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Re: Scary problem in 2008 Acadia [rocket_08] by leecroatt
Feb 05, 2008 (10:06 am)
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Replying to: rocket_08 (Dec 20, 2007 8:32 pm)

This sounds like a ground problem. If the dash is not grunded good, many weird things can happen. Years and years ago had a grounding problem that when I put the turn signals on, the dash lights would flash. Plus many other weird electrical things. The mechanic added an extra grund for the dash and never seen the problem again.
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Re: Acadia doesn't start by kevin_q
Feb 06, 2008 (10:05 am)
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Replying to: sybillcar (Feb 04, 2008 11:30 am)

Sounds like you might need alternator. I would go back the dealer and force them with law suit to replace the alternator.
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Re: outside temperature monitor [hsche] by lay1
Feb 15, 2008 (3:18 pm)
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Replying to: hsche (Aug 17, 2007 7:18 am)

The gauge on our 2008 Acadia has stuck on 35 deg on three seperate occasions even though the outside temperature was in the mid 60's. Today when this occurred the driver display warned of icy conditions and it was 67 degrees outside.
We had it in to the dealer 3 days ago and they supposedly re-calibrated the sensor but when pressed about it today on the phone the service advisor said that it registered normal when they went to address the problem and thought it was fixed.
It does seem to correct itself but only after driving for longer than 15 minutes at a time.
We also have had the stabilitrac warning addressed by others in this forum and called onstar in each case. The 3rd time onstar gave us information (they said they couldn't give us a code) to give the dealer so that they could call onstar and ask for specific information related to the problem. The dealer called and all they could do was start a case number and told us to bring it in immediately if it happens again.
Otherwise, my wife I I are very satisfied with the performance of the Acadia although I'll have to agree that the gas mileage claim is exagerated.
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Re: outside temperature monitor [lay1] by rocket_08
Feb 15, 2008 (3:51 pm)
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Replying to: lay1 (Feb 15, 2008 3:18 pm)

Yes, my 2008 Acadia does the same thing: it can be 55 degrees when I leave work
in the evening, and the temperature gauge continues to read 75.
   
After I drive for 5-10 minutes, the temp starts to creep down but
one can never be sure what the actual temperature outside is....
 
Or it will read 85 when it is really cold ! I know that it is in the 40's and
the car mocks me by reading 85 on the dash...
I wish it worked better... it's a nice feature to have in an automobile..
 
 
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Re: outside temperature monitor [lay1] by sybillcar
Feb 15, 2008 (11:49 pm)
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Replying to: lay1 (Feb 15, 2008 3:18 pm)

Thanks for your response...we have never had that problem, as far as I can tell the temp control works fine. Good luck figuring out what's wrong. We too love our Acadia we just wished that there were'nt so many problems with them.
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Re: Jbruno15 [dawnk] by cjulius
Feb 17, 2008 (2:58 pm)
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Replying to: dawnk (Dec 18, 2007 12:29 pm)

Dear Friend:
 
I thought I was set to buy a 2008 Acadia SLT2 loaded with:
 
- AWD
- Loaded Options (or as close as we can get): Dual Sunroof, HID headlamps, Head-Up display, touch screen navigation w/ rear camera, entertainment system, Trailer Package
 
I think I'm hearing you say loud and clear, "DON'T DO IT." GM products are still JUNK. What has happened with your situation?
- even for 2008 you believe all the tech issues are still not fixed?
- what vehicle is your target auto now?
 
Thanx,
Ce
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Re: Looks like Acadia needs another year to mature [jju] by cjulius
Feb 17, 2008 (3:10 pm)
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Replying to: jju (Jan 01, 2008 10:23 am)

Are you saying that 2009 might be the year? Have you identified any other strong hopefuls for the current 2008 yr? What do you think about the Buick Enclave?
 
Ce
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bought a day ago but have concerns, please advise by ch3r0k33
Feb 20, 2008 (4:14 pm)
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bought the acadia slt1 2008 with 500 miles on it.
hood sensor was acting up as we drove off the lot.
At home, the remote start did not work, alarm went off in driveway, theft attempted showed on the display in the morning.
 
Took it back and dealer assured us that the sensor needed reset and gave us a buick for the night. Next day, turns out it was a hood latch problem and dealer implied that explains all of the problems. One more night in somebody elses car.
 
I've seen some real problem cars noted in this forum. I assume that most happy people don't post but am concerned I am getting a troublesome car.
 
Any advice would be appreciated, and the more the better. THANKS!
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Re: bought a day ago but have concerns, please advise [ch3r0k33] by txbricklayer
Feb 21, 2008 (1:50 pm)
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Replying to: ch3r0k33 (Feb 20, 2008 4:14 pm)

My SLT 1 has been flawless except for the pigtail missing on the XM antenna. Currently have 2,000+ miles at 4 months old. Still loving it.
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Had to get a new engine by wildmanrjg
Feb 21, 2008 (2:44 pm)
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Well we had our 08 Acadia for one week and had to take it to the dealership because the check engine light was on. We never did hear from the service dept so I finally called them a couple of days later just to be told they had already ordered a new engine for it. I was told the camshaft had to much play in it and they could not get the new head for the engine for 6 weeks so they were just going to put in a whole new engine with the updates already done to the camshaft. I am not stupid, I know very well that after 30 days the lemon law kicks in therefore they knew they had to find a faster solutions than 6 weeks waiting for parts, however, this leaves a bad taste in my mouth after spending 45k plus taxes and extended warranty for this vehicle just a week before, who wants to drive a buick car when you need an AWD where you live? GM refused to give us another new Acadia and when we picked up the vehicle when they were done putting the engine in the service dept would not give me paperwork proving it was a brand new engine instead of a rebuilt engine, I can't help but wonder what will happen when we go to trade it in 3 years down the road, that does show up on carfax and we will have to disclose it.

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