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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 495
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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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- #138 of 495
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Re: Soft Floor Between 1st and 2nd Floor [safety9285]
by ymchn
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Jan 03, 2008 (8:53 am)
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Replying to: safety9285 (Jan 03, 2008 5:00 am)
The battery compartment is behind the passager seat and actually the cover is kind of hard. What I am concerned about is the floor behind the driver seat. The carpet floor/cover is too soft and I don't know if I can damage anything under it by stepping on it.
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- #139 of 495
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Re: Vibration on Gas Peddle [safety9285]...
by skiermark
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Jan 03, 2008 (10:53 am)
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Replying to: safety9285 (Dec 28, 2007 7:08 am)
We purchased our AWD Acadia SLT in Oct. it was used with supposedly 11,950 miles on it... and were told it had a tech bulletin to install updated bolt in the drive line. We said OK and purchased it but, had to sign a waiver to drive it that day. Then we were told that the parts had been ordered and would be in a couple of days. After we took delivery of the car we went on a trip, which was about three hundred and fifty miles round trip. On our way back home I noticed that the odometer only registered about fifty some miles (for about every four or five miles traveled it would register only one mile). I checked the other trip odometer features and they said the same, all the readings were way off. When we got home I called the dealer that we purchased it form and told the service consultant of this which he said he has never heard of any thing like that, He also said that the parts for the update were in, along with other miscellaneous items that had been ordered I took the car back into the dealer about two weeks later for the necessary repairs, They did put me into a courtesy rental car which I had to pay for the insurance for which was $11.90 a day. They said they would need the car for possibly a couple of days. I called the dealer after the weekend and they informed me that they had to order a new or a rebuilt IPC ( instrument cluster) after the IPC was installed they then informed me that their was a problem with the SRS air bag deployment system and had a code in the computer so they that they needed to order a sensor. This was about ten days after the car was originally brought to the dealer for the original problems. I was unaware until just the other day that there had been a recall for the airbag sensor not having a problem with the air bag deployment system at the time. After about another three of four more days the dealer said that they would not receive the sensor for possibly two to three weeks. They finally finished the repairs after twenty eight days and three hundred and thirty three dollars for insurance paid out by us. Then right before Christmas we were driving 65 miles to our relatives and 1/2 way there the dash went black and was stuck at the positions on the speedometer and tack and the door locks and back hatch would not work either We called onstar and were told to take it in. Now this was Christmas Eve and we went to an out of town dealer and they said it had a fuse problem and to drive home and to take it in to our dealer, We called the original dealer, which is out of town for us, and they told us we could take it to our local dealer. It went in the day after Christmas and they are continuing to work on the problem. I was a Gm tech for 20 years until the mid 90's and now work for private gov. agency in a related field, so I know some issues are time consuming to resolve.
My issues now are: 1. The dealer never told us of the airbag recall, which is a major safety issue and 2. The mileage issue now...how do we know for sure the correct mileage and 3. The amount of time it has been in the shop for electrical problems that as of yet have not been resolved...!!!
I will be hesitant to let my wife go on the freeway out of town when we get the car back. And can we have a passenger in the car and the airbag be safe and operating properly.
Skiermark
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- #140 of 495
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Re: Issues so far? [jseck2]
by nothappy14
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Jan 03, 2008 (11:16 am)
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Replying to: jseck2 (Apr 25, 2007 6:20 am)
I just have gotten my Acadua out of the shop where it has been for 28 days. I too have had problems with the transmission sluggishness. The one I had test driven was great, there were no issues that I could see or feel when driving so I special ordered mine in July 07 and it was delivered the end of August. Less than 5000 miles and I was having issues with the stabilitrak light coming on along with all the bells. Had it towed once because Onstar and GMC said it didn't need to be driven, the second time I just kept driving it and the lights and everything went off while I was talking with Onstar, the third time by the time Onstar came on the line the lights and bells stopped. By this time I was over it. I took it back to the dealership where they called GMC and started trying to resolve my problem. Unfortunately they gave me a substandard vehicle for me to drive while mine was in the shop so I have not been happy for 28 days. They completely tore my engine down and supposedly had to wait for a replacement for sensors that they think had been the issue. I have my vehicle back and it does change gears better now than it did when new. But I still have my doubts if it will live up to my expectations.
Your issue with the clunking noise is the same in mine. After reading the manual and talking with the mechanics this supposedly is the stabilitrak coming on. Something that I wish wasn't on the car at all.
I hope to have better luck, but again I must say I am not happy!
nothappyatall
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- #141 of 495
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Re: 2007 Acadia leaking water inside... [chuckhoy]
by ddoan
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Jan 03, 2008 (12:18 pm)
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Replying to: chuckhoy (Nov 01, 2007 5:04 am)
I purchased a 2007 Acadia in July '07. I have had it in the shop twice for the leaking sunroof problem. Have had water standing in my passenger side floor board. 1st time it was repaired, they said drain had not been hooked up, 2nd time said it wasn't repaired right the first time. Now am fighting to have carpet replaced. Can't tell me that having all that water standing has helped the carpet any. After the 1st episode my glove box was full of mold. Now they're telling me it's up to the dealer to decide if carpet smells moldy. Otherwise I love my car!!
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- #142 of 495
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Re: 2007 Acadia leaking water inside... [ddoan]
by paulrannis
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Jan 07, 2008 (9:16 am)
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Replying to: ddoan (Jan 03, 2008 12:18 pm)
I decided to search the internet for the "leaking water problem" I am having with my 2007 Acadia. I stumbled across this thread, which will probably be a great asset to me. My Acadia was in the GMC dealer a couple weeks ago (just after we bought it) when we noticed that the rain was soaking our new vehicle. It was at the dealer for 4 days until I decided to pick it up unrepaired because the Holidays were approaching and I didn't want my car there sitting doing nothing over the Holiday.. Plus, it doesn't rain much here in So Cal, so I figured I would be fine during that time. Keep in mind that there were TWO other Acadias in the service for the exact same problem, so I was very concerned
The rain returned this past Friday and we noticed that the passenger floorboard was soaking wet again. Of course, I had plans on bringing the Acadia to the dealer on Monday, however, it was driven into the GMC dealer (for the 2nd time) on Saturday afternoon after after I was driving on the Freeway and all the electrical went haywire on me. The gages shut off, then back on, then back off again as it there was an electrical short. Then, the radio went off, the door locks didn't work, On-Star didn't work, NOTHING worked. Then the lights in the dash came back on, but the gages weren't working. I was afraid that the airbags wouldn't work either if it came to that. At this time, I am under the impression that the electrical problem is coming fom the water leak. It's at the dealer now. The seem to have no idea where it is leaking from. I live in La Habra, CA. There is a dealer in Whittier that says that one other Acadia in there belonged to someone and it was an aftermarket sunroof that was leaking. I have a hard time beliveing that someone would buy an Acadia and have an aftermarket sunroof installed. The Other Acadia is still there beacuse it hasn't been sold yet. Now that I find this thread, I will be looking into the sunroof possibility. I would really like to speak to the owner of the Acadia that started this thread. If you are willing to talk, please contact me at paulrannisaol.com
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- #143 of 495
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Re: Acadia sunroof leak [ddoan]
by paulrannis
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Jan 07, 2008 (9:38 am)
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Replying to: ddoan (Dec 28, 2007 7:33 am)
My Acadia is in the service dept for the second time for the same exact problem. Is the problem with your Acadia fixed? If so, what exactly was done to repair the problem? Also, what dealership found and fxed the problem? My dealership can't seem to figure out what the heck is leaking.
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- #144 of 495
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Re: Acadia sunroof leak [paulrannis]
by chuckhoy
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Jan 07, 2008 (10:09 am)
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Replying to: paulrannis (Jan 07, 2008 9:38 am)
I am not the originator of this thread, but I remember what the fix was. It seems that GM (factory and dealer) has a hard time getting the drainage tube installed properly. It tends to get pinched and possibly punctured and then you get water in the car.
I would insist that the dealer replace your carpet as well as repair the sunroof. If the car gets wet and the windows are rolled up, it is a breeding ground for mold and mildew. Once you get that growing in there you won't ever get the fungus or smell out of the car without replacing the carpet. It will also be heck on your allergies and respritory system. If the dealer refuses to replace the carpet, tell them to see your lawyer.
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- #145 of 495
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Re: 2007 Acadia leaking water inside... [paulrannis]
by safety9285
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Jan 07, 2008 (10:53 am)
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Replying to: paulrannis (Jan 07, 2008 9:16 am)
I had 2 small water leaks, in the same spot on opposite sides. Driver and passenger side right about at the arm rest. The dealer adjusted the doors and that took car of it.
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