears and about caused an accident. Took it to a mechanic and it is a transmission wave plate that needs replaced. Going to cost us around $4000. Just spent 1000 dollars to fix the power seats that quit working also.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the water pump had failed. The vehicle was repaired.in addition, the contact stated that the transmission failed and she was not able to exceeded more than 10 mph. The dealer repaired the fuel kit, housing, sensor and cover. However, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 28,000.
Driving my family to grandparents house for the weekend to visit.the trans started to rev between gears and then just quit.no forward or reverse just nothing.now big bill to fix for an issue that gm knows they have.i'm not going to ramble on because a lot of people with same issue had spent a lot of time writing novels of what has happen to them.simplywill be put this way.tranny stopped working,gm knows of issue and they should pay to fix.
Well a lot happened with this car. First the power steering pump went out. Then the lifters had to be replaced at 54000 miles. Then at 104000 miles the lifters are back making the same noise that it made the last time i took it to shop.the transmissions went out at 108000. Got it replace. But the heads are still rattling. Then there is the electric problem my windows want go up or down most of the time they said the motors or still good in them. They said that it need electric work that's why my gauges go crazy sometimes. Then there are the struts and shocks that went out at60000 miles. Ever since i put my car in the shop at peilter chevrolet in lufkin texas i have had nothing but trouble. They fix a recall in the tire area on my car, and i think it wasn't done right. They didn't put my tire guards all the way back on its missing screws. They said that's the way it was i told them it wasn't hanging down when they got it. Then when the replace my heads and i picked up my car. The black guard pieces that goes under the hood had screw setting on it. The where not put back in it. Then there was a 2 bigger screw and the didn't know what they went to. I had more thing wrong when i got my car back from them then when i carried it to them. I researched gmc acadia and i realized that a lot of people hadthe same thing like lifters replacement, transmission replacement at around 90000 miles to 110000 miles, problems with there struts and shocks. Power steering and much more. What i cant figure out is why hasn't there been recall on the transmission and heads or lifters, if everybody is having this much trouble out of these parts on the 2008 acadia's.we all pay good money for these vehicle's and to have this much trouble out of them there not worth what we pay for them we are getting cheated out of our hard earned money. That's the way i feel about it.
This is the second time i have had the same issue. I am driving the vehicle and the transmission does not shift out of 2nd gear. The check engine light comes on. I have the vehicle repaired once for this issue. I was told it was the valve body the first time and it was replaced out of warranty.
Transmission needs to be completely replaced. Most of my mileage is in-town driving and have under 64,000 miles. I have heard of many gmc acadia's 2007-2009 having transmission problems.
Driving vehicle with my family in it 3 kids and wife and it just stopped working. No warning no nothing just stopped.
My transmission failed on my gmc acadia at just under 62000 miles.as i understand this is a very common occurrence with the model year and could easily cause a major accident.when mine failed, i lost all power to the wheels.had i been in heavy traffic, it most certainly could have caused an accident.gm needs to recall these vehicles.
Happened 2x already. Vehicle is in motion high rate of speed 55 to 75 mph, engine light comes on and vehicle starts to slow down drastically on its own. Eventually the engine shuts off loosing all power and power steering. Happened once on highway and once on a major busy road. If you try to accelerate there is no power. The vehicle eventually stalls without warning. Once i could not even tell the engine stopped because the dash board lights still worked. Pulled over, wait 10 to 15 minutes and then try to start vehicle. It will start and everything seems normal again. Each time this happened i had my 3 kids in car. Not safe at all. Took it to dealer and they have no clue. Said it may have something to do with transmission.
Check engine light came on.had onstar diagnose it and it came back as transmission codes.the transmission solenoid is clogged up, could be from contaminenents in the fluid or could be my clutch wave plate is coming apart like so many others have experienced.out of warranty 5 months.contacted gmc customer care, they were no help.
My transmission started to fail while driving at a high rate of speed on the highway.the vehicle was getting stuck between gears as i was traveling up hills.transmission failure is a very common issue with early acadia's (with low mileage) and a recall needs to be issued.i have taken it to the dealer who recommends a complete transmission rebuild or replacement.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that she attempted to shift gears but the vehicle did not respond. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic, who stated that the failure was caused by a faulty wave plate in the transmission. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure was not reported to the manufacturer. The failure and current mileage was 62,000.
I have had to replace a transmission on a car with just over 55000 miles. The windows leak when sitting outside in the rain. The power steering locks up when you drive thru a puddle. The braking system makes some god awful noise when going on or off a ramp. This was our very first brand new off the line car. Really wish we had waited until the bugs were worked out.
My friends and i left a store and was pulling out onto a busy route.speed limit is posted as 45 mph.i was idling at the stop sign waiting for a vehicle to pass.when it did i pulled out into traffic.i gently pressed on the accelerator and that is when i felt the truck jerk and then the pedal was floored!!!i was not doing this!!!! i was in amongst the traffic, trying to dodge others, and then i tried to turn my truck off.i couldn't do it.it was not allowing me to and the speed had increased dramatically!!!i reached down and was messing with the accelerator hoping to pull itup from the floor.the accelerator was completely pressed into the floor as if someone glued it there.i crossed over 3 lanes of traffic trying to dodge vehicles and trying to prevent a crash.i finally managed to free the accelerator.it freaks me out when i drive now,.
2008 gmc acadia.consumer writes in regards to vehicle transmission problems.an inspection revealed a broken wave plate and a damaged clutch.
Transmission wave plate failure a few months out of warranty now i am stuck with repairing it when it is a known part defect.
During acceleration the vehicle vibrates when going between 35 and 45 mph. Was not able to reproduce issue at dealership last fall, but is now getting much worse. Happens almost everytime the vehicle accelerates.
I bought my gmc acadia in february and have had it at the dealership i know 15+ times.everything is wrong with it.it started off that it was the stability track and stability control censors, then it went to both rear wheel bearings replace, bypassing the wiring (because gm) told the dealership to bypass the factory wiring and build a new harness for the wiring, several other things wrong, and now the transmission!!!!what will happen next!!!so many people are having major issues with the acadia.not dependable nor safe for me nor my family!!!!!
Traveling on the interstate with my 3 year old daughter when transmission failure message came on.has come on multiple times, requiring me to pull onto the shoulder of the busy road with semis speeding past.gmc is aware of this issue, yet refuses to address it on a large-scale.someone is going to get killed before they actually come to action on this manufacturing defect!!!
Worst vehicleever.
I was pulling out into an intersection from a stop sign and check engine light came on and vehicle no longer moved forward when i pressed the gas pedal.engine was running, so iput it in neutral and pushed it out of the intersection and oncoming traffic.turns out transmission died and had to be replaced.mechanic said it was a known problem and that the wave plate failed.
Transmission failure while traveling on interstate.only to find out this is only one of multiple acadias with this few miles to have this happen and leave us stranded miles from home.and unfortunately we are now finding out that a lot of people have had this happen but noone bothered to tell us about it or warn us that this might be a problem.and of course our warranty has expired because we have owned it 5 years and have taken very good care of our vehicle having the oil changed every 3000 miles and tires rotated and balanced routinely and you could look at it and it looks brand new.. But now we are out $4000.00 + which should not be happening with this vehicle.. We are very disappointed and angry that we could have been in a very dangerous situation had my husband not been the one driving that day.
Transmission failure - wave plate broken forcing vehicle to be stuck in one gear and fail in reverse, 3rd and 4th gears.automatic transmission slips in reverse, 3rd and 4th. Multiple owners report same issues and recall is needed by gm on the acadia transmission.
2008 gmc acadia with slightly under 53,000 miles.was driving across town and the transmission started to shift unexpectedly as if slipping out of gear and the engine going to high revolutions.check engine light came on.vehicle stopped for awhile, restarted, began heading towards dealership.acceleration completely failed and vehicle rolled to a stop with inability to go forward or in reverse.vehicle towed to gm dealership.been informed that the clutch broke and spread metal bits across the transmission.transmission must be replaced even though vehicle only has 53,000 miles on it.complaint also filed with gm customer care requesting financial assistance with the prohibitive cost of premature repair.
I purchased a used 2008 gmc acadia in may 2017 ever since i purchased this vehicle i have had nothing but problems i purchased this vehicle because my daughter is a senior in high school and i knew that we would be needing it to travel from state to state for college tours.every since i purchased we have not been able to travel because of the continuous light to come on, continuous codes that comes on and it causes the carto run horribly i am spending $20-$30 a day on gas and i'm also noticing that the oil is just evaporating but i'm not seeing it on the ground i continue to take it to the mechanic he continue to fix things that the codes gives him. I'm still spending money and i'm still not getting any results i have not been able to travel in this vehicle because i refuse to get on the highway with my child and breakdown in the middle of nowhere.what we need to do is start a petition with gmc because if everyone is having these problems then it is a serious problem i am to the point where i am ready to start a lawsuit.i mean let's be honest what are we waiting for either us or one of our loved ones to die and is known death trap. There are so many recalls on this vehicle that all of them should be just called in and repaired apparently it's a problem with gmc assembling the vehicle and they do not want to own up to their responsibilities and it's not fair to us that i lives are at stake.
Driving on interstate at 75 mph. Car suddenly lost power and slowed immediately.had to cross lane in heavy traffic to get to side of road.luckily did not get hit. Had wife and dog along. Stuck on side of road in cold weather for over an hour. Sudden loss of power on busy interstate was very dangerous. In reading forums on internet, this appears to be common problem. Gmc needs to take responsibility for this common defect.
Drove to pick up someone at the airport noticed that the car was shifting weird. After parking in the airport parking lot for about an hour wanting to leave tried to pull out of the parking spot in reverse i had no response in reverse. Called tow truck because i felt unsafe driving not knowing what else could be wrong. Next day had it towed to the dealer they called said need more time to find the issue. Dealer called the following monday claiming 3/5/reverse are gone that i have an internal failure in my transmission $4500.00 repair. Since then i been trying to communicate with gmc customer service they pretty much told me the car is too old and over the warranty. But they considered helping at first since i didn't reach 100,000 miles yet but once they spoke to the district manager from my dealer her said noassistance. Gmc has been knowing about the issue since they manufactured this car and has not done anything to stand behind their product. The parts on theinside of the transmission are breaking apart because of faulty material. Why is the customer held responsible for something the customer has no control over. If i do something illegal i get held responsible a manufacturer should too. Just because i was lucky enough to make to 83000 miles and over the 5 year warranty why should i endure the full cost of something that should have been fixed by the manufacturer.i hope more people file a complaint so action can be taken against gm.
I just purchased a 2008 gmc acadia one month ago. We live in washington state and it rains alot. The first couple days of driving the vehicle, we experienced water dripping all over our seats, floor, and in corners of windows when we drove it getting my 3 children and myself wet. I didn't think it was such a big deal at first since i figured it was a minor leak i could easily fix. Over the next 2 weeks, i noticed my front headlight would flicker on and off and sometimes not work at all. I also figured it was a typical vehicle issue. Up until a week ago i tried to start up the vehicle and it wouldn't start, i knew it was the battery. I took it to get checked only to discover the battery,which is located under the floor board on the passenger back side , was submerged with water. The battery was taken and checked out good out of the vehicle. I researched online that there plenty of others experiencing this same issue and there are no recalls in place now. What am i supposed to do? this is a definite safety issue as its affecting the electrical system. I have a 2 year old,4 year old, and a 5 year old. My 5 year old has health issues and my husband and i bought this vehicle in hopes to have a reliable and most importantly safe vehicle because he is in the u.s. Navy and is away alot on deployments and underways. The rain draining inside also causes mold which is dangerous for my children. The dealership wants to charge us almost 1,000$ to repair this. They were unsure how to fix this permanently so they referred me to the body shop.
I was driving through a residential area and pulled to the side of the road and left the vehicle running when i got out. A few minutes later i got back in and put it in drive and when i tried to accelerate nothing happened. I had no gears at all. I eventually got it towed back to the dealership where i bought it 4 months earlier. They said the 3-4 reverse wave plate failed and filled the transmission with debris. Had to replace the transmission cost about $4200.
We don't even have 50,000 miles on our acadia and the transmission went out.the dealership is quoting us $4,200 to fix it.this is a well-known issue with acadias yet gm has not placed a recall.this should not be happening on a vehicle with only 50,000!what a hardship:(we have done everything right with this vehicle since it was new, all regular maintenance and keeping up on the recalls.
We were driving down the road and all of the sudden the car made a loud roaring noise like someone was mashing the accelerator to the floor. The transmission seemed like it did not know what gear it was in hence going from 50 mph to 30 rapidly could have caused a serious accident. Had i been the middle of an intersection or pulling out into traffic it could have caused a life threatening accident. We contacted onstar and the codes indicated transmission problem of a broken wave plate. Code p2715 the acadia will not back up at all. There are numerous blogs of people having the same problems with the acadia's wave plate ranging in the year of 2007-2009. Seems like it is a really bad design and not strong enough for this type of suv.i can not understand why gmc is not recalling or offering to pay tofix these faulty transmissions. I am about to be out $4,000 because i have no warranty left and gmc and carmax are not willing to help. I have only had this vehicle for 4 months and it only has 93,000 miles and it makes me sick because the 5 year 100,000 mile warranty was out in january. I am ashamed for gmc not wanting to make it right and that our safety is of no interest to them. Gmc claims i don't have a strong enough business case because i bought from carmax and not from a certified gmc dealer. I previously owned a chevrolet trailblazer and didn't have this many problems and it had 130,000 miles when i sold it to get this one. I don't think i will be buying any gmc product again since they apparently don't have enough faith past 5 years for a transmission or engine which is pitiful for an american owned company. Now we are not able to go on our yearly vacation thanks to gmc and their unwillingness to back their products that they know are faulty. Thank you for listening to my valid complaint and my concern for everyone's safety who owns an acadia.
I noticed that the gears felt like they were slipping. Rpms would go up by 1000-1500, then the vehicle would engage in gear. I noticed this very sporadically a few days before i took the car in, but it steadily got worse. I called the dealer and parked the car until my service appointment even though there were no warning lights on the car. After making the service appointment, i researched acadia transmission issues on the web, and found lots of complaints about the 35r wave plate. Turned out this was the source of my issue as well. Transmission had to be completely dis-assembled to clean out the debris. Totally unacceptable for a 5.5 year old car with less than 80k miles to need its transmission rebuilt. Given the number of complaints about the 35r wave plate, please open an investigation for a recall.
My husband was driving our 2008 gmc acadia and the power train started to make a whining noise, when the gearbox shifted the noise stopped.a minute later he stopped and then when he tried to proceed forward the vehicle would not shift into any gear and the car would no longer drive.we had several people in our vehicle, mostly kids, and had to recruit bystanders to help us push the vehicle off the road to a nearby parking lot.this is a huge saftey issue!my family had to stand on the side of the road while my husband and some gracious strangers had to push the vehicle since it was no longer drivable.and they we had to wait for someone to come get us.i have seen several complaints with the same scenario and really think this issue needs to be investigated.and this worst part to this whole situation is that we are military and are currently stationed overseas and will cost us over $5000 just to have the part shipped here.
We live in camarillo ca.we left to go to sacramento for my daughters college orientation.about two hours into the first leg of our trip the dic informed us the transmission was overheating and the car should be idled for it to cool off.we did just that.after it cooled off we began driving again.it did this once more before we arrived in san luis obispo.we left the next day to sacramento.again about two hours into the drive the same thing occurred.we idled the car, trans cooled off and we got under way again.it did this once more before we arrived in sacramento..while in sacramento it drove fine.on our return trip it did this twice on the way home.after looking back it seemed to do this when we were going up an incline.we were not towing anythingeither.we were lucky that while on the freeway when we received the overheat notice that the car did not lose power and slow down while on the freeway in traffic.this is the third transmission for this vehicle since we purchased it in 2008.
I just had the clutch wave plate break into pieces inside my transmission causing us to almost get into an accident as my kids and i were getting on the freeway.we lost our gears and had to be towed.i looked up the issue and it sounds like this is a more than common issue with the acadia at this mileage.if this is such a well-known issue why does gm not fix this issue?
Transmission started failing and finally went out at 108,000 miles, sitting in our driveway and we had to have it towed to dealer. Gm dealer replaced it under warranty but the labor cost us several thousand dollars.now at 170,000 miles, this remanufactured transmission is now going out.it sticks in low speed and then overheats driving 65mph in 40deg weather. The dealer claims that a stretched timing chain has to be fixed first, before the transmission, at a cost of $1944.they also said the on board computer didn't store the numerous overheated transmission events that began occurring immediately after the remanufactured transmission was installed at 108,000 miles.the gm dealer is trying to tell me that the transmission is probably ok and that the overheating is due to some other reason, but he then couldn't even guess at what the other reasons might be!the fluid level is good, and the vehicle has a tow package with a cooler for the transmission fluid. Gm dealer said the transmission will be covered by warranty, which will likely mean another several thousand dollar labor charge on top of the so called stretched timing chain cost of $1,900.the power steering pump has been whining for about a year and is getting loud.the navigation and dvd player system failed twice.might be time to trade the vehicle for something more reliable.my wife is getting scared to drive it too far and end up being broken down in atlanta traffic...very dangerous.
Needed to replace the transmission due to wave plate failure.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The vehicle was purchased used six months ago. While driving, the vehicle jerked severely while shifting from first into second gear. The vehicle almost veered off the road despite traveling less than 15 mph. Bob allen motor mall chevrolet buick gmc (711 maple ave, danville, ky 40422, (859) 795-2006) stated that the interlock shift solenoid failed and needed to be replaced. The part needed to be ordered from out of state. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 158,000.
I was driving and it just stopped shifting/going anywhere. The engine light came on. Then it started going again and then stopped again. I took it to the shop, and i was told it needed a total transmission overhaul/rebuild. A transmission should last longer than 80,000 miles. We paid good money for this vehicle and i would expect better performance. Gm needs to stand behind their vehicles.
What's not wrong with this car?? i bought it used with an extended warranty. After a year everything went downhill. It has been in and out the gmc service at lease 3 times a year. I don't even know where to start. The airbag light is on but it isn't covered under the airbag recall. What about safety? there has been a check stability trac and traction lights on as well on several occasions. When those lights come on the vehicle decelerated while driving across the kentucky bridge which almost caused a 12 car pile up. In addition, it also skips gears. When trying to speed up it jerks into the next gear like a hiccup. The dealership stated these problems were electric and wear covered under my extended warranty. I suggested that maybe the transmission was bad. However, they stated otherwise. Literally, 4 months later the transmission is out. But what a surprise no longer under warranty. Now i'm looking at a $5,000 bill. The service department stated that it is transmission failure due to an electric issue (out of my control). There is nothing that i could have done to prevent it from happening. But after talking to gm they, basically explained that they don't stand by their product after 100,000 and that they can't prove that the issues are actually manufacturers defect. I strongly disagree as there are hundreds of people experiencing the same hardships as me with the 2008 vehicle. On [xxx], for gmc acadia, 2008 is the worst year with the most complaints for transmission failure. How aren't these already recalled by now? they are nothing but junk! not work anything. Even a gmc service rep. Said these were the worse year and get them in the shop all the time. Why won't gmc just isssue a recall and take them off the market. I have all the proof of regular maintenance and service receipts.parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
My acadia (which i just bought in march) began shifting harshly between the 3rd and 5th gears and my check engine light came on.the next day i took it to an auto repair shop where i had the codes read and was told i had a problem with the 35r waveplate and the transmission control module.i was told i would have to pay $600 just to have my transmission taken apart to diagnose the extent of the damage.i was told that a drum came apart causing "extensive damage" and that i would either need a complete transmission rebuild for $3600 or a brand new transmission for $4000.this car has less than 100,000 miles on it (although i know that is high for the year, a brand new transmission for a fairly new car is extreme).i was told by the mechanic that this is extremely common for the 08 acadias and it was not uncommon for this particular car to go through several transmissions before reaching the 100,000 mile mark.this is a joke.gmc needs to recall the car and pay the costs of the many owners who are having to pay thousands of dollars to repair a part that should not have been put in the car in the first place!
The transmission failed climbing a hill with an approximate 10% incline. My wife was transporting two young children at the time at had to turn hazards on while the vehicle crept up a very heavily traveled roadway (us highway 31). This occurred after the transmission was repaired two weeks earlier for the same problem. At that time, i was informed by gmc that it was the input speed sensor. Turns out it is transmission failure, which i have since learned is very common with this model.after reading vast entries of many other acadia users with the same problem, i can't help but think that this is a design flaw. I mean, how many transmissions fail at 48,000 miles. I'm just glad my wife wasn't driving at night, on a long trip, or on the interstate, which would have left my children and her in a very vulnerable position. For the price of this vehicle, i would expect reliable usage up to at least 100,000 miles.in my opinion, because of reliability issues and the shear volume of people with the same problem, gmc should recall these vehicles and replace the transmissions with what they are now installing on the newer models. The fact that they have improved the transmissions on newer models proves there is a flaw with my model year. Why else would they correct it.thanks for your consideration.
While driving the transmission did not engage into the next gear and the engine rpm's went very high for a short time and the transmission finally engaged the next gear very roughly. I immediately stopped an placed the vehicle in park. I then placed the vehicle in drive and began to accelerate when the vehicle missed the same gear again. I stopped the vehicle and placed i took the vehicle to a local mechanic who stated that the transmission would have to be rebuilt or replaced. He informed me that this is a major issue with this vehicle and that i should research it on the internet where you can find thousands of the same issue from owners of the same vehicle. The problem that gmc is aware of is a defective wave plate in the transmission that fails, causing the issue. This should be recognized as a defect and gmc should be held accountable.
I was driving 45pmh and all of a sudden i didn't seem to have power so i pulled over and called my husband where he asked me my rpm and if i could manually shift, etc. I could manually shift and only had 2nd gear. I called and had it towed to the dealer where they charged me $4400 to replace the transmission due to faulty wave plate. No help from gm due to out of warranty because i've had it over 5 years. *ln
I was driving to visit my daughter up at college and drive her and 2 friends home.as i drove though the college town my car started acting funny.just not accelerating and the rpm were racing, transmission appeared to stuck in first gear.drove as little as possible just needed to get home safe.as i was driving home, again car not accelerating properly. I drove though the ezpass toll on the tappan zee bridge and my car just wouldn't go.drove along it was very scary. I had to stop on the side of the road in the bronx.eventually got it to the dealership who replaced the reverse clutch plate.
I recently purchased a 2008 gmc acadia in april of this year.on june 16th my husband and i did not get any type of warning before our vehicle completely stopped because the engine light did not come on until after it made a loud sound right before quitting.it was a good thing that my family and i were on a back road when this happened or there would have been some fatalities.the vehicle would start afterwards but would not pull in any gear.we contacted a mechanic and he informed us that he had worked on plenty of acadia's with the exact same problems and when he checked our vehicle it was no exception.our reverse function was completely gone out in the computer system and the transmission had to be rebuilt.i called the dealership to see what they could do since they told me that they did a full service/five point inspection on my vehicle and found nothing, but they said there was nothing that they could do to help.i have searched the internet for similar problems with this make and model vehicle and have found plenty of disappointed customers, so i feel that the problems with this vehicle were not disclosed in transparency and causing families safety and financial strains.i have contacted gm and they said that there was nothing that they could do because they didn't know about the problem and that only gm forums were a reliable source, even though i received their email from a non-gm forum where they told consumers to contact them with this particular problem.they told me that i had a headlight recall on my vehicle and should get it fixed, even though my vehicle was down at the time.they are being very insensitive to this issue, and a family is really going to be hurt in this vehicle if they do not take this matter serious.
2008 gmc acadia. This year/model has had a lot of issues with the wave plate & transmission. The truck was brought in with 58k miles and had the transmission replaced in 2011. This past week, the transmission has started to malfunction again. Same symptoms from 2011 when the transmission needed to be replaced. The car delays as it goes in and out of gears. The car now has 98k miles and will need to have the 2nd transmission repaired (3rd transmission in car if you count the one it came with). The vehicle is less than 6 years old. Looking at repairs, the cost will be over $3500. Lots of owners are running into these issues with the 2007/2008 acadia models. I don't understand how gm is not doing a recall on these vehicles to address the root issue.
While driving, the vehicle suddenly lost power and would not accelerate.the vehicle could only be driven 20 mph.when the vehicle was taken to the dealer, the customer service manager immediately diagnosed the problem and said he had recenly seen several gmc acadia's with the same issue.he stated the problem is the wave plate inside the transmission which are faulty in several generations of gmc acadias.he further stated the wave plate could only be replace with another one that is also succeptable to failure.upon repair of the problem, the dealer confirmed the transmission wave plate was cracked however said there was nothing they could do about it.
Transmission on 2008 gmc acadia stopped working.towed to lehmer's gmc in concord, ca. Advised that transmission must be rebuilt or replaced.
Transmission went out while driving on the interstate.we were able to pull-over and get out of the way of the high speed traffic.no accident occurred, but it could have been a serious situation that caused several accidents.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that while traveling approximately 60 mph, the vehicle suddenly failed to respond to acceleration attempts. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000. Also, the check engine light illuminated. Updated 06.19.14
Transmission failed. This is the first of two 2008 acadias in which we had to rebuild the transmission as the wave plate broke. There needs to be a recall is this is a very common issue and happens around the 70k mile mark!
The vehicle refused to shift out of first gear and the check engine light became illuminated upon pulling out into the roadway. At 25 miles per hour the rpms were 4000 and it just would not shift. We pulled over, called for help and were stranded on the side of the road with two small children. We were hours away from home, and had to call family from hundreds of miles away to come help. The vehicle after being turned off and sitting for a while did then return to normal operation when restarted. Vehicle was driven home and two days later the very same problem recurred. Going to trade in this pos before someone gets hurt.
On june 19, 2013 i was driving my 2008 gmc acadia from my home to work. I needed to turn right from my residential side street onto a major four lane highway. I had a red light but could turn right on red if i yielded to oncoming traffic. There was a car approaching traveling the same direction as i was turning but i knew i had sufficient time to turn and accelerate before the car reached me.as i was turning right from my side street onto the highway, i pressed the gas to accelerate and the car began to move forward but at a very, very slow pace, the engine began to rev very loudly, and the car was jerking very badly. At that point i was fully on the highway but could not accelerate my car. Luckily there were no cars in the far left lane of the highway, so the oncoming car was able to change lanes and avoid rear ending me as he was traveling approximately 55 mph and my car would not get past 5 mph. Even though there were no warning signs indicated on my dashboard, such as the check engine light, i took my car to the repair shop that day as i knew something was very wrong with it. I have been informed that the wave plate on my transmission has gone bad and i need an entirely new transmission. It is my understanding this is a very common problem with this year and make of car.
While my wife was driving our 5 children on the highway the truck stopped on her.she was able to restart it but only drive about 40mph while the rpm's were redlining.the reverse went completely out.she ended up having to push the truck by herself with all the kids inside.the dealership says the transmission is bad, it'll cost $2600 to repair.from reading the forums it's obvious there is a problem with the transmission with this particular truck.we are very fortunate no one was injured.
Complete transmission failure due to 3-5 wave plate failure.the consumer has an issue with the head restraints in the new acadia's. He stated the eight passenger vehicle only offers four adult head restraints.updated 06/03/15.
Driving the vehicle that had 7 people. I turned onto a street in town and the vehicle started shaking like the transmission was slipping. So i turned to head to the nearest parking lot. Stopped at a stop sign and again the vehicle shook from a take off. Didn't even make it into the driveway before the transmission completely failed in the middle of the busy intersection and we had to push it into the parking lot.
Purchased 2008 acadia in march 2012. Eight (8) months after purchase while driving with infant son in vehicle, without any warning or lights the car lost all power. Luckily, a serious accident didn't occur. The transmission had completely failed. The cause was a broken 3-5 waveplate, the transmission had heat damage, and material throughout. Our local gmc dealer service department removed, torn down, and overhauled the transmission. This service was covered under a 5 year 100,000mi warranty.it has been 1 year and the transmission is slow to change gears and shaking rumbling at 20mph and 40mph. I called my local dealer they were unable to set up an appointment for 4 days, the car is now at the dealership. I was told it needs $4,900.00 of work. The cause of the shake and rumble during acceleration is the failure of the torque converter ($2,000). The torque converter was replaced with a remanufactured torque converter, when the transmission was rebuilt 13 months ago. When i asked gm to replace the torque converter, i was told i was lucky it lasted more than 12,000mi. Very disappointed with gm. The transmissions are defective and the are aware of this issue, they put a band aid on the car until it passed 100,000mi,and no longer covered by warranty and now the consumers problem.i do not consider myself lucky that my car spent 7 days in the shop last november and now has been in the shop 4 days with no end in sight, for the same issue.
Wife driving along and transmission dropped out. Car is vary well taken care of. In 5 years and ten months of owning the vehicle the tranny goes? car only has 49000 miles, and apparently there is a none problem with the tranny. Vehicle repairs cost 4000, completely unacceptable. Code on vehicle wasp0776.00, just like every other complaint i have seen on the internet. Something must be done. Would not recommend this car to anyone. My father is a gm employee and he is disgusted with this.
The contact owns a2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that while attempting to accelerate from a traffic light, the vehicle failed to move. The contact stated that the check engine warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 48,700.
The transmission would not shift into third gear.took to dealer.they were aware of the problem and "offered to help" by discounting the price of rebuilding the transmission.the transmission is still not right.shifting is poor and clunky.
Transmission is slipping really badly to the point it is unsafe for me to drive and this is will less than 53,000 miles on the vehicle. Brought it into a mechanic and the transmission needs to be rebuilt or be completely replaced with an estimated price of $3,000-$4,000 for the repair. I know that there are many, many other people that have experienced this same transmission issue and have filed complaints so when are you going to hold gmc accountable for these defective transmissions?
While merging onto the highway the vehicle was revving up, but not speeding up.i would take my foot off the accelerator for a second and then try to accelerate again.the gear would sometimes "catch" and sometimes not "catch".the mechanic discovered that the one cooling line was corroded and another was "sweating".the transmission, torque converter, and cooling lines all had to be replaced.i think its a premature time for my vehicle to need a new transmission with only 76k miles as the vehicle is well maintained.
While in traffic, my engine revved up and my vehicle jolted forward when my transmission stopped working. If anyone would have been behind me, there would have been a major accident.
As i was driving onto the freeway and trying to merge my vehicle had slipped out of gear while it was in drive. I had no acceleration and i was on an incline. Once my vehicle slowed to 20mph it had re engaged and i was able to merge off of the freeway. This created a safety hazard for my girlfriend and i and her 3 young children because the speed limit on the freeway was 65 mph with very limited space to merge because other drivers are trying to merge onto an exit ramp. This created a safety hazard not only for our family but for others trying to merge onto the freeway behind us at a very low speed and those trying to exit at the same time. Luckily for us nobody was hurt. The vehicle is now in the shop and we were told that it is the 3-5-r wave plate. After reading on multiple forums about this vehicle and the transmission issues i believe that gmc needs to be held accountable for the malfunctions in this transmission because it is a safety hazard to those on the road.
This car came with a 30 day and/or 1000 miles warranty. Within a week pass the warranty it started. The radioillumination started to go out we would have to tap on it to get it to turn on so we could see the time etc. Then it would not come back on at all and all chimes went away., stopped working altogether.no turn single indicator, seat belts, back up warning, door ajar etc. The passenger side air bag indicator would say no one when someone was sitting in it and while driving blink between the two. Also air bag needs maintance indictor in dash will flash while driving. Park assistant on and off will flash while driving. The steering will move in itself while driving and around bends/turns in the road and worsening on highway! to the point i do not take my children on. There is also a faint burn smell around front floor.i decided to take it to the local advanced auto parts store and have them hook it up to see why i lost my radio, steering etc. They tell me that it was a dead battery cell and that my battery is located in the floor of this vehicle behind the passenger seat. By the waythis vehicle does not have a sunroof all the windows go up tight as well. I called my mechanic who i've known for years my family has went to him as well and asked him to assist me in the battery issue. So we get there he opens the floor behind my seat and we discovered the battery is underwater dark sludgy water! the battery is replaced after a very unprofessional and disrespectful experience with this particular establishment by now i am at my wits end. I've exhausted all efforts with them! i paid to have a gmc certified mechanic run diagnostic on these issues at hand and to my thinking they determined to be flood and/or water damage and would need further diagnostics. However puzzling the vin is clean and no recent or active recalls. I am barely into this contract 3 months!
Transmission went out without any warning. I had my 3 kids in the car while going up a steep hill amongst other traffic.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle failed to shift correctly and a knocking/grinding noise was heard coming from the transmission. The dealer was not aware of any transmission failures. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the wave plate failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. Five days later, the manufacturer issued a recall for the transmission wave plate. Two years later, the wave plate failed again and the vehicle failed to shift into reverse, third gear, and fifth gear. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and instructed the contact to seek reimbursement; however, the manufacturer denied the claim, stating that the contact exceeded the vehicle/age stipulations for the recall repair/reimbursement. The vehicle was included in a recall, but the details were not provided. The failure mileage was unknown.
Transmission went while driving.gmc aware of transmission problems with this truck.will not fix problem because my 5year 100,000 mile warranty expired in august. Dealer where truck was brought will not help nor gmc is helping.this is not right. This is usa, i want justice!!!!can't afford to get this fixed. Truck needed to take my son to school and for work, church. My whole life has been disrupted. They use tax dollars to bail out auto makers. But the auto makers (gmc) will not honor the customer.
While traveling down the road at highway speeds, the vehicle looses power on its own, and down shifts to first gear at times, without the ability to shift into higher gears.also at times, you pull up to a intersection, and the vehicle will not pull off under its own power.vehicle has 80,000 miles on it, with a 100,000 mile power train warranty.gm says the warranty went out in october of 2012.the vehicle has multiple history of gm reprogramming the transmission, and the vehicle has been serviced regular.
Check engine lite goes on and off appears to be timing chain. We have a 2008 gmc acadia that has had over $4000.00 in repairs since we purchased it in 2010.the most currentis that the timing chain needs to be replaced at the cost of $3500.00.i have read all 167 complaints from other customers posted on the consumer affairs website regarding the 2007-15 gmc acadia.i compiled a list of all reported problems by year/make other customers reported on their acadias.gmc has extended warranty for the timing chain for 2007 and 2009, not 2008 though.all of our previous repairs have been reported by others also.2 of my repairs had recalls after we had paid for the repair.have been reimbursed by gmc for parts only for stabilizer kit, power steering pump assembly and rack n pinion but not the liftgate yet.i contacted gmc customer care requesting they look into including the 2008 but was told it isn't included and all they could do is give us a $2000.000 voucher for a new or leased gmc. (case #8-1702070910)i tried to contact gmc at a higher level ([email protected]) sending thema request to review 2008 recalls for sway bar end links. Front and back rotors, sun roof leaking, front gas struts, purge valve, vent control solenoid and amplifier. Included a copy of my repair log and summary of complaints on consumer affairs for 2007-15 acadias.they responded within 36 hours by having tiffany (the original contact at gmc) telling again all they can do is the $2000.00 voucher. So i can only assume they did no research at all and i'm out of luck.i think gmc needs to be held responsible for their products and customers and not tell me they a man made product, they don't last forever.thank you for your time.sincerely, [xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Transmission started slipping between 2nd and 3rd gear then two days later just quit in a drive thru lane at a fast food. Couldn't get into any gear. I had to have people push it out to a safe location. Towed it home. Now i have a $18,000 piece of scrap metal sitting in my driveway.
Purchased a 2008 gmc acadia sle on oct. 23, 2008.took it to the dealer on nov. 20, 2008 because "check engine" light came on.informed that the cam shaft was bad, and that the cam & both headers would need replacing.vehicle has just slightly over 2,000 miles.discovered through the service department, and internet chat forums this is a common problem with this vehicle.vehicle is still at the dealer, repairs not complete yet.it appears this problem has been on going since the 2007 model year(first year of production).why hasn't gm addressed this problem?it appears that they are just standing by, and putting the burden on the consumer.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. While driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle stalled, the brakes seized, and the traction control and abs indicators illuminated. The contact lost control of the steering. The vehicle was able to restart on the first attempt. The failure recurred five times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer stated that there were no recalls for the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 131,000.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that the vehicle suddenly failed to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 59,000...updated 12-30-13 updated 1/22/2014
My wife was driving the vehicle and approached a stop sign.once she tried going again the car would not accelerate and we had to tow it to the dealer.they said the transmission went out @ 68,000 miles?also the waterpump, powersteering pump.master cylinder, as well as something with an air bag connector.the air bag connector has been going on and off for the last two years since we bought it two years ago as a gm certified pre-owned vehicle.i am not sure how this vehicle has not been recalled.
Vehicle leaks water when it rains onto driver and front passenger.water leaks into airbags and visors. After rains, vehicle will not turn off, even with key removed.vehicle rolls significantly while in park or when in gear.transmission skips and slips.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that he noticed a puddle of liquid underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated that the transmission needed to be replaced .the vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 37,960.
On occasion, our 2008 acadia would not shift out oflow gear when first attempting to drive.the tac would rev to 5-6000 rpm at a max ofabout 20 mph.we would need to pull over, turn off the vehicle, wait a few minutes and restart.at this point everything would be fine with the exception of the check engine light being displayed.at first this would happen very rarely.it then began to happen more frequently.the last incident was very scary for my son, a new drive.he attempted to pull out into heavy traffic on a street with a 50 mph speed limit. The vehicle would only go 20 mph and there was no shoulder for him to pull over.we took it to the dealer and they diagnosed the problem as a failed wave plate.and from what i have been reading, a very common failure. The repair involved a transmission rebuild and cost us $2,800.gm refused any compensation.absolutely ridiculous that a company would not stand by an obviously defect issue in its product.
Steering locks up. When you take off from a stop sign or traffic light and want to make a right or left turn the steering will lock up to a point where you can't turn. There had been several occasions that i was almost in an accident. Replaced rack and pinion 3 times and power steering. Water pumps are defective, replaced 2 before 100,000 milestransmission went out at 73,000 miles. Every issue that is stated above the dealer didn't want to replace under warranty,even after contacting gm. It took a lot of fighting with gm to replace the transmission when there was known problems with these transmissions being faulty.
My acadia's transmission failed (the 3, 5, r wave plate) while 4 hours from home.it has now been at the dealership for 22 days ... The transmission has been taken out 3 times and still can't "get it right".this is a huge mess that gm has not handled well at all.they will not let the dealership put a new transmission in it.they can't tell me when my car will even be ready ... There are 4 other acadia's at the dealership with the same problem .... Just google gmc acadia transmission problems and you will see that i am not alone ..... Thank you for any help you can provide.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that while the vehicle in the drive position, it reversed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the failure was due to a faulty wave plate. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 53,000.
The transmission went out and needed to be rebuilt. $3300. This is the second transmission we have replaced - we did our other 2008 acadia 2 years ago. This is a very well known issue and there needs to be a recall!!
Transmission blew.
8/26/2011 - 71,309 miles - water pump went out and had to be replaced.5/07/2012 - 86,885 miles - transmission shuttered when coming to a stop in traffic. Would not start and had to be towed to mechanic. Transmission assembly replaced with gm reman transmission due to broken reverse wave plate that damaged the carrier, sun shell and metal throughout. Also detected an oil leak in the engine front cover that needed to be repaired and heard power steering noise so bled power steering system. 12/31/2012- 100,947 miles - headlight switch fell inside dash panel.7/26/2013 - 112,506 miles - power steering has never worked properly. It has always made noises and has been stiff. Had it bled several times with no improvement. Power steering went out while making a left hand turn into a busy intersection. At shop now to determine if it needs a new power steering pump, rack,and/or serpentine belt.i have read many complaints with the same issues as those that i have experienced. I am disappointed that gm isn't more concerned about the safety of their consumers and the reliability and quality of their vehicles. I have never owned such a lemon!i personally will never own another gm product. Going back to lexus.
I've had three transmissions in this car with only 114,000 miles.wave plate, torque converter problems.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc arcadia. The contact stated that while traveling 25 mph, there was a loud pop noise from under the vehicle. The vehicle then became resistant to acceleration attempts. The check engine light was also illuminated and the vehicle would not move forward or when in reverse. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was advised that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vin was not available. The failure and the current mileages were 90,177.
Transmission stopped working and wont let the vehicle move.this vehicle only has about 57,000 miles!by reading on the internet it seems i'm not the only one with this issue.gm has not issued a recall on this yet.
My wife was driving down the highway with our kids when the transmission suddenly slipped. The engine revved up and then dropped into the next gear. The next time she came to a stop the car wouldn't shift into third or fifth gear. It will not go into reverse either. There are no "service engine" lights on. The service garage said she was lucky it didn't happen in heavy traffic. This seems to be a very common problem with these gm vehicles. Gm will do nothing because it's out of warranty. This is obviously a defect in manufacturing.
Been going through forums and know a few people who have purchased acadia's and the transmission gives out on these cars really quick and it's a 5000 dollar fix that gmc knows about and refuses to fix and at 50,000 miles their is no reason you should need a new transmission i personally am two weeks out of warranty with a 22000 dollar sitting brick and expected to pay for poor production quality this should be addressed on the national level and is extremely unfair to loyal tax payers to be almost robbed in plain daylight.
I'm logging these issue as i have now come to realize that the issues we have had with our 2008 gmc acadia are very widespread among owners. Very early on in the life of the vehicle approx oct 2008 we began seeing small amounts of water inside the cabin. Water would drip along the windshield occasionally, no action was taken as it was not consistent or so we thought. On multiple occasions my wife would complain that the vehicle would "cutoff" or "die" generally at slow speed in areas such a parking lots when turning, however the dealer was unable to re-create the issue so no repairs were made. One day this summer (2014) my wife was unable to start the vehicle, it just would not crank. On taking it to the dealer the vehicle was diagnosed with a corroded battery cable that ran from the middle of the vehicle to the starter in the engine bay. Cost to repair $1,200. In approximately june 2014 the vehicle began experiencing a slight rollback when placed into drive. At first we didn't think it was an issue as it didn't get worse with time. However by october2014 we got a check engine light, diagnosis transmission failure cost to repair $4,890 after a $200 discount.
Transmission.problem shifting...3rd gear.vehicle would attempt to shift at 40mph but unable to do so.engine would rev up then shift extremely hard with a loud clunking noise.took vehicle to local dealership who informed me transmission would need to be replaced.more cost efficient to replace than to rebuild.no third gear.transmission should not need replaced at 75,000 miles.
I went to accelerate and when i pushed on the gas the engine revvedand the truck did not respond. I thought some how that it slipped in neutral but when i lookedit was still in drive. After that happened the truck would not go over 20 mph. I got home and went to park and had no reverse. I called the dealer and they said it was out of warranty and there was not a recall on the transmission.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that when servicing the vehicle, she was notified that the brake booster, rack and pinion and the wave plate failed. As a result, the transmission, brake booster, and the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 39,000.
Purchased vehicle from dealer with 72000 miles with 4yr/48000 mile warranty.warranty ran out this summer, mileage is now 133000 miles. Problem has been intermittent since early last year, but mechanics were not able to help because problems were not 'presenting' as the check engine light would go on and off at different times (just as the recalled service air bag light did!). In december 2015, the check engine began staying on all the time and the gears did not shift correctly. The tcm is messed up, which is a very common problem with all acadias, apparently. We had a very scary issue on xmas eve with the gears downshifting while we were on the highway and it wouldn't let me go over 20mph! we took it to first dealership over an hour away and the guy came out with a handheld computer, put in on our car, said it is our tcm and $3800 to fix it. He never put anything in the computer, so we didn't have an official diagnosis. We spoke with gm and they said to get the diagnosis and they would see about helping us to cover it. So, we got the diagnosis today, it is the tcm and no help. They said it is out of warranty, gm won't cover it, it is up to the dealer to cover it, etc. We have been told so many different stories about why they won't cover it, just that they won't. Our vin number is literally 6000 off of the recall list!it is a common problem and should have been a national recall!does anyone know of a class action lawsuit?i would love to be a part of one.
Complete transmission failure. Fluid was checked and full after feeling the transmission slip moments before. Turned to go back home and the vehicle lost power. Thankfully we were not yet on the interstate and coasted off the road. Vehicle was towed to dealership where it was confirmed that the transmission was ruined and total replacement was required at a cost of $4200. After reading about the many issues with this vehicle and speaking to a mechanic who said they were always fixing major issues with this model/year we opted to trade instead. Didn't want to invest that amount of money and always be waiting for the next issue to arise.
I was driving by myself with my 3 children when my transmission went out.i have kept up with all maintenance and even had a transmission flush done 4 months ago, just to have the transmission go anyway. Gmc customer service will not help (the car is only 5 years old) but said it was in service in 2007, so no warranty coverage. There are several hundred complaints on the same issue with no one willing to do the decent or right thing. There should be a recall. We have had several issues with this vehicle. We have four children so we need this car. We cannot afford to pay thousands of dollars to have something fixed that is an obvious ongoing issue with these vehicles.please consider investigating this. This truly is an issue that gmc should be accountable for.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to shift into any gear outside of first or second. In addition, the contact mentioned that the vehicle failed to accelerate above 20 mph. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. No repairs were made to the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 84,800.updated 5/5/15the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired at the owner's expense of $2,200. Updated 9/16/2015
Oil changes at dealer performed every 3k miles. At 88k miles, shortly after drive train warranty expired. The check engine light appeared. Full diagnostics performed by local dealer stated timing chain buffers were beginning to fail. Est cost $3500. Advised that since the light comes on/off intermittently, okay to wait to see if problem worsens, which may be many years, if ever. At 92k miles, while on highway, the transmission wouldn't shift gears, rpm's climbed, pulled over vehicle where it stalled and wouldn't restart. Vehicle towed to dealer, where tested and determined that engine needs replacement due to loud metalic engine noise and metal shavings in oil. Estimated repairs from two gmc dealers of $6600 to $7600 for re-manufactured engine. Local dealers have stated that timing chain buffers is a very common problem with 2008 gmc acadia and vehicle should be recalled, but is not due to the cost of engine replacement. Contacted gmc (belva - senior case analyst) to describe case and they responded that they will not assist in the repairs because: 1) vehicle was purchased used - stating that all such purchases are 'as-is' from dealer and its up to the consumer to do due-dilegence before purchasing, 2) vehicle power train warranty expired by date shortly before purchase, and 3) power train warranty is now 3 years past the date, regardless of when issue first appeared. Gmc senior advisor also stated the she recently purchased a used gm product, and the engine failed shortly afterward at 100k miles, and gm will not assist her either, as that is also out of the date range of the power train warranty.engine was manufactured in the k-gm (saint catharines, ontario) plant.
While driving car bucked and shifted irregularly, transmission slipped, no power, no reverse.
Yet another safety issue w/2008 gmc acadia. Dropping daughter off at school (19 degrees out/inch of snow on ground), as i'm pulling out of parking lot going very slow thankfully, the car feels like it shifted and then flashing light service traction control, power limited or something and engine buckling like it's going to shut off.i only live a mile from school and kept driving on back road unable to go over 15 mph.had i been on a highway or going 30 or so i can't imagine what would've happened the way the truck just buckled.i let the truck sit for a few hours, now when i turn on the check engine light is flashing but the service traction control is gone soooo taking it to the gm dealer will be useless, been here before and they never find anything wrong. Hoping it's just the very cold weather making it act up but cold weather should not make this happen, unacceptable. My acadia acts up with lights, flashing low tires, etc. Etc. All the time when it's cold and this would be the worst time for the vehicle to not work and leave me stuck somewhere. All the $ i dish out for this truck ugh, i would be better off buying an old beater and taking my chances cuz this vehicle seems like if one thing is off the truck just has a mind of it's own and everything is out of whack. Gm please stop selling unsafe cars!!i have kids and i do not feel safe driving this truck. I hope this issue gets recalled, read numerous complaints with the same issue but dealership never knows how to fix.
3/5/r wave plate transmission failure - i was traveling out of state and my 2008 gmc acadia stopped in it's tracks without any warning.vehicle was running, but it would not move.i was stranded on the side of the road, at night with 3 young children, over 5 hours away from home.vehicle was towed to the dealership the next morning and 3/5/r wave plate failure was determined, new transmission required.less than a week prior to the cross country trip, vehicle was at dealership having oil change and other preventative maintenance completed, no issues noted at that time.major safety issue that needs to be investigated.
We were coming home from family on thanksgiving night and the check engine light came on as we were getting on the highway.when we got off the highway and onto our exit, we hit a red light.luckily, it was on a hill, because my husband hit the gas and we didn't go anywhere.the car just revved up to around 4 rpm's.we finally gained some momentum going down the hill and then the car drove just fine again.next stop light, same thing...only this time, we were making a left hand turn and facing on-coming traffic.it took everything it had and about 20 seconds just to roll through the intersection!if our kids had been in the car with us, this could have been a major accident if we had been hit!the car was towed to the mechanics and was found to be a broken wave plate.there are numerous complaints about the wave plates in the acadia's, traverse's, and the outlook's, but no recall.i am also only 1 month out of the power train warranty!please help!thank you!
1) a transmission switch plate error - warranty repair (gmc never paid my hotel/rental car claim. On hwy with family.2) transmission issue - paid close to $2000.i asked if this would lead to transmission failure; they told me no, car would be good to go.the person who helped me no longer works at the el paso dealership when i reported he tried to overcharge me. Driving on hwy in el paso with kids.3) transmission - paid $4000+ for transmission (gmc claims not related to the previous repair); discussed with service dept if we should spend more money on the car...they told me the new transmission would work.(mileage was 125k)the transmission failed while moving from el paso to colorado springs...no safe place to stop.4) 2 mos later (now) - claim the timing belt failed and rh tie rods need repair and they say i declined a repair. I never discussed this needed repair and the possibility of a $2600 repair following this $4000 repair...so if they mentioned it, they never said you have $6600 worth of work in front of you. I already was concerned about paying $4000 after paying $2000. Ithappened on highway.gmc is more than aware of these issues with their cars and they are leaving their customers to deal with it.i have a 2002 gmc envoy and never paid anything close in repairs. There are serious problems with this make and model. We are also a military family who travels quite a bit.we started getting errors on road trips and we even had the original warranty repair while we were out of town, causing us to be stranded on the side of the highway in the washington dc area when our car just stopped.gmc is showing a total disregard for its customers.they are aware of these issues and they are not taking any responsibility for them.they are putting their customers in physical danger and wreaking havoc on our finances.this is disgusting and unacceptable.
Vehicle seemed to have dropped out of gear, so i pulled off highway into parking area. I realized vehicle wouldn't move when in reverse.after pushing the car backwards so i could turn around (in said parking lot) i pulled back out on highway.vehicle would not accelerate over 40 mph and tach was doubled at over 4.i did make it home and i had vehicle towed to transmission shop where it is now being diagnosed.
This vehicle will all of a sudden start swaying from side to side and the stabilitrak light will come on. In addition, the transmission will suddenly seize up, losing acceleration and nearly causing a crash. The engine will also state that it is overheating, all of a sudden and the vehicle will shut itself off and smoke will start coming from the engine. This has happened while going between 35 and 65 mph. On the streets and highways. My children in the bucket seats in the back were sleep and their heads hit the window. They sustained injury.that was on a regular street and the speed limit was 35 mph. I was within or slightly under the speed limit when the vehicle started swaying unexpectedly. When the road is wet, it will sway from side to side on simple curves in the road. I have had the transmission replaced twice. Due to the safety concerns and fear of my family being fatally injured, it was around christmas time. I have had to park the vehicle. I have contacted gmc by phone several times with no response in return. I spoke with someone and was informed to report it to nhtsa. Maybe something can be done about this before a death occurs.
While driving our gmc acadia we had lost our transmission with no warning.we were 300 miles from home and had to have the vehicle towed back to our home so we could figure out what had happened.upon doing research we had learned that the wave plate inside the transmission had broke and destroyed the transmission with know warning sign.fortunately enough i had just exited the freeway to pull into a shopping center for rest.the potential for this problem to happen while on the freeway would have had a much worse outcome and had the potential to be very dangerous to me and my family.i have learned through research that gm is aware of the problem and has refused to recall the vehicle to repair this issue.this is negligence on gm's part as they were advised by their own engineers to use a $30 wave plate, but do to cost effectiveness and negligence decided to select the $1.50 part that breaks down over time costing their consumers thousands of dollars in repair.to repair the wave plate is not costly, but when it breaks it destroys the transmission and it needs to be completely replaced at a cost between $4000.00 - $6000.00.this is completely uncalled for and gm needs to own up to their deficiencies.i have contact gm and advised them of my displeasure with their product and choice of parts.i was told that they are aware of the issue, but will not do anything to help their consumers.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle shook and independently decelerated to 10 mph then stalled. After restarting, the transmission failed to shift into reverse. The vehicle was able to resume normal operation. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. The technician stated that the transmission wave plate fractured which caused internal damage. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
Warning indicators turn on for the system braking components such as abs brake failure, traction control and loss of engine power while accelerating between 35 to 50 miles per hour.engine power decrease and the car speed and power is decreased with the loss of engine power warning. The car would just stop at this point. I contacted onstar each time this issue occurred to a diagnostic scan and each report indicated that same warning reported on the console.after 10 minutes the vehicle would re-start and i was able to drive it.this issue has re-occurred within 2 years and the gmc service department was unable to diagnose the problem but during the latest incident the mechanic had ruled the issue as low brake fluid.i've investigated this issue online on various blog forums for the gmc acadia with the same description of braking system failure and others report the failure as an internal braking malfunction in which the master cylinder leaks into the brake booster.i'm concerned that this problem could potential become fatal is it recurs.the gmc service department refuse to look into my concern and investigate the problem.there are no visible signs of a leak because the leak is internal.
I just had my transmission fail on me yesterday.luckily it still had 1st & 2nd gear, unfortunately i'm 5yr-8months into it at 58xxx miles.sounds like i'll be paying for this one.if there is any info out there on recalls .from what i've been reading online, it seems there is a real problem with this transmission (6t70) in the early years.i imagine as more and more '07 - '09 acadias (traverse, enclaves & vues) get into the 50k+ mile range the transmission problems are really going to start spiking up.it would be a real shame if gm chooses to ignore the obvious and push this problem back on to their customers.
I was driving to the store when i turned a corner and went to hit the gas to go and i had nothing! my car started rolling backwards down the hill into traffic. I was lucky to not be hit. I slammed on the brakes and threw it into park. I turned my car off and restarted it and tried to move it and i had no drive so i tried to put it in reverse to back it up on the side of the road and nothing i had no drive no reverse nothing!!!!! i had it towed to the shop and i still know nothing on why it happened except they said there is an internal transmission issue. I haven't even owned it a year. I rely on this car to safely get my three kids where they need to be and now i'm terrified to put my children back in this car after reading all the other horror stories about this car. There needs to be a recall!!!!!!!!!!
Driving down the interstate when the transmission burnt up inside. The transmission shop said this was a very common issues with vehicles of the same make and model of ours. If there is so many of these going bad shouldnt this be fixed by the manufacturer???
Numerous uncommanded gear changes....car became stuck in 2nd gear....moved to right lane of interstate highway...event occurred during heavy thunderstorm....car almost uncontrollable....finally came to an exit...car creeping along....pulled into service station and stopped at pump...when trying to restart....car would not go forward...i was able to back to clear the pump...very scary incident...internet reveals numerous incidents of a similar nature...all were involved with 2008 gmc acadias.incident occurred sunday 5 july 2015. Unable to enter date of incident
Power steering failed and transmission stuck in 3rd gear from a stop, couldn't move out of the way of a car and got hit.
We bought vehicle from hendrick toyota on 6/15/2013. My wife began driving to work when it completely stopped in the middle of the road. She was frantic because of the busy street and thankfully, our kids were not in the vehicle. Car was towed to hendrick where it was determined that transmission failed. It was told to me that the wave plate in these vehicles was known to fail and after research and a technicians affirmation, apparently gmc never tempered this particular part and have known about the issue for quite some time.again, after researching, i've seen countless complaints/issues of people with the same thing happening and that gm and their service and customer satisfaction departments quite simply explain it away as "well, there's nothing we can do" despite, what appears to be, clear evidence that this major power train problem has been completely ignored.now, i'm looking at a bill of $3000+ (dealer cost) to repair and from what i've seen, others are having the vehicles fixed at least the $4000.i will do whatever i can to recoup any repair costs that this major issue has caused. It is beyond frustrating that i only had the vehicle for about 100 days and not even 3000 miles on it (after the 90 day/3000 mile warranty had expired) to only fork out thousands of dollars for an issue that a major automobile company should have recalled.i can tell you that through this experience, i will never purchase another gm vehicle again because of their incredible lack of consideration to make this right with all that have had this issue.i hope to hear from someone very soon in regards to this matter.it's unfortunate that many people have suffered a great financial loss because of a clear decision by gm to avoid correcting this powertrain problem.i appreciate your time and efforts.
I bought the 2008 acadia new in june 2008.it just came off the 5 year 100,000 mile powertrain warranty (81k miles) and the transmission began to slip.i have read numerous cases where the defective part is the wave plate.it appears common in 2007 and 2008 acadia, buick enclave and saturn outlook.gm rectified the problem by using new parts in 2009 and newer models.gm should be forced to issue a recall.in this day and age transmissions should not have problems at the low mileage that has been identified in countless nhtsa complaints and social media forums.
While driving the transmission would not shift out of third gear.i am told that a wave plate has failed and the transmission needs to be replaced, cost $3000+.
Gmc acadia, catastrophic engine failure, and steering system. 23 sept 2013, while driving my gmc acadia,and the vehicle shut off after a loud nose came from the engine, tuesday 24, 2013, suv towed to private repair shop. After attempting to start the vehicle andchecking the suv out, i was told that they would not go further because they believe the vehicle needs a new engine, i call gmc and talked with [xxx] a problem specialist,arrangements for vehicle to be check out at ?hennessey gmc.poc, [xxx], i have met with before in regards to a recall, and told him on multiple occasions thati heard some sounds coming from the engine, i was told they did not hear anything.25 sept 2013 suv left at shop, [xxx]would call me that day. I didn't hear from him, 1 oct 2013 i stop by hennessey, on the suv's problem, spoke to [xxx], i stated that i been waiting for his call, they were still checking it out, but gmc only paying for one hour, to open up the engine, it may cost $500 to $ 600 dollars.i can not afford to purchase another vehicle.army motor sergeant/ master mechanic, responsible for (aoap), army oil analysts program, this uses labs that analyze the oil pull from ?engines, transmissions, of vehicles such as gmc, ford, chrysler, and other manufactures. 3,000 miles or bi-annually vehicles i.e. Hummve.the military learn decades ago that vehicle manufactures will delivery vehicles with defected parts, such as engines, transmissions, that can be out of tolerance.the army started pulling oil samples, and sending them to the labs for test, for water, metal, and any other foreign matter, this help to identify issues in the engine before the ?warranties expired. So the suggested failure that manufactures placed onvehicles that covered their bottom line.$2,000 credit to purchase a new vehicle from them is a insult, i have this in writing.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
I was driving on the highway and pressed the gas and started to move then without the warning the car stopped running.it felt like the car had been pushed into neutral, the motor would rev but it would not go anywhere.took it to the gm dealer.i was told it was all set.fast forward 2 weeks later same exact thing happened, also my car started to "buck" in reverse.again brought to gm dealer and told nothing is wrong with it.fast forward 4 days later headingon vacation with my 4 year old int he car.same thing happens in the middle of the highway, we came to a dead stop.this was very scary since i had my daughter with me and we were 150 miles from home.called gm dealer i had been dealing with and they gave me the number for the gm dealer closest to were i was located.called the gm dealer on cape cod, ma.was told to drive it there and they are so busy it will be days before they could even look at it. They had my car for 2 weeks and told it is fixed.i can tell it is not the transmission is still acting up.due to the incidents with this car i do feel myself or my family could have been seriously injured with from this car stopping in the middle of highways.after doing research on the vehicle i have come across numerous gm owners with the same situation.i do believe that this situation could have been life threatening- by a major car accident.i hope someone can help us because gm does not seem to care about what is happening.
The car transmission has failed as soon as the car turned 5 years. The car has been rarely driven.after checking with many garages i have found that the gmc acadia 2008 model has a been known for transmission failures by design and it is not an isolated case. This is a rip off.
I noticed that when driving on an expressway and would attempt to pass a slower moving vehicle, as i would move into the passing lane and attempt to accelerate, the car would hesitate for a few seconds, lose speed, then suddenly downshift and accelerate at an unexpected rate.i also noticed that the car would unexpectedly accelerate or decelerate under normal driving conditions. I bought the vehicle to the dealer for repair, they responded that they could find nothing wrong, but the what i was experiencing was characteristic of the 6-speed transmission on the vehicle.the problem continued and i found it dangerous.i returned the vehicle and the dealer's remedy was to "reset the transmission computer."during this time, i also noticed that the "service stabilitrac and traction control" warning would come on.onstar recommended i shut off the engine to reset the system.i found this only happened when i first used the car in the mornings to go to work.again, the dealer said there was nothing wrong and the computers were showing no codes -- they also stated that they could not duplicate the problem.i got the car back from the dealer and it happened again - at 7:00 am.i called onstar and they gave me two codes.i bought the car back to the dealer and gave him the codes.it now seems that there were two defective sensors controlling the stabilitrac / traction control system and how they communicate with the transmission.i was told that gm is changing manufacturers on the sensors.i have not had use of the car since the beginning of june and am still waiting for gm to produce these parts.in the meantime, unexpected acceleration, deceleration, and gear shifting was occurring under all driving situations causing -- in my mind -- a danger to myself, my passengers, and others.the dealer has had the car on five different occasions since june 8.this last service they have had the car since july 20.
We purchased a new gmc acadia on 6/16/08.since our purchase, we have experienced a dangerous transmission issue.after coasting downhill, the vehicle fails to downshift which causes a rapid deceleration when traveling uphill.this rapid loss of speed puts the driver in the hazardous situation of a rear end/chain reaction collision on the roadgmc claims to have a fix, but this fix causes the documented gas mileage to be reduced by at least 2-3 miles per gallon. They have attempted to fix this issue twice in the last 4 weeks to no avail.
I own 2008 gmc acadia. On two occasions the weekend of nov 28, 2009 once when i was driving, separately when wife driving, after the car was put in park and the ignition turned off, key removed, the car rolled backwards several feet until the brake was applied. Took the car to dealer service who could not replicate and expressed disbelief there was an issue. Surfed web and found nhtsa recall id# 09v073000 on 2009 acadia. The recall is exactly what's happening with my 2008 acadia. Just called gm 866# and they denied that the 2009 acadia recall existed. Please help and get gm to recall the 2008 acadia's with same issue as 2009.
My 2008 gmc acadia has trouble accelerating/merging into traffic.the transmission, at least according to a gmc service writer, is due to gmc's transmission design.it was intended to upshift and even skip gears, in order to conserve fuel. I understand that this was "corrected" in later years.the dealership says it is "not a problem, it is the way it was designed to operate".if that is the case, then why was it corrected in subsequent models?entering traffic is dangerous, the transmission "lags" at all the wrong times, and accelerating to pass, or while changing lanes, produces the same lagging effect, thereby causing my vehicle to become a road hazard!this is totally unacceptable to me, and after spending almost $30,000 on this vehicle in 2010, i do not feel i alone, or i while driving with my family, should be subjected to this dangerous and hazardous situation 90% of the time we are on the road.
2008 gmc acadia consumer wants to know if it's normal for a vehicle with automatic transmission to roll backwards when stopped on an incline. *njthe consumer stated he took his foot off the brake and let the vehicle rolls backwards. The vehicle began to pick up speed as it rolled and very shortly, the engine stopped.
Recently, when loading the cargo area of my 08 gmc acadia, the vehicle started rolling forward (the ignition was off, and in "park"). It rolled approximately 2 ft. Before "park" engaged. (my 2 grandsons were playing in my driveway a short distance away). After having the vehicle checked out at the gmc dealership where it was purchased the service mgr told me that this is a "normal" condition, acceptable by gm, that the parking gear "pawl" can actually roll up to 2 ft. Before engaging. It doesn't seem probable, or even possible this can be considered to be a "safe" condition. When i asked who would be responsible for injuries resulting from this situation his response was, "gm".
2008 acadia 50,000 miles. A whinning noise from the time i start the car until the car is cut off. Repairman stated that they were aware of the problem and they had no fix for it now. He told me it would be okay to drive..........not very happy!!!!
Turned down a road and felt something pop and then the transmission would not shift out of 2nd. Gear. Since then have had several issues with the transmission shifting to excessively. That some issues with extremely excessive shifting. Once my wife pulled out into traffic and the transmission would not shift causing a man in a truck to slid off of the road to avoid hitting her because the vehicle would not shift and go down the road. And also with the battery dying for no reason. This has happened 4 different times.
I own 2008 gmc acadia. On two occasions the weekend of nov 28, 2009 once when i was driving, separately when wife driving, after the car was put in park and the ignition turned off, key removed, the car rolled backwards several feet until the brake was applied. Took the car to dealer service who could not replicate and expressed disbelief there was an issue. Surfed web and found nhtsa recall id# 09v073000 on 2009 acadia. The recall is exactly what's happening with my 2008 acadia. Just called gm 866# and they denied that the 2009 acadia recall existed. Please help and get gm to recall the 2008 acadia's with same issue as 2009.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia.the vehicle was parked in the driveway, but the gear was placed in drive.the contact removed his foot from the brake pedal and depressed the accelerator pedal.the vehicle then accelerated in reverse on its own.the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was informed that the acceleration was normal.the gmc area representative stated that when driving 6 mph, the engine shuts off to prevent the transmission from being damaged, thus the vehicle driving in reverse.the dealer stated that since the vehicle was designed in that manner, nothing could be done.the current and failure mileages were 127.updated 11/08/07
Bolts fell out of front drive shaft causing drive shaft to become dislodged and hang down striking roadway. Would act as a vault point at highway speed. Minor damage to bottom of vehicle from rotating/ bouncing driveshaft. Dealer installed "an upgraded boltkit" this makes me think this not the first time this has happened if the bolt kit is upgraded.
To state recognition of the facts: fwd wheel-spin was reported to achieve forward vehicle movement with the current fwd system on wet surfaces of this vehicle. The drivers correction factors to regain traction includes, de-throttle (back peddle the engine) to lower the torque level and thereby hopefully regain traction with the roadbed when the road conditions exist as reported. Reported details to gm and driving experiences driving issues include:1.cana traction control device be added to retard the throttle and rpm to prevent wheel-spin?2.are the correct tires / tire compounds being used?3.will wheel-spin endanger the lifeline and longevity of this transmission or motor?4.is damage is being introduced into the mechanical parts of the engine and transmission, what can we expect? 5.the current implementations require the driver to functionality drive regaining control of the front tires, which is considered abnormal therefore becoming a hazard to the normal traffic flow as show.6.the current implementations require the driver to back-pedal the throttle motor and transmission; the observed conditions occur over 2000 rpm of acceleration, next the motor / fwd systems then over-spin the motor and transmission up to 3500 rpm before the driver can back-pedal the throttle, regain control, and resume acceleration while attempting to remain safe in normal traffic flow..to summarize gm (karen) has reported in a verbal phone conversation with me, held on 12/10/08 that a stabilock transmission on a 2008 acadia is within specifications to have fwd tire-spin and or traction loss when acceleration exceeds 2000 rpm on wet roads and surfaces and the vehicle handling conditions are normal. Karen also states she has no issues with the reported problems as described, and maybe, i (the driver lacks experience driving a front wheel drive vehicle).
1.while traveling on an interstate highway, the vehicle's "stabilitrak" controlabruptly shut down, and the brakes locked with light depressions of the pedal.(stabilitrak controls the vehicle's traction control, anti-lock brakes, and roll-prevention program.)2.the failure has occurred approximately 5 times; on one occasion, the engine stalled in addition to the above.consequences were as described above.3.the vehicle was taken on an urgent basis to the gmc dealer the following day.thedealer advised that the problem is due to "play in the camshaft," which sends an erroneous signal to the stabilitrak, causing it to shut down.the dealer advised that repair will require replacement of cylinder heads and other equipment, which is a draconian procedure which will take a week or more.in addition, the dealer advised that the problem is causing permanently damage to the vehicle's drivetrain which worsens with miles driven.the dealer further advised that repair parts would not be available for at least 8 weeks because the problem is widespread in the vehicle line and gm refuses to manufacture parts in sufficient quantities to meet the national demand.almost 8 weeks after reporting the problem, the problem remains unrepaired, and gm has refused one written request and one written demand for immediate correction of the problem, despite this being an immediate threat to occupant safety in that it shuts down thevehicle's most important electronic safety components, including traction control, anti-lock brakes, and the anti-roll-over program.
5 year old child was in his 5 point harness child seat using the anchor system.he reached back and grabbed the vehicle seat belt that was not in use and wrapped it around his neck. The seat belt locked and started to choke him.we were unable to loosen it to get him out.luckily we were pulling into our driveway when this happened and were able to get scissors and tools from the house.i held the seat belt away from his neck while my husband tried to detach the seat belt from the floor of the car.being unsuccessful and our son starting to cry, we had to cut the seat belt to free our child.if we were not driving into our driveway, injuries would have been severe due to no possible way to loosen or unlock the belt.
Vehicle was southbound on county road and attempted to make a right turn at the intersection, when the car struck the south embankment of the t intersection, as driver was unable to navigate the turn. None of the side or front airbags in the car deployed as a result of the crash. I am also unsure if the seat belt had operated correctly (seat belt was being worn at the time of the crash).the driver's head hit the side window and as a result he sustained a head injury and an eye injury resulting in optic nerve damage and complete loss of vision in the eye.i understand there were problems with the airbags on these vehicles with a possible recall issued. I do have all the corresponding accident reports, medical reports, etc.
I purchased this vehicle used about 4 months ago.on 8-15-19, i activated the on star and was toldabout a recall for the air bag and the seat belt tensioner.i contacted a local dealership and was told that the recall had been closed. Can they actually refuse to "fix" this?
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that when the seat belts for the middle row bucket seats were pulled and latched, the seat belt failed to secure. The failure recurred continuously. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the seat belts failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.
My wife fell asleep ran off the road struck a utility pole and a large dirt embankment. The air bags did not deploy nor did the belt tensioners,she hit the steering column so hard she it broke the columnand broke her sternum. Our granddaughter was in the front passenger seatthe air bag nor the tennsionersdeployed resulting her back being broken in two places and also her foot was broken. I contactedgeneral motors and they sent a man to download the computer information they sent me a copy of the info and later contacted me saying the info showed everything was working properly. Pryor to the accidenti had the auto in for the recall on this problem. I also had it in for another recall for the headlights and they had to remove a large part of the front to do the repair and done a poor job of putting it back together i returned it and they finally got it right,in the mean time the service air bag light came on and they repaired that.later after the accident i went back to the dealer and questioned the body shop manager about putting it back together properly and then told him about the accident then he had nothing else to say. The auto was a total loss after a length of time wife and granddaughter got out of hospital. This car was recalled for this very reason. My insurance company paid my granddaughter $95,000 for her injuries and commented that they would probably sue gm to get that back.
The passenger sensing system is not working properly. Sometimes it will indicate that it is on and other times it will indicate that it is off even when someone who weighs over 140 pounds sits on the passenger seat. It won't indicate that the person doesn't have their seatbelt on.even if driving and person has been sitting, it won't turn on. If an accident occurs the airbags will not go off because it doesn't sense correctly.
My car has been riding crazy. It kerks whem driving and this is only done with service stabiltrak and traction controll sensors come on in the middle of driving. Took to a mechanic who replace part connected to brake that suppose to fix this issue. Wnd issie is the airbag sysyem keeps flashing off and on. I checked nhshf website for reacalls and it says a recall. But when i contacted cheve they said no recall. There have been many complaints on these on this car. Something needs to be done
Dealer modifiedseatbelt connection bypassing factory hookup.display shows service seatbelt andpassenger seatbelt light shows seatbelt on and alternates to off while traveling.dealer wants ownerto pay $853.00 to provide original factory hookup to eliminate problem.
The contact owned a 2008 gmc acadia. While driving approximately 55mph in rainy weather, the vehicle hydro-planed. The driver was unable to maintain control of the vehicle and crashed into a tree. A child was in the second row of the vehicle secured in a child restraint behind the driver seat. The seatbelt did not restrain the child restraint and was flipped upon impact. The child sustained injuries to the temporal bone causing permanent loss of her right ear. The passenger sustained injuries to the neck, right foot, and head. The manufacturer advised that the on-star system failed to recognize that the vehicle was involved in a crash because the system could not detect a crash in a rural area. The child restraint seat was undamaged. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact locate a recall in which he believed affected his vehicle (nhtsa campaign id number: 10v375000-seat belts) and was the reason the seat belt did not restrain the child occupant. The contact did not confirm if his vin was included. A police report was available. The failure and current mileage was 35,000.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. When the vehicle was started, the seat belt and service air bag indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to schumacher buick gmc of north palm beach (561-282-1957, located at 3720 northlake blvd ste c, lake park, fl 33403) where it was diagnosed that the sensor in the seat needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 85,000.
When using a high back booster seat in captain chairs, the seat belt clasp is not easily accessible and threatens the safety of the child in an emergency.
Seat belt flaw put child in danger. The middle third row seat belt would not unlatch; my six year old became tangled in it and had to be cut out, it was cutting off his air supply- after the incident, i looked in the manual which said there was a hidden key but i could not find such a key.if i had been involved in a crash or had to throw on the brakes suddenly, he could have been killed.after our failed attempts to free him while pulled over on the side of the road, i drove to the nearest house and borrowed scissors to cut him free.i called gmc to report this and they said they had no complaints on this issue.the middle belt extends from the roof down to the seat.he obviously pulled it out enough to wrap it around himself one time and then through wiggling caused it to tighten and then as he struggled to get out, it kept tightening.when i finally pulled over to help him, the belt was so tight i could not even get a finger between him and the belt. He was gasping for air and crying. This belt needs a regular belt latch.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that the rear seatbelts failed. The vehicle seat belt would not release a child passenger and with every effort to remove the seat belt, it only became tighter around the child. The contact had to cut the seat belt from around the child passenger. The dealer advised replacing the seat belt. The dealer was unable to provide the cause of the failure. The seat belt was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted.the failure mileage was 83,000.
The seat belt latches in the second row bench seat in our 2008 gmc acadia present an injury risk.they are made of metal, extend approximately three inches above the seat, and are immovable.when a person tries to "slide" across the seat the latch can cause injury.it would be worse it a person sit on the latch directly.we have had two people with pain and bruises from contact with these latches.
Transmission wave plate issues....the car shifts into different gears and about caused an accident. Took it to a mechanic and it is a transmission wave plate that needs replaced. Going to cost us around $4000. Just spent 1000 dollars to fix the power seats that quit working also.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. While driving approximately 30 mph, the contact's vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle. In addition, the base of the driver's seat detached. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries to the head, which required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin and failure mileage were unknown.
I own a 2008 gmc acadia i have had it used since jan 2015 i have had it in dealership almost every 3 months since i bought it. I was recently driving and had a fire in the passenger heated seat where my daughter was sitting and it burned a small hole in her jeans so far gmc is checking to see if its a defective equipment failure or not? in the mean time my sunroof has quit working and now my roof is leaking and my car smells like mold. The whole electrical system is going crazy with flashes of interior lights. I also had the vehicle stop on me in the middle of parking and found out the power steering pump needed to be replaced. They need to have a recall on these vehicles because our children ride with us and they are unsafe especially now that her jeans are burned and she has a small pink spot from the heated seat. The dealership told me today likely the seat wont be replaced and if its not i will be contacting me a lawyer. My children s safety come first.hopefully the will also do a recall on the electrical equipment and the sunroof leaking because our vehicles are not safe after water gets onto all the electrical devices and shorts out and may cause a fire next.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The vehicle of the contact's sister was rear ended by a drunk driver at a traffic light. The contact discovered that the driver seat was fractured and the seat detached from its springs and hinges. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained lower back and face injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a towing company and the insurance company had possession of the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 83,000.
This vehicle leaks through the sunroof and it goes all around the interior of the vehicle. Since it leaks inside i'm afraid it is going to reach the electrical components of the vehicle. It also leaks around where the battery is at an it can cause a shortage. Water also falls in through all the way to the carpet where the driver and passenger side, i don't know if the rear rows are affected. This makes the car have a ugly smell and sometimes i can't even breathe in my own car-- it smells extremely humid and horrible. The water that leaks in also leaves nasty marks around the interior roof of the car that really makes me feel depressed as soon as i open my door and see it. This problem really concerns me and i've also see multiple reviews of people with the same vehicle that have this problem. I can't drive my car in the rain or take it through the car wash without water leaking inside, and i hope one day it doesn't cause a fire in the electrical components.
I purchased a new 2008 gmc acadia in sept. Of 2007 and i have had several problems with is sense buying. The biggest problem is my second row of seating it has a 60/40 split and the 60 portion pops up all the time even when an adult is sitting on it. I have taken to two different gmc dealerships 7 times and no one can find anything wrong. I even contacted gm's main office and they said they can not do anything until the service dept. Finds a problem. Their only suggestion was to take it to a third dealer and see if they can find what's wrong. I feel that is a very unfair to me because that just means i have to drive further to find a dealer and waste more time on something that should have been fixed a year and a half ago. I have 3 kids and they can not even sit on that seat because you never know when its going to catapult them up and into the back of the drivers seat. We can't even put our youngest carseat in the seat.this has just been very upsetting and i am tired of dealing with gm and the salesperson i bought the car from is the one who suggested i contact you. Again we bought this car brand new.the other things that are wrong is i still have water leaking in the top of the drivers window when it's sitting during a hard rain,, my fan motor for the a/c and heat goes up and down all by it's self and paint is peeling off the hood.these are things i guess i can deal with but the seat has got to get corrected. I hope you can help, thank you and look forward to hearing from someone.
2008 gmc acadia has several problems with safety recalls and dealership response.*njwater entered through the passenger side roof. The tire pressure monitoring light illuminated. The driver seat made a noise while being adjusted and there was a noise coming from the steering column when it was cold.the radio and navigation screen went out and the drivers seat did not move. Updated 01/23/09.
1. Accelerator pedal stuck to floor at 60mph and continued to pick up speed until driver threw car to neutral as brakes would not engage2. Air bag system has not been functional3. Tpms is inoperable light always on 4. Seats are composed of polyurethane molded foam causing an array of health issues for myself and 2 children as car gets extremely hot5. Brakes engage during high speeds randomly causing car to slide 6. Heavy metals/air plane parts found in many places of car 7. Fumes inside constantly improperly routed fuel/emission system?8. Transmitters, ignition will not turn over unless fmtransmitter in key is attached, should not be a hybrid or grid operated vehicle. Spray foam and welded metal composed much of vehicle.medical white packing in much of gaps with a contaminated smell 9. Lots of money trying to repair damage, owner filed bankruptcy lots of medical bills.dealers and manufacturer do nothing, i have wrote letters and many phone calls. 10. Microwave effect on anyone in car along with magnetic pulls.i myself have had this car since feb 2011.i have lost some nerve function on left side of my body leaving me with multiple scars for life down left side of body and center forehead resembling radiation burns but i never underwent radiation.i lost my hair in 2012 along with joint damages. Please do something, i am not an experiment and never agreed to be one!
During times of heavy rain or when driving through a car wash, water enters vehicle interior. Water can be heard moving around in headliner of rear while vehicle being driven. With vehicle in motion water can be seen leaking out of air bag label on driver side panel between windshield and door. Inspected drain tubes from sunroof and found them to be completely clogged. Upon clearing debris clogging the tubes an exessive amount of water came shooting out and tubes drained for about an hour a non stop stream. Approximately a week or so later, started having problems starting vehicle. Tested battery and it was fine. Tested alternator and starter, both fine. Two weeks later car wouldn't start again.upon aaa arriving to jump my vehicle we discovered the entire battery compartment behind passenger seat was completely filled and battery submerged in water. Further inspection found entire floor board saturated and headliner. Mold was also found on seats, seat belts, carpet, air vents, sun visors, and door panels.
Complete transmission failure due to 3-5 wave plate failure.the consumer has an issue with the head restraints in the new acadia's. He stated the eight passenger vehicle only offers four adult head restraints.updated 06/03/15.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia.the contact was driving approximately 45 mph when the middle row seat began to fracture from the base. The contact was able to reattach the seat to its base. An occupied child restraint system was secured to the middle row by the latch system during the failure. The vehicle was taken to anauthorized dealer where the contact was advised that the child restraint system was the cause of the failure and that she should purchase a different model. The contact purchased a new child restraint however the failure persisted intermittently and only when the child restraint was secured to the seat. The vehicle was taken to the authorized dealer numerous times where they were unable to diagnose the failure. There were no repairs.the failure mileage was 20,000 and the current mileage was 30,000.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that the middle bench (60/40 split) had an issue where the 60 part would constantly "pop" up towards the driver seat. The issue was noticed every-time someone sat in the vehicle. A 164-lb man was sitting in the seat and was lifted while the vehicle was in motion. She had to sit her child seat on the 40 part toavoid injury of her child. She took the vehicle to two different dealerships a total of seven times. The dealership could never find anything wrong with the vehicle that would indicate a cause for the failure. The manufacturer told her to take the vehicle to another dealer which she had an appointment set for 11/06/09. The current mileage was approximately 29,000. The failure mileage was approximately 5,000.updated 11/17/09updated 11/1/8/09
The abs warning light on my gmc acadia has come on multiple times over the last couple of years.the problem goes away after adding brake fluid to the master cylinder.after searching online, this is an extremely common problem with gmc acadia's, where the master cylinder leaks brake fluid into the brake booster.i am concerned that this is a major safety risk, because the vehicle will lose braking ability and at one point, the brake booster is not going to work due to the fact that it is filled with brake fluid.gm needs to stand behind its products ... Not just say that they are the "new" gm.this is a major safety hazard.
I have had to replace a transmission on a car with just over 55000 miles. The windows leak when sitting outside in the rain. The power steering locks up when you drive thru a puddle. The braking system makes some god awful noise when going on or off a ramp. This was our very first brand new off the line car. Really wish we had waited until the bugs were worked out.
Fluid leaked from master cylinder to power booster no visibleleaks repaired at my expense about a week later a bulletin from gm that was to extend my warranty to 10 year 120000 miles. There is a process in place to return my money. No safety recall ! both front struts have gone out . The air conditioner is causing problems because of off and on cooling.all of this is with in 55000 miles, the car has 55055miles as of this dated.there seems to be a process of no safety recalls but to issue extended warranty. We all know what recalls do to sales.
My vehicle began giving a stabilitrak notification. I took the vehicle in to identify the issuei was told by the gm service department that the master cylinder was leaking into the booster and would eventually cause the brakes to fail. Upon further research i have found several individuals who have dealt with the same issue. This is obviously a factory issue that is eventually going to cause injury or possibly fatality.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. While driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle stalled, the brakes seized, and the traction control and abs indicators illuminated. The contact lost control of the steering. The vehicle was able to restart on the first attempt. The failure recurred five times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer stated that there were no recalls for the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 131,000.
The service brake light and stabilatrac comes on every time you start the vehicle and sometimes while driving. Have not received a quote from the dealership yet. Will there be a recall that effects this or is it our problem to drop 1500 dollars to repair a manufacturer defect
The contact owned a 2008 gmc acadia. While driving at approximately 55 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and failed to respond. As a result, the contact's vehicle crashed into another vehicle. The contact sustained knee and head injuries and the passenger sustained unknown injuries that needed medical attention. In addition, the driver in the other vehicle sustained unknown injuries that also needed medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
It had rained the night before and i came out to start my car and noticed that my driver side airbag was leaking water and there was a puddle of water on the floor board and water was dripping from my emergency brake. It has done this several times since then and i'm afraid my airbag won't work properly if i was ever in a wreck.
While driving the stabilitrak off light, service brake system light came on.upon taking it to the dealership they informed me that the master cylinder was leaking into the brake booster and both parts need to be replaced or the whole brake system could/would fail.this is a known defect with the gmc acadia and could result in a serious accident/fatality.there was no indication of an issue due to an apparent defect in construction where the brake fluid does not leak externally, but rather internally to another component.this serious issue has the potential to cause catastrophic damage and should be recalled by gmc.
Multiple problems with this vehicle. It has been in the shop more than 10 times in the past 4 years that i have owned it, frustrating. List of repairs: timing belt, head lights, steering, camshaft, oil leak, struts, brakes and this is what i can recall mostly.this vehicle has had multiple services especially for service stability track that never gets repaired, they can't find the problem. Also service air bag keeps coming on but dealership cannot do anything while the light is not on. Very frustrated with this vehicle. I have never experienced so many repairs and services with any other vehicle as i have the acadia. I owned a galant car before the acadia for 5 years and only had to do one repair in those 5 years i owned it. I regret purchasing this vehicle! i am a single mother of two and i need a dependable vehicle not one that is malfunctioned!
Power steering failure again! 4/30/2010 at 23624, then 10/31/2013at 80110, now only driven approx. 6,000 more miles and power steering is failing again may 2014.10/31/2013 master cylinder also had to be replaced.i absolutely loved my acadia for the first 50,000 miles, but ever since i started having transmission issues, this vehicle has turned to a money pit. I will never buy a general motor family vehicle again. Very disappointed with the short life of this american made vehicle.
While driving at interstate speeds in 90+ degree weather, the 2008 gmc acadia experienced a complete loss of power. Engine quit along with all electronics, power steering and power brakes. Let car sit for 20 minutes and it started up and drove fine for a week or so then the same issue occurred again. This has happened 3 times within 5 weeks. The vehicle has been into an independent mechanic and two dealerships. Of those dealerships, we have taken the vehicle to thelocal autonation gmc dealer 3 times over the course of 2 weeks and all groups who have looked at the vehicle stated that they could not find and "codes" after running the computer diagnostics. We have requested an on-board diagnostic computer to be ordered from autonation gmc park meadows (co) but have received no response. This is a very dangerous issue while driving at highway and interstate speeds. Have researched other consumers with the same situation on the nhtsa website.
Stabilitrak system says it is "off"car makes a recurrent beeping noise, warning light to check brake system shows.occurs randomly at any time of day.no leaks from car, still brakes well.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that when servicing the vehicle, she was notified that the brake booster, rack and pinion and the wave plate failed. As a result, the transmission, brake booster, and the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 39,000.
Stopped at light, emergency stabilitrak message flashed, stabilitrak light cam on, then the ding, ding, ding then the brake light came on, then another message: warning service breaks. A few seconds later the brake warning went away, the stabilitrak light stayed on. I pulled over, stopped and turned off the ignition, and the stabilitrak light turned off. No other issues in friving this day. The next morning same issue, about 3 miles of driving, stopped at the traffic light, then the ding, ding, ding...then the stabilitrak message and then the : warning service breaks message.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the brake warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the master cylinder needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 92,000 and the current mileage was 98,000.
Going down the high way the stabilitrack light comes on after turning off the car turning it back on it goes out the light hasn't came back on its been a couple months it only comes on when driving far. Also have a problem with the brakes they go all the way to the floor hard to stop the car. My girlfriend told me about the problem i drove it myself to see if it would do it to me never did till today i almost hit 2 cars
Water leaking into vehicle cabin entering through panoramic sunroof and ending in the electronic components under the driver side causing multiple dashboard warning lights to turn on and inoperable at times when lit. On two instances vehicle unable to start took to dealership for repairs and after a few days and unable to replicate was sent home. Currently breaks and electronic stability control lights come on and off intermittently and unable to operate cruise control.
Driving at slow speed and warning light came on that needed to service brakes.i took it to the local john elway chevy dealership for service right of way.they came back that the master brake cylinder was leaking and had to be replaced.i am 63, probably have had over 15 brands of cars that i drive to at least 125,000 miles and never replaced a master brake cylinder.i went on edmunds.com online and read multiple complaints from other acadia owners with even newer models with same problem.i called gm and asked for them to pay for repair, they refused.the mechanic showed me where the master brake cylinder was leaking.he indicated that it is glued together.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. While driving at various speeds in rainy weather, the contact noticed water leaking from the top of the vehicle and dashboard. In addition, when the brake pedal was depressed, the pedal shook violently without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer on two separate occasions; however, the cause of the failure was undetermined. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000. The vin was unavailable.
Warning indicators turn on for the system braking components such as abs brake failure, traction control and loss of engine power while accelerating between 35 to 50 miles per hour.engine power decrease and the car speed and power is decreased with the loss of engine power warning. The car would just stop at this point. I contacted onstar each time this issue occurred to a diagnostic scan and each report indicated that same warning reported on the console.after 10 minutes the vehicle would re-start and i was able to drive it.this issue has re-occurred within 2 years and the gmc service department was unable to diagnose the problem but during the latest incident the mechanic had ruled the issue as low brake fluid.i've investigated this issue online on various blog forums for the gmc acadia with the same description of braking system failure and others report the failure as an internal braking malfunction in which the master cylinder leaks into the brake booster.i'm concerned that this problem could potential become fatal is it recurs.the gmc service department refuse to look into my concern and investigate the problem.there are no visible signs of a leak because the leak is internal.
I have brought my vehicle in before our trip to massachussetts to the gm dealer in hastings, mn as the stop engine now/fuel pressure light kept coming on all the time. They told me that it is probably just a sensor issue. So i drove my car. In the last few weeks more lights came on such as traction control is out, stabilization needs attention, breaks need attention, and check engine. So they figured just more sensor issue. 9/9/14 i was backing out a parking spot with a friend of mine and my power steering was disabled and almost caused and accident when the break service light came on. Finally my husband took it back to the dealer to find that now i need a new timing chain and updates $2045, transmission control module w/solenoid $1226.58, and master cylinder and brake booster $690.00. They should have caught this before as gm is well aware of the issues according to complaints online and the service man who told me he sees this a lot. I noticed there is a recall on 2007 and 2009 for several of these issues. Had i not have my husband bring this in again i am sure there would have been a severe accident involving me and possibly my children. Gm offered to pay for half the services but honestly they know this is an issue with their model. To tell people nothing is wrong, nothing is wrong and bam everything wrong at just 120k miles seems fishy. I want this fixed before someone gets hurt. I have a friend with the same model with many of the same issues. This is not fair to leave consumers in the dark considering this is vehicle mostly used by families.
While getting repairs for my 35r wave plate (odi 10550736), the dealership told me that my master cylinder was leaking into the power brake booster and needed to be replaced. Like the 35r wave plate, this seems to be a common issue with the acadia. I was told that if i did not replace the master cylinder, eventually, the brakes would fail.
On february 2, 2011 my cars service brake system and stabilitrak lights came on and traction control turned off. Car was brought into dealer for diagnosis and repair. Master cylinder leaking break fluid into booster. If not fixed and brake fluid leaks further, brakes will fail. August 6th 2014, vehicle was brought back to dealer for same issues. Service brake system/brake lights on. Stabilitrak light on and traction control turned off on vehicle. Suv will loose brakes if all the brake fluid leaks into booster. Faulty parts pose a serious hazard as there is no evidence visual to the eye that break fluid is leaking. If breaks were to go out serious injuries and accidents would be the result. Gm has been notified of the issue and will not stand behind their parts. Gmc sees no problem in master cylinders and boosters failing after approximately 30,000 miles and therefore customers are faced with thousands of dollars of repairs. Gmc won't take ownership to replace faulty parts that have gone bad repeatedly. 3 master cylinders and 3 boosters in a car that is only at 80,000 miles is a serious defect in parts. We are lucky brakes haven't failed 100% and killed innocent people because of gmc's negligence on fixing faulty parts that have been well documented on master cylinder and booster replacements.
1.while traveling on an interstate highway, the vehicle's "stabilitrak" controlabruptly shut down, and the brakes locked with light depressions of the pedal.(stabilitrak controls the vehicle's traction control, anti-lock brakes, and roll-prevention program.)2.the failure has occurred approximately 5 times; on one occasion, the engine stalled in addition to the above.consequences were as described above.3.the vehicle was taken on an urgent basis to the gmc dealer the following day.thedealer advised that the problem is due to "play in the camshaft," which sends an erroneous signal to the stabilitrak, causing it to shut down.the dealer advised that repair will require replacement of cylinder heads and other equipment, which is a draconian procedure which will take a week or more.in addition, the dealer advised that the problem is causing permanently damage to the vehicle's drivetrain which worsens with miles driven.the dealer further advised that repair parts would not be available for at least 8 weeks because the problem is widespread in the vehicle line and gm refuses to manufacture parts in sufficient quantities to meet the national demand.almost 8 weeks after reporting the problem, the problem remains unrepaired, and gm has refused one written request and one written demand for immediate correction of the problem, despite this being an immediate threat to occupant safety in that it shuts down thevehicle's most important electronic safety components, including traction control, anti-lock brakes, and the anti-roll-over program.
My power steering groans and moans when turning at low speeds. Turning the wheel is very difficult even for me being a male. The noise is very annoying and may affect the steering. The car is for my family of three kids and wife --- not sure they should be driving this anymore. I called the a gmc service dealer and they said they have heard of "very similar issues" waiting back to hear if they will repair this. I've had too many repairs lately for a car with only 58k miles -- one sway bar, another sway bar, transmission issue, headlamp issue, faulty thermostat, limited life brake pads, now power steering issues! ugh!
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that the brake warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake fluid was leaking into the power buster. The vehicle was repaired. In addition, the contact stated that water was leaking down from the sun roof into the electrical fuse box, causing corrosion and the vehicle would failed to turn off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the water leaking into the fuse box was causing the vehicle not to turn off due to the corrosion. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 62,000.updated 06/29/16*ljupdated 08/02/16.
We purchased our 2008 acadia in 2011, it had approximately 30,000 miles on it at the time of purchase. Less than thirty days after purchase we had to replace the front rotors. At 40,000 miles we had to replace the front brakes; the air conditioner backed up, which required maintenance to the blower motor; and the head lights went out, which required replacement. At 45,000 miles the rear struts went out, which required replacement; and we had to replace two tires. At 60,000 miles the water pump went out and needed to be replaced. At 55,000 miles the front struts went out, which needed replacing, along with four new tires, and a new set of headlights. At 60,000 miles the rear brakes and rotors needed to be replaced. At 70,000 miles the transmission went out, which also required replacement. The final incident happened on 6/10/13 at 74,000 miles, while i was driving with all three of my children. I was going 50 miles an hour on a highway, and the entire car shut down. The steering console locked with the keys in the ignition, i had no ability to steer the vehicle, the brakes did not function either. I had to use the parking brake to slow the vehicle down, barely avoiding a collision with another vehicle.
2008 gmc acadia has several problems with safety recalls and dealership response.*njwater entered through the passenger side roof. The tire pressure monitoring light illuminated. The driver seat made a noise while being adjusted and there was a noise coming from the steering column when it was cold.the radio and navigation screen went out and the drivers seat did not move. Updated 01/23/09.
In light of the all the safety recalls by gm for ignition switch failures, i believe that my wife's crash in our 2008 gmc acadia was the direct cause of the ignition switch failing. Driving north bound on az route 89 in the area of prescott, az called the granite dells, the car proceeded straight where the road turns slightly to the right. The cat proceeded into and partially up a granite stone out cropping on the opposite side of the road. The car then went air borne landing up side down on its roof in the middle of route 89. I believe that this accident happened due to ignition switch failure which in turn shut off the engine, power steering, and the entire air bag system which in this accident fail to deploy. My wife was air lifted to northern arizona medical center in flagstaff, az for sever head injure from which she has recovered.it is my belief that the ignition failures that have shown up on other gm cars is also a problem for the 2008 gmc acadia and possibly other like models of gm vehicles. In my opinion it has to be ignition switch failure that shut down the engine, power steering and air bag system causing this accident.
Since the day i purchased my 2008 gmc acadia i have been having trouble with the power steering. When i start to turn the vehicle the power steering goes completely out. It continues to get worse daily. The first time i took it to gm they told me that it just needed power steering fluid. So they filled it up. This did nothing to correct the problem. I took it back for a second time, and gm said that they could find nothing wrong with the power steering. The power steering stops working and when making a turn it is almost impossible to make the turn. Next, i took my acadia to a independent repair shop. They told me that the steering rack, or as gm calls it, the rack and pinion was cracked and needed to be replaced. I then spent around $800 to have the steering rack replaced. I began driving it hoping this would solve the problem but it did not fix the steering problem. I took the acadia back to gm, and they looked at it again. They told me the rack and pinion, or the steering rack was faulty. I told them about replacing it 3 months ago, and they told me that unless i had replaced both the steering rack and the pump at the same time then the part that was not replaced would cause the other part to fail. Next, i took it back to the local repair shop and told them what gm had said. They looked at the steering rack that they had replaced and told me that there was absolutely nothing wrong with the new part they had replaced. They looked into the manuals and internet replacement guides for gm parts and could find nothing saying you had to replace both parts or the one that was not replaced would fail. The power steering continues to fail. It should be recalled.gm will do nothing unless i replace both parts. I guess i will have to wait until someone dies to get gm to take care of the problem and hold their company responsible for the faulty parts on the 2008 gmc acadia.
The steering started making grinding noise when i turn it to the left or right at the around 38000 miles on the car. I contacted gmc dealer they didn't care about it. And i can see on the acadia forums that thousands of people have the same problem. I'm afraid of steering wheel being stuck and i have my family in the car. Gmc has to recall for this problem before lives are lost.why do we always have to act after people are dead. Is there anyone in the government that actually care about us. Gmc knows this car has a problem but does nothing about it. This is stupid.
I wish to inform you of a critical steering defect in the 2008 gmc acadia. At 42,000 miles i notices a decline in power steering fluid. When questioned gmc inform me that is was low due to air pockets in the fluid system releasing over time thus causing volume loss. At 50,000 all the power steering fluid ran out on my driveway. If this would have happened on the highway it could have resulted in steering loss and potential harm to myself , passengers, or other vehicles on the roadway. When notify gmc requested me to keep driving the vehicle over a weekend (even though it purge itself of fluid as fast as it was refilled) and bring it in for repair on monday. Gmc of course charged me $420 for the said repair. When contacted again (following the repair) gmc dismissed the problem and offered me an oil change for my troubles. They did not take the problem seriously nor intimated that they would even look into the cause. Normally i would have concluded "bad product" / "bad customer service" and be appreciative that i did not lose my life. Then i saw toyota being grilled on capital hill and simply could not understand why gmc who has a critical steering problem did not have to step up to protecting its consumers. Why no recall notice, why are they allow to minimize/hide complaints, where is congress calling them to the hill? if in fact toyota is being call to task then it is time for us consumer to be protected from our own intra-country providers. Please look into gmc steering problems before someone dies. Do not allow gmc to play a numbers game on peoples life's before you finally act.thank you for your time.kenneth m. Graham
My wife was driving in the walmart parking lot and went through a puddle of water causing the power steering to stop working.i told her to stay there until i could get there to meet her.when i arrived, i drove the vehicle through about an inch of standing water in the same parking lot and the power steering stopped working again.this has happened one more time since then while driving about 25 mph on a road near our home.
I was taking my daughter to florida for cheer leading competition; i was just outside of illinois when the check airbag light and message screen came on thankfully the light went off but came back on on our way back to chicago and keptcoming on and off. Took it to dealer but they only said that the harness was tight they only wiggled it and light went off but came back a couple of days later. Then the power steering started making noise dealer said they didn't hear anything and didn't do anything and noise is getting louder. Then suspension stared it making noise. Took it to dealer and had tie rods replaced.then the service airbag problem came back and this time didn't go away. Took it to the dealer and they said that the harness was to tight and they rerouted it so it wasn't tight anymore. Worked for a couple of days and its on again but i didn't take it back and now is past its warranty.then head lamp went out. Had to pay dealer $180 (rip off) next the other head light went out. My nephew replaced it in less than 10 min. Now there is a recall for that head light problem. Then wipers arm came loose from motor i had my cousin fix it for me. Now i have had the check engine light on for a couple of weeks took it to autozone came back with the code to replace the canister purge solenoid now i have the transmission problem, it started to act funny shifting pretty hard some times and then a few days ago i was driving on the freeway coming home when i notice the rpms at about45000 and it wouldn't change gears and the fuel gauge started going nutsi don't know whyand had to drive it home on the same gear. Took it to autozone and came back with the same code for the solenoid plusp0700/p0716/p0717 for the transmission. Now my acadia is just sitting on my driveway no money to fix it and driving my 15 year old truck hoping gmc does something about this nightmare
2008 gmc acadia- steering problems!!- 65,000 started noticing power steering loss when slow turning sometimes...off and on...then got more often and much worse...replaced rack ($300).....problem still not fixed...next trying to replace power steering pump ($$ yet to find out)...recall on headlight- socket melted and replaced....airbag light continues to come off and on...traction control, stability track, and airbag light come off and on randomly. No sound...took to gmc dealership, they told us it was the radio. Replaced radio($450), still didn't work. Dealership stated amp blew and needed new amp ($400)...thought it was the amp the entire time due to the cd player working visually, but no sound in entire vehicle for any electronic feature. Shifting randomly when going down highway. Gas mileage horrible-- about 14 to 14 .5mpg-- much worse than when we first got it at 48,000...love the look and when it works....why is there no recall will the power steering?? come on gmc step up and do the right thing already!!!
This is the 5th or 6th time that my steering has locked up while driving. I love my acadia, but it seems as if its falling apart. I'm scared to drive it because of the awful noise my steering is making. Its hard to turn and at moments it just locks up why driving. I'm afraid of hurting my children, myself, or even worse others!!! this problem needs to be fixed. Due to the numerous others that are experiencing the same problems, this is defiantly a manufacture default.
Power steering is failing, this a wide spread problem across the entire gm "lambda" platform and should warrant a recall. Affected parts are the power steering pump and steering rack, cause of the problem according to gm was use of incorrect fluid from the factory. The fix is to replace the pump and the rack ($2,000) and upgrade the fluid to dextron vi. For gm to expect out of warranty customers to be on the hook for the high cost of this repair is completely unfair and unacceptable.
I just recently purchased this vehicle and the second day of having it me and my husband were driving home an the power steering went out while the vehicle was stopped to turn onto another road as we finally got the steering wheel to turn the power steering kicked in an was much easier to turn again this happened for the rest of the day and was only happening when we would turn from a complete stop or when we would slow down to stop. I have herd this was in a gm bulletin but am i still covered under the bulletin we purchased vehicle march 1,2019 an the incident happened march 2, 2019 we have our children with us as well an if my husband hadn't grabbed the wheel with both hands we would have went unto on coming traffic. This is not safe espically for famlies with children . Please let me know what will be done about this unsafe default.
We were out in south dakota 200 miles from home. We were driving the acadia and the transmission began to slip. We didn't think anything of it at first. We drove the acadia home and scheduled to have the car looked at. On the monday after we got home, i was driving my kids to school when suddenly the car went completely out of gear and the check engine light came on. I tried putting it into park and then back into gear and had no luck in getting it to go into gear. I shut the engine off and started it again and it did go into gear. I dropped my kids off at school and when in park it went out of gear again. I shut the engine off and on again and got it to go into gear. Drove it directly to the auto shop. They ran the codes. They said it was a 3/5 wave plate issue. Had to have the transmission rebuilt. 2200 for the rebuild. Reading online that this seems to be a common issue with vehicles. Talked to the transmission shop and they said they were rebuilding 8 of these a week from the saturn, buick, chevy and acadias with the 6 speed transmission. They said the wave plate wasn't heat treated at the factory or something like that. It gets heated and deteriorates. Gm would do nothing to help. Hopefully, you guys can.
Takata recall- i purchased a 2008 gmc awd acadia about a year ago. While test driving the vehicle i noticed a whiny sound that i informed the dealer about upon return. The dealer checked it out and told me it just need power steering fluid. So he filled the fluids and i heard nothing for a month or so. I took the truck back for misc. Repairs two other times after that regarding sounds that i was heard coming from the vehicle. After that things seemed fine for a few months or so. Early september, the truck slowed down on the highway. The dash was reading 60mph but i was really going 30mph. Then while exiting to turn off the highway the power steering began acting up and was extremely hard to turn. I almost ran into the wall not prepared to use such force. August 29th i went to jiffy lube and had the fluids topped off and power steering fluid was full. I put the truck in the shop for a full diagnostic after the battery went completely dead and the vehicle would not start in october. They informed me that the power steering rack needing replacing and the faulty sun roof had flooded the entire vehicle with 1 1/2 inches of water. The battery died because the port was filled with water. From the beginning of september, when the power steering went out, the vehicle has only been driven very short distances (to the gas station on the corner, less than a mile). I called a gm dealer to check for recalls and there are none which is sad and a total rip off.
Locked up making a turn going slow,pump getting noisy, just got back for water pump replace.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated while driving approximately 5 mph attempting to make a turn, an abnormal noise emitted from the steering wheel. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle has not been repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.
The lights are going in and out, and the high beams as well as the taillights are doing the same. I was told there is a short in the system.the steering system is making a very loud noise any time the steering wheel is moved. The stability lights as well as others keep coming on and off but when checked shows nothing is wrong.
Multiple problems with this vehicle. It has been in the shop more than 10 times in the past 4 years that i have owned it, frustrating. List of repairs: timing belt, head lights, steering, camshaft, oil leak, struts, brakes and this is what i can recall mostly.this vehicle has had multiple services especially for service stability track that never gets repaired, they can't find the problem. Also service air bag keeps coming on but dealership cannot do anything while the light is not on. Very frustrated with this vehicle. I have never experienced so many repairs and services with any other vehicle as i have the acadia. I owned a galant car before the acadia for 5 years and only had to do one repair in those 5 years i owned it. I regret purchasing this vehicle! i am a single mother of two and i need a dependable vehicle not one that is malfunctioned!
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that the power steering locked up twice while she was driving at 40 mph. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealership where the contact was informed that the power steering belt failed. The contact planned to have the vehicle repaired. The contact called the manufacturer and filed a complaint; the manufacturer also stated that she would receive a call back. The current and failure mileages were approximately 32,000.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that the air bag, the stability control, and traction control warning lights failed along with the daytime running lights failed. The contact also stated that the engine overheated and the power steering also failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the light bulb was replaced but the failure recurred. The dealer was also unable to diagnose the other failures. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 33,000 and the current mileage was 112,000.
My wife was driving the vehicle and approached a stop sign.once she tried going again the car would not accelerate and we had to tow it to the dealer.they said the transmission went out @ 68,000 miles?also the waterpump, powersteering pump.master cylinder, as well as something with an air bag connector.the air bag connector has been going on and off for the last two years since we bought it two years ago as a gm certified pre-owned vehicle.i am not sure how this vehicle has not been recalled.
Driving vehicle at 30mph north bound. Started making right turn (steering became very difficult) loss of power steering.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that while making a turn at 25 mph, the steering failed. The vehicle was merged to the shoulder and restarted then operated as normal. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated that the power steering pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 84,400.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that when attempting to complete a sharp turn at low speeds, the power steering assist failed. The failure recurred frequently. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated intermittenlty. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing and the dealer stated that the power steering pump was failing. There was also a defect found in the air bag but the exact part was unknown. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and they advised the contact that they would assist with partial repair costs. The vin was unavailable. The failure mileage was 65,000. The current mileage was 75,000.
I own a 2008 gmc acadia and on jan 10. 2011 the power steering fluid had completely spilled out from the front of the vehicle. The repair mechanic said it was the power steering cooler that had been defective. After researching online for common issue with this model i am wondering why gmc is doing nothing about a known problem with the power steering system with this model and year. Luckily i was not driving or we could have been in a bad accident. A car that is less than 3 years old and only 46,000 should not have powers steering issues. This problem needs to be addressed as consumers are paying alot of money for repairs that are a common issue with this vehicle. Is it going to take someone dyeing before anything is done. Unfortunately for us we are stationed in germany and it is difficult to find someone to repair our vehicle as well.
My power steering groans and moans when turning at low speeds. Turning the wheel is very difficult even for me being a male. The noise is very annoying and may affect the steering. The car is for my family of three kids and wife --- not sure they should be driving this anymore. I called the a gmc service dealer and they said they have heard of "very similar issues" waiting back to hear if they will repair this. I've had too many repairs lately for a car with only 58k miles -- one sway bar, another sway bar, transmission issue, headlamp issue, faulty thermostat, limited life brake pads, now power steering issues! ugh!
Re: dissatisfied customer experience from a loyal customer.beginning in 2014, after narrowly avoiding serious from the collapse of the rear lift gate while loading the vehicle, suffering minor scraps and bruising. Ibrought my vehicle to the nearest gmc service center and received a quote for replacement struts. I later had them replaced in 2015 at my own expense, only more recently becoming aware that it was due to a part failure and subject to recall and replacement. Of which i will follow up with a reimbursement request.following that incident my steering column tightened during turns forcing me to exert extreme pressure in slow speed turns, creating a hazard to both myself and others. After several trips to the service department and the performing of stated remedies prescribed by the gmc service mechanic, the problem still persist and more recently it being suggested that the problem was related to suspension struts and possibly transmission issues since the 'check engine' light was on with for codes related to the transmission control module were present. Through my own research i found out that all of these issues are related to either recalled items or itemslisted in technical service bulletins, yet now i'm being told that my cost would be $1900 for repairs and an additional $1500 to replace a faulty navigation/entertainment system, due to a suck disc.collectively, i find these events, the mechanical failures and the fact that the burden for these failures and events are being placed on the customer as being absurd and egregious. I choose to purchase this vehicle to support american companies such as yours and driveamerican made vehicles out of loyalty to you, but if this is the reward i receive from my loyalty i think it is about time i begin rethinking things.
I own a 2008 gmc acadia i have had it used since jan 2015 i have had it in dealership almost every 3 months since i bought it. I was recently driving and had a fire in the passenger heated seat where my daughter was sitting and it burned a small hole in her jeans so far gmc is checking to see if its a defective equipment failure or not? in the mean time my sunroof has quit working and now my roof is leaking and my car smells like mold. The whole electrical system is going crazy with flashes of interior lights. I also had the vehicle stop on me in the middle of parking and found out the power steering pump needed to be replaced. They need to have a recall on these vehicles because our children ride with us and they are unsafe especially now that her jeans are burned and she has a small pink spot from the heated seat. The dealership told me today likely the seat wont be replaced and if its not i will be contacting me a lawyer. My children s safety come first.hopefully the will also do a recall on the electrical equipment and the sunroof leaking because our vehicles are not safe after water gets onto all the electrical devices and shorts out and may cause a fire next.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that the steering wheel was extremely difficult to turn in either direction. The vehicle was not diagnosed by a dealer. An independent mechanic diagnosed that the power steering pump was faulty and diagnostic testing was required. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.
2008 gmc acadia caught on fire while driving down the road and burnt to nothing but the frame. Luckily we all got out ok.prior to this our car was in the shop due to the power steering hose coming apart.we feel this is what happened this time as well because by the time we pulled off the road we had no power steering to the car.gmc as well as the dealership we bought it from are doing nothing and i still have no car.i am out my down payment as well as 2 almost 700.00 payments and i lost my trade in car on top of that.
I was driving down the highway and the stabilitrak turned itself off and a warning light came on saying it was off and to service it. I tried to push the button and it did nothing and then it cleared itself and turned back on without any prompt and when slowing down and pressing the brake pedal the steering wheel vibrates and the whole right side of the car shakes.
Since purchase of car new it would make a loud clunking noise, which could be felt on driver side floor. Could never duplicate for tech. Everytime itin shop they checked the problem. Finally at 20,000 miles they decided to change entire rack, thought this would fix problem. It didn't. Clunk got louder and louder, but of course still could not duplicate for tech. At 45,000 they changed rack again. I guess this car has a disposable rack. Lucky for me i had a claim number with general motors and it was covered.on approx 12/22 put car in park on a flat surface. Car moved approx 4ft, had to put brake on to stop. Then a few days later it happened again. Was told by tech 1st time i it's a characteristic of acadia. When i contacted gm they say they have never heard this and the tech could not duplicate. This car is not safe. Gm offered me 2,000 for me to buy a new car buy a new car.
Gmc 2008 acadia, vin [xxx] mileage 33,893 power steering failure during highway driving, almost causing potentially fatal/injury incident.had it "repaired" at dealer on june 21, 2010.dealer indicated that there are frequent problems with power steering failure on the acadia. Re-occurred with nearly head-on accident at high way speeds on june 27, 2010.nhtsa should investigate this based upon dealer's comment that this is occurring with some frequency.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
About two moths ago my daughter was turning into the parking lot at a slow speed when the power steering locked up. Again today 11-28-16 the same thing happened to me. As i was turning into a place of business my steering locked up again.both times we were able to get the car pulled in and when we shut the car off and restarted it the steering began to work? this car had new transmission and engine in 2014. Still have warranty on my engine and transmission through the dealership.
My steering in my 2008 gmc acadia seems to lock up intermittently. There doesn't seem to be a rhyme or reason why this happens and i cannot predict when it happens. Power steering fluid is full and not leaking. Was told the power steering is not "gone" but it is very hard to turn the vehicle when this happens. I feel unsafe considering i travel with multiple kids all the time. This is not something i can afford to go out on my vehicle at this time. Due to the other complaints i have read i feel this is a recall issue and it should be deemed so immediately by the manufacturer.
I had been hearing a clunking sound while turning the wheel at lower speeds lately, but on the way to my mother in laws house, with our one year old son in the car,the power steering felt like it went out.we took it to the dealership hoping it was an inexpensive fix, but were not so lucky.this repair will set us back about $1,500!ridiculous!i looked online and was shocked to see so many issues with the steering of this vehicle.i truly love the look and ride of my acadia, but safety always comes first when it involves my family.
This is the second complaint i have made has still have not heard anything.this is sad that it has not been dealt with.i hope my family is not in a serious accident because of this car.
Power steering will stop working for several seconds during turns especially at slow speeds or when turning in or out of parking spaces.very difficult to steer.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering rack was damaged due to the power steering pump being fractured and damaging the rack. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 86,922.
Gmc acadia, catastrophic engine failure, and steering system. 23 sept 2013, while driving my gmc acadia,and the vehicle shut off after a loud nose came from the engine, tuesday 24, 2013, suv towed to private repair shop. After attempting to start the vehicle andchecking the suv out, i was told that they would not go further because they believe the vehicle needs a new engine, i call gmc and talked with [xxx] a problem specialist,arrangements for vehicle to be check out at ?hennessey gmc.poc, [xxx], i have met with before in regards to a recall, and told him on multiple occasions thati heard some sounds coming from the engine, i was told they did not hear anything.25 sept 2013 suv left at shop, [xxx]would call me that day. I didn't hear from him, 1 oct 2013 i stop by hennessey, on the suv's problem, spoke to [xxx], i stated that i been waiting for his call, they were still checking it out, but gmc only paying for one hour, to open up the engine, it may cost $500 to $ 600 dollars.i can not afford to purchase another vehicle.army motor sergeant/ master mechanic, responsible for (aoap), army oil analysts program, this uses labs that analyze the oil pull from ?engines, transmissions, of vehicles such as gmc, ford, chrysler, and other manufactures. 3,000 miles or bi-annually vehicles i.e. Hummve.the military learn decades ago that vehicle manufactures will delivery vehicles with defected parts, such as engines, transmissions, that can be out of tolerance.the army started pulling oil samples, and sending them to the labs for test, for water, metal, and any other foreign matter, this help to identify issues in the engine before the ?warranties expired. So the suggested failure that manufactures placed onvehicles that covered their bottom line.$2,000 credit to purchase a new vehicle from them is a insult, i have this in writing.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Power steering stops working intermittently, making car very difficult to control and maneuver.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized an abnormal noise sounded from the steering unit. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the electronic power steering module and the rods within the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available.the failure mileage was unknown, but the current mileage was 16,000.
2008 gmc acadia with intermittent loss of power steering, i have 112,396 miles and my suv as well as a lot of others people on the internet have loss of power steering while driving. This was a special coverage and this is still happing to people in these vehicle because they put a time frame on when they would cover the vehicle issues. This issue could cause the driver to lose control and crash when this issue happens. I have got ahold of gm motors and they said i am out of the time frame and they won't cover it. Please help me out and see about a recall so people won't get injured or possible killed over this issue that they know about. The issue locks the steering wheel and won't allow you to turn it left or right. Until you slow down enough to turn it.
At approx. 64,860 power steering started making a whining noise that kept getting louder and louder.
My husband and i purchased a new 2008 gmc acadia in august 2009.within the first year or so i noticed that the headlights were dim and the plastic over the lights started to peel.i contacted the dealership and they said there was nothing they could do, that wasn't covered under the warranty.i called gm direct and they also said there wasn't a recall and that it was probably a chemical that we used to wash our car, that caused the peeling.they quoted me $800 for a new set of headlights... Ugh...a year or so later, i began having trouble with the struts.they began to leak.i thought it was my brake line and i took it into the shop and they told me that the struts were bad and needed replacing. At that time there was around 36,000 miles on the vehicle.i had them changed out and the mechanic told me they were the worst he had ever seen.after the repair, the vehicle has never been the same.it's not near as smooth as it was and it makes noise.i had it checked to be sure they were installed properly and they were. The whole process cost me about $900.00the next issue i have had is more sever.this just happened a few months ago.i was taking my children to school and the vehicle stalled.all the lights came on and said stable track went off and the engine lost pressure and the vehicle stalled.after it cooled down i could drive a little further and the same thing would happen again.i took it back to the shop and they said it was the throttle and it would probably need to be replaced. They cleaned it for now, but i am scared to drive it anywhere! now the power steering is making noise when you turn the wheel, sounds like the power steering pump might be going out now as well. The vehicle only has 65,000 miles on it..
Steering column makes a grinding noise when you turn in either direction. Dealer says the rack & pinion is leaking.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. While accelerating from a stop sign and making a left turn, the power steering failed. The contact crashed into a tree. There were no warning indicators illuminated, but a recurring noise could be heard in the vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired for the power steering failure. The front end damage was repaired. Several times prior to the crash, the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering pump needed replacement. The power steering pump was replaced. The driver was not injured and a police report was not filed. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 56,155.updated 01/06/17*lj updated 7/5/18the consumer stated safety defect was repaired.
About a week ago my family and i were driving home from vacation and had been on the road for about 3.5 hours. As we pulled out of a driveway about 5 minutes from our home the car engine light came one, the car would not gain speed like normal and it began to over heat rapidly. We took side roads and slowly crawled home. I took it into the shop the next day and it came back with a crack in the radiator and codes p0700 and p07016, which they confirmed to be a transmission issue and suggested to have a specialist look at it. I did some research and found that this are common codes that come back for the 2007 and 2008 acadia's that require a rebuild/replaced transmission with an average cost of $4000. This is a known issue with gmc for many years and they have yet to acknowledge it. I am very lucky to not have had a worse incident in discovering this issue, but i am very concerned that at any moment the transmission will go out, and we do not have $4000 to drop into a new one, especially when i just spent $650 on a new radiator. These are not problems that a reliable car, the 2008 acadia, under 100,000 miles should be having. Gmc needs to own up to these issues and take action to correct it before something more serious happens.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia.the contact stated when he turned the steering wheel, he heard a clicking noise. The dealer diagnosed that a ribbet in the steering column was loose. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was being repaired. The failure mileage was 37,000 and the current mileage was 42,000.
8/26/2011 - 71,309 miles - water pump went out and had to be replaced.5/07/2012 - 86,885 miles - transmission shuttered when coming to a stop in traffic. Would not start and had to be towed to mechanic. Transmission assembly replaced with gm reman transmission due to broken reverse wave plate that damaged the carrier, sun shell and metal throughout. Also detected an oil leak in the engine front cover that needed to be repaired and heard power steering noise so bled power steering system. 12/31/2012- 100,947 miles - headlight switch fell inside dash panel.7/26/2013 - 112,506 miles - power steering has never worked properly. It has always made noises and has been stiff. Had it bled several times with no improvement. Power steering went out while making a left hand turn into a busy intersection. At shop now to determine if it needs a new power steering pump, rack,and/or serpentine belt.i have read many complaints with the same issues as those that i have experienced. I am disappointed that gm isn't more concerned about the safety of their consumers and the reliability and quality of their vehicles. I have never owned such a lemon!i personally will never own another gm product. Going back to lexus.
At low speeds, the power steering seems to shut off.it then randomly turns back on.this is extremely dangerous because when turning the wheel hard to make up for the lack of power steering, it sometimes kicks back on which makes the vehicle veer.another example of a dangerous gmc issue that they refuse to address until multiple people die in mvas.
I was turning onto a four lane road from stop light with my 4 yr. Old little girl . The acadia lost power and the steering wheel locked , and could not turn at all . Stuck broadside in two directions of oncoming traffic ! cars where veering around us ! hazard lights do not work very well when you are stuck broadside , and they cant see them ! lights were coming on and messages were saying check engine! after around a minute and a half everything worked as if nothing happened . Dangerous , something should be done !
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact was driving 20 mph when the steering wheel made a grinding noise and became difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the steering wheel pump was replaced but the defect was not remedied. The contact took the vehicle to a second dealer and was informed that the steering column needed to be replaced. No repairs was performed. The manufacturer was contacted in reference to the defect. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 15,000.
For several week i have been having power steering problems with the gmc acadia. This particular vehicle had a "noisy" power steering since new and i brought this to the attention of the dealer on two occasions while under warranty. The serivce personal said that gmc was aware of issues but they did not have a "fix". The vehicle is extremly hard to turn a low speed as if the power steer is not functioning. My wife is not able to drive the vehicle due to the strength require to turn the wheel and i will not allow her to drive it with our children due to safety concerns. This past weekend i went off the road (over the curb) while turning into a subdivision since the steering seemed to "lock up". I have read numerous reports on the internet of the exact same problem. This is a known problem that gma is aware of but has not offer any recall or assistance to repair the power steering system. The cost of repair is nearly $2000.00. I feel that gmc should be required to fix this issues as it is major safety concern.
The steering in my 2008 gms acadia is severely tightening when i'm at low speed making a turn into parking space or garage for example.its very hard to turn and is dangerous.we've had the power steering pump replaced one time before but this is the first time we've had this issue.i have 123,000 miles on the vehicle. This issue should be required to be recalled.
Whining while driving and clanking noise while going over bumps-was told the whiningwas the power steering, and needed the power steering pump to be changed. I was told the clanking noise was due to a problem with the rack and pinion. Both are directly related. I was told that many people are having problems with the rack and pinion, but gmc would not fix the problem right now, it was a problem that's "on hold."
Water pump failed in the freeway prematurely, brake cylinder failed prematurely, steering, rack and pinion and power steering pump failed @116k, transmission failed @ 116.no means of transportation with 3 kids.
At approx. 62,000 power steering started making a whining noise that kept getting louder and louder. Took to the dealer and they repaired/replaced the rack that they said was starting to go bad. It was covered under the gm certified used warranty and they told me that it was a known issue with these and should be all set. Now, about a year later (warranty expired-power steering is not considered powertrain...) the same noise and high effort to turn steering wheel is happening again. They now say that the power steering pump is going and there is a blown gasket in the steering column causing a leak of steering fluid which is causing the whine. They say that the repair is going to cost me over $750. Gmc needs to announce a recall for this issue, or at least issue a notice for dealers to repair this issue when it arises. I'm one of the lucky ones that did not have the system fail when driving. I could probably recover if it did, i'm just glad my wife wasn't driving it with my children when it decided to fail!! i know of at least two other owners that had this same issue, when will gm step up and take care of this issue?!?!
On multiple occasions, after driving through puddles or in wet weather, the power steering stops working making it extremely difficult to steer, nearly causing a crash.this has happened on multiple occasions.
I was on a road trip and half way through the trip while on the freeway the power steering went out . I barely had control of the vehicle almost crash into the wall. I was in the middle of nowhere and it was a sunday so i had to drive back home 3 hours with no power steering.
Temporary and intermittent loss of power steering during maneuvering and turning causes safety and control issues. During the loss of power steering event the steering wheel requires a driver to apply more than normal amounts of torque to get the steering wheel to rotate. This is especially true (requires more than normal amounts of torque) when the speed of the steering wheel input is increased to perform sharp turns or low speed maneuvering. This is a known problem, but gm will not fix the problem based on reports from consumers who have had the problem. They will fix this safety issue if there a complete failure of the power steering pump that can be recreated in the garage by their dealer service department.this presents a safety issue, because a complete failure in the system is then going to occur while driving on public roadways and may result in a crash prior to getting the vehicle to the dealership for repairs.this event may happen 0 to 5 times a day/trip.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia.when attempting a turn at any speed, the contact could hear a grinding noise coming from the steering column.during the failure the contact also noticed that the steering wheel would not operate as smoothly as it normally would.the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed and was not repaired.the failure mileage was 37,000 and the current mileage was 42,000.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph, he heard a loud pop from the steering column. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis where they advised him that the rack and pinion failed and needed to be replaced. The rack and pinion, steering shaft and the steering column were replaced. The manufacturer was contacted and offered financial assistance with the repairs. The failure mileage was approximately 21,015. The current mileage was approximately 21,150.updated 01/29/13*lj updated 01/30/2013
At low speed, power steering seemed to go out while in parking lot.the steering became very difficult to manage with a loud clunking noise coming from the front end.shutting off and back on, steering returned to normal.took it in for service at gm dealership in evansville, in for diagnosis and response was that the power steering pump, fluid and steering rack needed to be replaced.investigation online turned up information that this is a relatively common occurrence but gm would not do anything about it as it was outside of warranty.
In the winter of 2012, the steering started to get more difficult while parking and backing out of spaces.it whined a bit.service at collection auto told me to replace the position sensor.no change.the steering got worse, fluid began leaking, and i was involved in two near crashes with young children in the car.one the power steering went out upon entering a freeway ramp.it returned to normal after about 10 seconds.it then again happened, but total steering failure while turning into a shopping center across oncoming traffic.the car had to be towed.we took it back and were told that the pump and rack and pinion needed to be replaced.after a good deal of digging and speaking with several dealers other than the one that recommended the change for pump and rack and pinion, we found out that there was no need to replace the position sensor and there were several service bulletins to dealers to replace these with redesigned parts dating to 2012.it currently is at a dealer who is working with gm to fix the problem.
We purchased our 2008 acadia in 2011, it had approximately 30,000 miles on it at the time of purchase. Less than thirty days after purchase we had to replace the front rotors. At 40,000 miles we had to replace the front brakes; the air conditioner backed up, which required maintenance to the blower motor; and the head lights went out, which required replacement. At 45,000 miles the rear struts went out, which required replacement; and we had to replace two tires. At 60,000 miles the water pump went out and needed to be replaced. At 55,000 miles the front struts went out, which needed replacing, along with four new tires, and a new set of headlights. At 60,000 miles the rear brakes and rotors needed to be replaced. At 70,000 miles the transmission went out, which also required replacement. The final incident happened on 6/10/13 at 74,000 miles, while i was driving with all three of my children. I was going 50 miles an hour on a highway, and the entire car shut down. The steering console locked with the keys in the ignition, i had no ability to steer the vehicle, the brakes did not function either. I had to use the parking brake to slow the vehicle down, barely avoiding a collision with another vehicle.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that there was a popping noise whenever the vehicle was turned. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where several times where the bearing plate and steering column were replaced. However the failure continued. The contact then noticed that the spring on the strut was stick up and they could hear a spring pop. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who stated that there was no record of similar failures. The failure mileage was approximately 22,000 and the current mileage was approximately 52,000.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. While driving 30 mph, the power steering seized without warning, which caused the contact to veer off the road. The vehicle was taken to be repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 123,000.
Recently i have noticed a clicking sound whenever i turn the steering wheel.upon doing some research i have found that several vehicles of this model type are suffering from failed power steering pumps.some have failed while driving and have extreme difficulty turning.
While driving at interstate speeds in 90+ degree weather, the 2008 gmc acadia experienced a complete loss of power. Engine quit along with all electronics, power steering and power brakes. Let car sit for 20 minutes and it started up and drove fine for a week or so then the same issue occurred again. This has happened 3 times within 5 weeks. The vehicle has been into an independent mechanic and two dealerships. Of those dealerships, we have taken the vehicle to thelocal autonation gmc dealer 3 times over the course of 2 weeks and all groups who have looked at the vehicle stated that they could not find and "codes" after running the computer diagnostics. We have requested an on-board diagnostic computer to be ordered from autonation gmc park meadows (co) but have received no response. This is a very dangerous issue while driving at highway and interstate speeds. Have researched other consumers with the same situation on the nhtsa website.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that while driving 15 mph, the power steering failed without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the steering rack and pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 72,000.
My power steering is making a noise and at low speeds it is very hard to turn, seems like it has reverted back to manual steering. I am anxious that it may stop working as i am driving. Taking it in for diagnosis on 04/10/14. I saw a recall on power steering issues with some makes with gm. This seems like the same problem.
Gmc says powersteering rack is cracked in my truck.they told me that because my truck is an "older" model that does not have the redesigned steering assembly in it, my truck repairs are not covered under the 100,000 mile warranty.they also acknowledge this is a common problem with the 2008-2009 acadia models and all the problems seem to happen right around the 50k mile marker, but no recall has been issued.i've visited countless websites and read hundreds of comments from people with the same exact problem i'm having yet gmc refuses to correct what is clearly a mistake on their part in the design of their vehicle.i've also read comments from people who had the scary result of total powersteering loss as a result of this issue.there is no doubt in my mind if i lost powersteering in my truck while driving i would crash with my two kids in the backseat.after many different phone calls within the gmc corporation, i was basically told this is not their problem and there would be no further communication to me at all.when i stated that i would be looking into other avenues to file a complaint, i was told that because i was considering filing a complaint, my case is now closed and the guy hung up on me. I am beyond frustrated with gmc.i love my truck, but do not have the money to fix this issue and i don't feel i should have to fix their safety defect.i'd love to speak to someone about how to get this changed so either the warranty picks it up or a recall is issued.
The steering wheel in our car had become increasingly difficult to turn, especially at low speeds (parking, in particular initially).we took the vehicle in a couple of times and the mechanic tried several repairs such as replacing the power steering fluid as well as looking for leaks in the power steering.(none were found).the car would drive better after being serviced, but within a couple of days/weeks began to experience the same issues.finally it got so bad that we could barely turn the vehicle while driving and the car could no longer be driven.we returned it to the mechanic who discovered that the steering rack was completely damaged because the steering pump was bad and had not been sending fluid to the rack.we had both replaced at that time (april, 2014).we received notification in september 2014 that gmc issued a recall on the power steering pump as it was causing "an intermittent drop of power steering hydraulic pressure that will cause reduced or loss of steering assist."we have been in contact with gmc since that time about being reimbursed for both the pump and the rack since the two are clearly related and they informed us that only the pump was covered (because that's all they recalled) despite the fact that the pump is what caused the damage to the rack and the rack is what made our car un-drivable.the steering rack should also be on a recall list since damage to it is definitely a safety issue.it seems to me that the public recall should have been for the pump and any subsequent damage caused by the pump, including to the rack and pinion system.
The first time the power steering went out on this vehicle, we were attempting to make a left hand turn from a busy road crossing on-coming traffic. The immediate loss of power steering required me to use all of my arm strength to manually turn the wheel, forcing me to make an extremely wide turn onto a side street.power steering has since come and gone at speeds lower than 25 mph when making turns.we have taken this vehicle to our gmc dealership three times for diagnosis and expensive repairs.despite these repeated trips and repairs to fix the problem, the power steering still goes out or is stiff. Dealership blames gm and the design of the 2008 acadia's power steering system.
Car loses power steering intermittently at low speeds, such as in parking lots.the issue only last a few seconds, then returns to normal.
Power steering failure again! 4/30/2010 at 23624, then 10/31/2013at 80110, now only driven approx. 6,000 more miles and power steering is failing again may 2014.10/31/2013 master cylinder also had to be replaced.i absolutely loved my acadia for the first 50,000 miles, but ever since i started having transmission issues, this vehicle has turned to a money pit. I will never buy a general motor family vehicle again. Very disappointed with the short life of this american made vehicle.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that during rainy weather conditions, water would enter the vehicle through the driver side of the vehicle and the undercarriage. As a result, the steering column and the emergency brake failed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 92,000.
Transmission started slipping. I would pull out onto a street and it would slip and i almost got his by a car. I took it in repeatedly to dealer and they couldn't duplicate and after repeatedly taking it back and them keeping it for a month they finally replaced the transmission. Repeated steering issues. I took it in constantly and was told nothing wrong but after looking at it myself i found melted bushing and after being told all that had been replaced already. Steering problems from day 1. 4 times of having power steering replaced and steering column and every time i got the vehicle back the vibration was worse, today i found the problem on my own. The rack and pinion has a major leak. Not sure how repeated trips to the dealership and they couldn't see this. My steering also locks up while driving almost hit a car..and the dealership never has loaners so im stuck driving an unsafe vehicle while i wait because i was told i can only go where i bought my vehicle because of the extended warranty. This vehicle goes in to the shop and as soon as it is picked up it needs to go right back the same day. Worst vehicle and most unsafe of anything i've ever owned.
Vehicle will cut off,still runs after switch is off,when making a turn popping in the wheel,steering gets hard when making a turn,something kills battery and it leaks inside,this happens whether in motion or not
There is an intermittent loss of power steering causing complete loss of control of the vehicle. This is a common recurring problem on the gmc acadia class suvs. This has now happened at least three times while my wife was driving the car, all fortunately while she was driving a low speeds and able to stop before running off the road. The power steering seems to "come back" without reason as well. My dealer is telling me that i need to replace both the power steering pump and steering rack due to internal leaks caused by seal failures. This sounds like a manufacturing defect due to either design of the seals or incompatible steering fluid being installed at the factory that adversely affects the seals.here is a link to a consumer forum about the acadia - just put "power steering" in the search field and host of repeated problems will come up.http://www.acadiaforum.net/index.php.
Power steering failed and transmission stuck in 3rd gear from a stop, couldn't move out of the way of a car and got hit.
Worst vehicleever.
I have had the rack & pinion steering rack replaced 2 times since i've owned the vehicle (bought new in july 2008) dealership replaced both after getting ugly with them, now at 75,000 miles transmission went out,replaced it. Got it back from dealer and now the steering locks up when turning, usually happens when taking off from a stop and then it finally unlocks as your trying to turn with excessive force. Feels like the power steering just goes out for a few seconds and then comes back. Have just dealt with it last few weeks, but now after not able to turn and hit a curb while turning, there is obviously something defective. Doing research on this there is numerous complaints about the steering locking up, this is very dangerous if its defective. Paying 45k for a vehicle you shouldn't have to argue with the dealer on replacing this part. Is there something being done to fix this issue. I have almost come to a decision that gm doesn't stand behind their product and have about given up on them.
2008 gmc acadia. Consumer is upset about the services received from gm. *tathe consumer stated a failed component, caused a leak in the power steering gear box.
Our vehicle has had the air bag service light on for a very long time, when we got the recall notice, we took it in to the dealership and they stated that our vehicle was fine and our light was caused by a different problem. As time has gone by, it has done the rest of the items listed on the recall such as on/off light remaining off with a passenger in the seat and now it actually flashes back and forth with or without a passenger.our power steering has been making a whine sound since 2009. It has only worsened over time and now has depreciated our vehicles value for a trade-in. We are completely dissatified with the quality of vehicle we have gotten. I would not recommend an acadia based on the reliability of gmc and the lack of responsibility to fix problems that are obviously on the manufacturing end. We know several others having the same problem with 2008 acadia and have found many forums of people discussing their issues and it appears that the 2008 has the greatest amount of issues. We have been advised to seek legal action.
2008 gmc acadia. Consumer requests repairs for his airbag light and the steering. *tathe consumer stated the power steering would go in and out, and the vehicle became difficult to steer. The consumer was informed the air bag recall, did not include his vehicle.
So the window switches don"t work, when i'm trying to open the window it will open but then it won't close back, the steering wheel makes squeaking noises and most important the most costly thing to repair was the transmission. We purchased the car used with 53,000 miles on and after driving another 20,000 miles the transmission broke i had to pay out of my packet about 4,000 dollars for the repair i have two small children and when it comes for safety im not sure if we should keep the vehicle. When i'm reading all those recall issues i'm getting worried about my kids safety.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia.the contact stated that the steering wheel failed and became hard turn when parking or when turning at low speeds. The failure was experienced numerous times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who flushed the power steering lines. The failure was not corrected. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer for further inspection. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 77,700 and the current mileage was 104,000.updated 11/19/13*ljthe consumer stated that the wave plate and timing chain were both replaced under warranty. The steering gear box pump was not covered under warranty. Updated 12/2/2013
Problem #1 of 3: during heavy rains, water would leak in through the sun visors on both sides.took it to the dealership several times.they said the drain tubes from the sunroof were clogged, they blew it out, when that didn't work, they charged me to put it longer tubes, when that didn't work, they said it was because they only replaced the front tubes, not the back.problem #2 of 3:when driving through water puddles at low speed i lose power steering for a brief time (which is troublesome when turning).problem #3 of 3: two warning lights for airbags come on everytime i start the vehicle.i can push a button each time to make the written warning go away, but the red light with a picture stays on.not sure if the airbags would deploy or not.
Well a lot happened with this car. First the power steering pump went out. Then the lifters had to be replaced at 54000 miles. Then at 104000 miles the lifters are back making the same noise that it made the last time i took it to shop.the transmissions went out at 108000. Got it replace. But the heads are still rattling. Then there is the electric problem my windows want go up or down most of the time they said the motors or still good in them. They said that it need electric work that's why my gauges go crazy sometimes. Then there are the struts and shocks that went out at60000 miles. Ever since i put my car in the shop at peilter chevrolet in lufkin texas i have had nothing but trouble. They fix a recall in the tire area on my car, and i think it wasn't done right. They didn't put my tire guards all the way back on its missing screws. They said that's the way it was i told them it wasn't hanging down when they got it. Then when the replace my heads and i picked up my car. The black guard pieces that goes under the hood had screw setting on it. The where not put back in it. Then there was a 2 bigger screw and the didn't know what they went to. I had more thing wrong when i got my car back from them then when i carried it to them. I researched gmc acadia and i realized that a lot of people hadthe same thing like lifters replacement, transmission replacement at around 90000 miles to 110000 miles, problems with there struts and shocks. Power steering and much more. What i cant figure out is why hasn't there been recall on the transmission and heads or lifters, if everybody is having this much trouble out of these parts on the 2008 acadia's.we all pay good money for these vehicle's and to have this much trouble out of them there not worth what we pay for them we are getting cheated out of our hard earned money. That's the way i feel about it.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 mph, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle regained its steering function on its own a few moments later. The failure recurred on an intermittent basis. Also, the front passenger side window would not close when the button on the driver's side door panel was depressed. The passenger side window would only close if the button on the passenger side door panel was used. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 72,000.
Apparently the entire line up of gm crossovers (acadia, enclave, and traverse)2007-2010 are affected by a power steering problem.mine has a whine in the power steering pump.it is possibly the pump, or the rack and pinion.the dealer quoted me $450-$1000 to repair.i know that they have improved the power steering pumps on these vehicles, which indicates to me that the original was defective.i feel like steering is a part of safely driving these vehicles.if the power steering goes out while i am driving our acadia, i might be able to handle it, but if my wife were driving it, the outcome may be very different.
While attempting to maneuver out of a parking space, my wheels locked up. Still thinking the wheel had turned enough, i attempted to clear a cement bea, however the car rolled into it.i was told that the tire had detached from the car "rod under the car" which prevented me from turning.
Transmission started failing and finally went out at 108,000 miles, sitting in our driveway and we had to have it towed to dealer. Gm dealer replaced it under warranty but the labor cost us several thousand dollars.now at 170,000 miles, this remanufactured transmission is now going out.it sticks in low speed and then overheats driving 65mph in 40deg weather. The dealer claims that a stretched timing chain has to be fixed first, before the transmission, at a cost of $1944.they also said the on board computer didn't store the numerous overheated transmission events that began occurring immediately after the remanufactured transmission was installed at 108,000 miles.the gm dealer is trying to tell me that the transmission is probably ok and that the overheating is due to some other reason, but he then couldn't even guess at what the other reasons might be!the fluid level is good, and the vehicle has a tow package with a cooler for the transmission fluid. Gm dealer said the transmission will be covered by warranty, which will likely mean another several thousand dollar labor charge on top of the so called stretched timing chain cost of $1,900.the power steering pump has been whining for about a year and is getting loud.the navigation and dvd player system failed twice.might be time to trade the vehicle for something more reliable.my wife is getting scared to drive it too far and end up being broken down in atlanta traffic...very dangerous.
This car came with a 30 day and/or 1000 miles warranty. Within a week pass the warranty it started. The radioillumination started to go out we would have to tap on it to get it to turn on so we could see the time etc. Then it would not come back on at all and all chimes went away., stopped working altogether.no turn single indicator, seat belts, back up warning, door ajar etc. The passenger side air bag indicator would say no one when someone was sitting in it and while driving blink between the two. Also air bag needs maintance indictor in dash will flash while driving. Park assistant on and off will flash while driving. The steering will move in itself while driving and around bends/turns in the road and worsening on highway! to the point i do not take my children on. There is also a faint burn smell around front floor.i decided to take it to the local advanced auto parts store and have them hook it up to see why i lost my radio, steering etc. They tell me that it was a dead battery cell and that my battery is located in the floor of this vehicle behind the passenger seat. By the waythis vehicle does not have a sunroof all the windows go up tight as well. I called my mechanic who i've known for years my family has went to him as well and asked him to assist me in the battery issue. So we get there he opens the floor behind my seat and we discovered the battery is underwater dark sludgy water! the battery is replaced after a very unprofessional and disrespectful experience with this particular establishment by now i am at my wits end. I've exhausted all efforts with them! i paid to have a gmc certified mechanic run diagnostic on these issues at hand and to my thinking they determined to be flood and/or water damage and would need further diagnostics. However puzzling the vin is clean and no recent or active recalls. I am barely into this contract 3 months!
Turning atlower speedsvery hard.....temp loss of power assist.... Very dangerous
Steering gets stiff intermittently. Steering glitches (hard to turn) at times in the middle of turning.happens in motion taking turns on surface streets and highways changing lanes and taking corners. It has now happened several times.
As i was driving on the interstate, my power steering suddenly went out.i got to my destination and fluid was just leaking everywhere.i had my vehicle towed to a dealership after i researched my problem.i was aware there was a special notice out about this vehicle and the power steering issues.gm was initially only willing to fix the power steering pump, not the power steering cooling line and power steering gear.after complaining and questioning, the dealership was able to get the cost down, but gm would not cover the cost entirely to make my vehicle drivable again.this is a known issue and they have admitted to it being a problem, yet they aren't willing to foot the bill to fix it back to the condition it was prior to this issue.while they offered me a much better price to fix it, they should fix it at no cost to me. The wording in the special statement was "steering pump wear" and "sudden loss of hydrolic pressure."both of which would lead me to believe the word leak should be covered as well.wear to me mean things being less than perfect and sudden loss of pressure means leak.inexcusable for gm to weasel out of fixing this issue completely.
I took my 2008 gmc acadia to the gm dealership to find out why my power steering is stiff when i turn left or right.it just started to happen 2 weeks ago.i have approximately 44,000 miles on it and bought it brand new.the warranty is now up and the dealer said it needs the steering rack replaced for $800.this car is fairly new and i can't believe i already need to pay for this to be fixed.i found that many gmc acadia owners have had similar problems, but no recall has been set by gm.
The contact owns 2008 gmc arcadia. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, a noise was heard coming from the steering column. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who inspected the steering and informed the contact that the gear bushings were extremely worn out and the steering gear box was leaking excessively. The dealer replaced the gear bushings and steering gears at the manufacturers expense. The failure recurred approximately four months later. The dealer was notified and informed the contact that she would have to replace the entire steering column at her expense. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 42,406 and the current mileage was 46,000.updated 09/27/11*lj
Power steering fails on my 2008 gmc acadia.12/9/09-power steering fails as i get off the highway in greenwich, ct.almost crash. 12/10/09 -drop car at local service station since my thought is that it just need steering fluid.12/10/09- service station manager calls and tells me power steering pump shot,and rack and pinion leaking.12/10/09-car towed to minchin gmc in stamford ct.they provide rental car from enterprise. 12/10/09-call late afternoon looking for an update. Told 'tech is looking at it now.'i ask for a call back. No call12/12/09-call dealer.leave detailed message. Ask for a call back. No call.12/14/09-call dealer. Speak to service. I am told tech is looking at it.which i thought was done. Ask for a call back.no call. 12/15/09call dealer. Speak to service. Am told waiting for a part. Ask for a call back on part availability. No call back.left another message with main v- mail, detailing how no one has called me back. No call back.12/16/09-call dealer. Speak to service. Told tech is out to lunch but the part that has to come from california or canada. Finally they call back.i am told that the part that i need is on 'national back order'.asked for a call back for a better idea when the part will be available.
Parts inside the power steering pump destroyed causing metal filings in the power steering fluid. The filings caused the the rack and pinion system to fail resulting in a complete loss of power steering.the vehicle became extremely hard to steer and is a major safety issue that needs to be addressed! there is no recall on this and undoubtably will result in fatalities.research i have done says this is a common problem. Please take action!
I noticed that when driving on an expressway and would attempt to pass a slower moving vehicle, as i would move into the passing lane and attempt to accelerate, the car would hesitate for a few seconds, lose speed, then suddenly downshift and accelerate at an unexpected rate. I also noticed that the car would unexpectedly accelerate or decelerate under normal driving conditions. I bought the vehicle to the dealer for repair, they responded that they could find nothing wrong, but the what i was experiencing was characteristic of the 6-speed transmission on the vehicle. The problem continued and i found it dangerous. I returned the vehicle and the dealer's remedy was to "reset the transmission computer." during this time, i also noticed that the "service stabilitrac and traction control" warning would come on. It dosen't matter if your driving or idle or in park these warnings and problems still exist.the dealer fixed one wheel sensor but the problem still occurs. The service airbag warning lights still comes on there was a recall for that i had it fixed but warning still comes on. This vehicle has had so many recalls automatic lift gate, air bag warnings, power steering pump and hose. The rack & pinion will need to be replaced in the vehicles short life span, all of the suspension parts bushings will have to be replaced at some point so this means control arm, sway bar sway, sway bar links toe links of course with these issues you will have to replace struts and shocks, etc...how can government/general motors sell a vehicle this expensive and have so many problems these vehicles are unsafe to drive something needs to be done about this before someone gets seriously hurt.my 08 gmc acadia is pure garbage someone needs to be held accountable because these vehicles have major mechanicaland electrical issues, recalls and are unsafe to be driving
2008 acadia purchased new.noticed power steering becoming more and more difficult at low engine speed over the last couple of years.fluid level ok.took to dealer to assess and quote.they said it was a common problem with acadia, traverse, outlook, and enclave.they said it needed power steering pump, reservoir and steering rack, about 1,100 dollars to fix.they said gm had extended the warranty to 120,000 and my vehicle was not covered. 152,000 actual miles.i googled this problem and found out just how common it is, and that the warranty coverage actually was to 150,225 miles.i called the gmc customer engagement center after stewing over this for a couple of months.they said that since i was beyond the allowed mileage, there was nothing they could do.i was talking with my boss about this.he has a 2009 enclave with 60k miles.he is having the same problem with steering, and dealer told him it was not covered.i showed him what i had found.he is going back to the dealer with documentation.this is a serious safety issue when steering is entirely manual at low engine speed for instance pulling into a parking spot or drive.even turning a corner when not accelerating.parallel parking is almost impossible.gm should have recalled these vehicles.i am going to have to pay to get this fixed.gm has just lost a customer.
Steering locks up. When you take off from a stop sign or traffic light and want to make a right or left turn the steering will lock up to a point where you can't turn. There had been several occasions that i was almost in an accident. Replaced rack and pinion 3 times and power steering. Water pumps are defective, replaced 2 before 100,000 milestransmission went out at 73,000 miles. Every issue that is stated above the dealer didn't want to replace under warranty,even after contacting gm. It took a lot of fighting with gm to replace the transmission when there was known problems with these transmissions being faulty.
Power steering went out while driving. Unable to turn wheel.
Car loose power and stabilitraker control, press car gas pedal and only goes to 20 mph it happen anywhere highway and regular street
Steering piping and making noise. Locking up. And loose gear box. Hundreds of reviews online, no permanant fixes. Gm not fixing multi car issues. Many wrecks due to this, read the reviews.wife jumped a curb with kids in car, not her fault steering locked up, we replace everything dealer said still not working right.
Steering became very tight while driving almost causing an accident.could not hardly turn the steering wheel at all.had never been notified this vehicle had defective parts that could have been replaced under a warranty extension.my husband travels for a living in his vehicle so he puts a lot of miles on it and when it first happened he had 178,085 miles and we had to replace a power steering pump.now at 184,624 miles we are putting our second power steering pump and finding out that now the gear will have to be replaced.don't know why we were not notified not to mention this vehicle is a death trap and my husband or someone else could have been killed by this happening.now i look online and there are hundreds if not thousands of people having the same issue.why was a recall not done on this? a warranty extension is not good enough when people can be killed this is as bad and the air bag recall if not worse.updated 05/10/17*lj
My girlfriend's vehicle power steering stiffened up in a turn and then came back during the and caused her to over correct and end up on the side of the road if she was going any faster the problem could have been worse. The vehicle does this every once in awhile power steering works and then doesnt at random times.
I am experiencing steer loss when at low speeds which involve turning street corners, pulling and out of parking lot spaces and any other time a 90 degree turn is required (most often in any city travel). The steering becomes so tight in these circumstances that wider turns are required when steering wheel won't engage to assist. At street corners, this means wider turns where attention to oncoming traffic is dangerous. In parking lots, the ability to pull into a space is impossible without 3-4 point turns to move forward and backwards. This too can block oncoming vehicles and most importantly, avoid contact with those parked in the adjacent spaces. The wheel can be impossible to turn and freeze on you when you are not applying the gas and you don't want to apply the gas when your turn is already too wide for a street corner turn and traffic is coming your way or you are trying to avoid parked cars next you when pulling in or out of parking spaces. Both straight on parking and vertical parking is nearly impossible to maneuver in. My vehicle has 119,200 miles. I noticed my steering getting stiffer on rare occasions at 88,000 miles but i was always able to make my turns properly. I do a lot of highway travel now so my miles have added up quickly in the last year and a half. This is not the first major problem with this vehicle. My first was at 67,000 when the entire transmission went out. Prior to that, the entire back axle had to be replaced (under warranty). Since then, the throttle body at 84,000 miles. Recalls of several gm vehicles have been made for the power steering and the rack and pinion but the 2008 acadia is not listed. These steering issuesare not"one-off" situations per vehicle but rather entire populations of owners of this vehicle with a common problem - power steering not working properly at several intervals of mileage on the vehicle!
When turning into a parking spot or driveway, slow speeds, steering loses power. Has done this as long as i have owned it and keeps getting worse. It also has a popping noise when turning. What im reading is there are alot of complaints of this matter.
Power steeringintermittently will not work.. Pulled into parking spot and the veh started a loud screaching sound for several minutes. Again while traveling down the road the steering completely cuts out. In may of 2013 the power sterring rack was reported to me that it was leaking ( while in the dealer for transmission replacement ). The gmc dealer, serra gmc in washington , mi., replaced the steering rack and charged us for the new rack. A few weeks later the power steering began to cut out while driving. We took veh in for service and paid for a diagnostic of the problem and we were toldthat they could not duplicate the power steering issue.. But said it was probrably the steering pump.in addition we were told the timing chain cover was leaking oil and the timing chain would need replacing. They got gm to pay a portion of the repair. They wanted over $700 to replace the power sterring pump but would not gaurantee that would fix the problem. This is crazy we just paid to have the steering rack replaced and a portion of the transmission replacement andnow the steering pump. The veh currently has less than 79,000 miles.i really feel this is an unsafe condition that nhtsa needs to look into. My daughter ( who is 15 years old ) is currently a "learning driver" who drives this veh( with a licensed driver in the veh) as part of her logged driving time. I'm concerned that the steering will fail while she is driving. Gm would be liable for any damage and injuries if the steering fails while she is behind the wheel. ..
It is difficult to turn the power steering it's making aloud noise and hard to turn.
Car will not shut off after removing key from ignition takes a minute for car to shut off car would not start next morning intrunent panel shows multipal problems have read online consumers with same problems who is responsible for this issue.need help have had vehicle fpr three weeks was not told by dealer abought problems with electrical have printed all other complaints on line and will show to dealer i would hope that gmc does not approve with these actions.also have problem with sreering it makes a loud clunking sound when turning steering wheel this coul be a serious safety issue to my family.
Three times in one day my acadia gmc 2008, steering refused to respond correctly.each of the tree times it refused to steer.car on no other time has shown this problem before now.but only purchased used car three months ago.this seems to be a common problem with car that is not being handled under a recall.steering box and power steering pump on car seem very underpowered.on the three times it happened on 3/20/2014 two where on highway driving conditions in which i was on an on ramp attempting to navigate a circle on ramp in which i almost had to stop car to prevent it from running off road do to lack of power on turn.on another i was attempting to perform a u-turn in which i almost hit a cub.u turn should have been easy do to the fact i had three lanes to perform the turn.in this case i came extremely close to curb and close todamaging car due to impact with 8 inch curb.all three events came on same trip!
The transmission again is going out on it for the 3rd time. This last time there was snow on the road and when it kicks down because of the wave plate failing again this time i was going around a corner and it kicked down and made me slide off the road i was able to get out and almost hitting the guard rail
While attempting to turn into a parking spot at a shopping center, i lost power steering completely.i was able to man handle the vehicle into a parking area that was sparsely occupied and did not hit anything. If i had been in a different area of the parking lot, there were a lot of pedestrians, pushing strollers and most had children with them.i could have hit several of them and had no control over the vehicle.i took it to the mechanic and he said that the rack and pinion needed replacing.i have now received a bulletin from gmc advising that if i have had a problem with steering, i should take it to my closest dealer for them to run a diagnostic.however, if the diagnostic didn't show specifically that the problem was the power steering pump, then i would be responsible for the cost of the diagnostic plus any repairs needed.my mechanic has advised me that the pump is fine, but the rack and pinion needs replacing since the seals or cylinders have been leaking.i had to add power steering fluid at about 23k miles, but the dealer stated it was probably just not filled up when it was off the factory line.so, i have to leave the vehicle at the mechanic until i can afford to have it repaired since i don't want to drive it.i could have killed someone due to this power steering failure.my research show that this problem is common for the 2008 acadia and i feel gm should stand up and do the right thing for those of us who bought this vehicle.
We bought our 2008 gmc acadia in january 2008.the battery died in july 2008 while vacationing in canada leaving us stranded.after it went dead several more times the dealership replaced it.the air conditioning went out several times in2010 and we had to pay to have the ac recharged twice since.in july 2013 we had to have the transmission replaced when it stopped shifting into gear. Our warranty had expired in january of that year.the dealership did get gm to pay half but it still cost us almost $2,000.00.now it is at the dealership again and we have to replace the entire steering column as it lost power steering at low speeds.we are having it repaired at an estimate of nearly $1,800.00 more.this vehicle cost about $36,000.00 in 2008.since then we have paid thousands of dollars just to keep it on the road and safe.this is a lemon and i would like to see a recall for both the transmission and loss of steering at low speeds.i see that both of these are common problems with this vehicle.i would like to be reimbursed for our expenses.
My 2008 acadia is now on it's 4th thermostat. I'm about to send it in to have it replaced. My suv keeps overheating. So far i have replaced the radiator, thermostat, and stability track. Is there any one else who has this problem?
The power steering stopped working while driving and i had to complete emergency maneuvers to get the car off of the road.
When i accelerate and get to 40 mph the car begins to shake randomly, intermittently. Then the service engine light came on, then the traction control shut off and the light to service traction control came on then the car drop the speed from 60 mph to 10-20 mph! when i tried to accelerate it did nothing ! the speed wouldn't increase at all then it started running fine and then a few miles down the road it did the same thing, dropped speedfrom 60 to 10-20 mph! i pulled over and shut the car off and when i restarted it the same lights were on and when i tried pulling away it would only go up to 10-20 mph for a few miles then it got up to 60 mph for a few miles just to drop again! i had my 11 month old grandson in the car that was dangerous! i was on townline road and manito blacktop that are very high traffic
On the first occurrence i was starting to accelerate to about 20 mph after being stopped at a red light and my power steering went out and i could not accelerate.i was barely able to steer my car off the highway and just missed hitting a tree and going in a ditch and my 2 children were in the back seat.i had the vehicle towed to the local dealership but there were no error codes showing on their computer.i have since had this happen 4 more times and the last time almost ended in a head-on collision with my children in the car.i had the car towed again for the 5th time to the dealership and the power steering finally went out on them while they were test driving my car.however, the computer still did not show any error codes after this happened.as of today, which is 3 weeks later, i still do not have my car and the dealership doesn't know what to do because there are no error codes eventhough the power steering keeps failing on them.i am frustrated and aggravated and after reading online at how many other drivers have experienced this exact same issue i am disgusted that gm has done absolutely nothing to fix this serious issue.
Received notice from gm re power steering, do not take to vehicle for service unless problem is known. I took vehicle for tire rotation and mechanic noticed power steering fluid leaking, caused damage to rack, pinion, etc. (estimate attached). Called gm dealer and gm cust service, will only cover defective power steering pump not the damage caused by defective pump. Since gm advised not to get fixed until issue occurs (i still have power steering, was not aware of the issue until tires were rotated) why should i be liable for the additional damage caused? also, this morning 12/08/15, while taking my daughter to school, the car buckled and stabiltrak, check engine light came on with a message "power reduced", only able to drive 20-25 miles. The same issue occurred appx. A year ago and i filed a complaint.the light goes and off just like a year ago. After reading several bulletins for the 2008 gmc acadia, all the above issues are a known issue. I should not have to pay for vehicle defects that are common in all of the vehicles.
I have been very disappointed with my vehicle! when i was in the market for a new vehicle i new i wanted the acadia. I have been a long time customer at my local dealership and when i arrived at the lot they had just brought in a 2008 that had one owner. I was ecstatic because it was everything i could want and not as expensive as a 2012. When i first started driving itwas great i loved it! i bought the car with 8,000 or so miles on it and as time went on i started to notice that it wasn't driving like it did the first day i bought it. I drive to and from work 5 days week roughly 35 miles a day. I was in town at the bank and as i started to pull out into the lane my rpm's went sky high and wouldn't come back down and i could not accelerate. I was so scared i pulled over in the next available spot and turned off the car. I waited for 5 minutes, turned it back on and proceeded to pull into traffic. Ever since that day my car has been in the shop twice for transmission issues. I currently have 29,000 miles on the car and it drives like crap! i have it aligned, tires rotated, and i cannot get a smooth ride. The steering wheel shimmies over 50 mph, shimmies when i hit the breaks, my heater doesn't seem to work well unless it is on 85 way too hot. I now have to take the car back into the shop yet again for the same thing transmission failure, alignment off, and who knows what else. I read a lot reviews on this model and seems as though we have all experienced the same issues. I have been a long time pontiac/gmc buyer and i am very disappointed in gm for not taking this transmission thing serious. How many more complaints do you need to receive before something is done? fatal accident? in which case i hope it isn't me but also nobody else. Please fix this issue it has been a thorn for some time and it's about time that gm do something about it!
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. While driving various speeds, the contact could hear a clicking noise near the steering column and the power steering failed. The dealer stated that the steering column needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 58,000.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that while driving 15 mph, the power steering failed without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the steering rack and pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 72,000.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that the power steering seized without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the power steering pump needed to be replaced.the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified.the vin was unavailable.the failure mileage was 70,000.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia, the contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, there was a complete loss of power steering without warning. The contact was able to maneuver to the side of the road, where the engine was turned off. After restarting the vehicle, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who replaced the steering pump and gear boot. The contact stated that there was a customer satisfaction program that mentioned the replacement of the steering assist. The reference number was 14329. The vehicle was repaired under the program with an additional part required to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The failure mileage was 100,000. Pam
I have had the rack & pinion steering rack replaced 2 times since i've owned the vehicle (bought new in july 2008) dealership replaced both after getting ugly with them, now at 75,000 miles transmission went out,replaced it. Got it back from dealer and now the steering locks up when turning, usually happens when taking off from a stop and then it finally unlocks as your trying to turn with excessive force. Feels like the power steering just goes out for a few seconds and then comes back. Have just dealt with it last few weeks, but now after not able to turn and hit a curb while turning, there is obviously something defective. Doing research on this there is numerous complaints about the steering locking up, this is very dangerous if its defective. Paying 45k for a vehicle you shouldn't have to argue with the dealer on replacing this part. Is there something being done to fix this issue. I have almost come to a decision that gm doesn't stand behind their product and have about given up on them.
The contact towns a 2008 gmc acadia.the contact stated while driving approximately 25 mph attempting to make a turn, the steering wheel became almost impossible to maneuver.the problem recurred multiple times.the vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician stated that the power steering pump needed to be replaced.also, the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who agreed that the power steering pump needed to be replaced and stated that a hose that was connected to the rack and pinion and steering pump may have collapsed.the manufacturer was notified of the failure and the approximately was 68,000. The vin was unavailable.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that when servicing the vehicle, she was notified that the brake booster, rack and pinion and the wave plate failed. As a result, the transmission, brake booster, and the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 39,000.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. While performing an oil change on the vehicle, the independent mechanic noticed that the rack and pinion was leaking and needed to be replaced. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 129,000.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. While parked, the vehicle's rear liftgate was up. When the contact placed something in the rear of the vehicle, the liftgate collapsed and struck her. There were no injuries. The liftgate was able to be opened, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the gas struts that hold up the liftgate needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v415000 (structure); however, the part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000. Updated 1/20/16 ln
Water leaks in car when it rains, over the past 4yrs my car has been back to dealership for same problem, in which they fixed at no charge to myself and once again i am experience the same leak when it rains. They safety concerns are very big because of all the electrical wires that the water may be coming in contact with, including the air bags. I have contacted dealership and gmc and they both say that i am responsible for the repairs this time. The problem is their design and i know that they are aware of it because of the many,many,many other customers having the exact same problem. Something must be done.
Vehicle leaks water when it rains onto driver and front passenger.water leaks into airbags and visors. After rains, vehicle will not turn off, even with key removed.vehicle rolls significantly while in park or when in gear.transmission skips and slips.
I purchased a gmc acadia slt2 awd 2008 on 5/21/08.5/31/08 my sunroof leaked, and started dripping out of the airbag holder.the water went into the dashboard into wiring, speakers, vents and then continued to drip onto the floor board.6/1/08 i started smelling a chemical, which smelled liked a strong odor of propane "like" smell.i have been getting sick and nauseated, along with my three girls.i am concerned about my health, moreover the health of my girls and husband.i also, planned on selling real estate residential property with my acadia.so, i'm concerned about my future clients, and customers.the dealership, auto town buick pontiac gmc, 16803 se mcloughlin blv, milwaukee, or 97267, has been unhelpful, due to them "possibly"buying back my gmc acadia.the sales manager, moon, has been unprofessional and incompetent.
I purchased my gmc acadia '08 slt-2 in february, 2008 from the first owner with only 4800 miles.a month later, i noticed water dripping from underneath the glove box and immediately took it in for the "recall."they "fixed" it, and much to my delight, i had no problem until about two weeks ago (almost a year with no water).then i noticed the leak again--same spot.i took the car back to the dealer, and they attempted the repair once more, claiming it was some sort of loose grommet.again, they "fixed" the problem and sent me on my merry way.the next day, it poured, and even more water came from behind the glove box.i again took the car in, and this time, they held it for three days and apparently found two leaks, the more significant of which was from the lack of adequate silicone fastening the plastic shield underneath the windshield wipers. I picked the car up this morning, and like the rest of the country, we in new england are experiencing heavy downpours... And alas, the car is still leaking.i must say that the customer service team at colonial gmc in watertown (ma) has been extraordinarily kind and accommodating, but they still have yet to fix the problem.
My 2008 gmc acadia slt2 model has water leaking into the passenger cabin. The water leaks are coming from the seat belt retraction area on the pillars leading down from the roof and also on the pillars at the front windshield where the airbags are located. I also have water soaking the front driver and passenger rugs, it appears water is running down the fire wall from the front possibly down the pillars. The rood headliner is getting wet at each spot where the roof pillars meet the headliner. I am quite concerned about water affecting the electronics, fuse box, airbag deployment and i am concerned about mold. I have noticed that the brake pedal squeaks when i depress it and i attribute this to the water hitting areas it should not be. I purchased this car with 1,275 miles on it as a certified pre owned vehicle on 12/12/07 and i am bringing it back to the dealer tomorrow 12/26/07 to see what they plan on doing to remedy same. I have read of various other experiences with water leaks affecting the fuse box and electronics for overall operation of the vehicle. I feel unsafe. I've read something about a tsb # 07-08-57-002a but i do not see it listed on your site, i will look further.
Water leak from either sunroof drain tube or faulty seam seal, caused water to come into vehicle causing floors and doormats to be wet and cause moldy odor.also caused major corrosion to harness and fuse box. Told there could be more corrosion, but won't know until they pull those parts out. I have researched water leak recalls for gmc acadia's, and although it is currently not a recall, it is a very common problem that happens in many acadia's, therefore, i believe this problem should be made a recall!i am told that water leaks are not covered under my limited warranty and they only offered to go half with me on the repairs. Told it will be between $900-$1,600. Even going half on either of those amounts, i do not feel it is fair that i pay anything toward a problem that gm knew about when the acadia came out in '07. Instead of doing something about it back then, they opted to wait and deal with it on a case to case basis. This is not fair that we consumers have to pay for their poor workmanship! gm should be held accountable for their negligence in selling a vehicle that has proved to have continuous water leaks.
This is the second time, within two weeks, i have taken my gmc acadia slt2 awd 2008 to be serviced for a leaky sunroof.i am getting major water damage in the wiring system, and airbag holder.i have more miles on my rental van, then my brand new acadia.
Known issue with this vehicle- was never notified of defect.significant water leak from somewhere in roof into passenger compartment at a posts and into dash area.
We bought the acadia used from a local dealer and the first time it rained significantly water leaked in around the door post at front of vehicle. This leak caused some of the electrical boards to short out which allowed us not to be able to shut the vehicle off even with the key removed. We took it to the dealer, they informed us about the electrical boards and stated the charge to repair. After a call to gm complaint line they repaired the board at no charge to us, but after about 2months same problem accrued same issues. Dealer said water still leaking in but could not find, they dried out the electric connections and said to try it again. After 2months the problem happened again to no help from dealer,my concern is fear of fire from shorted boards or the build up of mold under carpet. Any help or direction would be greatly appreciated.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia.whenever it rains, the contact's vehicle leaks badly through the sunroof.the dealer repaired the vehicle, but water began leaking through the windshield and is currently leaking in the rear of the vehicle.the contact is concerned about mold issues.whenever she takes the vehicle to the dealer, she is informed that the vehicle has been repaired.however, the leaking recurs once she retrieves her vehicle.the failure mileage was 27,214.4/01/09 *njupdated 04/06/09.
I bought the car in late 2008, it has leak every since the first time it rained.i have taken to the dealer more than a few times.the only solution they give me is to seal shut the sunroof.the dealer believe that is the problem.it used to leak from the sunroof but now every time it rains it leaks and a lot and from all over the place.it has severe water damage and the car smells awful because it is wet all the time.my car only has 77,000 miles and i was hoping it will last me a while but now i'm not sure. The vehicle has manufacture defective roof drains.
Fluid leaked from master cylinder to power booster no visibleleaks repaired at my expense about a week later a bulletin from gm that was to extend my warranty to 10 year 120000 miles. There is a process in place to return my money. No safety recall ! both front struts have gone out . The air conditioner is causing problems because of off and on cooling.all of this is with in 55000 miles, the car has 55055miles as of this dated.there seems to be a process of no safety recalls but to issue extended warranty. We all know what recalls do to sales.
I purchased my gmc acadia '08 slt-2 in february, 2008 from the first owner with only 4800 miles.a month later, i noticed water dripping from underneath the glove box and immediately took it in for the "recall."they "fixed" it, and much to my delight, i had no problem until about two weeks ago (almost a year with no water).then i noticed the leak again--same spot.i took the car back to the dealer, and they attempted the repair once more, claiming it was some sort of loose grommet.again, they "fixed" the problem and sent me on my merry way.the next day, it poured, and even more water came from behind the glove box.i again took the car in, and this time, they held it for three days and apparently found two leaks, the more significant of which was from the lack of adequate silicone fastening the plastic shield underneath the windshield wipers. I picked the car up this morning, and like the rest of the country, we in new england are experiencing heavy downpours... And alas, the car is still leaking.i must say that the customer service team at colonial gmc in watertown (ma) has been extraordinarily kind and accommodating, but they still have yet to fix the problem.
We were parked with the back end up on a slope, when we went down onto level ground a large amount of water came in between our windshield and ceiling- it poured onto our passenger side dash. We thought we got all the water soaked up right away. The next morning our car was making a clicking sound and wouldn't start. It wouldn't give the key back. When we jumped it- it wouldn't shut off. We had to unhook the battery- very dangerous. This went on for days.
Problem #1 of 3: during heavy rains, water would leak in through the sun visors on both sides.took it to the dealership several times.they said the drain tubes from the sunroof were clogged, they blew it out, when that didn't work, they charged me to put it longer tubes, when that didn't work, they said it was because they only replaced the front tubes, not the back.problem #2 of 3:when driving through water puddles at low speed i lose power steering for a brief time (which is troublesome when turning).problem #3 of 3: two warning lights for airbags come on everytime i start the vehicle.i can push a button each time to make the written warning go away, but the red light with a picture stays on.not sure if the airbags would deploy or not.
2 drilled holes in the sunroof are allowing water to flow throughout vehicle wiring harnesses.water has settled in engine and harnesses.in my case, the water shorted out the amplifier.worried that this could also create electrical fire or other malfunction(s).
Air cond turns on but will not blow.mechanic removes cover and my blower motor is standing in 3 inches of water.any more water would have leaked onto the floor of my car.water in an electrical component is not safe. If i get water inside, i will also have mold or mildew.this is not safe for us to breathe.i do not feel this should be my cost.this is manufacturing or engineering negligence.it is not normal wear and tear.
Water leaks in front driver and passenger side floor boards, hard to tell where the leak is occurring. Water leaks everytime it rains and drips down onto the wiring and airbags. This causes the gas and brake pedals to become slick posing a safety issue. We bought the vehicle used and this is the first few times we've noticed it. Water leaking on the wiring system cant be good everyone knows water and electricity do not mix.
Water leaking after rain storm down to floor mats on both the driver and passenger side. We had our windshield recently replaced back in may of this year, so i thought that this was maybe the issue and took back to the glass repair shop. Upon investigating further, they found that the issue was happening to many of the gmc vehicles on the electricalrecall.i went togm's website and entered my vin and nothing about this issue on our personal vehicle. In our small community there have been two house fires, major damage caused by the electrical system ignition etc on gm vehicles. We do not want to be the next victim.
Anytime we get a heavy rain water makes it's way inside the roof of the vehicle. I've got water coming out of seat belt panels, overhead lights, and all over the place. Water/mold and electricity don't mix.
Water water water leaking in vehivle everywhere.dripping from rear overhead lights, rear back-up sensor, around emergency brake, a-pillars are soaked, pooling on driver side floor.water and electrical = nothing but problems and more problems.this is now our second acadia in the last month first was a 07 which water was also leaking from even more areas (opened overhead dvd and water just poured out).that vehicle was fixed per tsb yet problem never solved it just continued to leak.dealership bought it back once they found us a different acadia which i now have a 08.they said they found out that the 07's water leaking was a major issue but not with the 08's.well we signed the papers on march 1st and no suprise water leaking everywhere by march 10th.i contacted gmc and was told to have it diagnosed and then they will pass it on to some other department claim specilist person to see if they can help.oh yeah and found out from gmc that the tsb for drain tube extensions has already been done on vehicle.i am hopefull that gmc will take care of this issue at their expense. ---with the first vehicle, after water issue started my wife would be driving and the power seat would move all the way forward and she could not stop that from happening.she tried to hit the button to stop the seat from moving but it was non responsive until the seat was all they way forward.my wife as very long legs and said if she would have had to make any sort of emergency manovers she would not have been able to.if gmc does not reslove this issue i plan on start the process of a class action lawsuit for all affected acadia owners.
Entered my fairly new 2008 gmc acadia this morning and was greeted with a puddle on the passenger seat and the door jams leaking to a point where the roof liner was also soaked. I am now afraid the water may compromise the air bags and speakers that are located near the leak. Not to mention the odor that will occur from having soaked carpet in a vehicle. Idon't believe a vehicle with 10,000 miles and cost me 36,000 dollars new should ever leak.
First incident occurred when we went to a family reunion for the weekend. We were at a camp ground in a cabin and did not enter the car all weekend. It rained all weekend very hard at times. When we did enter the car to go home noted approx. 1 inch of water to the floor of both driver and passenger side of vehicle.at the time i thought maybe i just didn't have the sun roof closed all the way.dried it up and didn't think much more about it.car is garage kept so most of the time it is not exposed to rain.another day took myson to dentist,it was raining very hard that dayon the way home water started pouring out of 3rd row light then noted sounds of water splashing around in headliner.i was able to dry it up and mentioned it when i had an oil change.i was told the drain tubes were probably blocked and did a check on those with no problems.as i said the car is garage kept so fortunately it has not been exposed to a lot of rain.however this week we have had a lot of rain the car has been parked out side while i work.yesterday when i came home i again noted large amount of water in floor boards.dried it up again with plan to take to dealer on next day off. Today when i came home from work i had placed towel in sunroof area in case of more rain,towel was soaked dripping down onto seats floor was again soaked.when i got home turned key off, removed key but car continued to run, sputtered for approx. 2-3 mins then shut off.started it up again and shut it off removed the key and it did the same. Heard a continued humming sound coming from engine. At this point i had worked all night so just left it.i will take to dealer tomorrow but it is out of warranty.i have researched this problem and found hundreds of complaints.no fix by gmc.
When it rains, water leaks from the air bags. Water also leaks from the light fixtures and dvd player in the middle seating. Water also comes in somewhere under the dashboard/electrical panel area, onto the passenger side floor. The last time it rained, there was standing water on my passenger side floor. This has happened while driving it in the rain and while it was parked. Stablitrak and traction control lights are constantly coming on - even after looked at. - i have pictures of lights on. Also constant service engine soon light problems.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. While driving approximately 30 mph, the contact's vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle. In addition, the base of the driver's seat detached. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries to the head, which required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin and failure mileage were unknown.
2008 gmc acadia.consumer writes in regards to vehicle lift gate problems after lift gate recall repairs.the consumer stated the lift gate no longer opened.
Gmc is aware of the problem with the acadia that the car leaks water from the roof, and i mean pours in.this water also enters the electrical system of the vehicle and affects the airbags.this is a huge safety concern for me.there is no telling what other safety features will be compromised with this water leak issue.any help concerning this issue will be greatly appreciated.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. When the vehicle was purchased used in august of 2009, water leaked into the passenger side of the vehicle when making turns. The vehicle was taken to j & j motor sales (6524 lake michigan dr, allendale, mi 49401, (616) 895-5184), but they could not find any leaks or diagnose the failure. The contact also checked on her own, but could not find the source of the leak. Recently, the contact stated that water was collecting underneath where the blower fan was located on the passenger side, which caused it to short out. The contact was almost involved in a crash because the windshield would not defrost in the morning. The manufacturer had not been contacted. The failure mileage was 176,000.
Our vehicle sat out in the rain for several hours because we were at our daughter's sporting event in another town.when we came back to our vehicle to drive home, we noticed the carpet was wet and when my husband pulled forward water began to come out of both the third row light and seatbelts.we did our best to clean the water up and planned on contacting the dealership as soon as we could.we drove the car to work the following morning as this is our main vehicle and when my husband shut off the car he noticed that it was making a strange noise.when he tried to restart the car it would not start.we attempted to jump the car, but it would not turn over.we ended up contacting a towing company to take the car to the local dealership.after a month of our car being out of commission, gm and the dealership have determined that there is extensive damage and we will need to have the wiring and circuit boards replaced at a cost of $6000.gm has completely washed theirs hands of this and continues to say it is an environmental issue and we didn't maintain the sunroof properly (although no documentation was given to inform us that this needed to happen) and clearly they know of the design flaw since they recalled it once for a leaky roof (we had the recall done).there are documented mold issues (which make people sick), airbags that have quit working, defroster motor issues in northern states, in addition to a complete vehicle failure while driving in an undesirable neighborhood. Here is a link to edmonds.com where there are many, many complaints. Http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/direct/view/.f1e12d1.
While it was raining outside, i was sitting in the back seat and happened to look up and saw water/ rain trickling out from around the rear interior overhead light, it was also coming in around the sensor in the overhead. The trickle eventually slowed down to a drip.in my opinion, water and electricity don't mix.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. 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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. ....updated 01/13/16 the consumer stated the matter was resolved. Updated 01/22/16.
Purchased a used 2008 gmc acadia slt1.we have had it for six days.within those six days we have had water rolling/rushing around our roof liner, water pouring out of both front airbags and under dash, water pouring out of the back dome lights, rear video sensor, and back seatbelts.both front floor mats saturated with water as well as the carpet underneath.it is to be noted that all of the water pouring out has been witness while driving.this is clearly a driving distraction especially to a new car owner who is not expecting this at all.a driver is not supposed to have any driving distractions while driving.this car was designed with a lot of safety features however water leakage and pouring out of spaces has been greatly over looked.last night while driving at night in the rain, i had water drip onto my hand from the driver's airbag which took me off guard as i was not expecting it.this was a distraction.we have put our basement room dehumidifier in our acadia in the garage on this sixth night to help dry out all the water in the carpet and we are sure in the roof liner to hopefully help with any mold that may have started.we have two sons undercare for environmental allergies and one with asthma.this vehicle cannot be good for him.we now are stressed worrying about what future problems we are going to face from the water damage we can see and that we cannot.the upper electrical components (i.e. Lights, dvd player), the blower under the dash and other internal dash components, and the most serious are the airbags.will they now work?this has to be the biggest safety concern for gmc.we now have a big false sense of security regarding the air bag deployment in the event of a crash. We cannot comprehend that this has been allowed by our national government safety agencies since 2007!why?
This is in regards to the window seal on the driver and passenger window. It holds water in the seal and has a very strong offensive mold/mildew odor.each time you roll down either window the smell is so strong that your allergies are immediately affected.i don't think it is healthy to constantly smell mold when you're driving your vehicle.i took it to the dealer a couple of times and they agreed that it was horrible, but only suggested that i take an air hose and blow out the trapped water.that doesn't work because each time it rains or you wash your vehicle it smells again.i hate driving a newer vehicle that smells like a molded trash container.i would like a better solution for this never ending problem.
Water leaking into vehicle cabin entering through panoramic sunroof and ending in the electronic components under the driver side causing multiple dashboard warning lights to turn on and inoperable at times when lit. On two instances vehicle unable to start took to dealership for repairs and after a few days and unable to replicate was sent home. Currently breaks and electronic stability control lights come on and off intermittently and unable to operate cruise control.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that on march 20, 2010 while driving at approximately 40 mph in snowy conditions with rocks and debris on the road, he heard a loud clanking noise under the vehicle. The noise was followed by the check engine light which illuminated on the instrument panel. When the contact attempted to accelerate at a traffic light, the vehicle would not move. The police responded but no report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a local authorized dealership where the contact was informed that a rock under the vehicle cut the harness wire since it was unprotected. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 40,800. The current mileage was approximately 41,000.
The vehicle was leased new in 2008 and had water leaking around sunroof. The leak was repaired however between 08-11 there were numerous documented issues with electrical problems on this car relating to the water leak.on october 11, 2011 i was driving to work in the vehicle and all the electrical components shut off- radio, directionals, gages, lights. The car remained running and within seconds the electrical was restored. It has continued to shut on and off intermittently since then.i brought the car to the dealer and was told they were unable to diagnose the problem and that i should bring it back if it happened again. On the way home it happened again. I brought it back on oct. 12 and the same thing happened the whole drive to the dealer. They have since had the car and tell me they do not know what the problem is or how to fix it. I am being left to drive an unsafe vehicle and am told my only option is to trade it in.
Water leaking from improperly installed sunroof drainage system. Water leaked from headliner, a post, b post, under dashboard, and pooling in the driver side floorboard. Incident occurred 3 times before being fixed. Known issue by manufacturer when vehicle was being produced at the factory. System was not resolved/repaired until attention was brought to the service department by the owner of the vehicle.manufacturer should have fixed poorly designed system prior to producing, selling the vehicle to end consumer.
Water sloshing under the glove box, and getting on passenger's shoes.pulled plastic housing around blower motor to find it completely filled with water(same as described at this youtube video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnykjlhusxi).turns out the sunroof drain is clogged and the interior is filling with water (like in this youtube video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxzygdlln-u).the battery compartment is full of water.
Water leaking from sunroof - leaks from both airbag areas, above sunvisors and through seatbelts.have serviced two times and will be going back a third time this week.first occurred 6 days after taking car off lot, then again 1 month later and now 18 days later (each time it has been in the rain).first time, took out windshield and replaced, thinking it was loose seal.second time said the strip around the sunroof was flat and replaced it. This time they think the front drainage tubes are not working and are backing up into the inside and leaking.the mechanic rode with me and could feel the water puddling up in the sunroof.i am afraid the water will create mold and mildew, as well as get into the electrical components of the vehicle.the water pours out of the front sides and onto the steering wheel as you are driving.
Water leaking into the floorboard saturating the carpet.
Driving car on freeway and it caught on fire, no previous issues that would cause the fire.front of car and engine compartment caught on fire....updated 01/25/16
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. While driving at various speeds in rainy weather, the contact noticed water leaking from the top of the vehicle and dashboard. In addition, when the brake pedal was depressed, the pedal shook violently without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer on two separate occasions; however, the cause of the failure was undetermined. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000. The vin was unavailable.
2008 gmc acadia slt has severe water leakage inside the cabin that cause significant damage to interior carpeting and panels. Electrical problems also begin to happen such as back up assist disabled, air bag light flashing, rear windshield wipers not shutting off and more i am sure will happen as water enters the cabin and areas that you cannot see. This is a potentially dangerous condition that needs to be recalled and addressed by general motors. Fire hazards and injuries due to malfunctioning equipment might occur. There are videos and plenty of complaints from other owners on the internet of this same issue and i am shocked that no actions have been made by gm.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. While parked, the contact noticed water had entered the vehicle from under the glove compartment and the overhead light compartment, flooding the floorboard. The contact stated that the failure recurred whenever it rained.the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 58,000.
Front sunroof leaks and fills up floorboards with water.known issue with sunroof drains clogging and poorly sealed sunroof design.floorboards hold electrical equipment.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that the passenger side fuse block was corroded and had an electrical shortage due to water damage. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that water was leaking through the roof of the vehicle, causing water damage to the interior. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who stated that there was a defective seal on the roof. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 90,000 and the current mileage was 93,000.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that during rainy weather conditions, water would enter the vehicle through the driver side of the vehicle and the undercarriage. As a result, the steering column and the emergency brake failed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 92,000.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that this was the second time the sun roof drain line shifted and leaked water down the headliner. The failure flooded the driver side of the vehicle, side air bag, and visor without warning. The dealer diagnosed that the sun roof drained cube shifted and needed to be replaced. Also, the carpet and panel of the driver side had mold and needed to be to replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.
I purchased this vehicle from the gm dealer in anchorage alaska on jan. 27, 2014. At approximately 63550 miles, during a hared rain storm, water entered the vehicle from some point. It poured out of the interior heating fan cover, under the glove boxon the passenger side of the vehicle. It covered and soaked the floor mats and insulation around the area. In order to determine the extent of the leak, i removed the glovebox and the heating system fan cover. The fan cover was completely full of water. I removed about 3 cups once and only hours later it was full again.
We have a 2008 gmc acadia that now has approximately 164,000 miles. It was recently found out that a water leak has caused the airbag system to be come completely disabled. Water leaks in these model vehicles are a known issue and gm has put out technical service bulletins about these leaks and how to fix them. Because our vehicle is over the mileage limit the local dealership is saying gm will not warranty the leak repair or the damage to the airbag system from the leak. We are now faced with a bill of $1600 to repair the airbag system and unknown amount to repair the water leak and any other damage caused by it to the vehicle. What i do not understand is why a leaking sunroof with admitted factory defect issues from the manufacture has a mileage limit for warranty repairs. I can understand a time limit. This issue has now made our vehicle completely unsafe for my family to drive and ride in.
Sunroof continues to leak water. Moisture mildew growth in interior. Car gets saturated every time. Driver side floor boards full of water. Electrical warning lights continue to sound and flash...today it's the brake warning. Water is corroding my electrical system...it's not safe! gmc keep ignoring this problem, even though this issue is an epidemic of complaints all over the web! this should have been a recall years ago! this is absolutely unacceptable!
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact noticed one arm was fractured on the liftgate. The contact's daughter sustained injuries to the hand, but did not require medical attention. The dealer diagnosed that the arms needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle failed to operate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the cause of the failure was undetermined. In addition, the side air bag warning indicator illuminated contiuously. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v415000 (structure) and 14v118000 (air bags). The failure mileage was unknown.
Rain leak into car, water pouring into frame and trapped in frame of car, roof of car.water leaking out of airbag locations.when we drive, we can hear water moving around in frame, see water leaking out of airbag areas in frame of car.water trapped inside frame of car, rotting inside of car, mold, mildew potential, fire hazard.gmc says they are not responsible for repairs, car no longer under warranty.how can i safely drive a vehicle in which both the airbags and electrical system is compromised??
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated the tail gate door would opens by itself sporadically while driving.the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The failure and current mileage was 35,775.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. After turning the ignition switch to the off position, the engine would not immediately shut off. Also, the vehicle would not immediately start when turning the ignition switch to the on position. The contact stated that the battery continued to lose power after turning the vehicle off and water leaked into the cabin of the vehicle. The cause of the failures was not determined. The manufacturer and highly buick gmc (3535 west loop 820 south, fort worth, tx) were notified of the failures, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 115,000.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that the sun roof was leaking water down the a pillar above the body control module main fuse block. The contact stated that the failure recurred five times. The vehicle was taken to gandrud chevrolet (3792, 919 auto plaza dr, green bay, wi 54302, (920) 309-5444) where it was diagnosed that there was an electrical short. The cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the water traveled down to the driver's side door bulkhead plug and caused the shortage throughout the vehicle. The contact was a certified mechanic who replaced the body control module five times. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided a case number. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that there was a severe water leak coming from the moon/sun roof and into the instrument panel, causing a shortage with all of the electrical components. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the headliner that surrounded the moon/sun roof area. The replacement did not correct the failure. The manufacturer was notified who stated that the failure was caused by an engineering flaw and offered no assistance. The vehicle was taken to the dealer four times for repairs. The contact filed a claim with the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 53,000 and the current mileage was 56,000.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that he noticed water on the dashboard prior to starting the vehicle. The contact then attempted to start the vehicle, but it would not start. The vehicle was successfully jump started and all of the air bag warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnosis. The dealer stated that a seal needed to be placed between the firewall and cab. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 49,000 and the current mileage was 52,000.
Cause code: 6021 - component damaged/cracked, reverse clutch plate replacementreading various forums, these seems to be a problem with all lambada platforms, hundreds if not thousands of transmission failures, creating a major safety concern for myself and the public.gm needs to replace these trannys with a new more durable/reliable design before someone is seriously injured or killed, its only a matter of time.please confront gm with these complaints...thxhttp://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/webx/.f215073?displayrecent.
Rain water leaks in over the driver'seat saturating the roof liner running down the windshield column on to the floor. Water shorted out the power window control. Drain lines on both sides of vehicle are constantly being checked for blockage but no blocked.inside of windows get ice during winter and humidity buildup when temps are above freezing.i believe it happens more often when the car is stationary. It started about oct 2013
There is a potential fire hazard with the daylight running lights overheating before they burn out on both driver and passenger side.the bulb gets so hot that they melt the bulb socket causing an electrical fire hazard. The heat also has made the headlight housing brittle and cracked to where the socket wont stay in place inside the headlight housing thus causing the bulb to lay on the plastic causing a fire hazard. General motors knows about this fire hazard because i have called it to there attention and because they have a customer satisfaction program#13135.they have also recalled some 2007 and 2009 to 2011 vehicles but not 2008 with the same problem.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that the sun roof and area between the front driver's door was leaking water. The vehicle was taken to colonial auto center (located at 100 myers dr, charlottesville, va 22901) to be diagnosed, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The approximate failure mileage was 64,000.
The vehicle described in this complaint has a leakon the drivers side sun roof. Took vehicle to dealer to have problem resolved. Tech indicated that water was draining slowly. Tech indicated that drains were blown out and water was draining out in a faster rate. As of today's rain storm, sun roof continues to leak . Leak occurs when vehicle is sitting still and during movement.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v415000 (structure) and stated that the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. Whenever it rained, the vehicle would flood and the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer (prado auto sales, new castle, de) and the contact was informed that there was no recall for the failure. A diagnostic test was recommended, but was not performed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The manufacturer referred the contact to nhtsa. The failure mileage was 128,000.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. While the vehicle was stationary, rain water entered into the cabin, which caused some electrical failures. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 115,000.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that whenever it would rain, water would enter through the sunroof and the instrument cluster. The dealer was notified who advised that they would perform a diagnostic test and inspect the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 85,000.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact noticed water leaking into the vehicle from the windshield and sun roof, which caused the radio, wiper blades, and turn signals to fail. The contact mentioned that the battery was moist due to the water. The vehicle was taken to mauer buick gmc (1111 mn-110, inver grove heights, mn 55077), but was not diagnosed due to the diagnostic fee. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the radio amplifier needed to be replaced; however, the cause of the leak was not determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 164,000.
Lift gate: i took my vehicle in to dealership to have recall on my lift gate complleted ( 15240). Upon completion, my power lift gate became inoperable. Dealership then wanted me to pay $500 to make power lift gate operable. Service adviser indicated to me that this has happened in the past with a customer with the same type of vehicle and they paid the $500. Please advise what action i need to take. I have contacted gmc customer service with details of this complaint.
While attempting to maneuver out of a parking space, my wheels locked up. Still thinking the wheel had turned enough, i attempted to clear a cement bea, however the car rolled into it.i was told that the tire had detached from the car "rod under the car" which prevented me from turning.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. In rainy conditions, the vehicle leaked water from the front driver side window, sun roof, and the rear of the vehicle. The contact smelled mold inside the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 164,500.
When it's raining , i have huge leaking on the passenger side , which damages my carpet and causing mold growth.now it's smell horrible and i have big concern about my babies health , it's unsafe to be in this car for long time.
There is water that comes down into the wiring harness of all of the doors. I am able to take the wiring harnesses off and tons of water dumps out. This has corroded many of the electrical components. The corrosion has led to locks windows mirrors and speakers not working. Please recall this.....
Bought our gmc acadia dec. 2011 had no issues till jan 2012. Since then it has been back to the dealership repeatedly for seemingly linked problems. Started with just a dead battery upon further investigation found that the wiring harness was submerged in water, causing battery to short out, replaced the battery and fixed the apparent point of entry. Not two weeks later back in the shop, water pouring from the head liner (around the interior lights, sunroof moldings, and seat belt joints). Our acadia remained at the dealership for three days with no luck of finding a leak (checked all drain lines and ran the vehicle through the water machine). Here we are again vehicle has been at the shop for a week with no luck of finding the point of intrusion; this time the water leak shorted out the entire fuse panel. After trying to find the leak for over a week, sending the vehicle to another shop to "get a fresh set of eyes on it", and contacting gm for advise (which was no help) the dealership still has been unsuccessful in locating the water leak. Not sure what to do next. All i know is we bought a $30,000.00 car so we wouldn't have problems and here we are with problems, expensive problems.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. While the rear liftgate door was in the open position, the door suddenly fell down. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the nhtsa campaign number: 15v415000 (structure). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 40,000.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced several electrical failures. The rear doors would not unlock, the liftgate failed to open, the check engine indicator illuminated intermittently, and the battery failed while the key was stuck in the ignition. When the battery was replaced, the key was removed; however, the engine was still operable. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing where it was stated that the body control module needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that when the rear liftgate was opened, it closed extremely fast without being prompted. The failure recurred three times. 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 not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 107,400. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Pushed button for rear-hatch to open.hatch went up and after 1-2 seconds released with all its weight.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. While the vehicle was parked, the liftgate failed to open. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that there were no failures until the vehicle was taken to the dealer and repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 15v415000 (structure). The dealer indicated that they completed the recall repair, but the liftgate came down twice without warning. The failure bruised someone's head. Medical attention was not required. The dealer was notified of the failure and provided no solution. The manufacturer was notified that the recall remedy failed to provide a solution. The failure mileage was not available.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. While the vehicle was parked, the liftgate became inoperable without warning. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing, but they could not diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 71,000.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. While the vehicle was parked with the liftgate opened, the liftgate fell closed independently with force and struck the contact on the head. The failure recurred on one other occasion and struck another passenger on the head. 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 made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 49,000.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that the rear liftgate failed to open. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v415000 (structure) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair.the dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer was contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the contacts vehicle would receive the recall repair. The failure mileage was not available. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Back hatch on vehicle will not open.replaced fuse and still will not open, there is not a safety open included with this vehicle therefore the door cannot be opened from the inside.the full vehicle is not able to be used and is unsafe for third row riders in the event of an accident.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. While driving approximately 70 mph, smoke and flames began to emit from the roof of the vehicle without warning. The fire department extinguished the fire and filed a report. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 151,000.
Rear coil spring had rusted about 30% through, snapped off pulling out of driveway.
Transmission started slipping. I would pull out onto a street and it would slip and i almost got his by a car. I took it in repeatedly to dealer and they couldn't duplicate and after repeatedly taking it back and them keeping it for a month they finally replaced the transmission. Repeated steering issues. I took it in constantly and was told nothing wrong but after looking at it myself i found melted bushing and after being told all that had been replaced already. Steering problems from day 1. 4 times of having power steering replaced and steering column and every time i got the vehicle back the vibration was worse, today i found the problem on my own. The rack and pinion has a major leak. Not sure how repeated trips to the dealership and they couldn't see this. My steering also locks up while driving almost hit a car..and the dealership never has loaners so im stuck driving an unsafe vehicle while i wait because i was told i can only go where i bought my vehicle because of the extended warranty. This vehicle goes in to the shop and as soon as it is picked up it needs to go right back the same day. Worst vehicle and most unsafe of anything i've ever owned.
Worst vehicleever.
Bought this life altering mess of a vehicle in june 2013 with 77k miles. Since that time a wide spectrum of issues have arose and cost me for than just money. Windshield wiper quit working and needed to be fixed (i now see that was a recall) constant electric issues in using beeping, lighting up at inappropriate times, not registering a grown adult in passenger seat. Also, leaking transmission fluid. Gm did cover that charge which was no help with the rear end that had to be replaced at a cost of nearly $3000. Transmission still (before leak "fixed") and after will read idle transmission hot at many times. Leaking water when we receive heavy rains. Leaking comes from drivers side airbag "label")i have been financially strapped because of this vehicle i had worked and saved so hard for just trying to keep my job! i need my vehicle to work and my life is at risk when i'm forced to get behind the wheel because of these issues that gm is aware of. With the money i've spent (i'm a single working mother with two young sons) because of gm turning a blind eye i am in dire need of the proper resolution to this year long devastation of preventable events. Please assist me in this fore i'm unable to go further with continuing to fix problems that thousands of other owners are having with the same vehicle. Thank you.in 2011 my children and myself lost our home to a devastating flood that rocked our city and as of feb 2014 we were finally able to move out of the camper and get a home. I cannot prevent a flood and all the pain it caused myself and my children but i will not cease to fight for what it right. That is replacing my vehicle with equal, reliable safe vehicle immediately! after all, this was completely preventable and should've been fixed before now. Please help me. Thank you for your time.
Re: dissatisfied customer experience from a loyal customer.beginning in 2014, after narrowly avoiding serious from the collapse of the rear lift gate while loading the vehicle, suffering minor scraps and bruising. Ibrought my vehicle to the nearest gmc service center and received a quote for replacement struts. I later had them replaced in 2015 at my own expense, only more recently becoming aware that it was due to a part failure and subject to recall and replacement. Of which i will follow up with a reimbursement request.following that incident my steering column tightened during turns forcing me to exert extreme pressure in slow speed turns, creating a hazard to both myself and others. After several trips to the service department and the performing of stated remedies prescribed by the gmc service mechanic, the problem still persist and more recently it being suggested that the problem was related to suspension struts and possibly transmission issues since the 'check engine' light was on with for codes related to the transmission control module were present. Through my own research i found out that all of these issues are related to either recalled items or itemslisted in technical service bulletins, yet now i'm being told that my cost would be $1900 for repairs and an additional $1500 to replace a faulty navigation/entertainment system, due to a suck disc.collectively, i find these events, the mechanical failures and the fact that the burden for these failures and events are being placed on the customer as being absurd and egregious. I choose to purchase this vehicle to support american companies such as yours and driveamerican made vehicles out of loyalty to you, but if this is the reward i receive from my loyalty i think it is about time i begin rethinking things.
Started car air bag light on now it won't go off. Gmc said my 2008 is not on the recall list.rt rear spring also broke tire pressure light also stays on.
This is the second complaint i have made has still have not heard anything.this is sad that it has not been dealt with.i hope my family is not in a serious accident because of this car.
Multiple problems with this vehicle. It has been in the shop more than 10 times in the past 4 years that i have owned it, frustrating. List of repairs: timing belt, head lights, steering, camshaft, oil leak, struts, brakes and this is what i can recall mostly.this vehicle has had multiple services especially for service stability track that never gets repaired, they can't find the problem. Also service air bag keeps coming on but dealership cannot do anything while the light is not on. Very frustrated with this vehicle. I have never experienced so many repairs and services with any other vehicle as i have the acadia. I owned a galant car before the acadia for 5 years and only had to do one repair in those 5 years i owned it. I regret purchasing this vehicle! i am a single mother of two and i need a dependable vehicle not one that is malfunctioned!
Received notice from gm re power steering, do not take to vehicle for service unless problem is known. I took vehicle for tire rotation and mechanic noticed power steering fluid leaking, caused damage to rack, pinion, etc. (estimate attached). Called gm dealer and gm cust service, will only cover defective power steering pump not the damage caused by defective pump. Since gm advised not to get fixed until issue occurs (i still have power steering, was not aware of the issue until tires were rotated) why should i be liable for the additional damage caused? also, this morning 12/08/15, while taking my daughter to school, the car buckled and stabiltrak, check engine light came on with a message "power reduced", only able to drive 20-25 miles. The same issue occurred appx. A year ago and i filed a complaint.the light goes and off just like a year ago. After reading several bulletins for the 2008 gmc acadia, all the above issues are a known issue. I should not have to pay for vehicle defects that are common in all of the vehicles.
We purchased our 2008 acadia in 2011, it had approximately 30,000 miles on it at the time of purchase. Less than thirty days after purchase we had to replace the front rotors. At 40,000 miles we had to replace the front brakes; the air conditioner backed up, which required maintenance to the blower motor; and the head lights went out, which required replacement. At 45,000 miles the rear struts went out, which required replacement; and we had to replace two tires. At 60,000 miles the water pump went out and needed to be replaced. At 55,000 miles the front struts went out, which needed replacing, along with four new tires, and a new set of headlights. At 60,000 miles the rear brakes and rotors needed to be replaced. At 70,000 miles the transmission went out, which also required replacement. The final incident happened on 6/10/13 at 74,000 miles, while i was driving with all three of my children. I was going 50 miles an hour on a highway, and the entire car shut down. The steering console locked with the keys in the ignition, i had no ability to steer the vehicle, the brakes did not function either. I had to use the parking brake to slow the vehicle down, barely avoiding a collision with another vehicle.
Fluid leaked from master cylinder to power booster no visibleleaks repaired at my expense about a week later a bulletin from gm that was to extend my warranty to 10 year 120000 miles. There is a process in place to return my money. No safety recall ! both front struts have gone out . The air conditioner is causing problems because of off and on cooling.all of this is with in 55000 miles, the car has 55055miles as of this dated.there seems to be a process of no safety recalls but to issue extended warranty. We all know what recalls do to sales.
The service stability track warning will come on while driving. It will then make the suv shut off. This is really terrifying since it happens while driving.after the suv shuts off, you have to wait a couple minutes before you're able to restart.the last two months, the service airbag warning will come up on the screen out of no where. It will come on while driving and setting stationary.water will pour out from the glove box while driving.
I noticed that when driving on an expressway and would attempt to pass a slower moving vehicle, as i would move into the passing lane and attempt to accelerate, the car would hesitate for a few seconds, lose speed, then suddenly downshift and accelerate at an unexpected rate. I also noticed that the car would unexpectedly accelerate or decelerate under normal driving conditions. I bought the vehicle to the dealer for repair, they responded that they could find nothing wrong, but the what i was experiencing was characteristic of the 6-speed transmission on the vehicle. The problem continued and i found it dangerous. I returned the vehicle and the dealer's remedy was to "reset the transmission computer." during this time, i also noticed that the "service stabilitrac and traction control" warning would come on. It dosen't matter if your driving or idle or in park these warnings and problems still exist.the dealer fixed one wheel sensor but the problem still occurs. The service airbag warning lights still comes on there was a recall for that i had it fixed but warning still comes on. This vehicle has had so many recalls automatic lift gate, air bag warnings, power steering pump and hose. The rack & pinion will need to be replaced in the vehicles short life span, all of the suspension parts bushings will have to be replaced at some point so this means control arm, sway bar sway, sway bar links toe links of course with these issues you will have to replace struts and shocks, etc...how can government/general motors sell a vehicle this expensive and have so many problems these vehicles are unsafe to drive something needs to be done about this before someone gets seriously hurt.my 08 gmc acadia is pure garbage someone needs to be held accountable because these vehicles have major mechanicaland electrical issues, recalls and are unsafe to be driving
I have had problems with this car for the last 5 years. First the airbag light came on when we were going on vacationi took it to the dealer and was told it was fixed but it kept coming on and off took it again and same thing happened it kept doing that so i took it to the dealer and they said they had to reroute the airbag harness to fix the problem. Again it only lasted for a few weeks and it came back on. By that time the car was over 60,000 miles and it was past the extended warranty so i'm stuck with that problem.the transmission had to be repaired a few months ago and it needs to be repaired again but don't have money to fix it and gmc won't recall the 2007 and 2008 acadias knowing that the acadias of those 2 years were made with a faulty transmission and a lot of people are having problems with them. They fixed the problem for the 2009 and later models but won't do anything about the 2007 and 2008 models and a lot of people don't have money to pay for a very expensive repair that is gm's fault. My acadia is sitting on my driveway because i don't have money to fix itand i'm stuck using a 16 year old car that is more reliable that our new car. I have had the following problems since a few months after i purchased what i thought it was a good and reliable family vehicle.air bags light on and never got fixedsuspension repaired about 3 years agolighting problems a couple of times and now there is a recall for that transmission problems for the last 6 months the car has only 70,000 miles and it should not be having all this issues please look in to this i know there is a lot of people having the same problem and gm won't do anything to fix the problem. They knew they had a problem with the transmission's the 2007 and 2008 models that's why they fixed the problem for the 2009 and later models. Please do something about it. Thanks.
I bought my gmc acadia in february and have had it at the dealership i know 15+ times.everything is wrong with it.it started off that it was the stability track and stability control censors, then it went to both rear wheel bearings replace, bypassing the wiring (because gm) told the dealership to bypass the factory wiring and build a new harness for the wiring, several other things wrong, and now the transmission!!!!what will happen next!!!so many people are having major issues with the acadia.not dependable nor safe for me nor my family!!!!!
2008 gmc acadia has several problems with safety recalls and dealership response.*njwater entered through the passenger side roof. The tire pressure monitoring light illuminated. The driver seat made a noise while being adjusted and there was a noise coming from the steering column when it was cold.the radio and navigation screen went out and the drivers seat did not move. Updated 01/23/09.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. While driving various speeds, the vehicle shook, stalled, and shut off. The stability and traction control lights illuminated. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road, turned off the vehicle, and restarted it after a couple of minutes. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer who reset the "stability and traction controls", but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. While driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle stalled, the brakes seized, and the traction control and abs indicators illuminated. The contact lost control of the steering. The vehicle was able to restart on the first attempt. The failure recurred five times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer stated that there were no recalls for the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 131,000.
I noticed that when driving on an expressway and would attempt to pass a slower moving vehicle, as i would move into the passing lane and attempt to accelerate, the car would hesitate for a few seconds, lose speed, then suddenly downshift and accelerate at an unexpected rate.i also noticed that the car would unexpectedly accelerate or decelerate under normal driving conditions. I bought the vehicle to the dealer for repair, they responded that they could find nothing wrong, but the what i was experiencing was characteristic of the 6-speed transmission on the vehicle.the problem continued and i found it dangerous.i returned the vehicle and the dealer's remedy was to "reset the transmission computer."during this time, i also noticed that the "service stabilitrac and traction control" warning would come on.onstar recommended i shut off the engine to reset the system.i found this only happened when i first used the car in the mornings to go to work.again, the dealer said there was nothing wrong and the computers were showing no codes -- they also stated that they could not duplicate the problem.i got the car back from the dealer and it happened again - at 7:00 am.i called onstar and they gave me two codes.i bought the car back to the dealer and gave him the codes.it now seems that there were two defective sensors controlling the stabilitrac / traction control system and how they communicate with the transmission.i was told that gm is changing manufacturers on the sensors.i have not had use of the car since the beginning of june and am still waiting for gm to produce these parts.in the meantime, unexpected acceleration, deceleration, and gear shifting was occurring under all driving situations causing -- in my mind -- a danger to myself, my passengers, and others.the dealer has had the car on five different occasions since june 8.this last service they have had the car since july 20.
Just after buying my 08 acadia everything on it went wrong. But now 2 half years later and only 13000 miles i cant take anymore. The sunroof has leaked since we bought it. I hardly ever drive it due to the leak and thenoise the steering makes. Returned to dealer . They said drain tubes clogged. Still leaked. Carried to body shop they said same thing. Fixed again. Still leaks. Called gm dealer today said they cant fix it.they said to call body shop i just got it back from. They said that is who they would carry it too. I can only assume that i have mold issues. I can only assume my airbags wont work. I also figure with all the wiring wet anything could happen. I promise when something happens to my family due to this car gm will pay. I will make it my life work to make them pay.
During times of heavy rain or when driving through a car wash, water enters vehicle interior. Water can be heard moving around in headliner of rear while vehicle being driven. With vehicle in motion water can be seen leaking out of air bag label on driver side panel between windshield and door. Inspected drain tubes from sunroof and found them to be completely clogged. Upon clearing debris clogging the tubes an exessive amount of water came shooting out and tubes drained for about an hour a non stop stream. Approximately a week or so later, started having problems starting vehicle. Tested battery and it was fine. Tested alternator and starter, both fine. Two weeks later car wouldn't start again.upon aaa arriving to jump my vehicle we discovered the entire battery compartment behind passenger seat was completely filled and battery submerged in water. Further inspection found entire floor board saturated and headliner. Mold was also found on seats, seat belts, carpet, air vents, sun visors, and door panels.
I hear water swishing around in the ceiling, however nothing seems to be wet. The sunroof is always closed.twenty minutes into the drive to work, the emergency brake light on the dash board came on while i was driving on the highway (even though the brake was not engaged)....the dash brake light and chime sound continued until i reached my destination. When i finally stopped and turn the car off and on...both had stopped. After completing my work day,i started the car again andthe emergency brake dash light came on again...the brake was not engaged....i turned the car off and restarted...then it went away. I still here water in the roof when i turn corners.
My lift gate door fell and hit me in the head out of no where and my car is not on the list for the recall for that exact problem. My airbag indicator goes off all the time even if no one is in the front seat. My speedometer barely works, it goes completely around and i can't get it to reset. I took it to the shop just to be told it's a sensor that causes it along with the slow cranking but they didn't know which one it was because my car has 4.
The vehicle turns off abruptly while driving. The vehicle as turned off in a parked-idling position, rolling at five mph, and even between 60-70 mph. Most of the time when the car shuts down, you are not able to restart the car without removing the key out of the ignition and inserting it to the on position cycling that motion four to five times. I have researched and spoken to other owners with the same make, model, and year as i have and they are dealing with the same issue. I am certain i am not the only complaint regarding this issue. I am worried about the safety for my family and myself because as mentioned before, this happens at random. There should be some kind of recall for this issue, however there is not. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
This car is a leaking vehicle. After a heavy rain i got in my car and water just came flooding into my vehicle. I had it repaired at the dealership where i purchase the car. Shortly after my stereo system went out i had it checked out and was told it was my amp. But because of the estimated repair cost i chose not to have it repaired. Just recently my son pulled the device inside the door and all of f them were full of water. It's like all my seals are leaking on my vehicle. From the front to the back. I'm reporting this because i feel like i may not be the only person with this problem. Please respond
2nd time to dealer for water leak from sunroof (this time from sunroof that does not open). Soaking wet passenger floor, fuse box opened from water, water coming from side pillars. Diagnosis last time was tubes, this time window replaced and entire roof sealed. This is so dangerous, especially water running thru fuse box/electrical system. Common problem, tsb's and yet no recall by gm. Dealer refuses to honor tsb & request gm pay for repairs. $400.00 just for labor. Reading all over the internet plus tsbs, water damage is common for 2008 acadia and future vehicles. The government allowing gm to continue putting our lives at risk & not forcing a recall is ridiculous. I understand normal wear & tear but gm acadia's are defective, all of my repairs have been due to defects!
My 2008 gmc acadia leaks when it rains, the floor boards fill with water & water comes through the interior lights causing them to shorten, blink. The power windows got stuck wouldn't go down almost smashed my kids hand. The worse part driving on interstate at 65-70 traffic slows to 40 and your vehicle doesn't go almost causing the worse accident ever. Seems this wave plate, shiftsolenoid is a manufacturer defect especially since i was only a few months after initial purchase and the truck was returned to dealer for same issue so that means the transmission they replaced the bad one with was so bad or reached its time out mileage. This should be a recall if it happened shortly after purchase (purchased used) then it happens again with the replacement transmission and all the threads in have read every owner is experiencing this, someone will havebad accident possibly death. Does death have to occur for us to get better resolve and make gmc take care of this. Over $5,000 was tough to christmas time
Had the vehicle in the garage cleaning it out. Hatch was up and doors were open. Vehicle was not running. I was in the back of the vehicle putting the 2 back seats down. I had 1 leg inside the vehicle and the other hanging out of the back. All of a sudden the back gate came crashing down with no warning onto my leg. I could not get out and had to yell for help for someone to life the lift gate off of my leg. I have not seen a doctor yet but i feel like i need to as my leg is swollen and purple.
The hatchback won't stay up. My vehicle should be included in the hatchback falling recall.
Transmission started getting sluggish around 88, 000 miles. Vehicle wouldn't crank due to electricalstabilizer, now my sunroof is leaking.dealership is going to charge me $275 dollar to unblock the sunroof drains what a rip off when this is the three time i have had the drains cleaned and the sunroof still leak. This has to be a gmc problem that they refuse to acknowledge. The transmission is still under the gmc warranty so thank god i don't have to pay out of pocket for that. The electrical modules seem to be okay for now but at any giving time the vehicle may stop working. Gmc should own up to these problems and look out for their customers.
During acceleration the vehicle vibrates when going between 35 and 45 mph. Was not able to reproduce issue at dealership last fall, but is now getting much worse. Happens almost everytime the vehicle accelerates.
Power liftgate does not work.liftgate will not open on its own, and when i open it, it slams down.this could cause injury to me or my children.
My car leaks all at the top of the car when it rains. The sunroof does not leak but around the windshield leaks, in the back seat by the lights it leaks and at the emergency break it leaks. My car gets flooded and the flooring is getting nasty and molded. It does not matter if you are moving or let it sit alone, when it rains light or hard the car floods on the inside. I purchased the car in february 2016 and it has leaked since i first got the car but only getting worse.
The liftgate on my 2008 gmc acadia does not stay up and keeps coming down on our heads and body.. I saw that there were recalls on this item but not on my vin??this is a major safety issue.
This vehicle leaks through the sunroof and it goes all around the interior of the vehicle. Since it leaks inside i'm afraid it is going to reach the electrical components of the vehicle. It also leaks around where the battery is at an it can cause a shortage. Water also falls in through all the way to the carpet where the driver and passenger side, i don't know if the rear rows are affected. This makes the car have a ugly smell and sometimes i can't even breathe in my own car-- it smells extremely humid and horrible. The water that leaks in also leaves nasty marks around the interior roof of the car that really makes me feel depressed as soon as i open my door and see it. This problem really concerns me and i've also see multiple reviews of people with the same vehicle that have this problem. I can't drive my car in the rain or take it through the car wash without water leaking inside, and i hope one day it doesn't cause a fire in the electrical components.
The radio randomly stopped working a few weeks ago and the signal light you can't hear. No beeps at all are being heard since the radio stopped working. It turns on but you can't hear anything. You also can't hear any of the sensors if they light up on the dash.
The vehicle described in this complaint has a leakon the drivers side sun roof. Took vehicle to dealer to have problem resolved. Tech indicated that water was draining slowly. Tech indicated that drains were blown out and water was draining out in a faster rate. As of today's rain storm, sun roof continues to leak . Leak occurs when vehicle is sitting still and during movement.
Worse problem is the gear shifter, when is cool it will shift but after i am drivingit i cant hardly get it to change gears or go into park.my lift gate keep coming down when open.also my
Water enters the interior of the vehicle as the sunroof drains continue to clog up and water falls on driver and driver side electrical fuses.
The transmission had been hard shifting from 3rd to 4th for about 200 miles. At 25 mph while turning through a very busy intersection the engine revved shifted through what felt like every gear, the car lost acceleration power; going from 25 mph to 10mph. Parked the vehicle. Restarted to find that only first and second gears worked and the check engine light illuminated. During the 200 previous miles of concern; i had heard a faint whine during acceleration. The first time any trouble occurred the vehicle was stopped behind a school bus loading and while i applied the brake (still completely stopped) the car lurched forward. I immediately shifted to neutral, not wanting to rear end the school bus.
Engine light came on now it wont go off.we were not speeding at the time we were only going 5mph so we shut car off waited and turned back on engine light came back on and is not going off.
Car has been shaking and knocking when i brake. I reported this issue to the local gmc dealership when i first brought it in. I actually brought it in to fix something else. This car has many issues. The most recent time i took it in was on september 4th. They want to charge me over $2000 just to try to find the problem even though they already told me it is the transmission. They know that gmc acadias have been having issues with transmissions (check gmc transmissions board at edmunds.com). Actually gmc should do a recall of these vehicles for this transmission issues as many cars are all having the same issue. I only have 72000 miles on this car and i bought it brand new. So it is an absolute shame that this car is always having transmission issues. I think the dealership already knew that it was a transmission issue when i brought it in several months ago but they never fixed it or addressed it then. I have the records to prove it. Now they want to say it is a transmission issue and want me to pay $2000 just to do an assessment.
Since i bought the truck the i get an on and off message to service the air bag. Also while i am drivingthe truck over heats and when i come tona stop and turn the engine off and completely remive the key. The engine stays on and water pump starts to buble as if the water was boiling and after about five minutes there is no water in the pump and when you add water the water get extremely hot. I have seen in other forums where all have had the same issue. I am extremely disappointed in the quality of the vehicle. I have four small children and don't feel safe however the truck is financed and i have no option.
Gmc acadia 2008. Water leakage from sunroof and or windshield, entering columns containing airbags (water was leaking out of airbags on columns) and down into dash board and down to carpets. Mold building up in roof liner and carpets. Electrical system malfunctions on temperature gauge.
Hvac blower motor submerged in water. Causing motor to fail. No defrost. Effecting field of vision. No sunroof on this model acadia. Seems to be from condensation. Also concerned about electricalfailure.
I was driving the vehicle when all of a sudden it would not go into 2nd or another gear. The transmission was not shifting. I love the acadia but the transmission seems to be an ongoing issue with this make and model. It definitely is a safety hazard. It left me stranded on the side of the road. Luckily i had a place to pull over. Was told the transmission needs to be replaced. This is an outrageous cost for something that gmc knows about.
I have been having issues with my "service air bag" light coming on whenever the passenger side seatbelt is pulled to hard or even if i hit a bump in the road. This also occurs when the passenger makes the slightest of movement in the seat. It occurs both when the vehicle is stationary and while going down the road. It is starting to happen more and more as time goes on. It happened today just going to the top of my driveway which is less than a mile long and back to the house.also, i have been having issues with my tailgate randomly falling when halfway open or fully open. The tailgate has almost caused injury to my husband, both of my boys and myself. The vehicle is always stationary when this issue occurs and does not happen every time the tailgate is opened.
The airbag on/off lights would both light up at the same time so you didn't know if it was functioning properly. The warning "service airbag" came on. This was while driving any speed, any type road, also while the car was in park.key would not come out of ignition, the engine would turn off but electrical would still be working. Also the power saver mode kicked in and we had to have the vehicle jumped.
I own a 2008 gmc acadia.water leeks from the roof of the car coming in through the sun roof and then leaking through the top cover of the ceiling down onto the third row and down through the front beans where the fuse box is.i have contacted gm multiple times they gave me a reference # of 71-941161425 they continue to say that my truck does not fall under the recall even though they have recalled the same model and year for the exact same reasons.this has the potential of shorting out the fuse box while driving making this truck unsafe to drive thepotential of mold build up.i have a 15 month old daughter that is supposed to ride in this and the last thing i need is water from the ceiling dripping on here that has gone through the mold that has built up inbetween the roof and the ceiling cover.gmc refuses to do anything about this stating that is out of warranty.if this fuse box shorts out while we are driving and causes an accident where bodily harm is done gmc is directly responsible for it.i have bought this car recently thinking it would be safe and i was wrong.
Car rolls when in park. I have viewed hundreds of comments online of the same make/model/year doing the same thing.
There are many recalls on this vehicle. Did dealership says that they fix them and yet they're still not resolved. These issues include the electrical system, the airbag system, the stabilitrak system, issues with water leaking through the sunroof, l]]as well as water leaking into the interior lights. There are also issues with liftgate working correctly. All of these are issues with my acadia. I need to know what to do to handle this properly. This car has turned into a death trap. I have been trying for years to get these things resolved. I have got to run around the entire time.
I had a recall for my driver side, side impact air bag wire harness. The dealer in duluth mn (kolar) fixed it but light came on for check engine. Brought it back and they are telling me it is the pps sensor for the passenger airbag. There is a recall for this, but not on my acadia. They want $600 plus labor to replace. Totaling around $950. Had another recall for the power lift gate, stating that the struts could possibly fail prematurely, causing the power lift gate to drop.as i was loading the back of the vehicle, the lift gate suddenly dropped on my head. I brought it to kolar in duluth mn and told them that the struts from the recall were shot and needed replacement. I picked the vehicle up after a day of them telling me that the recall had been successful. A week after i took the car home, the lift gate fell on my wife. I come to find out that kolar never replaced the struts, even after me talking to the mechanic and him assuring me that they would be changed out.it is now sitting at the dealer waiting for back ordered struts to come in to be installed.
I made a previous complaint filed here under nhtsa id number: 10765088. The local garber gmc dealership sealed the sunroof and cleaned the clogged hoses that drain water from the roof. They also replaced the passenger side airbag for a total of $600. They gave a guarantee that there would be no more leaks. On november 18 the car began leaking from the front passenger side airbag area and water poured from the roof onto the glove compartment when i made a full stop. Currently awaiting a return call from the service manager of gmc dealer. I have video of the problem. I was driving in the rain from one college campus location to another, in other words many stop and go and side streets at 30 mph or less. The car made squealing noises as well which happened last time too (september of this year).
Water leakage inside of my vehicle
While out shopping with my children when i attempted to turn off the vehicle to depart for the mall, the ignition turned to the off position, i removed the key but the car remained on. I then noticed that the check engine light illuminated.shortly after, the car began shaking violently; i assume as it was attempting to shut off.i inserted the key, shifted into to reverse, pulled out of spot and then back in again.proceeded to turn vehicle off and again, key removed but car still running. Again the violent shaking along with loud noises began. Afraid, i instructed my children to leave the vehicle.we got a comfortable distance from the vehicle and continued to watch.it took 25 minutes for the car to shut totally down.when i went back to the car, as i opened the door, i noticed the warning sound as if the key was in the ignition and also although the entire dash was off, the check engine light was still on, (im not sure how since the car was "off" and no key inserted). I drove the car home and the same thing happened when exiting the vehicle. The car remained on, began shaking and the check engine light also stayed on after the car was totally shut down.very scary experience. I noticed via the internet that this was not a new issue.i wonder why gm would not have corrected this problem with its vehicles by now.i am a single parent and my teenage daughter sometimes has to run errands for me in this vehicle, i would hate for this to happen when im not with her.... Its was frightening enough for me!
Water leaks inside the car when it rains mostly on the front area coming from the roof an the side doors.
My 2008 gmc acadia leaks water in several different locations inside the vehicle when it rains. It has leaked water through the air bags and i'm now concerned that the air bags could be water damaged and compromised. It leaks through electrical components. It smells like mold and mildew in the car. Condensation builds up in the car frequently after it rains. The car will also sputter and act like it is going to stall out while driving on the highway sometimes. It tells me to 'service traction controls' and 'service stabilitrack'.
Transmission failed, transmission slipped out of gear, transmission stuck in first gear, gm approved a 2013 safety recall for this vehicle, the transmission failed in 2017, the transmission was repaired and the entire engine has been replaced twice. The transmission is failing again because it is a product defect that is dangerous. Gm has refused to repair or replace the vehicle and the autonation has refused to repair or replace the vehicle. Gm and autonation have sold a dangerous used car with a fraudulent intent. Gm and autonation have ratified the intentional fraud. The car needs to be replaced immediately because it is still dangerous to drive and the transmission is currently failing again.
Transmission gone completely
Bought vehicle with only 23k miles on it, transmission started acting up within 6 months of driving it, taken to a dealer, said nothing wrong, another year later got worse, took it in to a different dealer, nothing wrong, 6 months later took it in before going on vacation, nothing wrong, but had problems while on vacation, 6 months later, 1,500 miles away from home on vacation, driving down a 75 mile an hour speed limit divided highway, transmission went out with no warning, no dash warning, took in to a transmission dealer (since we couldn't get into a dealer) and said we wouldn't make it home the way it was. 5 grandlater and a mess of a vacation later we were on our way home. Less than 3 months later, tighten gas cap light on dash, check tire pressure light on and check engine light on. Found out online that this model and make and year had numerous issues with transmission, don't understand how there was no recall and how gm got away with it. Oh, and we were under extended warranty in the beginning where they said nothing wrong, and as soon as warranty was expired, boom! transmission had to be fixed! transmission dealer said the damage was from a cheap 15.00 part that caused us to have to spend 5 grand while on vacation. We have all shop paperwork showing the paper trail what we tried to get fixed.
In light of the all the safety recalls by gm for ignition switch failures, i believe that my wife's crash in our 2008 gmc acadia was the direct cause of the ignition switch failing. Driving north bound on az route 89 in the area of prescott, az called the granite dells, the car proceeded straight where the road turns slightly to the right. The cat proceeded into and partially up a granite stone out cropping on the opposite side of the road. The car then went air borne landing up side down on its roof in the middle of route 89. I believe that this accident happened due to ignition switch failure which in turn shut off the engine, power steering, and the entire air bag system which in this accident fail to deploy. My wife was air lifted to northern arizona medical center in flagstaff, az for sever head injure from which she has recovered.it is my belief that the ignition failures that have shown up on other gm cars is also a problem for the 2008 gmc acadia and possibly other like models of gm vehicles. In my opinion it has to be ignition switch failure that shut down the engine, power steering and air bag system causing this accident.
Takata recalli took my vehicle to have recall on power lift gate completed. (15240). Upon completion of recall, lift gate became inoperable. Dealer now wants me to pay $500.00 to get it working again. Lift gate worked fine when vehicle was driven in for service. Please advise what action i can take.
I noticed that when driving on an expressway and would attempt to pass a slower moving vehicle, as i would move into the passing lane and attempt to accelerate, the car would hesitate for a few seconds, lose speed, then suddenly downshift and accelerate at an unexpected rate.i also noticed that the car would unexpectedly accelerate or decelerate under normal driving conditions. I bought the vehicle to the dealer for repair, they responded that they could find nothing wrong, but the what i was experiencing was characteristic of the 6-speed transmission on the vehicle.the problem continued and i found it dangerous.i returned the vehicle and the dealer's remedy was to "reset the transmission computer."during this time, i also noticed that the "service stabilitrac and traction control" warning would come on.onstar recommended i shut off the engine to reset the system.i found this only happened when i first used the car in the mornings to go to work.again, the dealer said there was nothing wrong and the computers were showing no codes -- they also stated that they could not duplicate the problem.i got the car back from the dealer and it happened again - at 7:00 am.i called onstar and they gave me two codes.i bought the car back to the dealer and gave him the codes.it now seems that there were two defective sensors controlling the stabilitrac / traction control system and how they communicate with the transmission.i was told that gm is changing manufacturers on the sensors.i have not had use of the car since the beginning of june and am still waiting for gm to produce these parts.in the meantime, unexpected acceleration, deceleration, and gear shifting was occurring under all driving situations causing -- in my mind -- a danger to myself, my passengers, and others.the dealer has had the car on five different occasions since june 8.this last service they have had the car since july 20.
Bought 2008 acadia love car but when it rainsit leaks in headlinerhad drain tubes cleaned worked about a month neededto be done again called gm about a recall said they hadn'thad any complaintswhich i see is not true but the problemwith the drain tubes is the elbowwhat idiotwould expect to have good drainage with a elbow connected to a small drain tube gm doesn't stand behind their productsand needs someonewith common sense to design such parts. If it doesn't work they shouldfix it these vehiclesare high priced and cheaply made. Driving or parked still leaks
Transmission needs to be completely replaced. Most of my mileage is in-town driving and have under 64,000 miles. I have heard of many gmc acadia's 2007-2009 having transmission problems.
1) a transmission switch plate error - warranty repair (gmc never paid my hotel/rental car claim. On hwy with family.2) transmission issue - paid close to $2000.i asked if this would lead to transmission failure; they told me no, car would be good to go.the person who helped me no longer works at the el paso dealership when i reported he tried to overcharge me. Driving on hwy in el paso with kids.3) transmission - paid $4000+ for transmission (gmc claims not related to the previous repair); discussed with service dept if we should spend more money on the car...they told me the new transmission would work.(mileage was 125k)the transmission failed while moving from el paso to colorado springs...no safe place to stop.4) 2 mos later (now) - claim the timing belt failed and rh tie rods need repair and they say i declined a repair. I never discussed this needed repair and the possibility of a $2600 repair following this $4000 repair...so if they mentioned it, they never said you have $6600 worth of work in front of you. I already was concerned about paying $4000 after paying $2000. Ithappened on highway.gmc is more than aware of these issues with their cars and they are leaving their customers to deal with it.i have a 2002 gmc envoy and never paid anything close in repairs. There are serious problems with this make and model. We are also a military family who travels quite a bit.we started getting errors on road trips and we even had the original warranty repair while we were out of town, causing us to be stranded on the side of the highway in the washington dc area when our car just stopped.gmc is showing a total disregard for its customers.they are aware of these issues and they are not taking any responsibility for them.they are putting their customers in physical danger and wreaking havoc on our finances.this is disgusting and unacceptable.
The engine stutters and jolts, traction control keeps kicking on and car is stalling right in the middle of the road.
Takata recall- i purchased a 2008 gmc awd acadia about a year ago. While test driving the vehicle i noticed a whiny sound that i informed the dealer about upon return. The dealer checked it out and told me it just need power steering fluid. So he filled the fluids and i heard nothing for a month or so. I took the truck back for misc. Repairs two other times after that regarding sounds that i was heard coming from the vehicle. After that things seemed fine for a few months or so. Early september, the truck slowed down on the highway. The dash was reading 60mph but i was really going 30mph. Then while exiting to turn off the highway the power steering began acting up and was extremely hard to turn. I almost ran into the wall not prepared to use such force. August 29th i went to jiffy lube and had the fluids topped off and power steering fluid was full. I put the truck in the shop for a full diagnostic after the battery went completely dead and the vehicle would not start in october. They informed me that the power steering rack needing replacing and the faulty sun roof had flooded the entire vehicle with 1 1/2 inches of water. The battery died because the port was filled with water. From the beginning of september, when the power steering went out, the vehicle has only been driven very short distances (to the gas station on the corner, less than a mile). I called a gm dealer to check for recalls and there are none which is sad and a total rip off.
I'm having transmission problems diagnosed by two different mechanics. I foundthat gmc announced a technical service bulletin for this specific repair. However, i was told gmc might not cover the cost of repairs because the problem is "too new," so i have to continue to drive my car -- with the problem -- until it becomes severe enough for a proper code to come up on diagnostics. This makes me feel very unsafe and angry.
The most recent heavy downpour of rain this past week resulted in water pouring in from my headliner!!down both visors and down seatbelt posts. This is an obvious problem that has occurred on the exact model vehicle and year but with different vin numbers associated. I called gm and they stated it's on me to fix. It's the exact defect a huge recall was issued on several years ago, like i said for different vin but same make, model, and year, and it involves the same new kits needing installed that were for that recall. Presently waiting for my appt at my local gm dealer to remedy this problem and not happy about the case i opened with gm corporation to basically be advised this morning 'oh well... Wasn't for your particular vin so you're out of pocket for this'. Not cool!!!please advise what can be done/issue a recall for this!!
Recently we had a lot of rain and i noticed it once before when it rains constantly water entered the inside of the car. Had the car checked everything seemed okay but on 2 october 2016 the rain was coming in the care through the airbags and when i turned the car off the engine kept running. The following morning no rain but the car wouldn't start and the key got stuck in the ignition. I find this to be costly when the battery not even a year old. Just need to have this issue resolve because putting my car in a garage on rainy days is not an option for me.
This car has leaked since the day i bought it. I have taken it to the dealership i bought it from multiple times. The last time they looked at it they told me that there was a leak but they could not find where it was. My amp has shorted out due to all the water and i can imagine what's next. I am so scared to drive my car because of what could go out next. I wish gmc would do something about all of our issues with the same water leak! i am getting pretty tired of getting rained on inside my car.
The service stability track warning will come on while driving. It will then make the suv shut off. This is really terrifying since it happens while driving.after the suv shuts off, you have to wait a couple minutes before you're able to restart.the last two months, the service airbag warning will come up on the screen out of no where. It will come on while driving and setting stationary.water will pour out from the glove box while driving.
Coming home from out of town i noticed my acadia started jerking, yet there was no check engine light well nothingtelling me that something was wrong planned to take it to the mechanic the next day, when i got up the next day to take it in it would not go in reverse and would only drive less than 20 mph suddenly the check engine light came on being my only source of transportation i towed it to a mechanic shop, the mechanic told me that it was the transmission but he could not offer a reconstructed transmission because the 2008 transmissions came out faulty that i would have to purchase a new one and that gmc knew about this so theyput out in the market renews and improve ones.....total cost 3,417.00 not to mention interest on it due to having to borrow the money since i didn't have it.my question why wouldn't gmc put out a recall instead of improving it for the owners to purchase.
When travelling home on the highway after school shopping with my two children my vehicle suddenly reduced power, became uncontrollable and wouldn't allow me to get out of the way of the rapidly approaching vehicles behind me in time.i was able to get to the shoulder, after the reduced engine alert appeared.stabiltrak was also disabled and one more feature i cannot remember.i had to shut my vehicle down and sit with two children in the car waiting for the car to somehow right itself.after 10 minutes i tried turning it on and the errors were gone and the car drove again, except rough.i took it to the local auto store and the diagnosed it with the code reader as tac.throttle body. The person at the counter said they see this all the time with this vehicle.in fact, it should be a recall since it's so common and a clear flaw in the design.to the tune of $199 you can replace the part and have the same thing happen all over again at some other random, unsafe time!thank you gm for yet another unreliable family vehicle.i will have no choice, but to replace the part, as this is the car used for every day transportation in my household to school, work and back.researching the internet horror stories can be found everywhere.it seems tragedy has to happen to make this $200 part a recall.please redesign and replace.this mom cares for her kids.
I just had the clutch wave plate break into pieces inside my transmission causing us to almost get into an accident as my kids and i were getting on the freeway.we lost our gears and had to be towed.i looked up the issue and it sounds like this is a more than common issue with the acadia at this mileage.if this is such a well-known issue why does gm not fix this issue?
I purchased the gmc acadia from a dealership in kaiserslautern germany in may 2012.by april 2013 the transmission completely stopped working.at first the suv would jump gears 6-3 sometimes 6-1 while moving at speeds higher than 35 mph.i have 3 young children and the result of such sudden shifting could have caused whiplash and did cause fear.i took the vehicle to auto schneider in weiden germany who identified the speed sensor as the problem via the computer and replaced the part.by 10 may 2013 the vehicle was completely immobile.i conducted research and have found over 1000 entries specifying that people have had to replace the transmission around 70000 miles, and sometimes twice, with gmc covering 0 costs.as a us service member i believe that the nhtsa should monitor complaints on other sites and investigate poor mechanics especially when tax dollars were used to rehabilitate gmc in 2008.anytime there is a mechanical failure in a vehicle's transmission it can cause incident.
Transmission problem i am being told...no warning signs!stopped at a red light and went to accelerate and acadia would not go faster than 25 mph!now i am being told i need a new transmission at 95000 milesgmc is a joke!will never own another one!
While driving down interstate state at 70mph i came up on slower traffic and had to slow down to 60-65mph before i could change lanes. Once changing lanes and as i went to accelerate the vehicle seemed to downshift and rpm went from 1800-2000 to 5000 and the vehicle basically stalled for about 5 seconds causing a 18 wheeler to basically all but wreck to keep from killing me and my other 5 family members in the vehicle. I pulled over at the next exit and made sure there was no kind of transmission codes or anything to show up on the dash but i still checked my fluids and everything checked to ok.i had 325 more miles to get home so i basically had to baby it to the house. It happened several more times during the trip but that was the worst.i have also experience on several occasions that the airbag in the passenger side front seat turns itself on and off for no apparent reason with the same individual sitting in it who weighs 130lbs.at first i just thought it may have been the way they were sitting but i weigh 200lbs and it did the same with me. I'm hoping to get these problems resolved by dealer tomorrow but with so many transmissions doing the same thing the gov & gmc need to take charge of this issue and get the [xxx] problem fixed before more people have issue and get killed or injured.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
We purchased a new gmc acadia on 6/16/08.since our purchase, we have experienced a dangerous transmission issue.after coasting downhill, the vehicle fails to downshift which causes a rapid deceleration when traveling uphill.this rapid loss of speed puts the driver in the hazardous situation of a rear end/chain reaction collision on the roadgmc claims to have a fix, but this fix causes the documented gas mileage to be reduced by at least 2-3 miles per gallon. They have attempted to fix this issue twice in the last 4 weeks to no avail.
On 4 separate occasions within a 3 week period the vehicle would accelerate while driving without driver prompts or control (rpms revved from 2000 to over 6000 and speed would increase from 50 mph to over 85 mph with accelerator pegged to the floor.) the only way to correct this was to put the vehicle in neutral, coast to the side of the road, stop the vehicle and turn off the engine for 10-15 minutes, then restart it and it would run normally for short periods of time. If i drove the vehicle for more than 30 minutes at a time it would react this way every time and nearly caused me to hit 2 vehicles on the interstate. On one occasion i had to impact a guardrail to slow the vehicle down.i took the vehicle to a certified gmc dealership who stated on both occasions they could not repeat the problem after driving it for 5-10 minutes or less than 15 miles. When i informed them that it only occurred after 30-45 minutes of driving, the technician stated he didn't have time to drive the vehicle that length of time or distance and went on to say no diagnostic codes were tripped so there wasn't any repairs he could do or that gmc would authorized. The vehicle was under warranty. I researched this problem online at www.carcomplaints.com and found over 25 similar issues and complaints from other owners of the same year make and model. Two of which resulted in a crash with serious injuries to the occupants. I was forced to sell this vehicle at a 2554.00 loss and will now be filing a class action lawsuit against gmc and the service dealership i dealt with after i compile the required evidence from the other 25 owners with the same problems. I find it hard to believe that you would allow this to continue knowing full well injuries had been reported to nhtsa in previous complaints. I may include nhtsa in my class action lawsuit if my attorneys think it to be a good idea.
While driving car bucked and shifted irregularly, transmission slipped, no power, no reverse.
On the first occurrence i was starting to accelerate to about 20 mph after being stopped at a red light and my power steering went out and i could not accelerate.i was barely able to steer my car off the highway and just missed hitting a tree and going in a ditch and my 2 children were in the back seat.i had the vehicle towed to the local dealership but there were no error codes showing on their computer.i have since had this happen 4 more times and the last time almost ended in a head-on collision with my children in the car.i had the car towed again for the 5th time to the dealership and the power steering finally went out on them while they were test driving my car.however, the computer still did not show any error codes after this happened.as of today, which is 3 weeks later, i still do not have my car and the dealership doesn't know what to do because there are no error codes eventhough the power steering keeps failing on them.i am frustrated and aggravated and after reading online at how many other drivers have experienced this exact same issue i am disgusted that gm has done absolutely nothing to fix this serious issue.
I noticed that when driving on an expressway and would attempt to pass a slower moving vehicle, as i would move into the passing lane and attempt to accelerate, the car would hesitate for a few seconds, lose speed, then suddenly downshift and accelerate at an unexpected rate.i also noticed that the car would unexpectedly accelerate or decelerate under normal driving conditions. I bought the vehicle to the dealer for repair, they responded that they could find nothing wrong, but the what i was experiencing was characteristic of the 6-speed transmission on the vehicle.the problem continued and i found it dangerous.i returned the vehicle and the dealer's remedy was to "reset the transmission computer."during this time, i also noticed that the "service stabilitrac and traction control" warning would come on.onstar recommended i shut off the engine to reset the system.i found this only happened when i first used the car in the mornings to go to work.again, the dealer said there was nothing wrong and the computers were showing no codes -- they also stated that they could not duplicate the problem.i got the car back from the dealer and it happened again - at 7:00 am.i called onstar and they gave me two codes.i bought the car back to the dealer and gave him the codes.it now seems that there were two defective sensors controlling the stabilitrac / traction control system and how they communicate with the transmission.i was told that gm is changing manufacturers on the sensors.i have not had use of the car since the beginning of june and am still waiting for gm to produce these parts.in the meantime, unexpected acceleration, deceleration, and gear shifting was occurring under all driving situations causing -- in my mind -- a danger to myself, my passengers, and others.the dealer has had the car on five different occasions since june 8.this last service they have had the car since july 20.
While driving the vehicle at a normal speed (55) on a highway, a dinging sound comes on and the car goes into reduced power mode, losing speed. The stabilitrak and thetraction control warning comes on. This makes it difficult to cross traffic at intersections as the car will barely accelerate. There is no warning that this is going to happen. Also, the cars behind you do not know why you are slowing down. Then when you turn the car off and restart it, the lights go off and the car drives fine. After three trips to the gmc dealer, the throttle body was determined to be the problem. Gmc has issued special circumstances warranty on the 2007 & the 2009 but not the 2008. I do not feel that the warranty is sufficient. I do not understand why there is not a recall because after searching the forums, i have found that there are numerous complaints with this happening. I had my grandkids in the car with me and we could have been hurt when we had the sudden loss of power we experienced.
Water pump failed in the freeway prematurely, brake cylinder failed prematurely, steering, rack and pinion and power steering pump failed @116k, transmission failed @ 116.no means of transportation with 3 kids.
Power steering failed and transmission stuck in 3rd gear from a stop, couldn't move out of the way of a car and got hit.
When i accelerate and get to 40 mph the car begins to shake randomly, intermittently. Then the service engine light came on, then the traction control shut off and the light to service traction control came on then the car drop the speed from 60 mph to 10-20 mph! when i tried to accelerate it did nothing ! the speed wouldn't increase at all then it started running fine and then a few miles down the road it did the same thing, dropped speedfrom 60 to 10-20 mph! i pulled over and shut the car off and when i restarted it the same lights were on and when i tried pulling away it would only go up to 10-20 mph for a few miles then it got up to 60 mph for a few miles just to drop again! i had my 11 month old grandson in the car that was dangerous! i was on townline road and manito blacktop that are very high traffic
The transmission had been hard shifting from 3rd to 4th for about 200 miles. At 25 mph while turning through a very busy intersection the engine revved shifted through what felt like every gear, the car lost acceleration power; going from 25 mph to 10mph. Parked the vehicle. Restarted to find that only first and second gears worked and the check engine light illuminated. During the 200 previous miles of concern; i had heard a faint whine during acceleration. The first time any trouble occurred the vehicle was stopped behind a school bus loading and while i applied the brake (still completely stopped) the car lurched forward. I immediately shifted to neutral, not wanting to rear end the school bus.
Slowed my vehicle approaching a drive thru.i slowly began to accelerate, gas pedal went to the floor.my left foot was dangling.vehicle's rpms and engine was roaring at maximum speed.i then placed both feet on my brakes to no avail!knew i was going to crash with no way to stop!i braced my self for the impact.my gas pedal stuck and my anti lock brakes failed.the vehicle i hit was a truck with its tail gate down.the impact pushed up his tail gate.my hood, fenders, radiator and fan belt were crushed.my vehicles bumper was not involved or damaged.over $6,000.00 in damages to my vehicle and the sensors failed to register the accident, the gas pedal or the brake problem!after contacting gm corporate, they denied my claim!it was 8:45 a.m on a clear day.i am now frightened to drive my vehicle near schools or crowded places.i purchased this vehicle brand new and maintain it exclusively through our local gm dealership.i have all supporting documentation of repairs and maintenance.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that she utilized the cruise control at 50 mph. The following day, the vehicle abnormally accelerated from 40 mph to 50 mph without warning. The cruise control function was not being utilized at the time of the failure.the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis and a test drive, but the failure could not be duplicated. The cause of the failure was unknown and the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 60,000. The vin was unavailable.
While driving on a highway, the car went into neutral and lost power. After a few seconds, it went into low gear and would not shift into a higher gear. The transmission required a re-build two years earlier at 62,000 miles and is now failing again. We were told the transmission must be re-built yet again. We cannot drive the car as the loss of power and slipping transmission is very dangerous. The transmission design, and the subsequent repair by the dealer, was faulty. As our warranty expired 4 months ago, we were a new transmission was required at $4,000.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, the engine rpms increased however the vehicle failed to accelerate without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was scheduled to be diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 75,000. The vin was not available.
Vehicle has a delayed shift into 3rd and 5th gear, with a vibration felt in those gears. Found codes p0717 p0716 for input speed sensor on transmission. It is believed the vehicle has a broken 35r wave plate and need to tare down to inspect or replace transmission at only 63,000 miles. Extremely common problem on these vehicles (please refer to gmc acadia forums online everywhere for other victims).
There is a recall on the convertrr post that causes the engine to seize up and pull to go into the engine.. When started nothing comes out of the exhaust pipes as they are clogged making it dangerous to operate.. The recall ignoramus this year,make and model for the same problem however after contacting gmc repeatedly they say that it doesn't include this exact vin..i have already had the engine replaced once due to this problem and ther dealer failed to diagnose it properly and acknowledge that it had the same problem as the recall in other vehicles ofthe same make and model... The vehicle sizes up at any rate of speed and the exhaust is clogged making the vehicle dangerous to operate
While in traffic, my engine revved up and my vehicle jolted forward when my transmission stopped working. If anyone would have been behind me, there would have been a major accident.
Takata recall it keeps shutting completely down in the middle of highway and this affects everything steering, complete loss of power to vehicle. No codes to indicate something is wrong !!!! extremely dangerous this has continued to occur even after parts have been replaced brand new. More than 5 times already. This will most certainly lead to death. I have 3 children with me at all times. That's 4 lives that could be lost because of this problem!!!! . We have been extremely lucky because it has shift down in the middle of the night and bridges where there is nowhere to get on the side but remain in the lanes where traffic is 70 mph and up!!!! this needs to be recalled immediately!!!!
Warning indicators turn on for the system braking components such as abs brake failure, traction control and loss of engine power while accelerating between 35 to 50 miles per hour.engine power decrease and the car speed and power is decreased with the loss of engine power warning. The car would just stop at this point. I contacted onstar each time this issue occurred to a diagnostic scan and each report indicated that same warning reported on the console.after 10 minutes the vehicle would re-start and i was able to drive it.this issue has re-occurred within 2 years and the gmc service department was unable to diagnose the problem but during the latest incident the mechanic had ruled the issue as low brake fluid.i've investigated this issue online on various blog forums for the gmc acadia with the same description of braking system failure and others report the failure as an internal braking malfunction in which the master cylinder leaks into the brake booster.i'm concerned that this problem could potential become fatal is it recurs.the gmc service department refuse to look into my concern and investigate the problem.there are no visible signs of a leak because the leak is internal.
About a week ago my family and i were driving home from vacation and had been on the road for about 3.5 hours. As we pulled out of a driveway about 5 minutes from our home the car engine light came one, the car would not gain speed like normal and it began to over heat rapidly. We took side roads and slowly crawled home. I took it into the shop the next day and it came back with a crack in the radiator and codes p0700 and p07016, which they confirmed to be a transmission issue and suggested to have a specialist look at it. I did some research and found that this are common codes that come back for the 2007 and 2008 acadia's that require a rebuild/replaced transmission with an average cost of $4000. This is a known issue with gmc for many years and they have yet to acknowledge it. I am very lucky to not have had a worse incident in discovering this issue, but i am very concerned that at any moment the transmission will go out, and we do not have $4000 to drop into a new one, especially when i just spent $650 on a new radiator. These are not problems that a reliable car, the 2008 acadia, under 100,000 miles should be having. Gmc needs to own up to these issues and take action to correct it before something more serious happens.
My lift gate door fell and hit me in the head out of no where and my car is not on the list for the recall for that exact problem. My airbag indicator goes off all the time even if no one is in the front seat. My speedometer barely works, it goes completely around and i can't get it to reset. I took it to the shop just to be told it's a sensor that causes it along with the slow cranking but they didn't know which one it was because my car has 4.
Vehicle experiencing bad transmission problems when shifting between 3rd and 5th gears.as accelerating, the vehicle begins to shift, but begins to idle and rpm's rise extremely high.vehicle begins to slow down and finally jerks into the next gear causing rapid acceleration.this issue almost caused me to run into a car in front of me after pulling off from a stoplight.it is extremely scary to continue to drive the car, but with this being my only vehicle and i must work, i am forced to drive daily.warranty just expired 5 months ago in march and i cannot afford to fix the problem (march 24, 2013, 5 year/100,000 mi. Powertrain).vehicle was purchased march 24, 2008.
Car loose power and stabilitraker control, press car gas pedal and only goes to 20 mph it happen anywhere highway and regular street
1. Accelerator pedal stuck to floor at 60mph and continued to pick up speed until driver threw car to neutral as brakes would not engage2. Air bag system has not been functional3. Tpms is inoperable light always on 4. Seats are composed of polyurethane molded foam causing an array of health issues for myself and 2 children as car gets extremely hot5. Brakes engage during high speeds randomly causing car to slide 6. Heavy metals/air plane parts found in many places of car 7. Fumes inside constantly improperly routed fuel/emission system?8. Transmitters, ignition will not turn over unless fmtransmitter in key is attached, should not be a hybrid or grid operated vehicle. Spray foam and welded metal composed much of vehicle.medical white packing in much of gaps with a contaminated smell 9. Lots of money trying to repair damage, owner filed bankruptcy lots of medical bills.dealers and manufacturer do nothing, i have wrote letters and many phone calls. 10. Microwave effect on anyone in car along with magnetic pulls.i myself have had this car since feb 2011.i have lost some nerve function on left side of my body leaving me with multiple scars for life down left side of body and center forehead resembling radiation burns but i never underwent radiation.i lost my hair in 2012 along with joint damages. Please do something, i am not an experiment and never agreed to be one!
I was at my son's baseball game and went to move my vehicle when i was pulling out of the parking lot and the vehicle started revving and would not move other than coasting (since i was on a hill). I was 3 hours from home and had to have the vehicle towed to the tune of $300.00 +. I have since had to have the transmission replaced. This has cost over $4500.00 not to mention having to drive 2 vehicles with my family since the acadia was the larger of our vehicles.
My friends and i left a store and was pulling out onto a busy route.speed limit is posted as 45 mph.i was idling at the stop sign waiting for a vehicle to pass.when it did i pulled out into traffic.i gently pressed on the accelerator and that is when i felt the truck jerk and then the pedal was floored!!!i was not doing this!!!! i was in amongst the traffic, trying to dodge others, and then i tried to turn my truck off.i couldn't do it.it was not allowing me to and the speed had increased dramatically!!!i reached down and was messing with the accelerator hoping to pull itup from the floor.the accelerator was completely pressed into the floor as if someone glued it there.i crossed over 3 lanes of traffic trying to dodge vehicles and trying to prevent a crash.i finally managed to free the accelerator.it freaks me out when i drive now,.
My family and i were driving out of town and then started to feel the car jerk at times and then out of no were it said stability traction control off and reduced power of engine and then engine started to make a terrible noise and shaking like it was going to give out. I could barely pull over. I have taken it several times in to get checked for the stability and they can never find anything wrong and they say its one thing and all i seem to do is pay for something that doesn't need to be fixed. This same issue has happened 3 times since then.
My 2008 gmc acadia gave me the scare of my life. I purchased my vehicle just last month and was very proud, i have been dreaming of this car for a while. However while traveling to my sons track meet my acadia started jerking as if it was not getting any gas and the engine started making a loud humming or buzzing noises on farm market 521. The car slowed down to about 25 miles. Despite my continuing to press the gas pedal. I ended up jerking my way onward with my hazards on. I had cars screeching and flying around me. My kids and i are a nervous wreck. The 521 does not have a shoulder to pull off on. Miles later varying speeds as low as 15 and up to 35 mph i found a gas station (thank god) & pulled over. I powered down waited a few minutes then restarted the car. It started normally but i noticed i could not go into reverse while trying to leave the parking lot. I made my way forward all seemed well but 3-4 minutes into driving on 521 the same thing happened and now my check engine light is on. I started to panic i'm not familiar with the area. This is my first time here & the 521 is the only major road on my gps. I put-putted along and finally made it to the track meet in the middle of nowhere. Called my husband to come and check the car. After his look around he thinks my transmission is going out. He took the children in the suburban while i drove slowly ahead. Then i get a new message - engine hot idle something - i freak out and pull off as soon as i could. He ended up towing me home. I am one week past the 30 day warranty this sucks. I really love my acadia & am very possessive of her, no one else can drive her, i don't want my kids to touch her. I take excellent care of her, she is clean, driven with love, but just don't understand what happened. I'm scheduling to take her to the shop in the morning, husbands mad but i'm hoping this can be resolved quickly.
This is in regards to the window seal on the driver and passenger window. It holds water in the seal and has a very strong offensive mold/mildew odor.each time you roll down either window the smell is so strong that your allergies are immediately affected.i don't think it is healthy to constantly smell mold when you're driving your vehicle.i took it to the dealer a couple of times and they agreed that it was horrible, but only suggested that i take an air hose and blow out the trapped water.that doesn't work because each time it rains or you wash your vehicle it smells again.i hate driving a newer vehicle that smells like a molded trash container.i would like a better solution for this never ending problem.
I have a recurring water leak with my sunroof on my 2008 gmc acadiahistory9/7/07 ' took delivery of acadia11/14/08 ' received sunroof water leak recall 08207 notice.11/24/08 ' campaign 08207 performed by jim causley. We were not aware of any water leaks prior to this being performed3/8/09 ' discovered water leak3/9/09 ' service performed by jim causley for sunroof water leak. Bulletin 07-08-57-002e.7/26/09 discovered water leak7/30/09 ' service performed by art moran for sunroof water leak.8/7/09 ' discovered water leak8/8/09 ' contacted gmc customer service.gave history. 8/10/09 ' dropped off for service at art moran for sunroof water leak.
Water leaking from sunroof - leaks from both airbag areas, above sunvisors and through seatbelts.have serviced two times and will be going back a third time this week.first occurred 6 days after taking car off lot, then again 1 month later and now 18 days later (each time it has been in the rain).first time, took out windshield and replaced, thinking it was loose seal.second time said the strip around the sunroof was flat and replaced it. This time they think the front drainage tubes are not working and are backing up into the inside and leaking.the mechanic rode with me and could feel the water puddling up in the sunroof.i am afraid the water will create mold and mildew, as well as get into the electrical components of the vehicle.the water pours out of the front sides and onto the steering wheel as you are driving.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia.whenever it rains, the contact's vehicle leaks badly through the sunroof.the dealer repaired the vehicle, but water began leaking through the windshield and is currently leaking in the rear of the vehicle.the contact is concerned about mold issues.whenever she takes the vehicle to the dealer, she is informed that the vehicle has been repaired.however, the leaking recurs once she retrieves her vehicle.the failure mileage was 27,214.4/01/09 *njupdated 04/06/09.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia.the contact received a recall notice and was informed by the dealer that the parts were unavailable for the repair.the dealer stated that they would call him once the parts arrived.on a separate occasion, one of the windshield wipers failed.the dealer repaired the wiper according to a recall; however, it still failed to operate.the failure has not been remedied.the nhtsa campaign id number was unknown.the failure and current mileages were 16,319.
The side view mirror on the driver's side has not worked properly for at least six months.the dealer from whom the car was purchased has gone out or business and i took it to a dealer in delray beach, fl.on january 9th the dealer found the problem and ordered a new switch.it has not been received, to date.the dealer maintains that gm has the part on back order and can find none available anywhere in the u.s.this is clearly a safety hazard as the mirror cannot be adjusted to see on-coming traffic on the driver's side.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 mph, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle regained its steering function on its own a few moments later. The failure recurred on an intermittent basis. Also, the front passenger side window would not close when the button on the driver's side door panel was depressed. The passenger side window would only close if the button on the passenger side door panel was used. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 72,000.
Windshield wipers disconnected during heavy snow fall. This is a major safety issue.
I was taking my daughter to florida for cheer leading competition; i was just outside of illinois when the check airbag light and message screen came on thankfully the light went off but came back on on our way back to chicago and keptcoming on and off. Took it to dealer but they only said that the harness was tight they only wiggled it and light went off but came back a couple of days later. Then the power steering started making noise dealer said they didn't hear anything and didn't do anything and noise is getting louder. Then suspension stared it making noise. Took it to dealer and had tie rods replaced.then the service airbag problem came back and this time didn't go away. Took it to the dealer and they said that the harness was to tight and they rerouted it so it wasn't tight anymore. Worked for a couple of days and its on again but i didn't take it back and now is past its warranty.then head lamp went out. Had to pay dealer $180 (rip off) next the other head light went out. My nephew replaced it in less than 10 min. Now there is a recall for that head light problem. Then wipers arm came loose from motor i had my cousin fix it for me. Now i have had the check engine light on for a couple of weeks took it to autozone came back with the code to replace the canister purge solenoid now i have the transmission problem, it started to act funny shifting pretty hard some times and then a few days ago i was driving on the freeway coming home when i notice the rpms at about45000 and it wouldn't change gears and the fuel gauge started going nutsi don't know whyand had to drive it home on the same gear. Took it to autozone and came back with the same code for the solenoid plusp0700/p0716/p0717 for the transmission. Now my acadia is just sitting on my driveway no money to fix it and driving my 15 year old truck hoping gmc does something about this nightmare
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. While driving various speeds and depressing the brake pedal to come to a stop, water poured down from the headliner and passenger side windshield. The failure recurred three times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the line to clear the air through needed to beblown out. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 94,000.
I purchased a 2008 gmc acadia and in the winter the wipers won't turn on, i live in eastern washington where we get a lot of snow and ice and i see your recall didn't include any part of wa state and i feel it should include eastern wa state. Our temps here get below 0 at times! i need my wipers to work all the time in this part of wa.
Wiper linkage failure at highway speed during rain. Original recall # 08091 work performed in 2008 by dealer, but linkage failed again 2015. Independent shop performed repair - but gm refuses to reimburse for known windshield linkage issue, even though recall covers this known defect.
Wipers are inoperative. Linkage came off wiper motor. Brought to place of purchase and they said the part may have been recalled.
Blower motor inoperative. Replaced 08/12/11 and 06/06/12. It has an intermittent problem at the moment. Living in the north in the winter time it is impossible to defrost the window if the blower motor doesn't work.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. When the vehicle was purchased used in august of 2009, water leaked into the passenger side of the vehicle when making turns. The vehicle was taken to j & j motor sales (6524 lake michigan dr, allendale, mi 49401, (616) 895-5184), but they could not find any leaks or diagnose the failure. The contact also checked on her own, but could not find the source of the leak. Recently, the contact stated that water was collecting underneath where the blower fan was located on the passenger side, which caused it to short out. The contact was almost involved in a crash because the windshield would not defrost in the morning. The manufacturer had not been contacted. The failure mileage was 176,000.
While driving the car, i felt water drip from overhead and heard sloshing noises. Shortly thereafter, water began leaking from airbag indicia. Though the vehicle was turned off and key removed, the engine continued to run. Imagine how unsafe to turn off a vehicle, remove the key and the engine to remain running. Before i could get to service, the temperature plummeted to below zero, and i could not get the defroster to work. I scraped the interior of the windows, but without heat, fogged again. Zero visibility.the dealer said there were multiple points where water was seeping into the car, wreaking havoc with the electrical system, including hvac, defroster. Service tech said there was "blower mower" failure.after some research, i discovered my vehicle had same problems as gmc acadia campaign 08207, with failure of sunroof part 25930220, which affected limited vin numbers. We also discovered the airbags are not working from the water damage to the electrical system. The current status of this getting repaired is unknown -- obvious safety concerns!in addition, i had noticed floor mats being damp, but assumed a consequence of the snow and rain. I am convinced that the leak/damp floor mats is reason for the mildew/mold smell. Each of these problems are well documented in their tsbs. I was also shocked to find so many similar complaints! please, please review the correlation between tsbs electrical system failures and repairs to the leaking hose. Of course, gmc denies this is their problem, and says repairs will all be at my expense.finally, i am not the first person to have this problem! surely, the fact that i (and many, many others) are having the exact leak problems as referenced in gmc campaign 08207 indicates thatproblem went beyond those vin#s. They are hiding a big problem. Help!!
I was driving in heavy snow in virginia when my windshield wipers suddenly failed and i had 0 visibility. I almost got into accident because snow accumulated that quickly on the windshield. Until i found a safe place to stop and wait for help, i had my daughter get out of the car every time i stopped to manually clean the windshield with her hands. I was finally able to stop in a parking lot and waited for a friend to come pick me up. Recall 08091 that hundreds of gmc acadia owners have complained about should apply to my vehicle.
So the window switches don"t work, when i'm trying to open the window it will open but then it won't close back, the steering wheel makes squeaking noises and most important the most costly thing to repair was the transmission. We purchased the car used with 53,000 miles on and after driving another 20,000 miles the transmission broke i had to pay out of my packet about 4,000 dollars for the repair i have two small children and when it comes for safety im not sure if we should keep the vehicle. When i'm reading all those recall issues i'm getting worried about my kids safety.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that the sun roof and area between the front driver's door was leaking water. The vehicle was taken to colonial auto center (located at 100 myers dr, charlottesville, va 22901) to be diagnosed, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The approximate failure mileage was 64,000.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that the sunroof was leaking and water was building up. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who diagnosed that the fuse box needed to be replaced due to the leakage but was unable to determine the failure for the leak. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 88,000.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that the brake warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake fluid was leaking into the power buster. The vehicle was repaired. In addition, the contact stated that water was leaking down from the sun roof into the electrical fuse box, causing corrosion and the vehicle would failed to turn off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the water leaking into the fuse box was causing the vehicle not to turn off due to the corrosion. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 62,000.updated 06/29/16*ljupdated 08/02/16.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that the sun roof was leaking water down the a pillar above the body control module main fuse block. The contact stated that the failure recurred five times. The vehicle was taken to gandrud chevrolet (3792, 919 auto plaza dr, green bay, wi 54302, (920) 309-5444) where it was diagnosed that there was an electrical short. The cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the water traveled down to the driver's side door bulkhead plug and caused the shortage throughout the vehicle. The contact was a certified mechanic who replaced the body control module five times. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided a case number. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. On several occasions, the sun roof leaked and caused water damage to the carpet and roof headliner. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the drain tubes needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred on several occasions. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 171,800.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that after turning the ignition switch to the off position, the vehicle would remain on and would sputter before turning off. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the ignition switch and the cabin fuse box but the failures continued to occur. Local dealer bill kramer chevrolet(2251 w. 23rd st. Panama city fl.) and the manufacturer were notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 165,000. *dt *tp
Gmc acadia 2008. Water leakage from sunroof and or windshield, entering columns containing airbags (water was leaking out of airbags on columns) and down into dash board and down to carpets. Mold building up in roof liner and carpets. Electrical system malfunctions on temperature gauge.
2008 gmc acadia has several problems with safety recalls and dealership response.*njwater entered through the passenger side roof. The tire pressure monitoring light illuminated. The driver seat made a noise while being adjusted and there was a noise coming from the steering column when it was cold.the radio and navigation screen went out and the drivers seat did not move. Updated 01/23/09.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia.while driving 60-65 mph, the sunroof suddenly blew off without warning.the contact pulled over and attempted to diagnose the failure.the dealer stated that they would attempt to assist.the failure and current mileages were 20,000.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. When the contact attempted to open the sun roof compartment, it was filled with water which affected the radio, turn signal volume, and radio. In addition, the electrical components that ran from the door into the side wall of all four doors, were filled with water. The vehicle also failed to start. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the blowing amplifier and battery failed and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 108,153.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that while parked, the sunroof leaked water into the vehicle. The water also leaked from the drivers side air bag. The contact also stated that the leak occurred from the rear dome light. The contact also stated that while driving at 10 mph, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was restarted but the failure recurred. The battery also failed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it could not be diagnosed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 85,000.
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that the ignition switch failed to release the key. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuse box corroded the entire electrical system. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, the sun roof leaked water. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was repaired. The manufacturer was not aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 124,000.updated 04/04/16*ljconsumer stated ongoing problem with electrical system totalfailure caused by faulty sun roof drains. Drains leaked into fuse box causing total electrical system failure. Updated 05/25/18
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that this was the second time the sun roof drain line shifted and leaked water down the headliner. The failure flooded the driver side of the vehicle, side air bag, and visor without warning. The dealer diagnosed that the sun roof drained cube shifted and needed to be replaced. Also, the carpet and panel of the driver side had mold and needed to be to replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.
2 drilled holes in the sunroof are allowing water to flow throughout vehicle wiring harnesses.water has settled in engine and harnesses.in my case, the water shorted out the amplifier.worried that this could also create electrical fire or other malfunction(s).
Gmc acadia 2008. Water leakage from sunroof and or windshield, entering columns containing airbags (water was leaking out of airbags on columns) and down into dash board and down to carpets. Mold building up in roof liner and carpets. Electrical system malfunctions on temperature gauge.
While attempting to maneuver out of a parking space, my wheels locked up. Still thinking the wheel had turned enough, i attempted to clear a cement bea, however the car rolled into it.i was told that the tire had detached from the car "rod under the car" which prevented me from turning.
I have been very disappointed with my vehicle! when i was in the market for a new vehicle i new i wanted the acadia. I have been a long time customer at my local dealership and when i arrived at the lot they had just brought in a 2008 that had one owner. I was ecstatic because it was everything i could want and not as expensive as a 2012. When i first started driving itwas great i loved it! i bought the car with 8,000 or so miles on it and as time went on i started to notice that it wasn't driving like it did the first day i bought it. I drive to and from work 5 days week roughly 35 miles a day. I was in town at the bank and as i started to pull out into the lane my rpm's went sky high and wouldn't come back down and i could not accelerate. I was so scared i pulled over in the next available spot and turned off the car. I waited for 5 minutes, turned it back on and proceeded to pull into traffic. Ever since that day my car has been in the shop twice for transmission issues. I currently have 29,000 miles on the car and it drives like crap! i have it aligned, tires rotated, and i cannot get a smooth ride. The steering wheel shimmies over 50 mph, shimmies when i hit the breaks, my heater doesn't seem to work well unless it is on 85 way too hot. I now have to take the car back into the shop yet again for the same thing transmission failure, alignment off, and who knows what else. I read a lot reviews on this model and seems as though we have all experienced the same issues. I have been a long time pontiac/gmc buyer and i am very disappointed in gm for not taking this transmission thing serious. How many more complaints do you need to receive before something is done? fatal accident? in which case i hope it isn't me but also nobody else. Please fix this issue it has been a thorn for some time and it's about time that gm do something about it!
The power steering stopped working while driving and i had to complete emergency maneuvers to get the car off of the road.
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