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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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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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Re: AWD mileage poor [jimbo31]
by lat05
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May 08, 2009 (2:32 pm)
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Replying to: jimbo31 (May 07, 2007 8:53 pm)
I own a 2008 Acadia AWD and also experienced poor mileage initially but now that the engine is broken in and I've owned it for a while (22000 miles on it) I'm averaging 18-20 mpg.
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Re: car won't die... [firegirl_72]
by lat05
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May 08, 2009 (2:35 pm)
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Replying to: firegirl_72 (May 01, 2009 10:57 am)
Yes, I had that same thing happen to me just 2 weeks ago. I literally had the key in my hand out of the ignition and the engine was still running. They replaced the ignition switch and I haven't had a problem since.
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- #406 of 501
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Re: Sunroof leaking problems [ntelly]
by lat05
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May 08, 2009 (4:58 pm)
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Replying to: ntelly (May 02, 2009 5:56 am)
I too have experienced the dreaded leaky sunroof as have MANY other Acadia owners. I just got it back last night from the dealer-- this was the 4th attempt to solve the leaking issue. They discovered the leak was coming from the stationery sunroof in the back of the car even though the water always leaked down the passenger side on the floor, through the grab bar, sun visor and dome lights. I had an indoor sprinkler in my car. We had heavy rain today and so far no leaks. However, i am still contacting GM and the BBB about this car and all it's problems. We Acadia owners have all paid too much for a vehicle which clearly has serious design flaws that could potentially ruin the electrical system! Has anyone tried the Buyback program? If so, what is involved?
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Re: GMC Acadia Front End Struts [aircooled1]
by chaos42
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May 08, 2009 (5:44 pm)
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Replying to: aircooled1 (May 08, 2009 6:36 am)
yes i have had that problem. after my front left wheel fell off and they had my vehicle for a month the struts were cracked and the stabilizer bar needed to be replaced and they fixed the stabilizer bar when the wheel fell off and had to do it again i'm so tired of going to the dealer.now the steering wheel shakes when you drive. i leased so when i complain they just say bring it in.i'm in the process of trying to get them to buy this mess back.GM is of no help i had to get a lawyer.GM offered to pay one month car note and pay the onstar for one year for my troubles i never responded i just called a lemon lawyer 
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Re: 2007 acadia with steering noise [acadiaowner3]
by snwelsh
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May 11, 2009 (6:43 am)
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Replying to: acadiaowner3 (May 07, 2009 6:16 pm)
i have a 2008 acadia that had this problem - and i actually did not notice.
I had it in the shop having a leaky transmission fixed (you name the problem, this car has had it!). When they were finished with it and the service manager drove it around to me, she noticed the popping. She turned around and took it back to the technician.
The steering column was replaced - twice. It does not pop and click anymore.
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Re: 2007 acadia with steering noise [acadiaowner3]
by manufan1
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May 15, 2009 (12:37 pm)
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Replying to: acadiaowner3 (May 07, 2009 6:16 pm)
I believe I had this problem for the first year. It happened only when driving slow and made turns. I brought it to dealership and a mechanic tested it with me and he said it is because of the new thread of the tires and they couldn't do anything.... One and a half year passed, that sound gone, I haven't heard it for long time.
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