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Re: Shifting Issues Anyone? [hawkeye15] by stuckonme
Jun 25, 2008 (7:12 pm)
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Replying to: hawkeye15 (Jun 24, 2008 2:13 pm)

I have had 3 updates, the last was on 5-21-08 and it drove ok for about a day, and went right back to slipping and being sluggish. It could me something else that the update did not cover. Never the less the dealer says nothing is wrong !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Re: Shifting Issues Anyone? [happiertrails] by stuckonme
Jun 25, 2008 (7:25 pm)
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Replying to: happiertrails (Jun 22, 2008 7:27 pm)

I have had to put the legal wheel in motion too !!! I have had enough of the lies and
GM customer service making it out to be like it's my fault. I am done talking to them cause they are not doing anything to solve my problem.
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Re: Shifting Issues Anyone? [stuckonme] by hawkeye15
Jun 26, 2008 (11:11 am)
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Replying to: stuckonme (Jun 25, 2008 7:12 pm)

Did they give you a copy of the document which lists all of the shift points? My dealer gave it to me. Can you drive at 40-42 mph and stay in 3rd gear? If it shifts to 4th before 43mph, the newest flash did not take. I'd check the TSB# to see that it matches. The early shift before 43 mph would prove that the flash didn't take. It's possible that the tech isn't following the correct procedures. If it continues to not "take", then you deserve a different vehicle. Good luck.
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Re: Shifting Issues Anyone? [hawkeye15] by hawkeye15
Jun 26, 2008 (3:24 pm)
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Replying to: hawkeye15 (Jun 26, 2008 11:11 am)

Sorry, but in the above post I said it should stay in 3rd at 40-42 mph, but I should have said 4th. It should not shift into 5th until 43 mph. If it does, then your flash for TSB 08-07-30-022 did not get downloaded. I could cruise between 31-42 mph all day long and it will stay in 4th gear. It won't shift to 5th until it hits the magic 43 mph-not even using the manual shifting in "L". Go ahead and print my message and take it to the service manager so he can hear from someone with the update and how it should operate. It should not shift into 6th until 56 mph.
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Re:Radio or electrical problems by 08acadiagirl
Jun 26, 2008 (4:43 pm)
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Replying to: lissaa (Sep 24, 2007 9:43 am)

did you ever get the radio issue solved?
I just got my Acadia in March 2008 and I've been having problems with the radio. It pops, cackles and then the volume goes way down. The sunroof "grinds" when it closes and I lost all my phone minutes. Onstar said I used them, but I didn't. They then said maybe it is a hardware issue and gave me back all of my minutes and then some. The favorites for the radio also went from 6 "sets" to 3.
I took it into the dealership and explained about the problems. When I picked it up, they explained that they downloaded/updated some newer software for both the radio and OnStar and that they moved the deflector for the sunroof..."all fixed" they said. Nope!
Four days later, I smell electrical wires burning while I'm backing out of my drive way. Can't figure out what was "wrong" but the radio still pops, sunroof still grinds, and for a short time, it seemed like the rear assist thingy wasn't beeping.
Took it back in the next business day, and of course they can't find anything wrong with it. The service guy even tells me that "theorically they shouldn't be doing anything since they can't find anything wrong with it, but we will replace your radio." How nice of them! Ha, I dont think the radio is the problem and I didn't care for the "theorically" like I'm making this up!
My husband was just out with it and said that he braked, hit a bump, and the radio did its popping thing again! So ticked, anyone else have these issues?
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Re: Shifting Issues Anyone? [hawkeye15] by stuckonme
Jun 27, 2008 (6:53 am)
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Replying to: hawkeye15 (Jun 26, 2008 3:24 pm)

Thanks, I will check with the dealer to see what was the number of the last download hopefully it matches what you have , if not then they lied again !!!!!
But what if it does match and my Acadia is still driving the same way, then to me that means there is still problem ....
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Re: Battery Dies in 30 Minutes by rbellcpa
Jul 09, 2008 (7:37 am)
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Replying to: vic49 (Aug 21, 2007 3:23 pm)

My 2008 Acadia is about 1 year old with 22,000. From the beginning the battery dies when listening to the radio for 30 minutes. This is really odd because it has a tailgating packing. Radio controls in the lift gate. I took it back to the dealer once and they replace the battery to no avail. Have you had any luck correcting the battery problem.
 
Otherwise, I love the vehicle.
#270 of 495
Re: ACADIAS STILL NEED A LOT OF WORK [kchef76] by ghckblanchard
Jul 09, 2008 (6:11 pm)
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Replying to: kchef76 (Apr 30, 2008 10:18 am)

We've been happy with our early '07 Acadia with 14k miles and have had no major problems. We had the driver seat rocking problem, had the 300 lb person ride the seat back and forth, over many visits, to short term success. Eventually the dealer convinced GM to authorize replacing the entire hardware system connecting the seat to the floor (the dealer offered they were quizzed whether the movement constituted a "serious" issue). This has solved the problem. We have the squeaky brake pedal, and had the service bulletin repair to no success (this is minor at most). Lastly, we have a stubborn rattle in the driver-side front door. The door panel has been off and a missing retaining clip installed, to no success. The rattle is slight and intermittent, depending upon temperature (heat) and road conditions (light, sharp bumps) -- minor, too, but oh so annoying. Other than this, we've been very pleased.
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Re: Acadia Leaking and Electrical Problems [tgodfrey08] by ddoan
Jul 14, 2008 (10:41 am)
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Replying to: tgodfrey08 (Apr 12, 2008 6:36 am)

I had this problem shortly after buying my Acadia. Took it in where I was told there was a drain from the sunroof that had not been attached. They repaired it and in a few weeks had the same problem. Took it back again, where they say they had received a memo on how to properly install the drain. Then had to have carpet replaced due to all the water. Now I have what they are calling body seam cracks where water is leaking in. I'm trying for a buyback due to all the problems.
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Re: Shifting Issues Anyone? [stuckonme] by doctracy11
Jul 14, 2008 (1:08 pm)
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Replying to: stuckonme (Jun 17, 2008 8:46 pm)

Hello,
I have been reading everyone's posts and have come to the conclusion that we are mostly in the same boat. I am also having the shifting issues with the Acadia. I have owned mine since April of 08 and I am not happy at all with it. It is in the shop right now as we speak getting a reprogram to the chip for the transmission issues. Three weeks after buying the transmission sensor went out completely and stranded me and me kids, having to be towed in to the shop-pittyful. I have also had some issues with the rear lift gate making some squeaking noise, the inside molding on the rear doors scrubbing together, a rattle in the left dash, a paint defect, and lastly the plate around the gearshipt bubbling. I am trying fighting to get a replacement Acadia because I just think maybe this one is just a lemon. Gmc is giving me the run around as well as the dealer. Any comments or suggestions-im at a loss (literally).
doctracy

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