2007 GMC Acadia: water leaks into the cabin

Filed Aug 31, 2020 · Body, Visibility · 150,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH in inclement weather, rain water entered the vehicle from near the driver's and passenger's side sun visor. The water also leaked in from the sun roof and roof of vehicle. In addition, while operating the vehicle an audible warning chime activated and the stabili-trac warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle swerved from side to side and was unstable to drive. The cause of the failures were not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not yet notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 150,000. *bf

Filed Sep 4, 2019 · Engine · 157,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. The contact stated that water entered into the rear window control button and the check engine and coolant indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the timing chain and the tensioner needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 157,000.

Filed Jan 23, 2018 · Airbags · 169,000 miles · RI

I purchased this vehicle from a dealer, I instantly fell in love with it. Loved the room and all the features. I have owed this for less than a year. One day I had noticed water coming into the vehicle. I noticed it mainly under the drivers floor. It looked minor since the rugs are black and I have rubber floor mats. The real issue happen while driving my airbag light came on and on my message center stated to service air bags. I didnt have a chance to address the issue since this happen around the holidays. I decided not to drive my gmc until I could get into a gm dealer. I called to make an appointment with a locale gm dealer 2nd week of january took time from work to address issue and to address the tailgate recall. I ask them to find out why my airbag light was on and if service was needed. It was determined by the tech that there was heavy water in my vehicle that leaked into the air bag modular that is located behind the glove box. It also damage the airbag sensor located in the floor under the rug. My husband advised a rep at the dealer that the issue may be the water channels. But per the tech it was determine that the front windshield was cause of the water per the tech the drains on my sunroof were working and was not the issue for the water. I was advised it was going to cost me $4200? To have the airbag floor sensors, airbag module replace, new rug installed and windshield replaced. It cost me $3200 to fix without having the rug replaced since my concern was the airbag communicated with the veh. No vehicle for 5 days, rug aired/dried by dealer and fixed. I got veh back on friday less than 72 hours later call to gm dealer. Water is still leaking in same location same issue, water is not resolved afraid that the water is going to cause a further damage to vehicle and airbag. Im surprised that there has never been a recall for this issue?

Filed Jul 8, 2017 · Electrical · 125,000 miles · TX

The acadia had a recall on the sunroof for leaking large amounts of water into the interior of the vehicle during inclement weather. My acadia had this problem and water leaked into the front passenger side of the vehicle down the frame adjacent to the door and window through the passenger side dash into the floor area. There is a fuse box located in this area as well as a very large electrical connector that connects two portions of the wiring harness. The exposure of this component to water has resulted in corrosion occurring with this connector. This is a major connector affecting multiple systems of the vehicle. The system giving me the largest cause for concern is the door locks. On a daily basis the locks won't respond to the lock/unlock button on any of the doors not will I respond to the lock/unlock button on the key remote. This poses a significant egress danger as the only way to unlock any of the doors is to manually put up the lock. This is for every door, all four of them. I have an infant in the back seat of the vehicle and in an emergency situation it would require me to literally crawl from the front driver seat to the rear seat, manually unlock the door and then attempt to exit the vehicle. This electrical connector as the fault due to corrosion from water has been occurring not just to me, it has been occurring to many owners that suffered from leaking roofs on their brand new vehicles. I feel that gmc needs to step up and acknowledge the safety hazard they created and should be held responsible. By the federal safety agency if they will not do it themselves.

Filed Mar 30, 2016 · Brakes, Driver assistance · NJ

Had the vehicle for 4wks and have been back to dealer 4times. 2times for check engine light (2nd time reported water leakage in front floor driver & passenger sides after it had rained), 2times for stabilitrak off and service brake system warning (3 different incidents one within 1 wk of purchase), interior lights for entry and rear console controls are inoperable.

Filed Nov 12, 2015 · 116,000 miles · TN

We have had water leaking in through our third row lights, and through the 3rd row seat belts, and under the dash when it rains. The car is usually in a tilt when this happens (front up), and it gets worse as I drive. I can usually hear the water sloshing around. I took it to our local dealership and they stated the drain tubes were clogged, so they unclogged them. I spent $350, and 2 days later, when we had a big rain, it was leaking even more than ever. It is currently back at the dealership where they are water testing yet again (this makes the 3rd time I have taken it for this issue). I received a phone call this morning, and they stated it was the back moonroof that is not properly sealed, so they are taking it out, and going to reseal everything. This is costing me another $900.

Filed Sep 16, 2015 · Body, Visibility · 75,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. The contact stated that there was water leaking into the vehicle near the sun roof and from the interior driver and passenger doors. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the seals needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.

Filed Apr 19, 2015 · Body, Electrical · 84,059 miles · CO

Trans went out shortly after purchase, alternator went out shortly after purchase, needed new wave plate, needed new alternator, sun roofs leak water through the interior lighting and down both a-posts. Continues to run after shut off and key removed. Slips gears, will not upshift.

Filed Mar 6, 2015 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 100,000 miles · TX

We had a snow storm so the vehicle sat in the driveway, the next day my wife on her way to work calls and tells me that the truck started to display all of the following, traction control off, service traction control, service stabilititrak, engine power reduced. She lost speed but nothing major happen. The next day I took the vehicle to work while driving home at a stop light the truck started to shake and all of the same messages started to come up again, traction control off, service traction control, service stabilititrak, engine power reduced. I was able to pull to the side and turn the vehicle off and turned it back on and the same thing continued to happen with the engine shaking and the information center displaying everything all over again. I called a local gmc dealer and they told me to bring it in. I was able to start the vehicle back up again and the truck was fine, on the freeway the same thing happen so I drove on the frontage road. The dealer could not service it due to 3 days worth of work to be done. I was taking it home and the same issue happened again. We finally got it to another dealer and it continued to snow, I went back to get something out of the truck and the back seats of the truck were wet and I could see water on the second row. I am hoping that its not wiring issues do to issues with water leakage from the moon roof of our truck that we found while searching on youtube. I hope gm recalls the sunroof/ moon roof issues with the leakage that might be harming the wires inside the truck.

Filed May 29, 2014 · Body · 133,852 miles · OH

Was raining hard and coming home when the rear overhead light started leaking water out and into the interior of the car.

Filed Apr 2, 2014 · Body, Electrical · 140,000 miles · IN

Water leaking in car causing poor visibility and unsafe conditions as it drips all over, down the windshield, and out of the lights and dvd monitor.

Filed Apr 16, 2013 · Body, Electrical · 96,000 miles · IN

Every time it rains the cab leaks water everywhere inside vehicle, can't even go through a car wash.....only a matter of time before mold, mildew and electrical problems occur..not to mention having to where a rain suit in the car every time it rains.