2008 GMC Acadia: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Apr 20, 2017 · Transmission · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. While driving 55 MPH, the vehicle failed to shift correctly and a knocking/grinding noise was heard coming from the transmission. The dealer was not aware of any transmission failures. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the wave plate failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. Five days later, the manufacturer issued a recall for the transmission wave plate. Two years later, the wave plate failed again and the vehicle failed to shift into reverse, third gear, and fifth gear. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and instructed the contact to seek reimbursement; however, the manufacturer denied the claim, stating that the contact exceeded the vehicle/age stipulations for the recall repair/reimbursement. The vehicle was included in a recall, but the details were not provided. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Nov 19, 2015 · Airbags, Engine · 100,000 miles · FL

I made a previous complaint filed here under the federal safety agency id number: 10765088. The local garber gmc dealership sealed the sunroof and cleaned the clogged hoses that drain water from the roof. They also replaced the passenger side airbag for a total of $600. They gave a guarantee that there would be no more leaks. On november 18 the car began leaking from the front passenger side airbag area and water poured from the roof onto the glove compartment when I made a full stop. Currently awaiting a return call from the service manager of gmc dealer. I have video of the problem. I was driving in the rain from one college campus location to another, in other words many stop and go and side streets at 30 MPH or less. The car made squealing noises as well which happened last time too (september of this year).

Filed May 23, 2014 · Electrical, Steering · 77,219 miles · IL

So the window switches don"t work, when I'm trying to open the window it will open but then it won't close back, the steering wheel makes squeaking noises and most important the most costly thing to repair was the transmission. We purchased the car used with 53,000 miles on and after driving another 20,000 miles the transmission broke I had to pay out of my packet about 4,000 dollars for the repair I have two small children and when it comes for safety im not sure if we should keep the vehicle. When I'm reading all those recall issues I'm getting worried about my kids safety.

Filed Dec 3, 2013 · Steering · 15,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact was driving 20 MPH when the steering wheel made a grinding noise and became difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the steering wheel pump was replaced but the defect was not remedied. The contact took the vehicle to a second dealer and was informed that the steering column needed to be replaced. No repairs was performed. The manufacturer was contacted in reference to the defect. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 15,000.

Filed May 31, 2013 · Steering · 50,000 miles · GA

Steering column makes a grinding noise when you turn in either direction. Dealer says the rack & pinion is leaking.

Filed May 29, 2013 · Steering · CA

The steering started making grinding noise when I turn it to the left or right at the around 38000 miles on the car. I contacted gmc dealer they didn't care about it. And I can see on the acadia forums that thousands of people have the same problem. I'm afraid of steering wheel being stuck and I have my family in the car. Gmc has to recall for this problem before lives are lost. Why do we always have to act after people are dead. Is there anyone in the government that actually care about us. Gmc knows this car has a problem but does nothing about it. This is stupid.

Filed Mar 18, 2011 · Steering · 37,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. When attempting a turn at any speed, the contact could hear a grinding noise coming from the steering column. During the failure the contact also noticed that the steering wheel would not operate as smoothly as it normally would. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed and was not repaired. The failure mileage was 37,000 and the current mileage was 42,000.

Filed Apr 9, 2010 · Acceleration, Steering · 44,000 miles · MO

Power and power steering failure- when it rains or I drive through puddles of water the car looses power and slows. Also when I am driving the power steering stops working and there is a loud squealing noise. I had the dealer look at my acadia and they said they could readjust the belt guard. This did not work and they said just be cautious while driving. Also the cruise control doesn't coast and the speed increases as you go down hill.

Filed Dec 25, 2007 · Body · 1,750 miles · NJ

My 2008 gmc acadia slt2 model has water leaking into the passenger cabin. The water leaks are coming from the seat belt retraction area on the pillars leading down from the roof and also on the pillars at the front windshield where the airbags are located. I also have water soaking the front driver and passenger rugs, it appears water is running down the fire wall from the front possibly down the pillars. The rood headliner is getting wet at each spot where the roof pillars meet the headliner. I am quite concerned about water affecting the electronics, fuse box, airbag deployment and I am concerned about mold. I have noticed that the brake pedal squeaks when I depress it and I attribute this to the water hitting areas it should not be. I purchased this car with 1,275 miles on it as a certified pre owned vehicle on 12/12/07 and I am bringing it back to the dealer tomorrow 12/26/07 to see what they plan on doing to remedy same. I have read of various other experiences with water leaks affecting the fuse box and electronics for overall operation of the vehicle. I feel unsafe. I've read something about a tsb # 07-08-57-002a but I do not see it listed on your site, I will look further.