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Re: brake warning light [spitfiremike] by loach
Aug 06, 2008 (2:04 pm)
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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.
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Re: brake warning light [loach] by spitfiremike
Aug 07, 2008 (11:27 am)
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Replying to: loach (Aug 06, 2008 2:04 pm)

bingo, leaky sunroof
 
that is what the dealer discovered this time. sunroof leaked down the a pillar although i have never seen evidence of this; no dampness etc.
 
will post again if the problem reoccurs.
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I HATE this car!!! by heyyou1
Aug 15, 2008 (8:27 am)
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I live 11 miles from the office and somehow have driven 36,000 miles in the first 13 months. Has ANYONE had problems with their odometer? After driving the car for a while, I thought the pickup was poor but I was coming from an V-8. So, I didn't think much of it.
 
Now, I was caught in a bad storm and water started pouring in at the foot board on the passenger side....then, 15 minutes later, the driver side. I mentioned it to the dealer while it was in for regular service before I took my kids on vacation. He said he did not know anything about any leaks in the 2007 Acadia, or 2008 for that matter, (I have an 07) but to bring the car back on a Mon, Wed or Fri when his "leak guy" was there...lol. Now, I am down in NC/SC on vacation with my kids, got stuck in another rain storm and voilla, it leaked AGAIN. Then my son says, hey dad...did you know your seat belt is leaking too? I was PISSED!!! I called the dealer and left a message with my service guy. The next day, I decided to get the car cleaned out since everything was soaked and ruined in the front floorboard area. Then, I ran it through the carwash...guess what? It leaked....IN THE CARWASH!!!! Now, I figured the car would at least withstand a carwash. This is my first GMC, maybe GMCs aren't meant to stand up to the strong pressure of a carwash? I dunno. I'm sure this will be my fault.
 
Incidently, when I was getting so close to 36,000 miles, I went in to buy an extended warranty and told the lady I was really not happy with this car...I like the roominess but that is about it. She asked if I had GAP insurance on the car. When I said yes, she said, well, if something happens to your car and they can't fix it...you'll end up with a new car....lol. I chuckled, but I wonder if she has heard complaints about this vehicle from other people. I swear, if I can't get this resolved, I will call my Senator, my Representative, the TV stations, EVERYONE. I have a friend with ABC Nightly News, I ought to ask her to research this crap for me.
 
Anyway, I'm glad to see I am not the ONLY one dealing with this crappy car.
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Re: I HATE this car!!! [heyyou1] by safety9285
Aug 15, 2008 (9:16 am)
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Replying to: heyyou1 (Aug 15, 2008 8:27 am)

I had the odometer problem. It started immediately after I had the Transmission Performance Computer adjustment. There is a fix for it but you need to tell the dealer if it started right after they put the car on the computer to enhance the Transmission performance.
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Re: I HATE this car!!! [heyyou1] by coltsfan
Aug 15, 2008 (10:27 am)
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Replying to: heyyou1 (Aug 15, 2008 8:27 am)

We too had a problem with water leaking in -- twice!! 1st time is was due to a drain hose in the rear sunroof that was disconnected (like it was NEVER hooked up in the first place!). That caused leaks in the pillar on the passenger side front door -- actually came in thru the seat belt -- & also at the front bottom of the same door. The 2nd time water came in at the sun visor on the driver's side -- just poured down onto the steering wheel & soaking the floor!! That was due to a unhooked drain hose in the front sunroof. Both have been fixed & so far so good!!
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acadia electrical failure by crankyb
Aug 18, 2008 (8:13 pm)
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Has anyone had electrical failure repeatedly in their acadia?Twice in the year I have owned mine I have gone out to start it and nothing.They have come and got it and told me they dont now what happened.I have had a long year with this car.I have had my Acadia in the shop atleast once a month for the last year.Maybe it is because i am a woman I dont know but I never get any answers just crappy explinations.I really loved this car when I first bought it, now I wish it would just burn.
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Re: acadia electrical failure [crankyb] by rbellcpa
Aug 19, 2008 (5:39 am)
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Replying to: crankyb (Aug 18, 2008 8:13 pm)

My Acadia problem is not a severe. However, whenever the radio is used while the car is not running, the battery goes dead in a short period of time (30 minutes). The dealer says he cannot find a problem. One reason I purchased the Acadia was the "tailgating package". My tailgates last longer than 30 minutes so this is a recurring problem. I intend to stay behind the dealer until it is corrected.
 
Otherwise, I did have the sun roof leak and I believe that problem is corrected. Other than these two things, I really enjoy the Acadia.
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Re: acadia electrical failure [rbellcpa] by crankyb
Aug 19, 2008 (6:33 am)
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Replying to: rbellcpa (Aug 19, 2008 5:39 am)

Just talked to dealership for some reason battery just drained for no reason and they replaced it.I asked if they fixed fuel pump they said nothing wrong with it,it was just that the battery was to dead to make it work.I know when i tryed to start it that it had plenty of power but it wouldn't engage the fuel pump.I am getting pretty
 tired of be treated like a dumb bimbo who knows nothing about cars.Granted I am no genius but i get bye.I have a 1993 gmc 4x4 pick up with 200,000 miles and have never had any problems with it to speak of.I only have 30,000 on my Acadia and it spends more time in their garage then mine.
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A Good Acadia by ejaguar
Aug 19, 2008 (9:44 pm)
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I bought an early '07 Acadia, having it built to order. It took 6 weeks to get and as it was a very early model I wondered about any problems. Maybe the later models got parts that had been rushed in the production process to meet demand.
 
Other than reprograming the transmission I have had no problems in 16,000 miles. I got the AWD as we tow a ski boat and it tows beautifully in the trailer towing mode.
 
It is the quietest and nicest riding car I've owned and because of that I love to drive it.
 
Cars are my hobbie and I do my own work. I didn't order the sun roof as every one I know who's had a car with one eventually gets leaks as the seals shrink, or the drains plug up with debris.
 
I plan to keep this a long time but if I had to buy another I'd have no quams.
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Re: A Good Acadia [ejaguar] by crankyb
Aug 20, 2008 (3:46 am)
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Replying to: ejaguar (Aug 19, 2008 9:44 pm)

Iam really glad to here that there are some good ones out there.Like you I also loved mine,it was when every other week i was taking it in to have some other problem fixed that I started to get discuraged.It kinda stinks when you have put more miles on going to the dealer then in actual enjoyment.I went into this noing there would probable be some bugs,but now it is getting out of hand.In alot of ways really do still love it,but hate paying a big payment for the loaner that is worth maybe 7,000.Well hope you keep having good luck throughout the life of your car thanks for reply.

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