Vehicle will cut off, still runs after switch is off, when making a turn popping in the wheel, steering gets hard when making a turn, something kills battery and it leaks inside, this happens whether in motion or not
2008 GMC Acadia electrical complaints
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There is water that comes down into the wiring harness of all of the doors. I am able to take the wiring harnesses off and tons of water dumps out. This has corroded many of the electrical components. The corrosion has LED to locks windows mirrors and speakers not working. Please recall this.....
The rpms skyrocketed while driving and as the car was pulled over it caught fire. The fire dept said it took place in the electrical part of the motor and burned through the fuel line. Igniting the fuel
My passenger airbag light has been on since I got the car in march of 2020. I have just replaced my low beam headlights october of 2020 and now the driver side lights doesn't work. On the dashboard the light that's suppose to show when your bright's are on, doesn't come on anymore and I was in motion when I realized they had stopped working.
Bought this vehicle used, was fine and was a great car for months until the battery would not keep a charge. Took it to auto zone they tested my battery and alternator all was good they charged up my battery for me. The battery lasted two days next time I went to start it it was dead. Would have to drive it every day to keep a charge on it. Eventually went and bought a brand new battery. Only after a few days the battery was dead again. On a brand new battery it would need to be drove everyday to keep a charge. It's to the point where I will have to jump it to drive it and then it wont even keep a charge for a hour. Brand new battery. Nothing wrong with the alternator. No lights , etc. Being left on. Not sure what to do with it. Need my car.
The radio randomly stopped working a few weeks ago and the signal light you can't hear. No beeps at all are being heard since the radio stopped working. It turns on but you can't hear anything. You also can't hear any of the sensors if they light up on the dash.
Theft keeps coming on and doesn't start at times then the windows don't always go up and also the air blinks 3 times and doesn't stay on it jumps around and sometimes it's stuck on won't turn off and while the the air is stuck trying to work the engine runs hard
This vehicle will all of a sudden start swaying from side to side and the stabilitrak light will come on. In addition, the transmission will suddenly seize up, losing acceleration and nearly causing a crash. The engine will also state that it is overheating, all of a sudden and the vehicle will shut itself off and smoke will start coming from the engine. This has happened while going between 35 and 65 MPH. On the streets and highways. My children in the bucket seats in the back were sleep and their heads hit the window. They sustained injury. That was on a regular street and the speed limit was 35 MPH. I was within or slightly under the speed limit when the vehicle started swaying unexpectedly. When the road is wet, it will sway from side to side on simple curves in the road. I have had the transmission replaced twice. Due to the safety concerns and fear of my family being fatally injured, it was around christmas time. I have had to park the vehicle. I have contacted gmc by phone several times with no response in return. I spoke with someone and was informed to report it to the federal safety agency. Maybe something can be done about this before a death occurs.
Stability track warning light keeps coming on I was told by my mechanic that it could be the sensor so I had it replaced with a factory brand gmc sensor and I'm still having the same problem. Also my passenger side air bag keeps saying it needs to be serviced but it's never been deployed and no one has an answer for why this warning keeps coming up the stability track warning comes on as I'm driving every time after about 10 to 15 minutes and the passenger side air bag warning comes on as soon as I start the vehicle engine. And also I have a problem with code p0700 it keeps turning on my check engine light and I had it fixed but it still keeps turning on . Rattling noise in idle
Stability track warning light keeps coming on I was told by my mechanic that it could be the sensor so I had it replaced with a factory brand gmc sensor and I'm still having the same problem. Also my passenger side air bag keeps saying it needs to be serviced but it's never been deployed and no one has an answer for why this warning keeps coming up the stability track warning comes on as I'm driving every time after about 10 to 15 minutes and the passenger side air bag warning comes on as soon as I start the vehicle engine. And also I have a problem with code p0700 it keeps turning on my check engine light and I had it fixed but it still keeps turning on .
Even though I have been told the recall on the liftgate was performed the liftgate still closes on its own and has hit me and others multiple times in the head.
Control board shows service stability track, service traction control, lights on dash board goes on and off as if there's electrical issues. Stability track light goes on and off.
Will not shift out of park
Vehicle was southbound on county road and attempted to make a right turn at the intersection, when the car struck the south embankment of the t intersection, as driver was unable to navigate the turn. None of the side or front airbags in the car deployed as a result of the crash. I am also unsure if the seat belt had operated correctly (seat belt was being worn at the time of the crash). The driver's head hit the side window and as a result he sustained a head injury and an eye injury resulting in optic nerve damage and complete loss of vision in the eye. I understand there were problems with the airbags on these vehicles with a possible recall issued. I do have all the corresponding accident reports, medical reports, etc.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that after turning the ignition switch to the off position, the vehicle would remain on and would sputter before turning off. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the ignition switch and the cabin fuse box but the failures continued to occur. Local dealer bill kramer chevrolet(2251 w. 23rd st. Panama city fl.) and the manufacturer were notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 165,000. *dt
When I turn the ignition key to off when I came home of work the vehicle stays running for 10 to 50 seconds before it stalls out.I try to turn on the ignition 4 hours later the battery is dead.my 2008 arcadia is parked at my home. I will need a jump start to go anywhere because the battery is dead.I have to unplug the battery after I park the 2008 arcadia.when I come home or try to start the vehicle.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced rough idling while driven. The contact stated that the ignition key was switched to the off position however, the vehicle remained running for approximately seven minutes before turning off. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle the following day. The vehicle was then jump and started immediately. The vehicle was started and sat idling for a few minutes. The contact again attempted to shut the vehicle off however, the vehicle remained idling for an additional 15 minutes. The contact was informed by an independent mechanic that the electrical failure was common in similar model vehicles. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 139,000.
I've had my gmc acadia for about 4 years now. I initially (within 30 days of purchase) had issues with the window motor because my windows weren't going up when pressing the buttons on either side up front. Carmax fixed the issue. Well, I'm still having the same problem today except the passenger side button works occasionally to roll up the front window. The driver side button works fine for the driver side window and both of the rear windows. It doesn't work to roll up the front passenger side window. This happens whether my vehicle is parked or in motion.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. After turning the ignition switch to the off position, the engine would not immediately shut off. Also, the vehicle would not immediately start when turning the ignition switch to the on position. The contact stated that the battery continued to lose power after turning the vehicle off and water leaked into the cabin of the vehicle. The cause of the failures was not determined. The manufacturer and highly buick gmc (3535 west loop 820 south, fort worth, tx) were notified of the failures, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 115,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. When the contact opened any of the vehicle doors, the interior lighting flickered on and off. Also, while driving various speeds, the stabilitrak and service brake system warning indicators illuminated intermittently. The contact also mentioned that an obd code reader discovered that the passenger air bags were defective. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not contacted. The contact associated the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v118000 (air bags) and 10v240000 (electrical system) with the failures. The failure mileage was 156,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. When the vehicle was started, the seat belt and service air bag indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to schumacher buick gmc of north palm beach (561‑282‑1957, located at 3720 northlake blvd ste c, lake park, fl 33403) where it was diagnosed that the sensor in the seat needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 85,000.
My car has been leaking inside due to manufacturer defect with the seal of the windshield and in top and causing electrical issues for car one example transmission control module and etc
This car has leaked since the day I bought it. I have taken it to the dealership I bought it from multiple times. The last time they looked at it they told me that there was a leak but they could not find where it was. My amp has shorted out due to all the water and I can imagine what's next. I am so scared to drive my car because of what could go out next. I wish gmc would do something about all of our issues with the same water leak! I am getting pretty tired of getting rained on inside my car.
The sunroof leaks in the front driver seat, passenger, and water comes out of the air vents in the back seat as well as the dvd player and air bags. The battery will not hold a charge and now with a new battery the car stalls when trying to start it. The car was parked in my driveway. The water leak happened in december 2018.
Takata recall it keeps shutting completely down in the middle of highway and this affects everything steering, complete loss of power to vehicle. No codes to indicate something is wrong !!!! Extremely dangerous this has continued to occur even after parts have been replaced brand new. More than 5 times already. This will most certainly lead to death. I have 3 children with me at all times. That's 4 lives that could be lost because of this problem!!!! . We have been extremely lucky because it has shift down in the middle of the night and bridges where there is nowhere to get on the side but remain in the lanes where traffic is 70 MPH and up!!!! This needs to be recalled immediately!!!!
This has been the most unsafe car I have ever owned. I can not even trade it in the get a safer car. We have come so close to having many accidents with this car. The steering just freezes up the engine will just shut down will driving. We have had the transmission replaced once and not it needs replaced again. We are not hard on our cars..I just hope it does not come down to having a accident before someone sees how bad this car is.. This happens off and on all the time hard to put the dates and times down when this happens, we take into a dealer and it does not happen with them or the cost is just crazy.
The vehicle is having issues with transmission, there is a recall on other vehicles of the same make and model in a large range of years. The recall is a transmission solenoid. However because under the VIN number it does not show there is a recall this will not be fixed free by dealership. This is very dangerous because it happens randomly while driving.
The vehicle turns off abruptly while driving. The vehicle as turned off in a parked-idling position, rolling at five MPH, and even between 60-70 MPH. Most of the time when the car shuts down, you are not able to restart the car without removing the key out of the ignition and inserting it to the on position cycling that motion four to five times. I have researched and spoken to other owners with the same make, model, and year as I have and they are dealing with the same issue. I am certain I am not the only complaint regarding this issue. I am worried about the safety for my family and myself because as mentioned before, this happens at random. This is copied and pasted from a previous post because I have the exact same issue. No accident so far because I was able to get off highway safely while car stalled at 70 MPH.
My 2008 gmc acadia began displaying service air bag and turning off the passenger airbag intermittently when a passenger was in the front passenger seat due to the wiring harness under the passenger seat. After a few months it now stays on all the time. Gmc said it's not under a recall but I have read several complaints about it with the same year make and model stating it's a recall this happens when in motion and while stoped
This is the worst viechle we have every bought. You name it an it has gone wrong. Transmission twice, timing, power steering, tailgate, we have never pulled anything with our car. When it rains the steering locks up.. One minute we are going 70 and bam the car turns off. I can keep going. Gmc pretty much just said oh well. This have happened so many times I lost track.
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