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#30 of 638 Transmission Rebuild at 64K by tuffsubject

Aug 17, 2011 (2:21 pm)

I just finished a weekend trip when my transmission failed on the Interstate highway. RPM jumped to 4000 while speed rapidly declined, then transmission warning lamp came on. OnStar checked and the code indicated a stuck solenoid. Towed to dealer. Didn't take them long to decide they needed to pull the transmission to diagnose further. The next status update I got was they were overhauling the transmission -- not exactly sure what's being replaced but sounds like a major repair. Thankful for the 5yr/100K factory warranty. Also thankful that the dealer repair shop is handling this so expediently.
 
I had flushed/changed transmission fluid at 49K. Transmission has always seemed to jerk/slip, but until it failed I was always told this is how this model behaves, it is "normal".
 
2008 GMC Acadia SLT.

#31 of 638 Re: Transmission Rebuild at 64K [tuffsubject] by gmcustsvc

Aug 18, 2011 (12:04 pm)

Replying to: tuffsubject (Aug 17, 2011 2:21 pm)
tuffsubject,
 
I apologize for the problems you are experiencing with the transmission. I am happy hear the dealership is taking caring of you. Please keep me posted on any information from the dealership. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me directly.
 
Thank you,
Caron, GM Customer Service

#32 of 638 Re: Transmission Rebuild at 64K [tuffsubject] by pitt6

Aug 22, 2011 (9:19 pm)

Replying to: tuffsubject (Aug 17, 2011 2:21 pm)
I just had my 2007 Arcadia SLT2 towed to the dealership today for transmission failure. They said Number 5 Solenoid is stuck and has other issues. It has 74000 miles on it. Love this vehicle. first time we had any problems. Also had engine code 496 I believe, something about a fuel evaporator valve.

#33 of 638 Re: Transmission Rebuild at 64K [pitt6] by gmcustsvc

Aug 23, 2011 (9:04 am)

Replying to: pitt6 (Aug 22, 2011 9:19 pm)
pitt6,
 
I apologize for the problems you are experiencing with the transmission. Please keep me posted when the issue has been taken care of.
 
Thank you,
Caron, GM Customer Service

#34 of 638 Re: Transmission Rebuild at 64K [gmcustsvc] by tuffsubject

Aug 23, 2011 (9:20 am)

Replying to: gmcustsvc (Aug 18, 2011 12:04 pm)
I got my Acadia back last Thursday (only 4 days in the shop to rebuild the transmission). It required a total rebuild, metal shavings were throughout the fluid and all the parts heavily scored. But, they took care of it 100% -- no questions asked. Couldn't ask for better service (except, maybe that the problem didn't occur at all!)
 
One funny thing, I received a monthly OnStar report in the midst of the transmission rebuild. It reported "no issues found" with engine/transmission. LOL. Here is what that looked like"
 
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#35 of 638 repeating tranmission trouble by sflagg

Aug 26, 2011 (1:53 pm)

I have a 2007 Acadia. A few days ago I my car ceased to move in the middle of an intersection on an overpass. I had both kids in the car and the dog. I didn't feel safe in the car as people flew past and it certainly wasn't safe to get out of the car. The whole point of me choosing this car was to have room for kids, dogs and stuff and to feel safe! It's the transmission! Again!! This is the
second time it's gone out on me!
 
It is extremely frustrating! I am waiting to hear news. The car has been at the dealership since Monday!

#36 of 638 Re: Transmission Rebuild at 64K [tuffsubject] by teubanks1

Aug 26, 2011 (3:35 pm)

Replying to: tuffsubject (Aug 17, 2011 2:21 pm)
I had this exact same thing happen to us in our 2008 GMC Acadia last fall. They told us it was a stuck solenoid too and replaced the transmission. NOW, I just took it in with issues and it is the transmission again. Apparently there is a solenoid that is bad again.

#37 of 638 Problem after problem by azor

Aug 29, 2011 (5:06 am)

I bought a 2008 Acadia in april 2008 with 7,000 miles. I really Don't know what to do anymore. One month after i purchased this suv, It has been in the shop every three months with problems. How can we keep making our payments when we are spending more in the shop. the airbag gets fixed every other month. The electrical failed. The engine wouldn't turn off. The roof leaked. The transmission is going out , the engine jerks when i am idol and wants to die. This vehicle literally goes in the shop every other month for problems. I have had it serviced at the same dealership since purchased. Every time it goes in the shop the price is more expensive.

#38 of 638 Re: Problem after problem [azor] by chuck2011

Aug 29, 2011 (1:55 pm)

Replying to: azor (Aug 29, 2011 5:06 am)
What is the mileage on your vehicle now?

#39 of 638 Re: repeating tranmission trouble [sflagg] by gmcustsvc

Aug 29, 2011 (1:55 pm)

Replying to: sflagg (Aug 26, 2011 1:53 pm)
sflagg,
 
I apologize for the problems you are experiencing with your vehicle. By chance have you spoken with GM Customer Assistance? Please keep me posted.
 
Thank you,
Caron, GM Customer Service

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