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Re: Lost power steering in the rain [markjdel]
by rbellcpa
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Jun 19, 2009 (6:17 am)
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Replying to: markjdel (May 29, 2009 10:52 am)
Yes, I have this problem. It developed about a year after I purchased the vehicle. The dealer has installed shields around the power steering area. It helps going down the street but if you splash through a puddle the guards do not solve the problem. I don't believe GM is going to do anything else to help with the issue. They are ignoring me. It is a design flaw and they don't have a fix and do not intend to replace the vehicle. Otherwise I love the car. It drives great. However, I don't think I will ever purchase another GM product.
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- #428 of 495
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Re: Sunroof leaking problems [1delgado]
by lemonowner08
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Jun 21, 2009 (8:08 pm)
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Replying to: 1delgado (Jun 19, 2009 5:38 am)
I really thought my leaking troubles were over, but we have had a phenomenal amount of rain in our area in the last month and guess what? Other then when my Acadia is at work with me, it sits in the garage. However, yesterday, I discovered new water marks on 2 different places on my headliner yesterday. So, it wasn't fixed. I am getting that natural gas or propane smell again coming through the ventilation system. All of the issues I thought were resolved have now resurfaced. These cars with sunroofs are nothing but lemons. I have a Carbon Black 2008 SLT-1 with 13,??? miles on it now. This is so beyond ridiculous. We paid a lot for these vehicles are all we got are problems from a financially distraught company that won't take responsibility for the problems. I, too have spoken to other owners who don't have the sunroof. They aren't plagued with water issues. However, another thing we all have in common, I do believe is the lumbar support in the drivers side chair does not work. One gal I know said hers has been replaced twice and it still doesn't work. She bought a more inexpensive model in '07 (SLE  $31,000) and said she is just accepting the problem. I paid $40,275 plus tax, ($2000) and another $2000 for an extended warranty! I went to trade it on a Nissan Murano and all I was offered was $27,000 at the time, with only 9000 miles on it. What a slap for less than one year of ownership! The reason I was given is because GM is in such bad financial condition. At this point I am almost willing to take the loss. Why should GM get by with this. It is corporate thievery at it's best. I bought this car thinking I was involved in an honest arms length transaction. What a joke. If you are looking at one of these, run...run and choose a foreign model. Don't look back! They know engineering. American engineering is slack and no one will take responsibility. It is like taking 15,000 one dollar bills and driving down the street tossing each of these dollars out the window never to be seen again. I am furious.  I will be checking with a lemon law attorney now. 
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- #429 of 495
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Re: natural gas type smell [bfamily]
by lemonowner08
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Jun 21, 2009 (8:11 pm)
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Replying to: bfamily (Jun 15, 2009 7:18 am)
Mine is an AWD. And it does smell like natural gas and/or propane! It's back for me, unfortunately!
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- #430 of 495
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Re: Sunroof leaking problems [lemonowner08]
by ndel
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Jun 22, 2009 (3:57 am)
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Replying to: lemonowner08 (Jun 21, 2009 8:08 pm)
I also had problems with my new 2008 acadia. The propane smell that came thru the vents was one of my complaints. I no longer have to deal with it because I went to arbitration and won. It was not a big deal. Just keep all your records and follow your states lemon laws. Good Luck.
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- #431 of 495
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Whining sound when turning
by haileebabe
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Jun 22, 2009 (10:07 am)
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Okay, so I told my hubby the other day that my car sounds like it is whining; he didn't notice. Anyhow, yesterday my friend and I had to do a 100 point turn (a little exageration going on), and I asked my friend if she noticed the whining sound or am I imagining it. She said, "I don't think it's whining! It's groaning!" So I'm not nuts. I know most of you have stated that you've experienced power steering issues when it's raining; however, we've had no rain for months. Am I about to experience a possible disaster or is this a fluke? Is anyone, has anyone experienced what I am? In regards to my previous problems, all has been fixed and A-okay. SO FAR.
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- #432 of 495
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Re: natural gas type smell [sbh3]
by bfamily
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Jun 23, 2009 (4:16 pm)
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Replying to: sbh3 (Jun 17, 2009 7:54 pm)
Great that you got it fixed up and thanks for the reply.
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- #433 of 495
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Re: natural gas type smell [bfamily]
by lemonowner08
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Jun 23, 2009 (5:02 pm)
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Replying to: bfamily (Jun 23, 2009 4:16 pm)
It would be great, but now that I am using the AC again...it is back in full force. Can't stand the smell. I have to use the recirculating feature to be able to stand having it on. Also, this past month, we have seen record breaking rainfall in our area, so guess what else is back? You're right, leaking from the sunroof and a headliner with lots of water marks to prove it! I hate this car. I am so done. I will pursue the lemon law and if I don't get anywhere...it is foreign for me from here on out. Not dealing with American engineering any more. Sorry, the the foreigners just have a leg up and they know how to build a car. Think they would train some American engineers on quality? 
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- #434 of 495
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Re: Sunroof leaking problems [ndel]
by chaos42
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Jun 24, 2009 (1:48 pm)
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Replying to: ndel (Jun 22, 2009 3:57 am)
i also contacted a lemon lawyer and submitted all my paperwork and they offered nothing so now they are going back to the drawing board with a different lawyer so we are waiting to see what happens. i'm afraid to drive mine after my left wheel fell off it has never been the same.now the wheel shakes after 60mph i just want them to take this car back. how long did it take for your response from them? are they going to buy the vehicle back?
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- #435 of 495
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Re: Sunroof leaking problems [chaos42]
by 1delgado
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Jun 24, 2009 (2:05 pm)
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Replying to: chaos42 (Jun 24, 2009 1:48 pm)
I heard from the District Specialist from GM the next day after I called and all she could say was..."no" "no" "no" or " I'll have to check"...she was no help...I'm still dealing with her 2 weeks later but I also sent a"nice" letter to the President of GM, Troy A. Clarke and my dealership's owner saying that they have 1 chance to do the right thing or I have all the Lemon Law paperwork filled out and ready to go... The Attorny said to definetly file a claim but once you do you have to keep the car til it's settled...and still may have to keep it then...I'm so fed up I don't know if I want to wait that long...I would rather spend a couple of thousand $'s and buy something else than to deal with these people...GM really screwed up on this Acadia and just won't admit it...
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- #436 of 495
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Re: Sunroof leaking problems [chaos42]
by ndel
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Jun 25, 2009 (5:26 am)
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Replying to: chaos42 (Jun 24, 2009 1:48 pm)
Not sure how the arbitration process goes in each state, but I filed with my paperwork with the Attorney Generals Office, not GM. I never used an attorney. I had to pay a total of $250. They scheduled a hearing at a convenient location. MY husband and I went and explained to the arbitrator the problems we were having. GM sent a lawyer and expert mechanic. But the law is on our side. If you are having problems and have taken the proper steps to rectify the situation (follow your states lemon laws) you can win. I had to take my car in 4 times, keep all paperwork and receipts, if GM could not fix the proble, I had a case. It had tried deal with GM but they were no help. Contact the Attorney Generals Office, Arbitration Program.
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