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#313 of 495 Dark Instrument Panel by txbricklayer Sep 08, 2008 (8:42 am)
Yesterday and today,on starting, the panel went thru its check steps but after that the entire panel was dark. Restarting caused the problem to go away. Any body else seen this? This is a 2008 Acadia about a year old, 5,000 miles.
#314 of 495 Re: help! [ntelly] by stuckonme Sep 08, 2008 (6:47 pm)
Replying to: ntelly (Sep 08, 2008 7:05 am) It's 3 times for the same thing, and also 30 days out of service meaning you have not been able to drive it because it was in the shop , it does not have to be 30 days in a row, just total of 30 days. It sounds like you have had enough problems for the dealer to be highly concerned about, but no they will keep stringing you along as much as they think you will accept. Make sure everytime you take it in they document the exact problem word from word, make sure the the dates are correct from the date you take it in to the actual day you pick it up. You need to call GMC customer service and start a complaint file, that way it is documented by them.
#315 of 495 Re: Bad gas GM says??? [anthony008] by eric_red08 Sep 11, 2008 (5:27 am)
Replying to: anthony008 (May 24, 2008 8:48 am) My 2008 Acadia also has this rough idle problem during initial start up after sitting over night. Is this really a bad gas issue?? Anthony008, is your 2007 Acadia still exhibiting this issue, or has it been resolved? Has anyone else seen this problem? Thanks for your help. Replies to this message: safety9285 (Sep 11, 2008 5:42 am) anthony008 (Sep 13, 2008 1:22 am)
#316 of 495 Re: Bad gas GM says??? [eric_red08] by safety9285 Sep 11, 2008 (5:42 am)
Replying to: eric_red08 (Sep 11, 2008 5:27 am) I have a 2007 and a couple of months ago (27000 miles) I had a rough idle after it sat over night. The roughness lasted for only about 10 -15 seconds and went into regular idle. I dropped it off at the dealer for an overnight start and they said they did not see this happen when they started it. I took it hope and the next morning I had the same problem. The problem then disappeared and has not happened since. Car runs fine.
#317 of 495 Dark Instrument Panel by txbricklayer Sep 11, 2008 (10:17 am)
On Sept 8 I posted about my panel lights going dark.   Turned out my grandson had 'dialed' the dash lights down to 'minimum'. LOL Replies to this message: steve_ (Sep 11, 2008 10:33 am)
#318 of 495 Re: Dark Instrument Panel [txbricklayer] by steve_ HOST Sep 11, 2008 (10:33 am)
Replying to: txbricklayer (Sep 11, 2008 10:17 am) I had a computer monitor go "bad" like that one time.
#319 of 495 RE: Variety of Issues Since Early 07 by 007rich Sep 11, 2008 (12:34 pm)
Have an Acadia AWD that I bought in March 07 (currently has 31K miles). There is so much to like about the vehicle that it's frustrating to always have some issues that spoil the vibe. I have learned to live with the transmission issues (that I think have been well documented) - poor shifting, lack of power etc. since we first owned the vehicle. Have had several software upgrades for Transmission but saw very little (positive) change in performance. Have also experienced the occasional loss of power steering that some have mentioned - which I see as potentially very dangerous condition - the fact it only lasts a second or two is small comfort when you have 3 kids in the car and can't control the vehicle. Other issues have included the loss of battery power when sitting in parking lot listening to radio (which others have noted) and tendency for car to roll forward after stopping the engine (in park). Vehicle also does not retain position in gear at stop light or traffic light, but rolls back unless you keep your foot on brake (this is pretty weak for a car of this cost I think) - I'd understand that with stick shift where you have to 'hold' the car via pedals, but this is unacceptable at this level. Finally, my Acadia is currently at dealer having major work done to repair drive shaft. It's covered under warranty, but was significant cause for concern when I was driving in city yesterday. Car started shuddering uncontrollably at 20mph and when going above that felt like car was going to shake itself apart. Got towed and safely to dealer but yet another frustration to add to the list. Gas mileage stinks and is nowhere near what they pitch in ads etc. Its a big SUV so unless you are driving 60mph plus all the time you'll never get anywhere close to their specs. I love the look, the style, the interior, the spaciousness, but hate that its lacking in areas that are so critical to the ride and would allow me to recommend it to others. Hopefully they've figured things some things out since my purchase. Note: Seems standard practice for dealers to indicate problems as 'normal condition' for all the things that I repeatedly see here as issues for every owner - are you listening GM?
#320 of 495 Re: help! [stuckonme] by wantreliefnow Sep 12, 2008 (5:44 pm)
Replying to: stuckonme (Sep 07, 2008 10:56 pm) I have had my 08 Acadia FWD for 1 month -very disappointed with the MPG!! I am getting 11.5 to 12 MPG, dealer today said the computer showed 14.9. All of the driving I have done for the last tank was city driving. I am calculating manually and will continue to do so. If the odometer is jumping it should err on the side of better mileage but who knows how to prove that issue. I have a long way to go to invoke the lemon law and doubt I will get anywhere as GM is protected by the "mileage estimate" disclaimer. Does anyone know if a 25% variance in MPG is enough to invoke Lemon Law? I want to keep the vehicle, but want GM to pay me for the additional gas I need to buy over the life of the vehicle. Any ideas? Replies to this message: manufan1 (Sep 15, 2008 7:51 am) wantreliefnow (Sep 16, 2008 4:07 am) jay_24 (Sep 17, 2008 9:56 am)
#321 of 495 Re: Bad gas GM says??? [eric_red08] by anthony008 Sep 13, 2008 (1:22 am)
Replying to: eric_red08 (Sep 11, 2008 5:27 am) I was told it was a gas issue in SE La. At the time I was using Shell gas and then switched to another station that does not use ethanol and the problem went away. I have used Shell gas in other states and have had very slight issues. My problem started about April and I stopped using Shell gas. I have used BP, Exxon gas in Gulf Shores, Mobile and Birmingham with no issues. I believe GM was right that the gas contained to much alcohol and it took Shell to long to get the process straight. I will tell you Shell gas SUCKS....They are know for dumping bad -blended gas on the market.
#322 of 495 Re: help! [wantreliefnow] by manufan1 Sep 15, 2008 (7:51 am)
Replying to: wantreliefnow (Sep 12, 2008 5:44 pm) I want to keep the vehicle, but want GM to pay me for the additional gas I need to buy over the life of the vehicle. Any ideas? ----------------------------------------------------- Dear, your dream sounds too sweet to me. Replies to this message: wantreliefnow (Sep 16, 2008 4:07 am) jay_24 (Sep 17, 2008 9:56 am)

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