- #359 of 487
-
Re: looking to buy acadia [chaos42]
by goodmaj1
-
Jan 26, 2009 (4:58 pm)
-
|
|
Replying to: chaos42 (Jan 26, 2009 4:23 pm)
Unfortunately, chaos42 is right. My 08 Acadia, while serving my family well, is.....irritating. Dealer still can't fix my thermometer, when it's cold outside and you remote start the vehicle, the thermometer reads a much higher temp than outside, which causes the AC to kick on, which means you get into a nice cold car. Dealer still can't fix the creaking noise coming from my dashboard at all times. And, whenever I take my family vehicle, which is responsible for transporting my wife and two kids, into the dealer for warranty work I have to scream in order to get a loaner so my family isn't stranded. I give up. This was my first GM car and very likely my last. Couldn't be happier I leased since GM now has four (!) cars that are essentially identical...can you say "no resale value?"
I sympathize with chaos42. These cars aren't cheap - mine stickered at $42K. Too bad for GM, the G8 is a great car for a great price but the thought of putting up with GM service totally turned me off. You'd expect for $42K to not only receive exceptional quality but also exceptional service, but at least for me that's not the case.
|
- #360 of 487
-
by bobfish
-
Jan 26, 2009 (6:40 pm)
-
|
|
I`ve owned my 2007 Acadia for almost two years now only having the upgrade for the transmission shift points. In the time I have owned this crossover I have had O problems. Love the way it handles,rides and looks.I wish the gas mileage was better but for its size I don`t think it is that bad.My sister has a 2006 Honda Pilot it looks like a box on wheels rides like a lumber wagon and gets only 2 to 3 mpg over my Acadia.
|
- #361 of 487
-
by manufan1
-
Feb 04, 2009 (1:56 pm)
-
|
|
I bought my Acadia on June 2007 and has been driving for 1.5 years now. Like bobfish, I only updated transmission once and haven't encountered any other problems yet.... I might be lucky, or maybe one day my Acadia will irretate me with a big issue, who knows, but just want to say, not every acadia owner has problem w/ it. It is my first American made and I think when I bought it, I thought I took a big chance, but the truth (to me) is, I wasted my time on worrying.
|
- #362 of 487
-
Re: [manufan1]
by chaos42
-
Feb 06, 2009 (5:20 am)
-
|
|
Replying to: manufan1 (Feb 04, 2009 1:56 pm)
i'm so happy for you.i got my acadia back from the dealer 2 days ago and now the seat belt noise keeps going off even though the seat belt is on now we have to take it back so they could fix it.it wasnt like that when we took it there.they have had my vehicle since 1/3/2009 i refuse to drive it but my husband says its fine i just have to snap out of the fear but i'm just not ready yet.i'm sure this is a minor problem but i'm annoyed 
|
- #363 of 487
-
Re: losing steering in the rain [ntelly]
by Tobster1
-
Feb 06, 2009 (9:49 am)
-
|
|
Replying to: ntelly (Aug 31, 2008 10:35 am)
I have an 07 Outlook. I too have been having power steering issues and water leak issues. GM has attempted to repair the water leak issues (which they stated they have found mold as well). Now we are at a point where they are saying they "can not duplicate customer concern". Of course not, it is not pouring out in their testing station. They only have a hose on it and they aren't driving through puddles and losing power steering. I would love to hear from anyone who has had or are having these problems. We have started to pursue the lemon law and are about to send GM a letter demanding take back of the vehicle. Has anyone succeeded at this?
|
- #364 of 487
-
Re: losing steering in the rain [Tobster1]
by chaos42
-
Feb 07, 2009 (11:16 am)
-
|
|
Replying to: Tobster1 (Feb 06, 2009 9:49 am)
OMG i didn't know that the outlook was a part of GMC.i just really feel that they are getting bailout $$$ and the regular guy is getting the shaft.what does can not duplicate customer concern mean.i leased my 07 acadia and basically they say i can not get out of it that it would ruin my credit and i dont want that.everyone i know that has an acadia has a problem.i was told the  law dosent apply to leases.i want out so bad i can taste it
|
- #365 of 487
-
Re: losing steering in the rain [Tobster1]
by rbellcpa
-
Feb 07, 2009 (12:22 pm)
-
|
|
Replying to: Tobster1 (Feb 06, 2009 9:49 am)
I continue to have a problem with power steering in the rain. The service guy says he has ordered a shield that will alleviate the problem. I will let you know if it works. They successfully corrected the water leak issues. I also have a problem with the battery going dead if I listen to the radio for any period of time while the vehicle is not running. They can't duplicate my concern about this. Unfortunate since I paid for a tailgating package.
|
- #366 of 487
-
Re: losing steering in the rain [Tobster1]
by ntelly
-
Feb 07, 2009 (6:11 pm)
-
|
|
Replying to: Tobster1 (Feb 06, 2009 9:49 am)
When I brought my 07 in for the steering issue, they did change the belt and they ordered the shields for the wheel wells and I think they are changing the power steering hose. It sounds like it whines all the time. It is so annoying. I am bringing it in Tuesday AGAIN. And I swear I only get 10-11 miles per gallon/gas. Can you believe it - when it says you get 19-20. That is bull.
|
- #367 of 487
-
Life is good
by txbricklayer
-
Feb 08, 2009 (11:14 am)
-
|
|
Sorry to hear about the problems lately. Just a note-----my 2008 (16 months old, about 7k miles) Acadia has been flawless except for the missing pig tail antenna at delivery. Mileage in town (average speed about 20mph) is 16+. Highway is 23-26, depending on wind direction.
|
- #368 of 487
-
Re: losing sound on entertainment system
by haileebabe
-
Feb 17, 2009 (10:09 am)
-
|
|
Replying to: ntelly (Aug 31, 2008 10:35 am)
Thank goodness; I'm not losing my mind! This is not my worse problem by far with my 2007 Acadia. Several times now my girls will start the movie and only the background music plays and not the words that are being spoken in the movie. Sometimes it takes several 'restarts' to get it to work properly. I didn't know anyone else was having this problem. My worse problem right now is what I witnessed coming home from driving my daughters and 5 other young girls to school this morning: water coming out of the overhead lights whenever I turned!! The 3 girls in the far back seats had a steady stream of water coming down on their school clothes and they were trying to catch the water in each of their hands! The middle lights dripped (quickly), but, imagine my further surprise that by the time I drove the 1 1/2 mile home, MY lights began to drip water onto my stereo area! I have been reading ALL the posts and I've seen a lot about water coming in the door area (I'll be going out to check that when I'm done here). I ran a paper towel around the inside rubber seal of the front & back sunroofs and found no water; so I don't know how the water is getting into the lights. You can actually see the water sitting in the lights. Another 2 problems haves been occurring, but, I've kind of put them in the back of my head; however, now I'm very concerned. Not always, but, when I start the car, be it remote or not, there is a 10-15 second delay of a grinding sound. It sounds kind of like the ignition being turned over again while the car is already running. Does anyone know what I'm talking about? The other issue pertains to the transmission; again, not always, but sometimes the transmission will 'jump' and switch gears when traveling at a steady speed. Is this the same problem everyone has been talking about on these posts? I have to agree about the MPG not being what they advertise. We are an active duty military family that relies STRONGLY on our one vehicle. We have owned the Acadia since June 2007 and the last 6 months, these weird things have been happening. I LOVE our car, but after reading these posts I'm becoming weary. 
I forgot one more of those 'back in my head' problems: when using the heated water on the windshield, water doesn't always come out; the wipers just move. Now I know I received a recall notice about the heated water system and I will most definitly have it taken care of.
|
![[F]](http://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/12h/www.edmunds.com/media/townhall/webxicons/site.gif){kind=small}
Forums
SUVs 
