- #394 of 495
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Re: Acadia batteries [smokeymolly]
by chaos42
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May 05, 2009 (3:16 pm)
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Replying to: smokeymolly (May 04, 2009 7:39 am)
I WILL SAY IT ONCE AGAIN MOVE ON!!!!!! TEST DRIVE SOMETHING PER SAY FORIEGN. DON'T SAY YOU WERE NOT WARNED. THE WRITING IS ON THE WALL 2 DEAD BATTERIES WHAT ELSE DO YOU NEED TO SEE!!! 
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- #395 of 495
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Re: car won't die... [firegirl_72]
by mckrob
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May 06, 2009 (7:23 pm)
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Replying to: firegirl_72 (May 01, 2009 10:57 am)
I am having the same problem with my '07 Acadia right now... I turn off the inglition, remove the key and the engine continues to run. It first happened night before last. It ran for a little wile, then quit. I locked up the car and went in for the night. The next morning, It wouldn't start and I couldn't get the key out of the ignition.. no power at all. I called the dealer and they said to try jumping it. Waiting for a friend to arrive with jumper cables, I noticed a strange clicking noise under the hood. I called the dealer back and they said to just have it towed. The tow truck arrived and the guy said to put it in neutral. Of course, the shift lever was locked in park. He said that since it is all-wheel drive, he would have to drag it, wheels locked, up the ramp. I said absolutely not, as doing this would likely break something else.  He connected jumper cables and it started right up, as if there was never a problem. At that point, I was now out $40 to the towing company. I drove it to the dealer and they found nothing wrong. The same thing happened tonight. The car is dead again, and I have appointments first thing in the morning. This is extreamely irritating, and I have about had it with tis vehicle. This is not the only problem. The sun roof leaked, and they "fixed" it under the recall program. Now, after heavy recent rain, it is leaking worse than before, and in more places than before. I am wondering if the leak is causing a short in the electrical system somehow. I have also had problems with clunky noises, whining noises when idling, when turning the steering wheel, and tryng to maintain a consistant speed on the highway. You have terrible visibility out the rear window when backing up, because the window is high up. The chrome around the front AC vents blinds me when the sun hits it in the rhight place, My warranty is expired, and I have four more years to pay it off. Full of complaints, aren't I?
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- #396 of 495
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Re: car won't die... [mckrob]
by amyflo
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May 07, 2009 (4:58 am)
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Replying to: mckrob (May 06, 2009 7:23 pm)
I too have a horrible steering problem with my 2007 Acadia in the rain and it is a safety concern. We had heavy rain yesterday and on my way out of the parking lot the battery lost power, the whining started and I had no power in my turn. I almost ended up in an accident, which is unacceptable. Then, the whining continued to get louder, the battery power dropped, the check engine light came on and then I smelt burnt rubber. I was scared for my safety driving home. This is over the 3rd time this has happened and the 3rd time I will be taking it back in. No, they did not find the problem and could not re-create it. They just replaced the battery because it wouldn’t turn over. I also have the double sunroof and had leakage in the front but they fixed that. I do love my Acadia but this particular steering problem has me concerned for my family and friends safety. We shall see what the dealership says again. I am so glad there is a forum; I am not the only one.
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- #397 of 495
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Re: still no power steering [harpmom03]
by amyflo
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May 07, 2009 (5:48 am)
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Replying to: harpmom03 (Mar 22, 2009 11:21 am)
Yes, I too am having this problem. I just posted a message #396 stating my problem. I just contact GM and they will be following up with the dealership technician tomorrow. I was not about to drive it today, it is suppose to rain. I will be dropping the vehicle off for service tomorrow. I should not be scared to drive my vehicle in the rain. Please let me know what happens.
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- #398 of 495
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Re: car won't die... [mckrob]
by wlbrown9
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May 07, 2009 (9:21 am)
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Replying to: mckrob (May 06, 2009 7:23 pm)
Why were you out $40 to the towing company? That should be covered under roadside assistance which should run for 5 years/100,000 miles. Just curious.
bill
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- #399 of 495
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Re: car won't die... [wlbrown9]
by mckrob
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May 07, 2009 (4:06 pm)
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Replying to: wlbrown9 (May 07, 2009 9:21 am)
Thanks, I will look into the roadside assistance. I didn't enjoy paying the money up front, considering.
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- #400 of 495
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2007 acadia with steering noise
by acadiaowner3
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May 07, 2009 (6:16 pm)
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My 2007 Acadia has popping/clicking/whining sounds when I am steering slowly in the parking lots, etc. I have had it in shop numerous times but nothing has helped. Has anyone had this problem and gotten it fixed????
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- #401 of 495
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Re: 2007 acadia with steering noise [acadiaowner3]
by loach
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May 08, 2009 (5:22 am)
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Replying to: acadiaowner3 (May 07, 2009 6:16 pm)
Yes, I had the same problem and the shop diagnosed as a mismachined bearing in the steering column. They replaced the steering column and problem was solved.
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- #402 of 495
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GMC Acadia Front End Struts
by aircooled1
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May 08, 2009 (6:36 am)
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I have a 07 GMC Acadia with just over 70,000 Kilometers.... recently, the front end has become unsafe when travelling on uneven or bumpy roads. The entire front end feels like is floating and detached from the vehicle. You feel every bump through the sloppy steering rack and its getting worse. Over the phone to a GM Service Tech, they say that it needs new front struts at a cost of $1000 parts and labour. Any other owners have the same issues and response from GM? At 70,000 Kilometers or 43,000 Miles driving mostly on paved roads, it shouldn't need new struts
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- #403 of 495
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Re: car won't die... [mckrob]
by firegirl_72
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May 08, 2009 (11:29 am)
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Replying to: mckrob (May 07, 2009 4:06 pm)
I was finally able to get a diagnosis for the car that won't die. The dealership had to replace an ignition sensor of some kind. They said the computer wasn't getting the signal that the ignition had been turned off. This is what was causing the car to continue to run after it was turned off. The problem seems to be resolved for now. I will try to find out the exact name of the sensor so if you encounter this problem again and the dealership can't re-create it, you'll know what to tell them. For the moment, I think I'm complaint free (knock on wood!)! 
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