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you take it in they document the exact problem word from word, make sure the the dates are correct from the date you take it in to the actual day you pick it up.
You need to call GMC customer service and start a complaint file, that way it is documented by them. :sick:
Thanks for your help.
The problem then disappeared and has not happened since. Car runs fine. :confuse:
Turned out my grandson had 'dialed' the dash lights down to 'minimum'. LOL
Have also experienced the occasional loss of power steering that some have mentioned - which I see as potentially very dangerous condition - the fact it only lasts a second or two is small comfort when you have 3 kids in the car and can't control the vehicle.
Other issues have included the loss of battery power when sitting in parking lot listening to radio (which others have noted) and tendency for car to roll forward after stopping the engine (in park). Vehicle also does not retain position in gear at stop light or traffic light, but rolls back unless you keep your foot on brake (this is pretty weak for a car of this cost I think) - I'd understand that with stick shift where you have to 'hold' the car via pedals, but this is unacceptable at this level.
Finally, my Acadia is currently at dealer having major work done to repair drive shaft. It's covered under warranty, but was significant cause for concern when I was driving in city yesterday. Car started shuddering uncontrollably at 20mph and when going above that felt like car was going to shake itself apart. Got towed and safely to dealer but yet another frustration to add to the list.
Gas mileage stinks and is nowhere near what they pitch in ads etc. Its a big SUV so unless you are driving 60mph plus all the time you'll never get anywhere close to their specs.
I love the look, the style, the interior, the spaciousness, but hate that its lacking in areas that are so critical to the ride and would allow me to recommend it to others.
Hopefully they've figured things some things out since my purchase.
Note: Seems standard practice for dealers to indicate problems as 'normal condition' for all the things that I repeatedly see here as issues for every owner - are you listening GM?
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Dear, your dream sounds too sweet to me.
From following the Honda Pilot message boards I've seen results vary widely and manytime comes down to location, driving style and conditions. CIty conditions can be very different and perhaps yours are worst case. 10 to 12mpg happens for the PIlot too.
No problems yet but thats becuase I just picked up my 08 Acadia yesterday. When I got it home and started to get it situated found this long bundle of wires attached to a square electrical component on the end. Looks like this could deffinitly plug into something but wondering if anyone has a clue as to what?? It was just freely sitting in that compartment and not attached to anything. I couldn't find anything in the maual about this and am very curious. Any insight on this would be much appreciated. Thanks!
Chad
That compartment is also where you Satelite/Radio Attentena is stored when it comes from the Factory. I found that out on the drive home from the dealer when I had lousy reception on the radio. I called the dealer and they said "whoops" we must have forgot to put that little antenna on. They told me where to find it (the compartment) and that is when I found the wiring harness you are talking about. No problem.
I signed the final paperwork last week, dropped off my Acadia, and picked up my new car later that day.
Thinking of looking at a Ford Edge. I know it's smaller & doesn't have all the fun toys/buttons of the Acadia.
This is the second time I've had it towed to the dealer, about 40 miles away. I did post a notice with the BBB , just as a backup. The first time the dealersaid there was a module problem and had to reset the computer. The first symptom, engine light , it wouldn't shut off. Ran rough and could not get any power, even flooring it. Then buzzing under the hood.
This time did not notice any engine light. Ran rough, would not shut off, and the same buzzing under the hood. Next morning went to move it and the battery was dead. I love the looks and comfort of the car. But I've told GMC fix it, give me a new one , or give me my money back so I can buy a Lexus. Which my wife wanted in the first place but I really liked the looks of the Acadia. And buying our first American GMC.
The people at GMC Response, were very nice, but want me to wait. They think they have fixed it.
I wonder where my wife will be when it dies again.
Thanks
Good luck.
Thanks again.
I struggled with the same problem before it was repaired. It is caused (believe it or not) by improperly routed drains from the sunroof. The water runs down the passesger side window post and shorts out the electrical system. It took 4 tries and 2 replaced fuse blocks to get it right (I think). We haven't had a severe rain since we repaired it the last time.
Not necessarily. The rim could just as well have been bent as a result of the wheel breaking off.
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My 2007 acadia didn't start the other day-I guess there is a fuel sensor behind the left rear tire that was bad-my gauge read that i had 1/2 tank gas but i was really empty!
I have had my accadia for months now, I keep learning stuff all the time. One thing I can add, the transmission does like to change from 6 gear to five especially when you have it on cruse control. I have learn to bring it down to the 5ft gear if I drive in a hilled area.
But what a quiet and roomy ride this has. I used to love my Surburban for the ride and room,,, this acadia blows the ride away. Especialy in the wind.
Drive in a 40miles per hour cross wind in your surburban , then drive the Acadia (No comparisson) it's an awsome unit.
The power is great also. After driving my Acadia, the gong back to the Surburban, it seems the Surburban is sluggish... I mean, this Acadia has lots of power.
If it could pull my 30foot travel trailor I would trade my Surburban for an AWD Acadia no questions asked.
Chow
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I sympathize with chaos42. These cars aren't cheap - mine stickered at $42K. Too bad for GM, the G8 is a great car for a great price but the thought of putting up with GM service totally turned me off. You'd expect for $42K to not only receive exceptional quality but also exceptional service, but at least for me that's not the case.