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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 paulrannis aol.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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- #147 of 495
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Re: 2007 Acadia leaking water inside... [paulrannis]
by coltsfan
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Jan 09, 2008 (6:00 am)
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Replying to: paulrannis (Jan 07, 2008 9:16 am)
Our 2007 Acadia, which we ordered from our local dealership, was leaking water on the passenger side where the front seat belt comes thru the door & also on the lower part of the front passenger door directly to the side of the glove box. The glove box stayed dry inside, but the carpet did get soaked. The dealership took the Acadia to a body shop & they diagnosed the problem, but did not want to fix it since it involved dropping the headliner. A drain hose from the real sunroof was not connected. The dealership dropped the headliner & connected the hose & we've not had any more leaks!! Hopefully this will stay fixed?!?! Hope this helps!
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- #148 of 495
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Acadia transmission improve
by vad1819
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Jan 09, 2008 (9:20 am)
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I have reading another forum, so found good point how to improve the trans shifting from one member.
So he stated:
"When in L, use the +/- button to change gear number in DIC to 5. This ends up causing all the hesitation and shifting issues. When I limit the Acadia to 5th gear, it drives fantastic. If I go onto the highway I kick the gear limit up to "6" for the fuel economy."
"Depending on your top speed, you can also put the 'L' setting to 4th gear and just have a 4 speed automatic or to 3rd gear and have a 3 speed auto. (Like you do with setting it to '5' and having a 5 speed automatic).
The only negative to using 'L' is that the smart downshifting is disabled. So if you are coming down a long steep grade you would need to manually shift down if using an 'L' setting. When in 'D', the computer detects that you are riding the brakes and will automatically shift the transmission down to help hold the car back."
So, I think its pretty cool future.
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- #149 of 495
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Re: Passenger Side Airbag [dave153]
by shabradil
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Jan 09, 2008 (2:18 pm)
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Replying to: dave153 (Dec 18, 2007 11:52 am)
I just took delivery of 2008 Acadia. I am having the same problem with the Passenger side air bag. I took it back to the dealer (North Brunswick, NJ) . They are insisting that there is no problem with the sensors but it depends on how people sit on. I am very dissapointed, I don't know what is the next step is. My wife don't want to take this vehicle out if someone has to sit in the front passenger seat.
Is there is any solution for this problem with the air bag?
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