2008 GMC Acadia: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Jul 4, 2023 · TN

Airbag light on 24/7, ABS malfunction traction control system turns off randomly, wiper blade fluid not spraying (front, rear) engine misfire on idle, clear/white smoke from hood and burning smell.

Filed Nov 14, 2022 · Airbags, Brakes · TX

The air bags light came on with no reason truck never being in a crash, the abs and the off road light is on too, the break lights are on while you don't step on the pedal and they go off when you step on it...

Filed Jun 23, 2017 · Driver assistance, Engine · 115,000 miles · VT

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. While driving various speeds, the electronic stability control, traction control, and ABS warning indicators illuminated. The contact stated that the electronic stability control malfunctioned and caused the vehicle to operate in the four wheel drive mode. Four by four center in essex, vermont was made aware of the failure and stated that there was a timing chain failure that was common in that type of vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.

Filed Sep 27, 2016 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 131,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled, the brakes seized, and the traction control and ABS indicators illuminated. The contact lost control of the steering. The vehicle was able to restart on the first attempt. The failure recurred five times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer stated that there were no recalls for the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 131,000.

Filed Dec 2, 2015 · Transmission · NC

Letter from congressman hudson on behalf of constituent re 2008 gmc acadia transmission failure. *smd the vehicle was returned to the consumer, after the repairs were completed. However, about 30 miles in route, various warning signs and messages began appearing on the dash. Some of the messages read service stabilitrak, service traction control, all wheel drive off, check right front tire pressure, and others. Including the ABS sign was flashing a scary and cautionary yellow symbol.

Filed Nov 1, 2014 · Brakes · PA

The ABS warning light on my gmc acadia has come on multiple times over the last couple of years. The problem goes away after adding brake fluid to the master cylinder. After searching online, this is an extremely common problem with gmc acadia's, where the master cylinder leaks brake fluid into the brake booster. I am concerned that this is a major safety risk, because the vehicle will lose braking ability and at one point, the brake booster is not going to work due to the fact that it is filled with brake fluid. Gm needs to stand behind its products ... Not just say that they are the "new" gm. This is a major safety hazard.

Filed Sep 7, 2014 · Engine · 72,255 miles · IN

In the last few months we have been having problems with different service lights coming on multiple times and one time while driving down highway the computer engine revved up and then slowed the vehicle to minimal speed until later shutting off car reset the vehicle. Service stabiltrak, ABS, engine light, traction control light and air bag light. Some times we can hear engine noise while idling and cruise control does not work at times. This car only has approximately 72,255 miles as of 09/2/14 when taken to get checked for issues. After checking serviceman recommended full timing chain overhaul and replacement of throttle body for an estimated cost of $3,727.85. After looking online regarding these issues we found many complaints regarding timing chain but no recalls on 2008 model. 2007 models I saw had extended warranty for timing chain but not 2008 models. This is our only family vehicle which our three children are riding in daily and making payments now looking at large repairs we can not afford. Please tell me why there are extended warranty for timing chain on 2007 but not 2008 when they are having the same issues? If this is not resolved we will never buy chevy or gmc again.

Filed Jan 30, 2014 · Acceleration, Brakes · 64,000 miles · TX

Warning indicators turn on for the system braking components such as ABS brake failure, traction control and loss of engine power while accelerating between 35 to 50 miles per hour. Engine power decrease and the car speed and power is decreased with the loss of engine power warning. The car would just stop at this point. I contacted onstar each time this issue occurred to a diagnostic scan and each report indicated that same warning reported on the console. After 10 minutes the vehicle would re-start and I was able to drive it. This issue has re-occurred within 2 years and the gmc service department was unable to diagnose the problem but during the latest incident the mechanic had ruled the issue as low brake fluid. I've investigated this issue online on various blog forums for the gmc acadia with the same description of braking system failure and others report the failure as an internal braking malfunction in which the master cylinder leaks into the brake booster. I'm concerned that this problem could potential become fatal is it recurs. The gmc service department refuse to look into my concern and investigate the problem. There are no visible signs of a leak because the leak is internal.