2008 gmc acadia. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle lift gate problems after lift gate recall repairs. *smd the consumer stated the lift gate no longer opened.
2008 GMC Acadia body complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that there were no failures until the vehicle was taken to the dealer and repaired per the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v415000 (structure). The dealer indicated that they completed the recall repair, but the liftgate came down twice without warning. The failure bruised someone's head. Medical attention was not required. The dealer was notified of the failure and provided no solution. The manufacturer was notified that the recall remedy failed to provide a solution. The failure mileage was not available.
When it rains, water leaks from the air bags. Water also leaks from the light fixtures and dvd player in the middle seating. Water also comes in somewhere under the dashboard/electrical panel area, onto the passenger side floor. The last time it rained, there was standing water on my passenger side floor. This has happened while driving it in the rain and while it was parked. Stablitrak and traction control lights are constantly coming on - even after looked at. - I have pictures of lights on. Also constant service engine soon light problems.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. While the vehicle was stationary, rain water entered into the cabin, which caused some electrical failures. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 115,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. While driving approximately 70 MPH, smoke and flames began to emit from the roof of the vehicle without warning. The fire department extinguished the fire and filed a report. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 151,000.
Front sunroof leaks and fills up floorboards with water. Known issue with sunroof drains clogging and poorly sealed sunroof design. Floorboards hold electrical equipment.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that this was the second time the sun roof drain line shifted and leaked water down the headliner. The failure flooded the driver side of the vehicle, side air bag, and visor without warning. The dealer diagnosed that the sun roof drained cube shifted and needed to be replaced. Also, the carpet and panel of the driver side had mold and needed to be to replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. In rainy conditions, the vehicle leaked water from the front driver side window, sun roof, and the rear of the vehicle. The contact smelled mold inside the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 164,500.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. While driving at various speeds in rainy weather, the contact noticed water leaking from the top of the vehicle and dashboard. In addition, when the brake pedal was depressed, the pedal shook violently without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer on two separate occasions; however, the cause of the failure was undetermined. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Rain water leaks in over the driver'seat saturating the roof liner running down the windshield column on to the floor. Water shorted out the power window control. Drain lines on both sides of vehicle are constantly being checked for blockage but no blocked. Inside of windows get ice during winter and humidity buildup when temps are above freezing. I believe it happens more often when the car is stationary. It started about oct 2013
Lift gate: I took my vehicle in to dealership to have recall on my lift gate complleted ( 15240). Upon completion, my power lift gate became inoperable. Dealership then wanted me to pay $500 to make power lift gate operable. Service adviser indicated to me that this has happened in the past with a customer with the same type of vehicle and they paid the $500. Please advise what action I need to take. I have contacted gmc customer service with details of this complaint.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v415000 (structure) and stated that the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Driving car on freeway and it caught on fire, no previous issues that would cause the fire. Front of car and engine compartment caught on fire....updated 01/25/16
The vehicle described in this complaint has a leak on the drivers side sun roof. Took vehicle to dealer to have problem resolved. Tech indicated that water was draining slowly. Tech indicated that drains were blown out and water was draining out in a faster rate. As of today's rain storm, sun roof continues to leak . Leak occurs when vehicle is sitting still and during movement.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. While the vehicle was parked, the liftgate failed to open. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v415000 (structure) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. ....updated 01/13/16 *bf the consumer stated the matter was resolved. Updated 01/22/16.
Sunroof continues to leak water. Moisture mildew growth in interior. Car gets saturated every time. Driver side floor boards full of water. Electrical warning lights continue to sound and flash...today it's the brake warning. Water is corroding my electrical system...it's not safe! Gmc keep ignoring this problem, even though this issue is an epidemic of complaints all over the web! This should have been a recall years ago! This is absolutely unacceptable!
When it's raining , I have huge leaking on the passenger side , which damages my carpet and causing mold growth.now it's smell horrible and I have big concern about my babies health , it's unsafe to be in this car for long time.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that the rear liftgate failed to open. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v415000 (structure) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer was contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the contacts vehicle would receive the recall repair. The failure mileage was not available. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that when the rear liftgate was opened, it closed extremely fast without being prompted. The failure recurred three times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v415000 (structure) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 107,400. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. While parked, the vehicle's rear liftgate was up. When the contact placed something in the rear of the vehicle, the liftgate collapsed and struck her. There were no injuries. The liftgate was able to be opened, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the gas struts that hold up the liftgate needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v415000 (structure); however, the part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000. Updated 1/20/16 ln
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. While the vehicle was parked with the liftgate opened, the liftgate fell closed independently with force and struck the contact on the head. The failure recurred on one other occasion and struck another passenger on the head. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v415000 (structure), however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 49,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. While the vehicle was parked, the liftgate became inoperable without warning. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing, but they could not diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 71,000.
Rain leak into car, water pouring into frame and trapped in frame of car, roof of car. Water leaking out of airbag locations. When we drive, we can hear water moving around in frame, see water leaking out of airbag areas in frame of car. Water trapped inside frame of car, rotting inside of car, mold, mildew potential, fire hazard. Gmc says they are not responsible for repairs, car no longer under warranty. How can I safely drive a vehicle in which both the airbags and electrical system is compromised??
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that during rainy weather conditions, water would enter the vehicle through the driver side of the vehicle and the undercarriage. As a result, the steering column and the emergency brake failed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 92,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. While the rear liftgate door was in the open position, the door suddenly fell down. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v415000 (structure). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 40,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that the passenger side fuse block was corroded and had an electrical shortage due to water damage. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.
I bought the car in late 2008, it has leak every since the first time it rained. I have taken to the dealer more than a few times. The only solution they give me is to seal shut the sunroof. The dealer believe that is the problem. It used to leak from the sunroof but now every time it rains it leaks and a lot and from all over the place. It has severe water damage and the car smells awful because it is wet all the time. My car only has 77,000 miles and I was hoping it will last me a while but now I'm not sure. The vehicle has manufacture defective roof drains.
2 drilled holes in the sunroof are allowing water to flow throughout vehicle wiring harnesses. Water has settled in engine and harnesses. In my case, the water shorted out the amplifier. Worried that this could also create electrical fire or other malfunction(s).
There is a potential fire hazard with the daylight running lights overheating before they burn out on both driver and passenger side. The bulb gets so hot that they melt the bulb socket causing an electrical fire hazard. The heat also has made the headlight housing brittle and cracked to where the socket wont stay in place inside the headlight housing thus causing the bulb to lay on the plastic causing a fire hazard. General motors knows about this fire hazard because I have called it to there attention and because they have a customer satisfaction program #13135. They have also recalled some 2007 and 2009 to 2011 vehicles but not 2008 with the same problem.
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