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Re: help! [stuckonme]
by wantreliefnow
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Sep 12, 2008 (5:44 pm)
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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?
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Re: Bad gas GM says??? [eric_red08]
by anthony008
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Sep 13, 2008 (1:22 am)
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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.
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Re: help! [wantreliefnow]
by manufan1
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Sep 15, 2008 (7:51 am)
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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?
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Dear, your dream sounds too sweet to me.
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Re: help! [manufan1]
by wantreliefnow
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Sep 16, 2008 (4:07 am)
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Replying to: manufan1 (Sep 15, 2008 7:51 am)
Yes it is a dream but when will the manufacturers ever learn? In doing some research I learned that the Lemon Law is difficult to enforce for MPG reasons unless the mileage is off by 50%. Also, the service manager at my dealership said that GM recommends Regular Quiktrip gas as the best gas for optimum MPG. He said their formulation is the best. He asked for my manual mileage calculations which I am glad to provide.
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Re: help! [wantreliefnow]
by jay_24
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Sep 17, 2008 (9:56 am)
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Replying to: wantreliefnow (Sep 16, 2008 4:07 am)
However GM doesn't come up with the MPG numbers. The EPA does and it clearly specifies results may vary.
From following the Honda Pilot message boards I've seen results vary widely and manytime comes down to location, driving style and conditions. CIty conditions can be very different and perhaps yours are worst case. 10 to 12mpg happens for the PIlot too.
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Re: losing steering in the rain [ntelly]
by rbellcpa
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Sep 17, 2008 (10:29 am)
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Replying to: ntelly (Sep 02, 2008 8:03 am)
Yes, the steering problem in wet weather is on the 2007 model.
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Re: losing steering in the rain [ntelly]
by ppalonsky
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Sep 22, 2008 (5:41 pm)
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Replying to: ntelly (Sep 02, 2008 8:03 am)
I had the groaning sound on my 2007 and took it to the dealer. They checked the power steering fluid and it was full. However they found a service bulletin which states that the power steering fluid needs to be topped off above full. Have your dealer check for this bulletin. However I never had any loss of steering control. This is unacceptable and in my opinion you should insist the dealer replace the power steering pump under warranty.
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Quick Question about wiring in rear compartment?
by cway77
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Oct 03, 2008 (7:08 am)
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Hello,
No problems yet but thats becuase I just picked up my 08 Acadia yesterday. When I got it home and started to get it situated found this long bundle of wires attached to a square electrical component on the end. Looks like this could deffinitly plug into something but wondering if anyone has a clue as to what?? It was just freely sitting in that compartment and not attached to anything. I couldn't find anything in the maual about this and am very curious. Any insight on this would be much appreciated. Thanks!
Chad
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Re: Quick Question about wiring in rear compartment? [cway77]
by safety9285
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Oct 04, 2008 (5:08 am)
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Replying to: cway77 (Oct 03, 2008 7:08 am)
Did you order the trailering package? If you did, like I did, that is alternate wiring for a different kind of electrical hook up.
That compartment is also where you Satelite/Radio Attentena is stored when it comes from the Factory. I found that out on the drive home from the dealer when I had lousy reception on the radio. I called the dealer and they said "whoops" we must have forgot to put that little antenna on. They told me where to find it (the compartment) and that is when I found the wiring harness you are talking about.  No problem.
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Re: Acadia Leaking and Electrical Problems [heatonrx]
by texicb
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Oct 04, 2008 (1:50 pm)
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Replying to: heatonrx (Jul 16, 2008 4:09 pm)
Not sure if you're still checking this thread but I have the same leak problem w/ my 2007 Acadia SLT - I'm wondering if it's even worth the hassel of going through the dealership at this point From what I have researched and read from this forum, GMC is either unaware (or at least unconcerned) about the potenial severity of mixing water and electricity. Have you found a resolution for the reason or origin of the leak(s) you experienced? In mine, the water seems to be making entry from somewhere in the front portion of the roof, possibly the parallel seam moldings on either side of the roof or the roof rack anchors in the front. The water runs straight down into the interior door frame angling downwards towards the driver's side fuse panel and the passenger's side glove box and literally pours onto the floor mats. Please let me know what you have found out....
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