2007 GMC Acadia: engine failure

Filed Sep 1, 2018 · Engine, Steering · 86,000 miles · CA

Our vehicle only has 86k miles and the rack and pinion is leaking heavily. The dealer stated that this is a known issue, but it is out of warranty. Sometimes, the power steering cuts out and it is very difficult to move the steering wheel. We believe that this imposes serious risk while driving and the problem can happen at any time. There is no repeatable scenario to demonstrate the failure. It is random. The front engine cover also leaks oil heavily. The dealer also stated this is a known issue. This could result in rapid engine oil loss and engine failure while driving. I took the vehicle to the dealer yesterday for inspection. Unfortunately no pictures were taken, but their two technicians inspected the vehicle and agreed on the known issues. The service advisor also agreed on the known issues. I inquired about gm helping with these known issues, but the dealer stated that their district aftersales manager was not kind or helpful and would revert to general motor's online goodwill calculator. He accessed the online system which determined my vehicle was out of warranty and/or coverage and that there was no goodwill available to use for my vehicle. We're not looking for goodwill, but rather for gm to repair these high risk product failures. Since these components wear with use, not time, we feel that with our low usage, these components should not have failed.

Filed Sep 4, 2014 · Steering · 89,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the steering wheel seized and excessive force on the steering wheel was required. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The mechanic stated that the power steering pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 89,000.

Filed Mar 10, 2014 · Engine, Steering · 70,000 miles · MD

I was driving to the store, going down hill on the right side of the road. Mid-way down a message appeared on the computer saying "engine failure, power off" and the car just shut down with out warning. No matter how hard I pressed on the gas the car was shut off. The steering went out as well and I had to stand in the seat to use all my power to turn the wheel. Previous to this, the check engine light had not been on, no advance warning of this. I had both of my children in the car at the time. Luckily there was a bp gas station with garage at the bottom of the hill, I was able to coast the car into the gas station where they ran diagnostic testing and repaired my car and reset the sensors. Nine months later I was driving with both of my children again, in north east washington dc when out of no where the same message appeared. I was able to pull the car over to the side of the road and restart the engine one time. I turned around to go home and on the drive home the same thing happened on a less of an incline of a hill. The car shut down completely towards the top of the hill going down. Same as before, no gas and no steering ability. I was too scared to leave the car on the side as cars coming over the hill would not have time to stop before hitting us. I put the car in neutral and tried to glide down the hill to the shell station. The car cut out completely and lost all momentum so I had to push the car into the gas station and wait 3 hours for the tow truck to arrive. It went back to the bp station from february and had a new battery and several other items replaced. I bought this car new in 2007 and have had countless breakdowns and replacements- two transmissions within the first 3 years and repairs. I keep up with car maintenance regularly and do no neglect anything.

Filed Jun 6, 2013 · Transmission · 120,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. The contact stated that the vehicle would hesitate to accelerate and operate sluggishly. The timing chain was replaced by the dealer however, the failure late recurred with the illumination of the check engine warning light. An engine flush was performed on the vehicle and the failure subsided for three weeks before recurring. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, who advised that there was a seized solenoid in the transmission, which would require replacing. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was 130,000.

Filed Oct 1, 2012 · Transmission · 120,000 miles · NC

9/27 as I was driving in a residential neighborhood to take my daughter to school I was approaching a green light at a four way and started to accelerate to 35 MPH from a complete stop to cross four lanes of traffic. The vehicle reached 35 MPH and although the speedometer stated 35mph the vehicle stopped moving and stalled and started making a churning noise coming from the engine. At this point my front end was in traffic under the light that was now turning red so I had to think quick and put on my flashers to alert the other drivers that I was having difficulties as I couldn't get the truck to move. When I pressed the gas pedal the engine just roared but no movement. Once other drivers were alerted I had to coast backwards from the incline at the light and maneuver onto the side of the road. I turned the truck back on and it came on and miraculously I was able to drive it 5ft off the road before it stalled again. I had to be towed to a dealer as of today I was told it was the transmission but the dealer had to contact gmc to report all major engine failure before proceeding with any work. Last year in dec. My truck started making whining noise and I immediately took it to the dealer to find out that the camshaft had went bad and spit metal in my motor causing me to have the engine replaced. Because I was the second owner of the vehicle gm didn't want to pay for the total bill under the powertrain warranty and the fact that I was 3000 miles over the powertrain warranty itself. They did pay a third of a $5000 bill and I had to pay the rest only to have them place a recall on the camshaft and to reimburse me half of what I paid. This situation with the transmission reminds me of the rollover with the firestone tire ford had years back but the difference is that ford and firestone took responsibility. Please make gm responsible before someone is killed.

Filed Mar 7, 2012 · Body, Engine · 90,000 miles · OH

Left front headlamp inoperative. Requires $1200. In repairs. Vehicle unable to be driven at night. This is the most recent issue. Since buying the vehicle new. We have had major engine failure. Transmission failure. Water leaks from moon roof. Which effected the emergency brake monitor system. Recalled washer system . The issue with the headlamp is a defect in design. Though there is a recall for non hid. The wiring on the hid systems is having the same issues. Gm refused to repair the vehicle. Even though it a known defect. I am a master automotive technician and have been for 26 years. I will provide expert testimony along with the cause of defect. This is a safety concern from 2 aspects fire and safely driving the vehicle.

Filed Apr 9, 2007 · Engine · 2,005 miles · MI

Tl*- the contact stated that while driving the 2007 gmc acadia with 2,005 failure mileage at 50 MPH,the vehicle completely lost power. The contact tried to restart the vehicle, but nothing happened. The vehicle had to be towed to the dealer. The dealer was installing a new engine. *ak update 05/10/07