So got my first gm and will be last one u can not fix this car it wont let you and not talking about normal maintenance have only had 2 year just got back after having transmission rebuilt had motor rebuilt last summer do to timing chain took on 100 mile trip today now gauges are freaking out about every 5th time u start it have code p0449 wich wasnt there before but obviously has nothing to do with transmission then get home tonight and its got p0019 so basically looks like il be having to have motor rebuilt again if I dont burn to ground first so all and all not counting maintenance on it like struts tires oil change you no normal wear and tear just in the motor and transmission in 2 years il have 11.000 wraped up in a SUV thats worth about 7000 and wont let u get out from under it it is the worst money pit I have ever had. For every thing u fix on it it creates 3 more
2007 GMC Acadia transmission complaints
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Shortly after purchasing 2007 acadia it rained and my front floorboards flooded due to the sunroof clogging up. It overflowed into the car bc it couldn't drain. Transmission shutters at 2nd, 3rd and 4th gear only at low speeds or under tension. Navigation keeps saying disc read error. Supposed to be able to get 2 free disc with the life of the car but it nearly impossible to get. I hate this car. I have had nothing but problems with it since we have gotten it. I am almost due to upgrade and I will not be getting an acadia.
While driving on the interstate going 60 MPH the SUV jerked and then the RPM accelerated and then slowed down. I had to take my foot off the accelerator. I was almost hit by a 18 wheeler. It really happens when I have the air conditioner on.
Overdrive function faulty in transmission. During cold weather stability trac kicks in and will not regain power even though there is no bad road conditions (such as snow, ice, or rain) it seems to activate when the weather is cold. It barley moves inhibiting normal traffic flow which is very dangerous. Fixed moon roof leaks causing the electrical components to malfunction and rain water drips on passengers and thoroughly soaks the carpets leaving a mildew smell.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. While driving various speeds, the vehicle jerked and hesitated when switching gears. The failure was also present while driving in reverse. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The local dealer was not notified. The failure mileage was 61,000.
We got this 2007 gmc acadia at 100,230 miles on august 2014. Now it has around 133,800 miles. At 115,000 miles it stated to have issues where it said stability track. The traction control turns off by itself and not sure if the stability and this are the same thing. Some electric parts have already failed. The charging outlet and electric windows don't work right. The passenger side can not be put down by driver side. The rear right side can only be put down of up by the driver. The left rear does not work when the driver puts it down or up. The power in the lift gate in the back has gone out. It only opens or closes manually. There was also a recall with the lift gate and we got it fixed. After it was fixed then a while later it would close on us and it almost hit us but we reacted fast. It only closed on us about three times then it stopped working. It was recall 15240.the safety issue is that the steering wheel gets hard to turn when making a turn or u turn. It has happened many times as I am driving. One time is almost made me crash into a car. I have taken it to two mechanics and it has engine and transmission codes. For just the transmission codes it will cost me up to $4,000. According to the carfax records it has had internal transmission repairs at 53,543 miles. I feel like this car post a safety issue because of the steering wheel problem. We have had this car for 3years and we have experienced many problems with it. Gm should pay for this faulty parts.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. The contact stated that there was a failure with the transmission gears. The vehicle was downshifting in a rough and jerked. A dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was diagnosed by two independent mechanics who stated that the transmission assembly might need to be replaced. There were 36 tsbs for the power train, but no recall was issued. It was unknown if the manufacturer was contacted. The failure mileage was not available.
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.
I had problems with the transmission when my vehicle had around 61,000 miles. Vehicle was not going over 25 MPH and sometime it did not run at all. I took it several times to the dealer, actually a town truck had to take it because it was very dangerous to drive it. It took a lot of time and effort for me to finally get my gmc acadia fixed. That was in 2015. Two years later I had problems with my transmission again, my gmc has now 104,000 miles. I went back to the gmc dealer where it was repaired before, but they told me that guarantee had ended 2 months ago and I had to pay $1,021 to get the transmission fixed. I'm also having problems with hood lift and the headlight swith is not working
Gmc transmissions are crap, going on the third one. The airbag light is on for what the recall is for but gmc is denying the recall
2016 both front and back AC had to be replaced, currently transmission is slipping, rear lift gate, after recall fix, still won't shut -takes up to 3-4 times to close lift gate when nothing is in the way, dvd/cd player stopped working in 2015
Transmission problems and saund problems
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. While driving various speeds, the transmission stalled without warning. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or diagnosed. The vehicle was repaired. Also, while driving, the headlight switch became inoperable. As a result, the contact was unaware of when the headlights were on or off. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.
Transmission keeps slipping and sliding out of gear (it work sometime smoothly )especially when I'm driving
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. While the contact's 5-year old son was inside the vehicle, the gear shifter was switched to the neutral position. The vehicle rolled down an embankment and crashed into a creek. The keys were not present in the ignition switch at the time of the failure. The occupant sustained a bruised back and left arm, which required medical attention. A police report was filed. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 151,000. Updated 01/04/17*lj updated 01/17/17.
My computers and cell phones were hacked and the harassment didn't stop until I disconnected onstar . I never had a account to this . Transmission went out during the harassment they knew and heard everything I did.
The sunroof leaks and causes electrical problems. Suddenly while driving the power steering gears, rack, and bushings are defective causing the power steering to go out during low speeds. Tried having it replaced under the recall, however, 9 months later the same thing happened and nobody wants to fix it or allows for the dealer to replace it again. This is a major safety feature that should never be acceptable! Also, the transmission already had to be replaced and is going out again. The manufacture made a faulty vehicle and should be held accountable for these parts and the labor not to mention the inconvenience of having to fight with the dealer and gm to get the problem corrected.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. While the vehicle was parked with the engine turned off, a passenger attempted to enter the vehicle and hit the gear shifter. As a result, the gear shifter moved out of the park position and the vehicle rolled forward into a ditch. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no injuries. A tow truck was able to pull the vehicle out of the ditch. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 122,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. While driving 25 MPH, the gear shifter became stuck in gear without warning. The failure was persistent. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission control module failed and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000.
Transmission high idle engine light came on and its not holding fluid
Going down the expressway at 70 MPH. Vehicle started hesitating and wouldn't go. I had to pull off to the shoulder of road in a construction zone. Had it towed to the closeset mechanic. Was told it was the wave plate on transmission. Yes, my 2007 gmc acadia has 140,000 miles on it. But this part is defective. I have never been so scared.. Luckily I wasn't hit.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. The contact received an unknown notification from the manufacturer that indicated that the power steering and transmission would be repaired for free if the failure occurred under the accepted warranted mileage. The contact mentioned that the transmission was repaired, but the gear shift failure recurred intermittently. In addition, while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The dealer did not repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 112,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. While driving 70 MPH, the transmission failed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 100,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled after the transmission warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle did restart. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the wave plate and transmission valve body were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.
Upon entering the highway the 2007 acadia would not shift either into or out of 3rd gear, I'm not sure. I could not tell what was happening and when I determined this was not going to correct itself I exited the highway. I've recieved a letter from gm stating that vehicles equiped with 6t70 and 6t75 6 speed automatic transmissions are experiencing cracked or fractured wave plates. This clearly is a faulty part as it is occurring on many versions of this vehicle and has been upgraded. I was lucky in that it was only me in the auto and not the entire family when this happened. Very dangerous.
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.
I bought a new gmc acadia in 2007. January 8, 2008 gmc did a software upgrade to my transmission. At that point my mileage dropped about 6 miles per gallon and did not shift as nice as original. In late summer of 2014 I notice that my transmission was not right. On september 16, 2014 I had to replace the transmission at a cost of $3,999 at only 123,228 miles. This car was built and advertised to pull boats and campers. I have not pulled anything ever with the car. In march of 2015 I received a letter from gmc that they would reimburse 2007 gmc acadia owners if they have had problems with the transmission. The car must be under 10 years old and under 120,000 miles. My car was under 10 years old, but over on mileage by 3,228 miles. Gmc would not cover any of it. It is pretty poor when a car company can not build a $40,000 car with a transmission that would last.
Major shuttering in transmission harsh shifting making hard to accelerate.
While driving at over 65 MPH in heavy traffic, the transmission disengages, causing car to coast to a stop. Reduced engine and transmission performance. Also intermittent driveabililty issues, transmission does not shift, false messages/codes re: stabilitrak, air bag, onstar, oil and gas gauges, etc.. At 122,936 miles in july, 2014, transmission replaced at cost of $4967.42.
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. The contact stated that while driving up a hill at approximately 15 MPH, the vehicle started shaking without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the 35r wave plate needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 139,000.
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