2007 GMC Acadia: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Jul 26, 2023 · Engine · WA · fire

The contact owned a 2007 GMC Arcadia. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at 45 MPH, the contact's daughter heard an abnormal grinding noise and inadvertently smoke came from underneath the front hood of the vehicle and the vehicle was in flames. The local fire department arrived at the scene of the fire and distinguished the fire. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence, however, the vehicle was not yet been inspected for damages. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN information was unavailable.

Filed Oct 17, 2013 · Transmission · 52,000 miles · NE

While traveling down the highway with family the check engine light came on and the vehicle began shake and jerk violently. I pulled to the side of the road and the vehicle would not go into reverse and forward made a terrible grinding noise and could not go over 10 miles an hour which is very dangerous driving at dusk. Got the car home and took to the dealer the next morning. We were 2 months past our 100 k 5 year power train warranty and gm would only give a small discount on a transmission rebuild. Not once did they ask about our safety.

Filed Jul 18, 2013 · Steering · 129,000 miles · NJ

While making a turn during a rain storm the engine belt began to squeal and I subsequently lost power steering and the battery warning light came on. I was able to get the vehicle to the side of the road without incident until the power steering came back. I've had this happen several times during rain events since I've owned the vehicle. It appears to occur when excessive water gets onto the drive belt controlling the engine and power steering unit.

Filed Jun 18, 2013 · Transmission · 80,000 miles · OH

This issue started when I was driving down the road at 35mpg. The acadia tried to shift into a higher gear but clunked very loudly and jolted the whole car. From that point forward the vehicle was stick in 3rd gear. It wouldn't up shift or down shift. The car limped home but starting on hills or at stop signs was almost impossible. Once I got the car home I checked the transmission fluid. Transmission fluid ok. I then tested the car again by trying to back out of the driveway. The transmission made a loud grinding noise and would now longer move in reverse. I had the car towed from my house to a local trusted mechanic. The mechanic stated that the waveplate failed. He also said that this was a know deficiency in these vehicles and that the transmission would need to be replaced or rebuilt. I had to spend $3950 to rebuild the transmission on a 2007 vehicle with 80000 miles. I would appreciate a reimbursement from gm for this obvious quality problem.

Filed Aug 18, 2012 · Lights, Steering · 18,205 miles · TX

Low beam headlights go out. I've also taken the vehicle in many times for noise in the steering column. Eventually, I lose my power steering. Everytime, they tell me there is a leak or steering gear problem and it has been repaired but it continues to happen. Im taking it in for the 4th or 5th time now to repair the squeak in the steering. This vehicle is 5 years old and its been in the shop more than any other car that I have owned.

Filed Jun 11, 2012 · Engine, Steering · 104,200 miles · NJ

In the rain or during wet road conditions the serpentine belt gets wet due to it's location at the bottom of the engine compartment. When this occurs the belt starts to slip causing an intermittent squealing and intermittent lose of steering control.

Filed Feb 18, 2011 · Fuel system, Steering · 33,000 miles · MA

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel would lock and the vehicle would make a grinding noise when making turns. She also stated that the gas gauge fluctuates and does not display the accurate amount of gas left in the vehicle. An inspection was done by the dealer and they advised her that she needed to replace the rubber on the steering column and the gas gauge. The steering repair was completed but not the gas gauge. The failure mileage was approximately 33,000.

Filed Sep 6, 2008 · Steering · 38,887 miles · NC

1st there was a loud squeal, car had been sitting out while it was raining. Then another time my power steering went out when I (had no choice) drove through a puddle. Called a dealer because it's still new & they wanted to replace my power steering pump. Over $500 cost there. I took it to an independent repair shop and they said it absolutely shouldn't be the pump because of the age & mileage, probably just a belt. Checked it over and said the rain/water probably caused the belt to slip, which in turn caused me to lose power steering. He said some cars have shields to cover the belts for that reason and showed me where all this occurred. Made sense to me and saved me a lot of money. I live in nc and my kids and I were visiting family in oh, I feel dealer tried to take advantage of that fact...long drive home...don't want to lose it. Drove fine and still is now. Of course, we don't have much rain here to really check it out.

Filed Aug 28, 2008 · Steering · 3,000 miles · FL

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. While driving at any speed, the contact felt a vibration in the steering wheel and heard a grinding noise coming from the dashboard area of the vehicle. The steering wheel would lock up and made turning the vehicle very difficult. She took the vehicle to two dealers. The first dealer was unable to find any failures. The second dealer heard the noise and felt the vibration, but could not repair the failures. Weeks after the incident, she took the vehicle back to the dealer from where it was purchased and was informed that the power steering pump failed. The failure was deemed to be a severe safety hazard. The dealer has been unable to repair the failure and they currently have possession of the vehicle. The failure mileage was 3,000 and current mileage was 9,000.