Vehicle was at idle for 10 minutes before putting it in to drive on the evening of 3/3/2018. Began driving the vehicle and the stability/traction control light immediately came and began to shake violently on acceleration. All the dash lights began to flicker and then all electrical eventually died within 30 seconds of putting the vehicle in to drive. Once the car was safely pulled over, I noticed smoke coming from under the hood that had the smell of plastic or burnt wires. I popped the hood and the smoke was coming from the fuse box area. Thankfully the car didn't catch on fire. Some history on this vehicle; it was brought in to our local gmc dealership around september 2016 with stability trac control issues which was causing the car to hesitate roughly at idle and acceleration. After investigating, the dealer found that it was a loose wire on the bottom of the fuse box that was causing the problem; which they fixed and the problem never came back until the evening of our incident when the stc light came on; followed by the electrical failure throughout the entire vehicle... I'll put my money on that fuse box again as being the culprit. Aaa (battery systems technician) came out this morning to take a look at it and when he tried to run tests on the battery but the gmc was back feeding power in to his cables and melted them and the connector on his truck. He said that he thinks that it's the fuse box (without knowing history) but has never seen anything like this and suggested that we take it to a shop. It doesn't look like there are any recalls relating to this so this will be out of pocket to keep my family safe. Car will be headed to the shop soon but dreading the thought of that bill I don't feel we should have to pay on seeing is that this is a big safety issue.
2007 GMC Acadia electrical complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was applied numerous times. In addition, the transmission failed to function properly when shifting and various warning indicators illuminated. Within a week of owning the vehicle, it was taken to the dealer (shoreline auto group inc, 2275 n state rd, ionia, mi 48846, (616) 523-6882). The dealer kept the vehicle for over a month due to no sound for the turn signals, various warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel, and the vehicle was slow to pick up speed. The dealer was unable to replicate and diagnose the failure for over a month. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for further diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failures months later to determine if they may be able to provide a solution to repair the vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 14,000.
Transmission problems and saund problems
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.
Bought this vehicle in 2010 with 89000 miles in 2013 timing chains went out took to gmc dealer and even though this was a recall about the timing chains cardinal in hazard ky would not fix this recall because they said if the vehicle had over 120000 miles the recall was expired. .so timing chains go out and I read from this site the recalls never expire ?? No the vehicle has major problems
The acadia has been making a clicking noise followed by no sound on the radio or blinkers. There was water in wire harness in three of the doors, which should not be occurring.this all took place while in park. And now while running or not
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. While driving at various speeds, the traction control and air bag warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. Also, while attempting to make a left turn and accelerate, the vehicle would not respond. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the air bag module failed and would need to be programmed. The details for the diagnosis of the traction control could not be provided. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 07v062000 (air bags). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 158,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be repaired for a recall pertaining to the liftgate, support struts, and reprogramming of the computer. After the repair, the ability to automatically close the liftgate was inoperable because the motor stopped working. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was invalid. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.
The driver side floor board always has a wet spot when it rains. The rear speakers do not work. The passenger window cannot be operated by the drivers side. The rear window wiper fluid will intermittently work if the vehicle is in park with the left turn signal on.
At 80,000 miles transmission went out and had to be rebuilt. Car is also leaking under the passenger and driver floor board and moon roof/sunroof drips down from dome lights onto third row seats. Leaking has caused multiple electrical problems. When there is a heavy rain ignition will still run even after key is turned off and key is out of ignition car is currently at 130,000. Also ignition will power down even while care is in motion warning light will illuminate stating "engine power reduced" "traction control off" and vehicle will not move. Car has had more problems than any other I have owned, will never purchase another gm vehicle.
Water on passenger and drivers side floor. Rain overnight. Parked on my driveway.
Water on the passenger and drivers side floor causing multiple electrical issues. Vehicle was parked on my driveway. Rain overnight.
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.
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.
While traveling along a speedy freeway my check engine light came on along with the following messages, check gauges, traction control off, service traction control, service stabilititrak, engine power reduced. My vehicle dropped from 70 miles per hour to 45 miles per hour in less than ten seconds. When stopped on the side of the freeway my vehicle began to shake before I turned off he car. Turning off the car resets the problem, but it came back four more times.
The vehicle start somkeing
Recently I noticed one of my daytime running lights was not working so when I scheduled my vehicle for service I asked the gm dealer to replace the light. Upon their investigation the dealer reported that the headlight wires had fused or melted together and that it would an estimated $800 to fix! They also mentioned the other lamp was starting to have the same issue and its only a matter of time. I was more concerned that the wires lamp/light wires were "fused" together and shorting out! This seams to be more of a safety issue with the risk of fire or loss of both headlights! Furthermore, it is outrageous for a replacement of a daytime running light to be $800 dollars! Can the federal safety agency please investigate and help resolve this safety hazard and poor product performance and look at the risk analysis that was performed?
Twice, in a matter of 24 hours, as we were pulling out of our driveway, the power steering stopped abruptly. Fortunately we were moving slowly in our driveway at the time. Following each incident the car was put in park and there was a loud screeching sound when stepping on the gas pedal. Just as quickly as both problems occurred, they disappeared. We have also been dealing with wiring issues. Sometimes the speakers work sometimes they don't. Sometimes the warning systems (I.e back-up alarm, keys in ignition, low fuel level, door ajar, etc.) sounds and other times they don't.
The car has leaked since we bought it. We have had it in the shop several time at the place we bought it and it continues to leak. Recently, the leak has started to affect the electrical workings of the car. The floor has been saturated with water and when approaching a stop, water will pour from the ceiling, soaking the driver and rear passengers. The water will run down the inside of the windshield which impacts visibility.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. The contact stated that whenever she attempted to accelerate, there was a sudden increase of engine rpms and the vehicle failed to gain speed. Also, the contact mentioned that the vehicle failed to shift into gear. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the transmission was defective and needed to be replaced. In addition, the contact mentioned that burning fumes were emitted into the vehicle. The contact stated that after inspecting the vehicle, she noticed that wires were burning in the engine compartment. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 48,000 and the current mileage was 48,060.
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.
Bought with 58k miles on it, 9/2012. Problems began the following april. Sitting at red lights, the truck would stall out at acceleration, occasionally not restarting immediately. Dealers couldn't replicate problem. Problem briefly stopped, and now it has returned and is far worse. While driving, it shakes and jerks like a new driver learning to use a manual transmission. Several times the truck has shut off completely on highways while cruising at or around 70mph or accelerating to pass someone, nearly causing accidents. This truck has been towed home 3 times this month from this issue, I refused to take it to a gmc dealer because I can't keep paying $109 for diagnosis and they say they don't find anything (twice already). I recently had the vehicle scanned independently and it's given me codes 7ea and 7e8. The second code doesn't give a diagnosis. In the last week it has failed to start 4 times and I've been keeping video blogs to record what it is or isn't doing. It is currently sitting in my drive way, not operable. Gm customer service says there isn't enough evidence to support a recall, but everyone is having the same problems. Twice it stranded my wife and children on interstates. On 10/30/13 (on our anniversary, out of town none the less) it shut off and we had to get pushed to the shoulder...very embarrassing! Something must be done! Everybody can't be telling the same lie! Also, the "service airbags" notice just started showing.
We purchased this acadia used in april 2010 with about 40,000 miles. In early july 2012 the transmission went out. This has been repaired under our extended warranty as of july 15, 2012. On august 1, 2013, our transmission went out again. During the first year of owning this vehicle, we have had the windshield wipers operating erratically and the radio will not always shut off when the engine has been stopped and driver's door opened & closed (possible electrical problems). We've asked our gmc dealership to address the electric, but each time they say nothing shows any errors on their computer tests. With the recent issue in a little over a year on the transmission (again!) we have found numerous sites from other 2007 acadia owners stating the same problems and that it is repetitive. If this has been a widespread and known problem, this was not shared by our dealership. Given our vehicle has less than 100k miles and will likely have a 3rd transmission in its 6 year age, this is not a vehicle I feel safe having my wife and 3 young children continue to ride in. Unfortunately, our options are very limited financially to find a vehicle allowing for the amount of space needed for 2 car seats in addition to our 9 year old booster seat (normally cannot seat them in one row side by side by side). At this point, we are researching all options to get out of this acadia as we cannot sink money into this vehicle to keep it running safely and not know if the transmission will continue to go out.
Due to installation of a factory defect part in the air conditioning system the water collection drainage system for the evaporator becomes plugged from the inside. This in turn dumps water onto electrical components of the vehicle including the blower motor and wiring harness that is located under the passenger floor. It is a non serviceable issue that required complete tear down and factory replacement parts to correct. It is a fairly common issue with the 2008 model and the newer models all come equipped with an air cleaner in the AC ducting to prevent the problem.
Problems with window control while driving, unable to raise up window on passenger side from the driver controls.
The vehicle has two problems. The radio works, but there is no sound for the back up warning, turn signals or radio. This problem occurs in the gmc acadia, chevrolet traverse and the buick enclave. The problem is likely the premature failure of the bcm or the amp. When driven in the rain, the power steering fails momentarily and it is very difficult to control the vehicle.
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.
After spending $370.51 at my local gmc dealer for stabilitrak errors resulting in low fuel input into the engine, with a maximum speed allowable at 35 MPH, my 2007 gmc acadia is once again experiencing stabilitrak errors. They generally occur when I roll to a stop at a stopsign or stoplight, but I am very concerned that the transmission will reduce speed when I travel the interstate. My local gmc dealer claimed this problem was caused by a "cam exhaust position sensor fault" and replaced the "cam exhaust position sensor" on 3-20-13 for $370.51. For one week this repair worked and there were no stabilitrak errors. Ten days later, my 2007 gmc acadia fwd is worse than ever, endangering me at night by shifting suddenly into "stabilitrak error, low fuel input" mode. I am terrified that my gmc dealer will charge me more money to pretend-fix this problem, as they have me coming in for $400-$1,100 repairs every other month now since they want to sell me a new car.
I was driving my car when all of a sudden it wouldn't accelerate above (20mph?). I was forced to park it at an apartment complex and get it towed to the dealer. Now less than 6 months after paying out of pocket for that repair, I am having the same problem.
The car has had electrical and engine problems since we purchased it due to water leaks from a flawed sunroof design. Even after a recall to fix the sunroof to prevent water leaks; it continues to leak and damage electrical and engine systems. This is an ongoing problem and is a widespread concern for the 2007-2008 gmc acadias. I would like someone to investigate this problem. I believe it is a safety concern because the leaks occur in the area where there are airbags. I think there is a structural defect that may not be able to be repaired and it presents a safety hazard for all who drive these vehicles. Please investigate this problem. Do not let gmc sweep this under the rug!
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