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#273 of 495 Re: Shifting Issues Anyone? [doctracy11] by stuckonme Jul 14, 2008 (8:52 pm)
Replying to: doctracy11 (Jul 14, 2008 1:08 pm) Well after getting the run around from GMC and 3 dealers I had enough, I have seeked legal action unfortunately it led to that. Every dealer I went to covered up the fact that there is a problem. No matter what they tell you remember they work together and will tell you anything they think you will accept. Keep pushing them and if they try and back you in to a fence seek yourself a lemon law lawyer.
#274 of 495 Re: Acadia Leaking and Electrical Problems [ddoan] by heatonrx Jul 16, 2008 (4:09 pm)
Replying to: ddoan (Jul 14, 2008 10:41 am) My 2008 SLT has been in for roof leaks for the 5th time. The first four times they fixed the drain tubes and changed out the head liner. This week they had a regional engineer come out and said it needed a sunroof module. They will have it for at least a week, last time it was 21 days because of ordering the head liner. If it's not fixed this time I want a buy back. What did you do to initiate the buy back? I have been dealing with a GMC rep that calls me twice a week to check on the situation and they have promised me at least 2 months of payments back. Replies to this message: stuckonme (Jul 16, 2008 8:51 pm) vicdaddy514 (Jul 17, 2008 8:47 am) texicb (Oct 04, 2008 1:50 pm)
#275 of 495 Re: Acadia Leaking and Electrical Problems [heatonrx] by stuckonme Jul 16, 2008 (8:51 pm)
Replying to: heatonrx (Jul 16, 2008 4:09 pm) You need to seek a lemon law lawyer, technically after a vehicle has been in the shop 3 times for the same thing, they will review your case. I think that is the only way to get them to buy back vehicle. GM will call and call just to check in with you, but they have no answers to your problem.
#276 of 495 Re: Acadia Leaking and Electrical Problems [heatonrx] by vicdaddy514 Jul 17, 2008 (8:47 am)
Replying to: heatonrx (Jul 16, 2008 4:09 pm) GMC will not be eager to do a buy back. They will offer you incentives at first. We were well within the guidelines of the NY Lemon Law so we threatened to take the matter to arbitration where we were going to request a full refund. Dealers do not like to give refunds. It puts a black mark on them. Needless to say they agreed to buy back the vehicle and replace it at no cost. However the whole process takes a lot of time. Its been 3 months and we are still driving the same leaky vehicle(which the service guy gauranteed wouldn't leak again, but of course it still leaks) We are supposed to pick up the new car tomorrow. If you decide to go this route. They can do what's called a substitution of the title. The loan agency substitutes the new vin number and you continue your payments from where you left off. GMC buys back the vehilcle. Its a lot of paper work between them, the loan agency, and your insurance co. You don't have to do too much, but the whole process seems to take very long. In our case it took longer because we ordered a new vehicle to be built to replace the leaky one. I don't think you'll have this problem because they are no longer making 08 models. Hope this is helpful. I know how you feel.
#277 of 495 squeaking sound by jasonx16 Jul 23, 2008 (8:03 pm)
hi evr1,im new here,bt i can sense that most of us has complaints with our acadia.. mine just started this afternoon,it made a loud clunking noise followed by a loud squeaking sound,like a metal rubbing with each other or sounding like a worn out belt,i only had my acadia for like 8 months and i only have around 3900miles on it,i mean three thousand and nine hundred miles only.it happend when i made a stop and put it in park..the sound was so noisy that you hear like some1 was grinding metal continuously,i looked at the car temp coz it might be overheating and the temp was ok,i imediately turned the engine of...after a few minutes started it again,drove it and it was gone,i wonder what that loud noise was?
#278 of 495 Re: Acadia Leaking and Electrical Problems [ddoan] by mrsgags Jul 28, 2008 (9:52 am)
Replying to: ddoan (Jul 14, 2008 10:41 am) I also have a sunroof in my Acadia, I seem to be having the same water problem. Howeveer they do not say it is coming from the sunroof. The car is fully loaded, with water coming from the front airbags, tv, and roof light fixtures. I had the car for a little over a year and the problem started only once I had it about 7 or 8 months. It has been in the shop twice for this problem and is going back in today. Other than this major problem I love the veihicle. I too seem to be getting the run around from the dealer, and gmc. Was anyone able to get anywhere with a buy back. GMC told me this problem has never been reported so there is nothing they would do because it was not mechanical. Not sure what to do?
#279 of 495 Re: Shifting Issues Anyone? [doctracy11] by tmcghee Jul 31, 2008 (5:44 pm)
Replying to: doctracy11 (Jul 14, 2008 1:08 pm) My wife was also recently stranded due to a transmission chip problem. She and my son also had the pleasure of riding in the wrecker back to the dealership. We are still waiting for the transmission to be reprogrammed. We have experienced noises in the dash. The steering shaft has been replaced. I noticed how sluggish the transmission shifted early on, but thought it was possibly normal for a 6-speed. Man, we really liked the vehicle, but after the transmission problems and reading all these complaints, I'm not sure we made a wise purchase. I am very disappointed...I expected more from a GMC product. We're getting a VW plant here in the next couple of years. I guess I'll look into buying a new VW - if our Acadia can make it that long.
#280 of 495 brake warning light by spitfiremike Aug 04, 2008 (1:15 pm)
i have a fully loaded 2008 acadia with 34000 miles. we love the vehicle. transmission can be a little "busy" a times but certainly has not represented a problem for us. we now have experienced one seemingly minor electrical problem. after driving in the rain for an extended period, the brake light suddenly comes on, the park assist flashes that it is off and most significantlythe brake warning chime comes on and continues anytime the car is moving. this first happened in may while traveling; car fixed itself overnight as it dried off. happened again in june and my local dealer thought they knew the problem; a corroded switch on the rear liftgate! seemd improbable but it did appear to fix the problem. now nearly eight weeks later it has happened again. any thoughts folks? only happens after extended period in the rain.   i think gm has designed a wonderful car but one little unsolved annoyance can damage their reputation! Replies to this message: loach (Aug 06, 2008 2:04 pm) spitfiremike (Aug 07, 2008 11:27 am)
#281 of 495 NOTE TO GM--WHEN ARE YOU GOING TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY??? by lemonowner08 Aug 04, 2008 (9:27 pm)
Wow, I see so many of the same problems here. The good thing is that we all love the style, the look, and the room the Acadia has to offer. GM had a great concept, but the execution sucks! The dealership deny that anyone else is having problems. When you call GM, they deny there have been any reported problems and refer you back to the dealer who can't fix your car. It is just a vicious circle! It is just yours, they say! Come on!! Really!     First of all, we were all wooed into thinking this was SOME kind of wonderful SUV offering us 16 city and 20 hwy mpg. When that did not happen, they recently changed the verbage in the advertising as follows: 16 city, 20 hwy FWD model only!    This newly designed 6 cylinder, 6 speed motor was really supposed to deliver! Then, we have all the bells and whistles...I must admit the only reason I did not buy a Toyota Sequoia was because it did not offer Onstar! How wrong was that thinking??? The reason these GM's need Onstar is because they aren't reliable enough to go out of town without some type of issue! You just don't feel confident unless you have someone a phone call away along the journey because you have come to expect problems! How much confidence is $45,000 supposed to buy?   All these leaking issues lead to all the electrical problems. Does anyone else know where their fuse box in located?? How about right under your hood! Right where water drains. Oh, I have had the leaky sunroof and after quite an ordeal, it seems to be fixed. But now, all of my interior lights have been strobing! I have a 70's disco party Acadia! When I enter or exit the vehicle, the interior lights come on and they strobe! Even when you lift the vanity mirror on the visor, strobe lights appear! Today, however, I checked the mirror on the drivers side visor and they did not work at all. The car goes back in the shop on Friday. I called the service writer who is well acquainted with our Acadia and us by now. Heck, I may ask him to dance at my daughter's wedding!! Anyhow, he thought maybe it is the alternator, or the battery or something electrical somewhere, but they will check it out at the dealership and see if they can fix it. I now have 5200 miles on my 2008 Acadia purchased Dec. 29, 2007. I just don't dare get that far away from home in this vehicle! I know the electrical system is screwy. We have a high pitched squeal eminating from the engine compartment somewhere after you turn off the engine. The only way it will stop is when you remove the key! Sometimes it is there when you are driving down the street. It sounds like metal on metal, but I think it is something electrical. Our outside temperature gauge is also faulty. When it is 100 out, it will read as low as 78. Turn the engine off and on again, and then it might raise to the 90's. I just don't use that feature anymore since it is not realiable.    I think I will check into the Idaho lemon law this week. There just isn't anyway I am going to get help from this dealership in getting another Acadia without legal action. Kind of sad. The owner runs out the back door when he sees me coming! I actually observed this first hand! On another occassion, I request to visit with him about this car. He wouldn't pick up his page. I have left phone messages and none have been returned. What do you do? GM, are you listening, are you watching? I am not asking for money back, I would just like a reliable vehicle and I will gladly accept a 2009 Acadia or Enclave. This is so disappointing!
#282 of 495 Re: brake warning light [spitfiremike] by loach Aug 06, 2008 (2:04 pm)
Replying to: spitfiremike (Aug 04, 2008 1:15 pm) Do you have a sunroof spitfiremike? If so, water may be leaking into your headliner, draining down the A pillars into your dash and wreaking havoc with your electrical system. Sunroof leaks are unfortunately not uncommon in the Acadia. Check for dampness under your brake pedal, etc. Replies to this message: spitfiremike (Aug 07, 2008 11:27 am)

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