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I will have them check that sunroof drain.
Thanks
We also had a part replaced on the rear hatch on the support post on the driver's side. The dealership said they had a bulletin on this -- when the hatch was opened it would settle into place with a loud clunking noise & a jerk.
We also love our Acadia & haven't had the problems shown here. Hope this helps!!
by 3-4 rpms do you mean 3000 to 4000? um, are you brake-torquing it trying to do some sort of dragstrip launch? !
-51C windchill. Tow truck finally arrived 2 days later (I had tried starting once daily with no success, even though lights were bright, etc.) and I decided to try a start as it arrived (weather had warmed up to -20C). It started! I now believe the "battery saver" activates at some low temp level and prevents starting to save the battery. Since the battery is located under the floor in the back seat area, an electric battery blanket can't be used to keep the battery warm. I may have to try an interior car warmer solution, or build a garage! In addition, after the no start up problem, my Feb On Star report indicated my "oil life reading" had mysteriously improved from 40% oil life left to 100% left. I have decided to get an oil change this week and have it reset so I can trust it.
We had it in to the dealer 3 days ago and they supposedly re-calibrated the sensor but when pressed about it today on the phone the service advisor said that it registered normal when they went to address the problem and thought it was fixed.
It does seem to correct itself but only after driving for longer than 15 minutes at a time.
We also have had the stabilitrac warning addressed by others in this forum and called onstar in each case. The 3rd time onstar gave us information (they said they couldn't give us a code) to give the dealer so that they could call onstar and ask for specific information related to the problem. The dealer called and all they could do was start a case number and told us to bring it in immediately if it happens again.
Otherwise, my wife I I are very satisfied with the performance of the Acadia although I'll have to agree that the gas mileage claim is exagerated.
in the evening, and the temperature gauge continues to read 75.
After I drive for 5-10 minutes, the temp starts to creep down but
one can never be sure what the actual temperature outside is....
Or it will read 85 when it is really cold ! I know that it is in the 40's and
the car mocks me by reading 85 on the dash...
I wish it worked better... it's a nice feature to have in an automobile..
:surprise:
I thought I was set to buy a 2008 Acadia SLT2 loaded with:
- AWD
- Loaded Options (or as close as we can get): Dual Sunroof, HID headlamps, Head-Up display, touch screen navigation w/ rear camera, entertainment system, Trailer Package
I think I'm hearing you say loud and clear, "DON'T DO IT." GM products are still JUNK. What has happened with your situation?
- even for 2008 you believe all the tech issues are still not fixed?
- what vehicle is your target auto now?
Thanx,
Ce
Ce
hood sensor was acting up as we drove off the lot.
At home, the remote start did not work, alarm went off in driveway, theft attempted showed on the display in the morning.
Took it back and dealer assured us that the sensor needed reset and gave us a buick for the night. Next day, turns out it was a hood latch problem and dealer implied that explains all of the problems. One more night in somebody elses car.
I've seen some real problem cars noted in this forum. I assume that most happy people don't post but am concerned I am getting a troublesome car.
Any advice would be appreciated, and the more the better. THANKS!
Yes, the sun roof leak is an issue and I was also told that the problem was faulty drainage tube installation. I had the leak on the passenger side flow and then through the light fixes in the third row (my kids were having fun, but not me ). I have it in the shop for the third time (every time we had substantial rain). I do like the car though.
On another note: my transmission was uneven and sluggish at times, but the recent SW (software) fix (they sent letters to us) really improved it and I recommend it.
Drago.
- Temperature gauge sometimes acts very odd. A couple of times this winter I got into the vehicle when it was like 30 degrees outside after I started it via remote. I came out to the car later, and the AC was blasting because the temperature gauge was in the 80s. After I started driving away, the gauge dropped rapidly down to the "correct" temperature. Has only happened twice.
- Check engine came on after two months. Problem was a faulty sensor (can't remember which one).
- Just this weekend, was driving in rural Indiana. Gas gauge was slightly above E and the computer said I had about 35 miles left. Vehicle suddenly just died at 75 MPH. Pulled over, contacted Onstar, they couldn't help but called a tow truck. Best part was that when I asked how I was going to get back home, they said I SHOULD GET A HOTEL AND WAIT FOR THE CAR TO GET FIXED!!!! UNREAL!!!! Don't they realize that families buy this car? I had my wife and two kids with me and they just expected us to get a hotel room in the middle of nowhere? Why wouldn't they help provide a rental car? Don't get me started.....anyway, back to the problem, got the car towed and when they put it up on the truck the driver accidentally tried to start it...it almost turned over so he thought maybe we should put some gas in even though the gauge and computer said there was enough. I put a gallon of gas in and sure enough it turned over just fine. So, don't believe the gas gauge when it gets really low. I'm contacting the dealer this week to see what they suggest to resolve the problem, perhaps the gas gauge needs to be re-calibrated.
My Acadia was in the shop for 2 weeks. A new transmission was ordered off the line. The mechanics have no idea what was wrong with the original transmission. Apparently, it was supposed to make its way to some lab in CA. Now there is a popping noise in the driver's side front wheel well when I make a left turn. The tap to signal three times isn't working. I talked to the dealer and to GM about taking this piece of crap back in light that the transmission didn't even make it to 1000 miles. I was even willing to accept a new Acadia. Both kept blaming the problems on the other. I got no where and got my POS back. I HATE THIS CAR! I just keep hoping it will break down again with a transmission issue and be in the shop another couple of weeks so I can lemon law it. When and if I go to trade it in, I am sure it will show it had a new transmission. I am so disappointed with how GM handled this situation. My Acadia is a big fat :lemon: . The joy of owning a new car is ruined for me. I plan to buy foreign the next time.
Don't be fooled by arbitration and their absurd awards. Who pays for it? GMC! :lemon:
At that time, the power went out on my Acadia as I described in my earlier post,
and the dealership found that the problem was a "loose positive cable
into the fuse block". They repaired this and this problem has not
happened again... happily.... (knock wood, of course)..
The other problem I had was an annoying vibration in the gas pedal at
certain speeds. This problem has actually diminished quite a bit.
(Either that, or I just don't notice it any more.) The salesman explained
it this way: he said that, when the car is brand new, all the parts are very tight.
As you drive it, they loosen up and create "wear patterns". That is,
the parts get some play in them and so they don't pick up vibration as much.
I then recalled what he had told me when I first got the car: He had said
that "you shouldn't judge your car for the first 5000 miles you put on it
(unless it's a Jaguar, in which case you shouldn't judge it for the first 20,000 miles..)"
Now that the Acadia performance is improving, I feel somewhat better about it.
I still feel cautious driving it, but recently, it has been a more enjoyable ride...
But not in your Acadia (unless you got the Bamboo option, glued up with a formaldehyde free adhesive You might be onto a real luxury feature here. :shades: ).
While the out-gassing will last a long time (probably a year or more), the obvious smell should dissipate within a few weeks.
I guess I'd have the exhaust system and fuel lines checked for leaks. Maybe the AC is treated with an anti-mold coating and that's the smell? Since the smell is just coming from the vents, you'd think the dealer would be able to narrow it down some.
People's sensitivities vary to all the glues, plastics, carpets and adhesives too, so what may be ok for the average consumer may send a few people to the doc.
Back your problem with the propane smell in your vents, I'm wondering if there's mold in the AC/heating system? You could try spraying some bacterial killing spray in the vents and maybe that will help. Frigi-Fresh is the brand the dealers use (along with Frigi-Clean, which gets injected into the AC evaporator).
You could also check to make sure your AC line is dripping when your Acadia is running and not accumulating moisture.
One thing that would really help are paddle shifters on the steeing wheel like my wife's MINI.
For a new model it's amazing.
I also feel like it shifts weird. Seems like it goes to 2.2 on the rpm and double shifts. They checked it out and said it is seemless shifting and that it doesn't register as anything wrong. Guess I will have to live with that. Seems that I am not the only one this has happened to. GM still has bugs to work out on this car.
But it is beautiful!!
I will be having it taken out soon to see if it will shut off without this device in the car. My brake pedal is squeaking crazy everything in the cars seems to squeaking. I did get the vibration in the brake pedal as well and the pedal went straight to the floor a few times.
We are going for Toyoto or Hyundai for our next vehicles. I should of got the Toyoto Highlander its just that it looks so plain looking and the Acadia is a nice looking car. We are looking for a second vehicle a 2009 Toyoto Matrix at least this car will be good on gas. Constantly going to the gas station with the Acadia. Would like to trade this Acadia on the Toyoto Highlander but will have to suffer the loss of money.
Thanks,
Tracy
Good Luck
Brayden