2008 GMC Acadia: won't start

Filed Jun 7, 2023 · Engine · AL

Started losing power and had problems cranking. Now won't cranking at all. P0123 error code.

Filed Aug 2, 2020 · Electrical · IN

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

Filed Jul 12, 2019 · Engine · 120,000 miles · RI

The timing chain broke which in turn broke the engine as well. It happened as I was exiting the highway, it just stalled and would not start again.

Filed Oct 26, 2018 · Airbags, Steering · 113,000 miles · MN

Takata recall- I purchased a 2008 gmc awd acadia about a year ago. While test driving the vehicle I noticed a whiny sound that I informed the dealer about upon return. The dealer checked it out and told me it just need power steering fluid. So he filled the fluids and I heard nothing for a month or so. I took the truck back for misc. Repairs two other times after that regarding sounds that I was heard coming from the vehicle. After that things seemed fine for a few months or so. Early september, the truck slowed down on the highway. The dash was reading 60mph but I was really going 30mph. Then while exiting to turn off the highway the power steering began acting up and was extremely hard to turn. I almost ran into the wall not prepared to use such force. August 29th I went to jiffy lube and had the fluids topped off and power steering fluid was full. I put the truck in the shop for a full diagnostic after the battery went completely dead and the vehicle would not start in october. They informed me that the power steering rack needing replacing and the faulty sun roof had flooded the entire vehicle with 1 1/2 inches of water. The battery died because the port was filled with water. From the beginning of september, when the power steering went out, the vehicle has only been driven very short distances (to the gas station on the corner, less than a mile). I called a gm dealer to check for recalls and there are none which is sad and a total rip off.

Filed Mar 1, 2018 · Airbags, Driver assistance · 5,123 miles · AL

I purchased a 2008 acadia in november 2016. The seller stated that they had to order a airbag and replace the old one. Alone with the seat belt. I didn't get the car until a month later. When I got the acadia it was making some whining noise, wouldn't crank back up, rattle and clatter, dragging in the transmission like driving in a certain gears, noisy in neutral. Airbag, seatbelt and stability traction control light continue to come on. Needed a alternator and now the engine gone. I been having problem's with the car since I got it, and it been only 13th months. We were driving twice and the vehicle shut down on us on the in-state. We had to get it pull back home. Several times driving on the main highway and street it wouldn't go in great. I don't photos at this time. I would have to wait until tomorrow, to go outside and take pictures. When I got the vehicle the left driving side tire light continue to come on, still having problem's with changing the tires left back and right front. Don't know how many miles was on there. I tried to place an x n the seat belt and unknown other space, but it wouldn't let me.

Filed Nov 17, 2017 · Electrical · NJ

When it rains, water gets into circuit box and shorts out electrical system. Vehicle will not start. When vehicle is jumped, vehicle's performance is very poor, check engine light remains on. I was informed this could be the results of sunroof drainage tubes not working and causing water to leak into the vehicle from the "a" posts. This has happened whether the vehicle is stationary or in motion.

Filed Feb 24, 2017 · Electrical, Seats · CA

During times of heavy rain or when driving through a car wash, water enters vehicle interior. Water can be heard moving around in headliner of rear while vehicle being driven. With vehicle in motion water can be seen leaking out of air bag label on driver side panel between windshield and door. Inspected drain tubes from sunroof and found them to be completely clogged. Upon clearing debris clogging the tubes an exessive amount of water came shooting out and tubes drained for about an hour a non stop stream. Approximately a week or so later, started having problems starting vehicle. Tested battery and it was fine. Tested alternator and starter, both fine. Two weeks later car wouldn't start again. Upon aaa arriving to jump my vehicle we discovered the entire battery compartment behind passenger seat was completely filled and battery submerged in water. Further inspection found entire floor board saturated and headliner. Mold was also found on seats, seat belts, carpet, air vents, sun visors, and door panels.

Filed Oct 2, 2016 · Airbags · IL

Recently we had a lot of rain and I noticed it once before when it rains constantly water entered the inside of the car. Had the car checked everything seemed okay but on 2 october 2016 the rain was coming in the care through the airbags and when I turned the car off the engine kept running. The following morning no rain but the car wouldn't start and the key got stuck in the ignition. I find this to be costly when the battery not even a year old. Just need to have this issue resolve because putting my car in a garage on rainy days is not an option for me.

Filed Jun 24, 2016 · Transmission · 131,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. While driving 35 MPH, the vehicle hesitated while the contact attempted to accelerate. In addition, the vehicle would not start when prompted on numerous occasions. The vehicle was diagnosed as having a faulty part within the transmission. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 131,000.

Filed Apr 22, 2016 · Airbags · 83,000 miles · TX

I have noticed before after a rain the windshield would fog really bad so I figured I had a small roof leak, however I didn't know it was a major leak. I open the door and noticed both front floor boards are wet. I vacuum it out and get about 8 gallons of water out. It wouldn't start so after locating the battery in the passenger floor board the battery box was full of water. I vacuum that out. I let it dry for a while and jump it off. It cranked fine and I let it idle for a while. I closed the doors with windows down with it still running and put a fan in the front seat. It was sitting in my garage running, with a box fan in the front seat blowing, I shut the doors with the windows down, and about 30 seconds after I shut the door I am standing beside it and hear a loud explosion. I look over and both side curtain like air bags had deployed. The car shuts off, the flashers come on. After I gain my composure from being scared to death from the noise, I reach in and turn the key off. After that I disconnected the battery because I was then afraid it may blow more air bags or short out and catch fire. I did some research online and notice there are tons of complaints about the roof leaks, there are a few technical bulletins that gm has about it as well, however there was no recall since it isn't a safety issue. Well, if the roof leak is getting enough water in the vehicle that it causes the air bags to deploy for no reason, I believe this is a real safety concern. I am just grateful I wasn't driving it and my 2 young kids were not in the vehicle when it happened. I just bought less than 6 months ago from a dealer. I don't know what to do at this point, so far I just called my insurance company. Any suggestions on what to do next? The pics are of water in the car prior to the air bags deploying.

Filed Jan 27, 2016 · Airbags, Driver assistance · OH

I have had service air bag lights come on all the time along with service stabletrack and and I think something with the fuel when I get gas it makes weird sounds and won't start without pumping the gas to get it started.

Filed Nov 27, 2015 · Driver assistance, Transmission · NC

Transmission started getting sluggish around 88, 000 miles. Vehicle wouldn't crank due to electrical stabilizer, now my sunroof is leaking. Dealership is going to charge me $275 dollar to unblock the sunroof drains what a rip off when this is the three time I have had the drains cleaned and the sunroof still leak. This has to be a gmc problem that they refuse to acknowledge. The transmission is still under the gmc warranty so thank god I don't have to pay out of pocket for that. The electrical modules seem to be okay for now but at any giving time the vehicle may stop working. Gmc should own up to these problems and look out for their customers.