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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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Replying to: ch3r0k33 (Feb 20, 2008 4:14 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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Replying to: chuckhoy (Jan 07, 2008 10:09 am) Yes, the sun roof leak is an issue and I was also told that the problem was faulty drainage tube installation. I had the leak on the passenger side flow and then through the light fixes in the third row (my kids were having fun, but not me…). I have it in the shop for the third time (every time we had substantial rain). I do like the car though. On another note: my transmission was uneven and sluggish at times, but the recent SW (software) fix (they sent letters to us) really improved it and I recommend it. Drago. |
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Replying to: ch3r0k33 (Feb 20, 2008 4:14 pm) - Temperature gauge sometimes acts very odd. A couple of times this winter I got into the vehicle when it was like 30 degrees outside after I started it via remote. I came out to the car later, and the AC was blasting because the temperature gauge was in the 80s. After I started driving away, the gauge dropped rapidly down to the "correct" temperature. Has only happened twice. - Check engine came on after two months. Problem was a faulty sensor (can't remember which one). - Just this weekend, was driving in rural Indiana. Gas gauge was slightly above E and the computer said I had about 35 miles left. Vehicle suddenly just died at 75 MPH. Pulled over, contacted Onstar, they couldn't help but called a tow truck. Best part was that when I asked how I was going to get back home, they said I SHOULD GET A HOTEL AND WAIT FOR THE CAR TO GET FIXED!!!! UNREAL!!!! Don't they realize that families buy this car? I had my wife and two kids with me and they just expected us to get a hotel room in the middle of nowhere? Why wouldn't they help provide a rental car? Don't get me started.....anyway, back to the problem, got the car towed and when they put it up on the truck the driver accidentally tried to start it...it almost turned over so he thought maybe we should put some gas in even though the gauge and computer said there was enough. I put a gallon of gas in and sure enough it turned over just fine. So, don't believe the gas gauge when it gets really low. I'm contacting the dealer this week to see what they suggest to resolve the problem, perhaps the gas gauge needs to be re-calibrated. |
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My original post was #91. My Acadia was in the shop for 2 weeks. A new transmission was ordered off the line. The mechanics have no idea what was wrong with the original transmission. Apparently, it was supposed to make its way to some lab in CA. Now there is a popping noise in the driver's side front wheel well when I make a left turn. The tap to signal three times isn't working. I talked to the dealer and to GM about taking this piece of crap back in light that the transmission didn't even make it to 1000 miles. I was even willing to accept a new Acadia. Both kept blaming the problems on the other. I got no where and got my POS back. I HATE THIS CAR! I just keep hoping it will break down again with a transmission issue and be in the shop another couple of weeks so I can lemon law it. When and if I go to trade it in, I am sure it will show it had a new transmission. I am so disappointed with how GM handled this situation. My Acadia is a big fat  . The joy of owning a new car is ruined for me. I plan to buy foreign the next time.
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Replying to: wildmanrjg (Feb 21, 2008 2:44 pm)
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Replying to: lesliecp (Feb 26, 2008 6:22 pm)
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Replying to: blondee55 (Feb 29, 2008 5:44 pm)
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Replying to: sybillcar (Feb 29, 2008 7:54 pm) Don't be fooled by arbitration and their absurd awards. Who pays for it? GMC!
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