2007 GMC Acadia: windshield wiper failure

Filed Jan 2, 2021 · Body, Electrical · 216,000 miles · NY

Gmc please take accountability for the sunroof leak issue! Years of data, almost 100 complaints, someone should already know about this and have a solution! My car has serious leaking issues from the sunroof above the driver, electrical to cabin doesn't always work except dash lights, and headlights/turn signals work sporadically. The locks work when they're in the mood. Also means AC/heat works sometimes..I live up north and it's 24 today. My windshield wiper fluid remains empty because it randomly turns on and drains out: which also means replacing my wipers is a bad idea because they randomly turn on for at most an hour and dry wiping the window...and destroying the wiper blades. All wheel drive won't work, despite mechanic seeing no issues. I've taken down the mounts and tried to flush the draining tubes myself..and they're clear with no leaks when I tested the tubes. I don't know what to do. I wish I could afford to fix this, because we need this vehicle; everyday I'm scared to drive it! We won't drive at night for the risk of the headlights shutting off, and always fingers crossed my turn signals will function today. I have kids! My families not rich, we can't afford another vehicle or the costly repair, being that I'm a single mom barely buying bread and paying rent as it is since my hours got cut from covid. I only wanted a safe vehicle, I didn't realize I had to be specific and ask for one with headlights and electronics working appropriately, too. I'll be sure to next time I buy a car...whenever that lucky day occurs. Please pray for us.

Filed Jul 1, 2019 · Suspension, Transmission · 128,700 miles · ID

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. The contact stated that he purchased the vehicle two months ago. On the first day, the vehicle had transmission failure and the transmission overheating indicator appeared. The vehicle started to slow down and sputter while driving. In addition, the vehicle had difficulty accelerating from a stop. While driving 75 MPH, the transmission overheating indicator illuminated again. The contact had to pull over and allow the vehicle to idle for a while. The vehicle was taken to the car store of burley (1001 e main st, burley, id 83318, (208) 677-3800) and they stated that the contact overfilled the transmission fluid. The dealer drained and refilled the fluid. The contact also stated that the instrument cluster stopped working occasionally and was not repaired. The dealer test drove the vehicle and found no failure. In addition, the windshield wipers never worked and the driver and passenger side struts were faulty. Furthermore, the traction control was also malfunctioning. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 128,700. *bf

Filed Jan 9, 2018 · Airbags, Visibility · 45,000 miles · MN

The windshield wipers stopped mid windshield after I had taken into the shop that day I called to let them know if they perhaps unhooked somthing, except they worked for a few miles. I took it back and they said I needed to by a new motor. My husband said it was unhooked, but the wipers stick up about 1/3 of the way on the windshield

Filed Feb 4, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · KY

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.

Filed Feb 17, 2014 · Visibility · 148,868 miles · IA

Left for work in the morning with heavy wet snow falling behind rain, and pulled out driveway got a few blocks down and windshield wipers quit working.

Filed Aug 3, 2013 · Electrical, Transmission · 93,800 miles · AR

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.

Filed Dec 29, 2012 · Visibility · 55,800 miles · AR

Wipers quit working at 40mph in a freezing fog/rain. I lifted hood and could see wiper linkage dangling inside cowl of vehicle. I have read and seen that this is a open recall for vehicle in states with common winter weather.

Filed Dec 26, 2011 · Fuel system, Transmission · 45,000 miles · NC

1- issue heating wiper fluid system-fix put in place 2-issue heating wiper fluid system-fix did not work had to be disabled 3- march 2011 fuel pump had to be replaced 4-nov 2011- timing chains and catlyst coverter replaced 5-dec 2011 new recall lighting system issue-had to contact gmc cause dealer ship could not do work case number gmc is [xxx] first owner of this car and bought it brand new in late sept of 2007 and the above has been done to my car and feel I got a bad deal... Dealer ship location burlington nc 27215, david wescott dealer ship. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jan 28, 2011 · Visibility · 60,000 miles · OH

Front and rear wiper and spray control working backwards. The front control switch activates the front wipers and rear spray and the rear control switch operates the rear wipers and front spray. This appears to have occurred after service recall for heating and snow/ice issues as it worked properly before the service.

Filed Jun 18, 2009 · Visibility · 32,000 miles · LA

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. The contact started the ignition and activated the windshield washer. The fluid dispensed quickly and forcefully from the reservoir and failed to disengage. The failure occurred whenever she activated the windshield washer device. One year prior to the failure, the contact received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign id number 08v410000 (visibility:windshield wiper/washer:linkages). The authorized dealer refused to repair the vehicle due to a misunderstanding. The vehicle has not been repaired and will be taken to another dealer for the recall repair. The failure and current mileages were 32,000.

Filed Feb 2, 2009 · Visibility · 15,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. The contact stated that the windshield washer inserts that rest on the hood of the vehicle were cracked. Later, the inserts disappeared from the vehicle and the wipers were operable; however, the windshield wiper cleaner would not function. The contact called several local dealers and the part was unavailable for repairs. The failure and current mileages were less than 15,000. Updated 03-04-09 *bf the consumer was told it would take 6 weeks for the parts to arrive. Updated 03/05/09.

Filed Mar 5, 2008 · Airbags, Electrical · NY

2007 gmc acadia with several serious safety issues. She states that the vehicle has had these problems: a large puddle of oil under the vehicle, windshield wipers stopped working, battery died and side curtain airbags deployed while driving. *kb the dealer told the consumer the front shaft seal needed to be replaced to correct the leak from the transmission. They also stated there was a drain on the system that caused the battery to fail. The consumer took the vehicle back to the dealer where they upgraded the transmission, which had to be done twice. The power steering made a loud noise, the consumer stated it sounded as if the pump was about seize and then the steering becomes hard. The vehicle rolled backwards while in drive on a slight incline.*jb updated 04/10/08