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Re: Acadia shutting off on corners STILL [rocket_08]
by eclipse2
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Dec 30, 2007 (6:07 am)
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Replying to: rocket_08 (Dec 29, 2007 5:27 pm)
Or maybe the service guy is full of it! my wife has a 07 MDX and if you see her key chain you would pass out! when I jump in her suv to move it the keys smack me in my knees and she got the mdx a year ago. I think GM is still way behind and when something goes wrong they just say anything that comes to there mind at the time!! I really like the look of the new Enclave but I would be to scare to buy it because of GM past...I would wait till they have some kind of good track record for a few years.
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- #129 of 496
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Re: Acadia shutting off on corners STILL [rocket_08]
by amattv
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Dec 30, 2007 (10:23 am)
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Replying to: rocket_08 (Dec 29, 2007 5:27 pm)
The heavy key chain thing is a &#%! I just purchased a 2008 slt1 acadia on Dec. 17th 07 and already have a problem with my car shutting off! On Christmas eve my wife and I were on our way to pick up her parents. On the way there the engine light went on. I called on star and was informed that there was an electrical problem that has something to do with a signal from the computer to the fuel system and then to the engine. I was told I could continue driving this vehicle for 7 days! Well on Christmas day (the next day) I started my car with the remote with no problems and after about 3-5 minutes I started loading the car with gifts and my in-laws and to my surprise the car had shut off! I tried starting the car with the key and it would not start! I had to have the car towed to the nearest dealership on the 26th. They told my that there are 4 sensors on the crank shaft and all they had to do was swap the sensors around. I received the car on the 27th and was pretty upset with my experience...after spending 40k+ on a vehicle I don't expect these things to happen so soon! I called the dealer where I purchased the car from and set an appointment with one of the so call shot callers. On saturday the 29th on my way to see this person the car engine light went on again! I called on star and they informed me of the same problem! I notified the dealer of this problem and they told me that all they could do is give me a rental and will have there mechanics take a look at this. I can't wait to hear what there solution to this problem is! From my understanding, one more of the same problem falls under the no lemon law. Does anyone know if this is accurate?
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- #130 of 496
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Re: Acadia sunroof leak [ddoan]
by coltsfan
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Dec 31, 2007 (5:33 am)
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Replying to: ddoan (Dec 28, 2007 7:33 am)
My 2007 Acadia also had a leaking problem: water would come in from the front passenger side thru where the shoulder seat belt is & also on the front passenger side under/beside the glove box (inside glove box stayed dry). Alot of water would come in - enough to soak the floor & the passenger front seat. I ended up calling GM directly & they "worked with" my dealership to get the problem solved. There was a drain hose which was not connected (as in never was connected!!) for the rear sun roof. They had to drop the headliner completely to fix it!! But there is no more problem now & it looks as good as new!!
GM was great to work with & very easy to talk to. They do care about their customers!! You can find the phone # is the owner's manual.
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- #131 of 496
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Re: Acadia shutting off on corners STILL [amattv]
by sidewinder101
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Dec 31, 2007 (8:57 pm)
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Replying to: amattv (Dec 30, 2007 10:23 am)
Based on experience, I believe that you need at least 4 recurring issues of the same type to qualify for the lemon law, unless the problem concerns a safety issue. If it was a safety concern, lemon law qualification would depend on severity of condition, and your condition seems to qualify for a lemon law claim.
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- #132 of 496
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Looks like Acadia needs another year to mature
by jju
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Jan 01, 2008 (10:23 am)
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I'm starting my research now on my next daily driver vehicle.
I like what I'm seeing option-wise with the Acadia SLT. I wish it had a light blue or bright yellow color-wise but I can work with what GMC has offered.
I was always told never buy a new model its first year. It looks like the second year of the Acadia also has some serious problems.
I appreciate all of the feedback here as I would never get this type of information from a dealership. Keep the problem reports coming.
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- #133 of 496
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Re: Looks like Acadia needs another year to mature [jju]
by sidewinder101
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Jan 01, 2008 (2:13 pm)
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Replying to: jju (Jan 01, 2008 10:23 am)
The closest color to light blue from GMC for Acadia would be blue gold metallic, w/c looks cool.
I ordered a red '08 SLT 2 with all options except AWD and 19 inchers (FWD was quicker and 18 inchers rode smoother during test drives). Really like the HUD / camera. No problems found in this forum were experienced thus far, and the Acadia beats other XUVs on looks, space and cornering. The driving feel is solid and tight, and I drove mostly German cars which I got rid of due to several reliability issues.
Good luck on your search....
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- #134 of 496
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Re: Scary problem in 2008 Acadia [rocket_08]
by sidewinder101
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Jan 01, 2008 (11:58 pm)
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Replying to: rocket_08 (Dec 20, 2007 8:32 pm)
Please advise your dealership that this pedal vibration problem is not a characteristic of the Acadia....my gas pedal has been smooth under all kinds of driving. Hope you get his resolved....if not, this should be escalated to GM Customer Service.
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- #135 of 496
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Soft Floor Between 1st and 2nd Floor
by ymchn
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Jan 02, 2008 (3:51 pm)
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Just bought a 2008 SLE and today I found the driver side the floor between the 1st and 2nd rows is kind of soft and possibly hollow. This part of the floor is covered by a carpet like materia and all other part of the floor is hard plastic. So when I step on this part, I feel the floor is soft. Does your Acadia also have this soft floor?
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- #136 of 496
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Re: Scary problem with 2008 Acadia [rocket_08]
by dawnk
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Jan 02, 2008 (7:26 pm)
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Replying to: rocket_08 (Dec 16, 2007 9:06 pm)
Hi,
This is Dawn from, BC Canada again my car was in the garage again and a week later the car shut off again turning right the electrical went out. Now they think it could be an ignition/electrical problem, Our mechanic is trying to locate other garages that have dealt with Acadias doing the same thing.
Could you tell me what GM dealer you have been taking your car to? Maybe it could help both of us out to figure out what is going on with our cars.
Thanks
Dawn
kelsey--field telus.net
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- #137 of 496
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Re: Soft Floor Between 1st and 2nd Floor [ymchn]
by safety9285
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Jan 03, 2008 (5:00 am)
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Replying to: ymchn (Jan 02, 2008 3:51 pm)
There is a compartment under the floor that holds the battery.
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