2009 GMC Acadia: engine overheating

Filed Aug 2, 2017 · Lights · ID

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 gmc acadia. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the headlights failed to illuminate. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an unknown chevrolet dealer in nj, where it was diagnosed and repaired. The vehicle was diagnosed with overheating headlight wiring, the wiring and bulb were repaired and replaced. The contact mentioned that the failure has recurred several times. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Feb 23, 2015 · Engine · 101,745 miles · CO

While driving to work the car check engine light came on and said overheating pull over. After pulling over a local shop towed me back since the nearest gmc dealer is 30 miles away and the snowy conditions are safe to drive in with a car that is acting up. Once at the shop it is evident the water pump is leaking at the shaft seal. Due to the nature of the issue I was unable to transport my car to a gmc dealer for repair, thus the cost of this repair is again my responsibility per gmc "customer service". At this time I am in deep regret of my purchase of this gmc product and will be wary when I look to purchase my next product.

Filed Jan 6, 2015 · Engine, Transmission · 83,300 miles · WI

I had purchased the vehicle used from what I had thought was a reputable dealer, boy was I wrong. I was on my way home with it from the dealer an hour and a half drive 1 way , going down the interstate at about 65 MPH, when the vehicle started to shake something severe , and the RPM,s went wild. I slowed down , but the shake , vibration continued. Finally it did straighten out, and I got home. A couple days later on my way to work the engine light came on, and than the service all wheel drive system light came on. The next day my dad who is a mechanic, drove it and it shook and vibrated so bad , he thought the wheels were falling off. Came back and put it in the workshop and checked the wheels for tightness, they were ok. Noticed a rather large coolant leak above the water pump ,, seemed to be coming from under intake area. Called the dealer and said we were bringing it back on a trailer. On 1 / 1 / 15 at about 9:45 am dropped off at the dealer, told them again what the problems were and left it there. On 1 / 5 / 15 the dealer called us and indicated there was a upper radiator hose that the clamp was loose. I told them it was not and my dad knows where it was from. They also stated that they drove it and could not find any problems with it. After telling me that they said that they are a ford dealer and do not have the tools to diagnose the vehicle. Right after that the general manager says that he did notice a problem with shifting , but its nothing to worry about. I said than you put your family in the vehicle and take them for a drive , because I will not put myself with my 3, and 5 year old kids in it. He said he will look at it again tomorrow. I will never buy another gm product ever again.

Filed Dec 9, 2014 · Engine, Transmission · 82,000 miles · TN

We purchased a 2009 acadia from a reputable dealer that claims quality in regards to their used vehicles. We have had the vehicle for 6 months and the vehicle has left me stranded on different occasions and compromised others individuals and my own well being. First incident the car was in gear but would not start. We never found the reason the vehicle would not start. The battery fully charged. No other issues noted. Second incident the vehicle the vehicle again did not start after several attempts to start. Eventually car just started, no issue was uncovered as the culprit. The vehicle overheated out of the blue while in route to respond to an emergency call and had the water pump replaced. While on the interstate with my 4 month old grandson the vehicle jerked after reaching the speed of approximately 65 MPH and then the RPM registered about 3800 to 4500 and the vehicle came to a crawl on the interstate. The check engine light came on and I took it had diagnostics ran and it indicated transmission concerns. I took the vehicle to the dealer and the light had gone off and the dealer stated that there was nothing found. My husband and I left and while in route to another city the vehicle again jerked at approximately 65 MPH and the RPM once again registered between 3500 and 4500. We were able to crawl along at about 25 MPH and barely made it safely to a certified gmc dealer which stated that the transmission was completely gone and we needed another and the cost would be approximately $3900. The dealer refuses to honor or stand behind their product. We recently had the vehicle at the dealer to ensure safety recalls were taken care of, the dealer indicating no concerns after a "proposed" inspection. There is clearly documented concerns with this issue. We were lucky as there were no injuries, but the situations that we were left in were extremely dangerous.

Filed Jan 23, 2013 · Electrical, Lights · 45,000 miles · TX

The daytime running bulbs next to the headlights overheated and melted the back of the housing that the bulb socket mounts in the back of the headlight housing. Obviously there is a design defect in the socket/harness that is causing overheating. There is a technical service bulletin on this for 2009 acadia and other makes with the same design but this is a safety issue as it can cause a fire and also the lights can short out. The bulletin is #10-08-42-001: low beam headlamp bulb diagnosis/replacement (inspect bulb and connector) - (may 14, 2010) . This needs to be recalled.