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Replying to: texicb (Oct 04, 2008 1:59 pm) I signed the final paperwork last week, dropped off my Acadia, and picked up my new car later that day. |
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I love our '07 Acadia -- but there are some issues that just can't seem to be resolved to our satisfaction. 1) gas mileage drop of about 5 mpg, both city & highway. 2) gas smell coming out of the vents. The dealer can't seem to find any problems -- they say all is good!!! Funny, though, that these 2 problems happened at the same time. Just a coincidence??? I just don't think so!! This can't be something "good". Now we're thinking about trading. I will truly miss this car, but can't see spending $$ on an extended warranty that may not cover things that have already been problems. I've seen several of the same problems also on the '08 models. I really wish GM could get this car put together!!! Thinking of looking at a Ford Edge. I know it's smaller & doesn't have all the fun toys/buttons of the Acadia. |
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This is my wife's 2008 Acadia with less than 9000 miles. This is the second time I've had it towed to the dealer, about 40 miles away. I did post a notice with the BBB , just as a backup. The first time the dealersaid there was a module problem and had to reset the computer. The first symptom, engine light , it wouldn't shut off. Ran rough and could not get any power, even flooring it. Then buzzing under the hood. This time did not notice any engine light. Ran rough, would not shut off, and the same buzzing under the hood. Next morning went to move it and the battery was dead. I love the looks and comfort of the car. But I've told GMC fix it, give me a new one , or give me my money back so I can buy a Lexus. Which my wife wanted in the first place but I really liked the looks of the Acadia. And buying our first American GMC. The people at GMC Response, were very nice, but want me to wait. They think they have fixed it. I wonder where my wife will be when it dies again.
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I'd appreciate if anyone can tell me if they've had the same problems I'm having. Just brought my '08 into the shop after the 4th leaking problem (i know I should have gone after first time, but it's a 25 minute drive and the problem occurs only in rain). Anyway, heavy rains routinely find their way in -- apparently thru the sun roof seals I hear--- and the driver, front passenger and rear cargo all get wet. You also hear the trapped interior water rolling over your head. I've heard this is a common complaint. What I have not heard, is if anyone also gets electrical problems from the water. My emergency brake light --and the annoying chimes--- activate during rainstorms. So there I am, driving along with the right foot on the gas while I pump the emergency pedal to stop the lights and chimes. Also, about a month before I noticed the water problems, the DVP screen no longer showed video. Looks like the "broken window" effect you get on screens, which the dealer says must have come from the kids whacking the screen. Now I'm wondering if anyone else has had the same problem.....and does anyone know if the broken window effect would result if wet wiring were really the cause of this malfunction? I'll be damned if I'm paying to replace a screen in a car with an overhead waterfall. Thanks
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Replying to: jacsdad19 (Nov 13, 2008 1:03 pm)
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Replying to: jacsdad19 (Nov 13, 2008 1:03 pm) Good luck. |
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Replying to: acadia59 (Nov 13, 2008 2:12 pm) Thanks again. |
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| Noticed some wetness underneath on the passenger side at the 2nd oil change [08 SLT, ~6900 miles]. Had the dealer take a look when the Acadia was in for the wiper arm recall a couple weeks ago. They added some kind of dye to the oil and asked us to return in 2 weeks. Just got off the phone - the oil is coming for the timing cover. The fix will require pulling the engine! Ugh... What are the odds that the car will ever be the same again? I'm terrified that we'll come out of the dealer with more problems than just an oil leak. Any thoughts? | |
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Replying to: hanswalter (Nov 12, 2008 1:20 pm) I struggled with the same problem before it was repaired. It is caused (believe it or not) by improperly routed drains from the sunroof. The water runs down the passesger side window post and shorts out the electrical system. It took 4 tries and 2 replaced fuse blocks to get it right (I think). We haven't had a severe rain since we repaired it the last time. |
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Okay, have a new issue. The other evening after shopping, I came home, pulled into the garage, put the car in "park", turned off the engine, removed the keys and exited the car. I was the only one in the vehicle. Then, I went around the front of the vehicle to the front passenger side and opened the door so I could remove some packages. When I opened the door, the alarm (bell), that tells you that you have left the keys in the car, dinged 3 times. I removed the packages and shut the door, then proceeded in front of the car, and it honked once, then, all of the doors locked. This is the second time this has happened in a week. I am glad I never leave the keys in the car! Anyone else had this issue or doesn anyone else have a fix? Please post. 
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