I bought my gmc acadia in february and have had it at the dealership I know 15+ times. Everything is wrong with it. It started off that it was the stability track and stability control censors, then it went to both rear wheel bearings replace, bypassing the wiring (because gm) told the dealership to bypass the factory wiring and build a new harness for the wiring, several other things wrong, and now the transmission!!!! What will happen next!!! So many people are having major issues with the acadia. Not dependable nor safe for me nor my family!!!!!
2008 GMC Acadia engine complaints
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My acadia's transmission failed (the 3, 5, r wave plate) while 4 hours from home. It has now been at the dealership for 22 days ... The transmission has been taken out 3 times and still can't "get it right". This is a huge mess that gm has not handled well at all. They will not let the dealership put a new transmission in it. They can't tell me when my car will even be ready ... There are 4 other acadia's at the dealership with the same problem .... Just google gmc acadia transmission problems and you will see that I am not alone ..... Thank you for any help you can provide.
My power steering groans and moans when turning at low speeds. Turning the wheel is very difficult even for me being a male. The noise is very annoying and may affect the steering. The car is for my family of three kids and wife --- not sure they should be driving this anymore. I called the a gmc service dealer and they said they have heard of "very similar issues" waiting back to hear if they will repair this. I've had too many repairs lately for a car with only 58k miles -- one sway bar, another sway bar, transmission issue, headlamp issue, faulty thermostat, limited life brake pads, now power steering issues! Ugh!
2008 gmc acadia slt has serve water leakage inside the cabin that cause significant damage to interior carpeting and panels. Electrical problems also begin to happen such as back up assist disabled, air bag light flashing, rear windshield wipers not shutting off and more I am sure will happen as water enters the cabin and areas that you cannot see. This is a potentially dangerous condition that needs to be recalled and addressed by general motors. Fire hazards and injuries due to malfunctioning equipment might occur. There are videos and plenty of complaints from other owners on the internet of this same issue and I am shocked that no actions have been made by gm.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that after replacing the evaporated core, coolant leaked onto the ventilation system and as a result, fumes were emitted into the vehicle causing the passengers to become ill. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who verified that coolant had leaked onto the carpet pad and they could smell the fumes entering the vehicle. The dealer decided to detail the vehicle and used foam cleaner to clean out the engine. The remedy failed to repair the problem. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 35,687. Updated 07/08/11 *bf updated 07/20/11
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. While driving approximately 45-60 MPH the vehicle stalled. He stated that the vehicle stalled and within a couple of seconds the vehicle started moving in reverse. The following day, the vehicle would not start and the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The failure occurred twice after the dealer could not duplicate the failure. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and the dealer repaired the air bag light. The failure happened again on december 22, 2010 and the vehicle was towed to the dealer. The vehicle had not been repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 27,000 and the current mileage was 30,200.
On aug 9th after leaving san bernardino ca.. I was driving up the cajon pass to return home. I had the car in cruise & gave it some gas so that I could get up the grade because there was a car behind me that was fairly close. As soon as I gave it gas the car lost engine power & I had to move over to the shoulder. The car came to a stop & I was unable to get it restarted. I thought it had overheated but looking back on the situation. I don't think that was the problem .I attempted to start the engine again after sitting for several minutes & it stalled again. I sat for several more minutes, tried again & it started . I stayed on the shoulder until it gained speed, & I was able to drive home. On tues. I called the dealership & they had me tow the car in. They were unable to find anything wrong with it. This is the only time I had a problem with the car.
Spontaneous car fire started inside engine compartment of 2008 gmc acadia causing total loss to vehicle. Parked next to 2009 gmc sierra and caused this truck to catch fire and causing total loss to vehicle. Both parked next to home and caused fire damage to garage. 2 days prior car wouldn't start in driveway, gmc determined it to be from gas tank being low. 1/4 tank noted to be in car at the time.
The car's air condition pump, filters, and hoses they had major contaminants.
Similar to complaint # 10224804, I have also had an issue with my gmc acadia. Check engine light illuminated, and took vehicle to the dealership. I was told that the gas cap wasn't fully tightened, and that's what the problem was. This happened twice. After the third time the check engine light came on, the dealership "magically" discovered that it wasn't the gas cap. There was a bad sensor, a bad solenoid, the camshaft was incorrectly fit to the engine block, and now a bad cylinder. No resolution from gm other than the technicians are looking into the matter. The dealership has been working on the vehicle for over 30 days now with no repair, and no idea when the repair is going to happen. Gm tech support has no idea what the problem is, according to the dealership. Vehicle purchased 12/13/07. First check engine light on 01/07/08, second 01/17/08, third 5/20/08. Mileage: 994. Current mileage: 4,334.
Gmc acadia was bought in january 2008. Has been back 4 times for propane smell that comes into the car from through the vents. It mostly happens when I stop for a red light. The fumes seem to back up into the car. Catalytic converter and exhaust system was switch out but it continues to happen even after 7000 miles. Have called gm corp as well as dealer to complain that the smell is making me sick. Doctor notes have been sent to dealer and corp but still not resolved. I drive with my windows open even if it 20 degrees.
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that the camshaft was failing. There was no acceleration power within the first 100 miles of driving. The contact consulted the gmc dealer and they stated that nothing could be done. On another occasion, when the vehicle was started, the engine light illuminated. The gmc dealer was called again and they offered free maintenance/service (which was included in the contact's extended warranty), but there was no remedy for the failure. The contact stated that the light eventually dimmed, but illuminated again at least 3 more times. The current mileage was 938 and failure mileage was approximately 800.
Exhaust fumes entering vehicle. When vehicle is running and at a stop, exhaust fumes enter the passenger compartment. All windows are in the up position, and all doors are properly closed during the event. Results in nausea and headache. Occurs every time vehicle is driven. Dealer has not resolved the problem.
Exhaust fumes entering vehicle. When vehicle is running and at a stop, exhaust fumes enter the passenger compartment. All windows are in the up position, and all doors are properly closed during the event. Results in nausea and headache. Occurs every time vehicle is driven. Dealer has not resolved the problem.
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