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#1247 of 2100 Re: getting scared [sher70] by khanker

Aug 15, 2011 (7:51 am)

Replying to: sher70 (Aug 15, 2011 3:16 am)
Buy the warranty! We got rid of our 2008 Acadia recently (51,000 miles) because we had SO many problems, mostly starting around 30-40,000... from leakage, to steering problems, to transmission replacement... it was terrible. I'm not saying this will for sure happen to you, but since all of the 3 major (& recurring) problems I was having are pretty rampant with Acadias (from reading posts on here you'll see that), I would recommend buying the warranty through the dealer to get as much GM coverage as possible just in case. Good luck!
 
P.S. Be sure to keep good records and be persistent if you do have problems... GMC ended up giving us $2000 towards a trade-in bc of all the problems we had so we got a Yukon. Our dealer was really good in working with us through the whole thing, so we were lucky in that regard.

#1248 of 2100 Re: getting scared [sher70] by ca2008acadia

Aug 15, 2011 (1:59 pm)

Replying to: sher70 (Aug 15, 2011 3:16 am)
I would get the extended warranty. We purchased a used 2008 from the dealership in February. Beautiful & low miles. I took the car back after 1 week it had rained and had water coming out of my seat belts. Plus we have issue's with the headlights. They said the drain tubes were clogged to they put the extended ones on and could not fix headlights. We had a trip to mammoth to go skiing so I had to get my car. I would notice a smell every time after it rained. Then finally it rained hard I noticed the carpet was wet. I didn't have time to take it in wasn't raining in southern ca anymore. Then my stability track and abs lights came on two times but when I would turn the car off it would go away. My change oil soon display came on. Then turned my car on and stability track and abs light came on so I drive straight to the dealer last tuesday. (They still have my car) I went to the chevy dealer instead of the gmc dealer. They got to try to fix it twice. But I just ran out the manufacture warranty I think I had 37,000 and it ran out at 35,000. So I only had the extended warranty. So they made me go back to the gmc dealer since it was pre-existing. It has been there a week. They said my wiring harness was chewed by an animal so I have to pay for them to fix wires. They found puddles of water under my carpet (no rain for months) water also in my dash. The car is still drying out from last week (its been over 100 every day must have been a lot of water) They replaced the steering column and something else in the steering. The fuse box from water and who knows what else when I finally pick it up. Once I finally get to pick it up I get to bring in back at the end of the month so the service manager can bring it home to drive it at night. I would like to say that the service department is trying there best to fix my car.
 
YOU SHOULD GET EXTENDED WARRANTY IN MY OPINION

#1249 of 2100 Re: Wish I found this site earlier [check2] by ca2008acadia

Aug 15, 2011 (4:31 pm)

Replying to: check2 (Aug 12, 2011 1:08 pm)
I just brought my car in last week they said if you let the change oil light on to long it will set off the stability track and abs light. But then after looking they said animal at a wire and that is why the light was on.

#1250 of 2100 Re: getting scared [khanker] by kas4

Aug 15, 2011 (5:15 pm)

Replying to: khanker (Aug 15, 2011 7:51 am)
I agree - BUY THE WARRANTY! Although the dealer was great and tried to fix the problems (most under warranty, thank goodness), my 2008 Acadia has had tons a issues...and we bought it new! Tires wouln't hold air (had to purchase new tires in the first year), passanger side floor is constantly wet from "hidden" leak that can't seem to be found, windshield wiper motor recalled (too bad that didn't occur BEFORE I was caught in a torrential downpour when the blades quit working), in the first year the engine wouldn't start several times and had to get it towed to the dealer, a new battery was also purchased in the first year....the list goes on and on. Lease is up this month and I just can't wait to get RID of it. I'm going back to Honda - not as many issues. Although I wonder if there's a car out there that doesn't have problems - sigh!

#1251 of 2100 Acadia Won't Start by acadia_10_awd

Aug 21, 2011 (5:40 pm)

O now in addition to my 13 miles a gallon since I had the car. It now does not start all the time? If I give it gas while I turn the key it that seems to work?? Also the steering is starting to whine! only 10,000 miles on the car. Sweet -- just what I paid 40,000 dollars for. A Brand New Car with more issues then the one with 100,000 miles I got ride of. This is exactly why I buy new cars to have all these issues. WARNING TO EVERYONE. DO NOT BUY AN ACADIA. IT IS A PIECE OF CRAP AND GM SHOULD BE SUED FOR SELLING ME AND EVERYONE ELSE SUCH A TERRIBLE PRODUCT THAT DOES NOT DO WHAT THEY SAY IT DOES.

#1252 of 2100 Re: 2007 Acadia Power Steering issues [gmcustsvc] by 4baseball

Aug 21, 2011 (6:36 pm)

Replying to: gmcustsvc (Aug 15, 2011 7:16 am)
The steering problem has been fixed after being in the shop for a week and $1700 later. In needed a new rack and pinion and power steering pump. This should not have happened with 2008 Acadia with only 52K miles. I am afraid as to what will go wrong next.

#1253 of 2100 Re: getting scared [kas4] by jpf

Aug 22, 2011 (7:46 pm)

Replying to: kas4 (Aug 15, 2011 5:15 pm)
Although I wonder if there's a car out there that doesn't have problems - sigh!
 
Sometimes how much one spends does not equate with higher quality and reliability. My wife and I purchased a brand new Dodge Caravan back in September 2006 for just under $16k after my mom passed away. It's the base 4 cylinder model. Never brought the vehicle in for a single warranty issue, not even under the extended warranty that covered the vehicle up to 75k miles. We now have just under 80k miles on the vehicle. Only repair items (other than fluid changes and tune ups) have been the front brake pads (twice), serpentine belt and tensioner, battery, one set of tires, and a minor repair to a rear hub. We're still on the original rear brakes. Our first major maintenance item will be the timing belt and trensioner at about 85k miles. Good luck with your vehicle.

#1254 of 2100 08 Acadia multiple problems by greeneyescl

Aug 22, 2011 (9:54 pm)

Ok I purchased my 08 Acadia back in November and it has 73,000 miles on it but has had more problems than any vehicle I have owned. I have had it back and forth at the Chevy house and have had no luck getting it fixed. These are the multiple problems I am having, power steering loss, stabili track comes on repeatedly, tires lose air, loss of power when driving almost caused a wreck with my daughter and myself, overheating , fuel smell coming from car, tail lights flashing while car is running and when keyless remote pushed to lock or unlock, mist fogging up windshield from air conditioner and causing car to smell muggy as well as air not blowing cool, and transmission not shifting right. I haven't had this vehicle long enough to have all these problems with it and I don't have the time to keep taking it back and forth to the Chevy house just fir them to be unsure of how to fix it. I do know I am concerned fir my family and my safety in the vehicle due to steering loss and the fact that the brake pedal and steering wheel vibrate and pulsate even after they claimed it was the alignment and the rotors which were both serviced and the problem is still there and getting worse. So I guess now the only option is to contact the BBB and make a claim in the $40,000 lemon I am paying $639 a month for.

#1255 of 2100 Re: 08 Acadia multiple problems [greeneyescl] by gmcustsvc

Aug 23, 2011 (8:21 am)

Replying to: greeneyescl (Aug 22, 2011 9:54 pm)
greeneyescl,
 
I apologize for the problems you are experiencing with your vehicle. I would like to set up a case with GM Customer Assistance. In order to start the process I will need your complete contact information (including full name, mailing address and phone number), VIN, current mileage and the involved dealership sent to me in an email. Also, could you please provide a brief description of the problems you are experiencing?
 
You can get my email by clicking on gmcustsvc.
 
Thank you,
Caron, GM Customer Service

#1256 of 2100 Re: Acadia Won't Start [acadia_10_awd] by gmcustsvc

Aug 23, 2011 (11:14 am)

Replying to: acadia_10_awd (Aug 21, 2011 5:40 pm)
acadia_10_awd,
Have you spoke with your dealer about your concerns? I would definitely recommend doing so. Please feel free to email me to discuss this further. Please include your VIN so I can look into your vehicle information.
Christina
GM Customer Service

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