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#472 of 501 Acadia by khopper Sep 23, 2009 (6:22 am)
My 07 Acadia has mold from the leaks. I opened a case with GM and the GM rep dismissed it because he found an old snack size can of tuna under the seat. He said the smell was from this. The smell is mold. I think it is from the sunroof problems. There mold in the a/c system and the smell comes from the doors. The big issue is that I have been sick. No energy, weight gain, swollen glands, coughing. I'm being poisoned by this car. I have tons of doctor bills because we could not figure out what was wrong. The dealership, Freeman in Grapevine Texas, has tried so hard to fix the problem. They have had the car 3 times. GM got a ton of money and they are not being responsible for their screwed up cars. I will have to pay the price to get rid of the car. I had a lease and it's not up for 2 more years. GM should be responsible for this. Don't buy an Acadia!!!
#473 of 501 Re: natural gas type smell [bfamily] by jbawol Oct 03, 2009 (6:06 am)
Replying to: bfamily (Jun 15, 2009 7:18 am) My 2009 Acadia AWD has an odor similar to natural gas. Have taken it to dealer three times and they act like I'M crazy. Any suggestions? Replies to this message: bfamily (Oct 05, 2009 3:54 am) jmichaud2 (Nov 02, 2009 12:01 pm) bfamily (Nov 02, 2009 12:21 pm)
#474 of 501 Worst car I have ever owned by usraptr Oct 04, 2009 (8:17 am)
Purchased a 2007 AWD Acadia in Sept 07. Currently has 21K miles. It has spent more time in the shop than my 99 Chrysler LHS with 186K miles ever did. To be fair the good first: 1. AWD works great, We live in snow country and have never been stuck. Plows right through. 2. Styling. 3. Seats are very comfortable, especially lumbar support. 4. Tons of storage space with rear and middle seats folded down. 5. Leg room in middle quad seats and rear bench seat.   Bad: 1. Came with high beams only working. Took three trips to dealer to get fixed. For two month opposing drivers hated my guts. 2. Sunroof leak. Three trips to get fixed. 3. Transmission TSB/reset. 4. As mentioned, glare from chrome A/C bezels. 5. Windshield wiper recall. 6. Averages 15.5 to 16.7 MPG combined driving compared to 21.5 MPH in LHS. Will bet 22 MPG on a freeway trip at 70 MPH. Goes down 2MPH for every increase of 5 MPH in speed. 7. Engine is barely adequate in horsepower. Really needs a 4 L. Trans has to downshift for the slightest uphill grades. Rumor has it that a new "Denali" version with come with a 4 L. Struggles to tow my 16 foot aluminum boat, especially on grades. 6. Rattles, especially one under dash, when in drive, stopped with foot on brake. Very annoying when stopped for red lights. Dealer can't duplicate, naturally. I have a one ton truck that has a suspension that will sake the fillings out of your teeth. Yet it has not rattles. Go figure. 7. Rattle on passenger side in front or rear door when going over 35 MPH on semi rough roads/pavements. Dealer can't duplicate. (Did I mention I can't stand rattles!) 8. #1 complaint. Noisy power steering. Been back to dealer twice to bleed system per TSB and howl always come back. Getting ready to take it back a third time. Very noticeable when making slow speed turns and accelerating from stop to 15 MPH. EXTREMELY ANONYING. Our neighbor also had a 2007 and their power steering went out three separate times. I mean it completely quit where they had to be towed. They also had the issue where the car intermittently wouldn't accelerate and the car would lock itself, once with the keys in the ignition. After the P/S went out the third time they traded it in for a Honda Pilot. 9. Suspension is very stiff for a Crossover. More like a SUV or truck than an car/crossover. I hate this car. Would not recommend it to anyone. I'd get rid of it in heartbeat but it's paid for and I'd take a bath on buying a new car. I prefer driving my 1 ton truck this car. Fortunately, it's my wifes car and I only have to drive it occasionally.
#475 of 501 Help finally by kerrie1 Oct 04, 2009 (4:59 pm)
Thanks to mygm rep and the bbb. Gm is buying back my 2007 acadia lemon and giving me an msrp by back trade in. My car has been in the dealership 60 days and theey still have not fixed the transmision problem thank you bbb and my gm rep
#476 of 501 Re: natural gas type smell [jbawol] by bfamily Oct 05, 2009 (3:54 am)
Replying to: jbawol (Oct 03, 2009 6:06 am) Some of the AWD Acadia, Outlook, Traverse and Enclaves have an issue with the seals under the hood, between the cabin air intake and the engine compartment. There aren't many cars out there that have this problem so most dealers don't know about it.   There's a service fix that installs a hose to the AWD PTU to move the venting valve out of the engine compartment. The oil used in the PTU gets stinky when it heats up and that most likely is what you're noticing as a natural gas type smell. Replies to this message: jmichaud2 (Nov 02, 2009 12:01 pm) bfamily (Nov 02, 2009 12:21 pm)
#477 of 501 Acadia Transmission Failure--No, I Wasn't Imagining It by gbsher Oct 07, 2009 (8:54 am)
I purchased one of the earliest Acadias (April 2007)--the top of the line version with all the features--AWD, etc. Truck was great for about 8 months, and then I had one of the software updates applied, and it changed something about the transmission in a significant way. I could tell immediately upon picking up the vehicle. All the same things people have said on this forum--car can't find right gear to be in, sluggish up the slightest hills, terrible gas mileage, poor acceleration, all of it. Well, 2 weeks and 3 days ago, at 37,800 miles--THE END. Tranmission crapped out with my whole family in the car. Had the car towed to the dealer and I've been waiting all this time for a replacement transmission. With all the GM company issues, their parts suppliers aren't making parts, so I've been told there are literally no replacement transmissions to be had. And so I wait. While I hate paying for a vehicle I'm not getting to drive, I'm almost glad that the tranny finally died, because now I have hope that this will actually finally fix the problem. I was thinking of trading the Acadia for a Yukon, but now I'm fearful that all GM cars will suffer this issue with parts availability. Regardless, I can't wait to get rid of this car. I wish they'd drive it off a cliff.
#478 of 501 Lemon by kerrie1 Oct 09, 2009 (7:32 pm)
I waited on my2007 Acadia for 64 days the transmission part finally came in this week and I got it back although I didn't want it any more I reccomend you call and get a gm rep and call the bbb we finally got justice
#479 of 501 Re: 2008 acadia question [tuffsubject] by haileebabe Oct 12, 2009 (7:47 pm)
Replying to: tuffsubject (Aug 31, 2008 7:37 pm) We use this extra storage space for packs of gum, a pen & a notepad which comes in very handy when needed. My friend also has an Acadia and she uses this space to store her sunglasses (she has a habit of sitting on them).
#480 of 501 Re: Lost power steering in the rain [kkness] by 4squire Oct 13, 2009 (4:35 am)
Replying to: kkness (Sep 08, 2009 10:34 am) We have the same problem. Dealer installed some "splash guards" with no resolution. Seems to happen right after car is started and then goes through puddle. What has your dealer said?
#481 of 501 So far so good to my Acadia by manufan1 Oct 13, 2009 (7:37 am)
I bought my '07 SLE Acadia in the summer of 2007, with AWD, reverse sensor and remote start, XM-radio... NO sunroof. We only drive it in off days, so for almost 2 and a half years, put only 13,000 miles on it... I read this forum periodically, scared by the postings here, but just want to say my Acadia has been problems free since I had it, and keep my finger crossed it doesn't quit on me one day.   I do maintenance every six months, and had the transmission software updates once. I went to the dealer for the wiper change (due to facory recall) once but they did not have the parts, so I had to drive back with only motor oil changed. I will have the wiper changed before winter comes, and will confirm they have the part before I go next time.   Overall, I love my Acadia even more than the first day I bought it. I has been working great for my family.

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