2008 GMC Acadia: engine failure

Filed Sep 5, 2018 · Transmission · 91,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that the gear shifter seized and was unable to move into park. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited the same symptoms as listed in the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v073000 (power train). The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 91,000. **tr consumer stated transmission shift cable failed after a few day of difficulty putting shifter into p park. Ultimately was unable to put the car in park at all. If I kept driving and there was an issue with the transmission and not properly shifting - very dangerous. Updated 11/1/18

Filed Jul 25, 2017 · Engine · 155,000 miles · WI

Timing chain was replaced about 3,000 miles ago. Check engine light appeared just minutes before exiting onto the highway. I accelerated to a maximum of 45mph before the engine started to "putt" and then I thought the transmission went out on the vehicle, the RPM skyrocketed, I slowed the vehicle down to pull over and it started smoking / steaming and oil and water were spewing out all over the vehicle. I thought it was on fire. Several passers-by noticed and called police reporting that my vehicle was on fire, I called a tow truck. Got a ride to work. Towed to the dealer / service center who replaced timing chain. They said the engine is shot. 2 pistons fell out. Class action lawsuit needs to occur on this vehicle. It is a pile of junk to fix and extremely unsafe. Timing chain and transmission problems. Engine problems. Unrecalled, defective timing chains in these gmc acadia's cause catastrophic permanent unsafe engine damage. Gmc will not recall unless they are forced to, due to the cost of replacing the entire engine after the timing chain failures. I thought the vehicle was going to explode when I pulled over when the engine failed; I jumped out and backed away to a safe distance. Scariest driving moment I've ever experience. A class action needs to occur in order for them to do something about this once and for all.

Filed Oct 13, 2016 · Steering · 123,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. While driving 30 MPH, the power steering seized without warning, which caused the contact to veer off the road. The vehicle was taken to be repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 123,000.

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 Jul 22, 2016 · Engine, Transmission · 85,000 miles · WI

Oil changes at dealer performed every 3k miles. At 88k miles, shortly after drive train warranty expired. The check engine light appeared. Full diagnostics performed by local dealer stated timing chain buffers were beginning to fail. Est cost $3500. Advised that since the light comes on/off intermittently, okay to wait to see if problem worsens, which may be many years, if ever. At 92k miles, while on highway, the transmission wouldn't shift gears, RPM's climbed, pulled over vehicle where it stalled and wouldn't restart. Vehicle towed to dealer, where tested and determined that engine needs replacement due to loud metalic engine noise and metal shavings in oil. Estimated repairs from two gmc dealers of $6600 to $7600 for re-manufactured engine. Local dealers have stated that timing chain buffers is a very common problem with 2008 gmc acadia and vehicle should be recalled, but is not due to the cost of engine replacement. Contacted gmc (belva - senior case analyst) to describe case and they responded that they will not assist in the repairs because: 1) vehicle was purchased used - stating that all such purchases are 'as-is' from dealer and its up to the consumer to do due-dilegence before purchasing, 2) vehicle power train warranty expired by date shortly before purchase, and 3) power train warranty is now 3 years past the date, regardless of when issue first appeared. Gmc senior advisor also stated the she recently purchased a used gm product, and the engine failed shortly afterward at 100k miles, and gm will not assist her either, as that is also out of the date range of the power train warranty. Engine was manufactured in the k-gm (saint catharines, ontario) plant.

Filed Mar 31, 2016 · Engine, Transmission · 110,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a complete loss of power and was no longer operable. The check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission malfunctioned and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the independent mechanic again where the engine was replaced again. The failure recurred. In addition, the engine oil coagulated and the air bag light remained illuminated. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 110,000.

Filed Sep 1, 2015 · Steering · 86,922 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering rack was damaged due to the power steering pump being fractured and damaging the rack. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 86,922.

Filed Nov 19, 2014 · Airbags · 159,000 miles · MO · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2008 gmc acadia. While driving approximately 35 MPH, there was a deer in the road and the contact swerved to avoid a crash. As a result, the steering wheel seized and the contact crashed into a tree. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained a sprained neck and knee injury that required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed. The approximate failure mileage was 159,000.

Filed Jun 30, 2014 · Steering · 70,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that the power steering seized without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the power steering pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 70,000.

Filed Dec 21, 2013 · Engine · 80,000 miles · MN

Approximately 80000 miles on a 2008 acadia, the engine starts ticking. Bring it in to the dealer, they change the oil, check to see if it still ticks, yes it does. Tell us that we need a new engine, $7000 parts, labor and new warranty. I find it hard to believe that an '08 with 80000 miles and just 6 months past original warranty requires a new engine. Please explain?

Filed Oct 28, 2013 · Engine, Steering · 93,000 miles · GA

Gmc acadia, catastrophic engine failure, and steering system. 23 sept 2013, while driving my gmc acadia, and the vehicle shut off after a loud nose came from the engine, tuesday 24, 2013, SUV towed to private repair shop. After attempting to start the vehicle and checking the SUV out, I was told that they would not go further because they believe the vehicle needs a new engine, I call gmc and talked with [xxx] a problem specialist, arrangements for vehicle to be check out at ?hennessey gmc. Poc, [xxx], I have met with before in regards to a recall, and told him on multiple occasions that I heard some sounds coming from the engine, I was told they did not hear anything. 25 sept 2013 SUV left at shop, [xxx]would call me that day. I didn't hear from him, 1 oct 2013 I stop by hennessey, on the SUV's problem, spoke to [xxx], I stated that I been waiting for his call, they were still checking it out, but gmc only paying for one hour, to open up the engine, it may cost $500 to $ 600 dollars. I can not afford to purchase another vehicle. Army motor sergeant/ master mechanic, responsible for (aoap), army oil analysts program, this uses labs that analyze the oil pull from ?engines, transmissions, of vehicles such as gmc, ford, chrysler, and other manufactures. 3,000 miles or bi-annually vehicles I.e. Hummve. The military learn decades ago that vehicle manufactures will delivery vehicles with defected parts, such as engines, transmissions, that can be out of tolerance. The army started pulling oil samples, and sending them to the labs for test, for water, metal, and any other foreign matter, this help to identify issues in the engine before the ?warranties expired. So the suggested failure that manufactures placed on vehicles that covered their bottom line. $2,000 credit to purchase a new vehicle from them is a insult, I have this in writing. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jul 10, 2013 · Driver assistance, Engine · 125,000 miles · TX

Transmission failure immediately followed by engine failure after the transmission was replaced.