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GMC Acadia Transmission Problems

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  • simbimbosimbimbo Member Posts: 4
    After reading more posts about the transmission failures and associated failed repair/rebuild attempts at various dealerships on this forum and on Edmunds forum, I began to worry that this repair would be the beginning of a long, drawn-out problem, so I called GM customer service to see if anyone there could help me. I was in contact with a regional specialist named Matt who told me he was going to contact the dealership to find out what was going on then get back to me; that was yesterday around 2pm. After 2 calls placed into him; I heard from him today, but there seems to be a huge disconnect between what he and I are discussing and what the dealer is doing, let me explain. Matt and I are discussing a new transmission for the car, but the dealer has no information on that from Matt, so whenever I talk to Matt, he tells me he is working on a new transmission, but when I talk to the dealer they keep telling me the rebuild is going great and I should have the car back soon… I'm really getting frustrated.

    Skip to yesterday afternoon....

    I received a call from Matt who was sorry to tell me that the GM rep responsible for my area worked with the dealer, and that the decision was made to rebuild the transmission instead of installing a new transmission because "It was in GM's best interest". I find this to be insulting.. with all of the issues I have had, I have been without this car for just under 3 weeks out of the past 6 months.

    Skip to this morning..

    The dealership called me to tell me the rebuild was going well, and the transmission was going into the car today and they were going to test it extensively before I would be able to pick it up. I told 3 service writers at the dealership that I hope they take the time to do things right because this car was going on a 500 mile trip this weekend including a run to the top of Mount Washington as part of my companies "Summer Outing". I told them unlike the other repairs they have made, on this one there is no option to "get it right the second time".

    I just would like to say, although the GM reps on this forum and on the phone are very polite, and the dealership is also very nice, I feel as if all of the posturing and attempts at helping me with this issue, from the initial failure, the camping weekend, new transmission, etc.. resulted in, well, nothing. I have received plenty of lip service, and promises to "look into it", but the fact is, I had to borrow a friends car for the camping weekend, and I'm still getting a dealer rebuilt transmission, so it was all for nothing. I'm very underwhelmed..

    I can only hope that the transmission is rebuilt correctly, and doesn't fail again.
  • gpettitgpettit Member Posts: 3
    My dealer rebuilt transmission failed again within two weeks of getting it back. They ended up replacing it with a "GM Certified Rebuilt" transmission. I've had no further transmissions problems since then.
  • simbimbosimbimbo Member Posts: 4
    I just called the dealership to find out what time I should pick up my car and I was informed that they are keeping it another day because now there is something wrong with the control section of the transmission and it gets stuck in 5th gear. This tells me that they didn't do a good job of cleaning all of the metal from the transmission and some found its way into the area with the control solenoids, etc...

    This really is beginning to piss me off. I knew this was going to be a problem. I just placed a call to Matt the GM Customer Service person for my area and demanded a new transmission and told him I don't want this one back.

    I'm beginning to wonder about the competency of this dealership, they may be nice, but they seem to need 2 or more tries to fix something. This may be the end of GM in my household.
  • lclanceylclancey Member Posts: 8
    I need some help. I have a 2008 Acadia, loved it until it nearly killed my 4 year old and myself on a major highway in MA. Previous to what happened yesterday to us I had brought my Acadia to the dealer 3 x's to pretty much be told I was crazy because what I had experienced was not showing up on the computer when they checked it.
    The best way I can describe it is I will be driving on the highway and the transmission will slip into neutral and I can not get it to move. This has happened to me numerous times the most recent time is what worries me the most because I was going on vacation and driving with my child in the car....... and came to a dead stop in the middle of a major highway. I have also been experiencing my car bucking in reverse, again brought it to a GMC dealer and told nothing came up on the computer. This time after a couple of hours finally got it about 2 miles away to a GMC dealer. WHo had no time for me since it was close to 5:00 and they were in a rush to go home. They told me to leave the car and go on my way....... Again stranded 160 miles from home and not even an offer of a loaner or a rental. Seeing that I have brought it to GMC dealers and to be told it is fine worries me greatly. I know they will put it on the computer 2 days after it has been sitting there and it will be "fine" and how can they expect me to drive it 160 miles home. Called GMC yesterday and today and they seemed very concerned but not one person called me back today. Again I am stranded 160 miles from home. Seeing I almost died yesterday you would think GMC would be more accomodating than that.

    I do not feel safe driving this and need to know if anyone else has experienced this and if so what has been their sollution.

    Thanks- Stranded in MA thanks GMC for caring.......................
  • ken171ken171 Member Posts: 1
    Wow, sounds like I am not alone!!!!!!!! Our 2007 Acadia has 65,600 miles on it and was purchased on 7-9-07....just 5 years and 16 days ago. Just 16 days past the 5 year/100,000 mile warranty for the transmission ..........we were told today the transmission needs to be rebuilt.

    We were told by the dealership that we would have to use our Zurich warranty and that the only way GMC would pay for part of the repair was if, for some reason, Zurich denied the repair. We were also told that his repair could take up to two weeks.

    This car has really been unreliable and spent a lot of time in the shop. Here is a list of things that we have had go wrong:
    -Power steering unit went out after 2 years and had to be replaced. we were 500 miles form home.
    -Car started to leak water on the people sitting in the back seat. They did something to the drain tubes around our moon roof.
    -Heated washer fluid unit was recalled and fixed. When this fix did not work, GMC paid us $100 and completely removed the fuse on the heated washer fluid so it will never work again. They left an inoperable button on our dash.
    -Massive rattling in the front end. Several parts ins the front end had to be replaced.
    -Car died while sitting on 3 different occasions and had to be jumped. Nothing was left on. Dealership could find nothing wrong.
    -Now the transmission.
    -Problems that are inconsistent and not yet fixed: DVD player working inconsistently, heater/airconditioner "spits out" random hot or cold air when set to a specific temp.

    My wife loves this car but this will be our last GMC. Calling GMC customer is a huge waste of time and, on most occassions, have had a very difficult time communicating because the individual spoke very broken English.
  • simbimbosimbimbo Member Posts: 4
    I would bring it to the dealer and insist they check for the 3,5,R wave plate failure.
  • lclanceylclancey Member Posts: 8
    Yes GMC customer service is a waste of time. Numerous people told me they would call me back of course no one did. The dealer is a joke no one has even called me from there and they have had my car for 3 years. Today I broke down and called GM executive in MI- I was in tears. I will let you knwo if I get anywhere with them. All I can say is I am going back to buying foreign for me we almost got killed because mine decided to stop moving in the middle of a highway- and NO ONE from GM cares at all. I will let you know if the corporate office is any better.
  • acadia08tnacadia08tn Member Posts: 10
    edited July 2012
    I loved my 2008 GMC acadia .... but it has been at the dealership for 2 weeks now having the transmission rebuilt. It has 96, 000 miles and I was 300 miles from home when the trouble started. Apparently, after reading several post from this forum ... it is the 3,5, R wave plate failure. There are also 3 other acadias in this town that just had the same problem. This is so disappointing because I really liked this car but now feel it is not reliable and scared that this will happen again. I am suppose to get the car back tomorrow, but considering selling/trading .....too worried about being on the highway and not feeling safe!
  • gmcustsvcgmcustsvc Member Posts: 4,252
    acadia08tn,
    Thank you for taking the time to post your concerns. I would definitely recommend asking the dealer about the parts and labor warranty on the transmission. Please keep me updated on what you plan to do. I am happy to assist you in anyway possible. Please feel free to email me directly.
    Christina
    GM Customer Service
    SocialMedia@GM.com
  • gmcustsvcgmcustsvc Member Posts: 4,252
    lclancey,
    I apologize for your frustrations and inconvenience. Thank you for taking the time to post your concerns. If you would please email me your VIN and involved dealer I am happy to look into this for you. I look forward to hearing from you.
    Christina
    GM Customer Service
    SocialMedia@GM.com
  • gmcustsvcsarahgmcustsvcsarah Member Posts: 1,964
    How is the transmission rebuild going? If we can look into anything, please don't hesitate to email us at socialmedia@gm.com (include the last 8 of your VIN and contact information).
    Sarah, GM Customer Service
  • acadia08tnacadia08tn Member Posts: 10
    I'm told yet again today that they just can't get the part fixed and running right. This is extremely frustrating and I don't know what to do. 15 days with no car - and at this point not sure when I will get it back. Very disappointed with GMC. Looking for a new car now .....
  • lclanceylclancey Member Posts: 8
    I am so afraid that is what is happening with me. I call the service dept. at the Gm dealer and no one is returning my callse is calling me back.
  • rbahnsenrbahnsen Member Posts: 29
    I agree 100%... My tranmission went out with the same kind of problem over the weekend while my 17 year old son was driving, now the dealership wants to charge me 1500.00 just too look at it and then figure out how much more it will be to fix it... Really mine is all highway driving as well. I am just wondering why we even pay for extended warranty, because obvisously GM is telling us that any car over 100,00 miles does not last... I am not happy about this because its about the 6th thing Ive had done to the vehicle!!!! :mad:
  • rbahnsenrbahnsen Member Posts: 29
    Well here I am again... This is the third major thing that has happened to my 2007 Acadia..
    I am fed up, I fell that GM cars do not last past 100,000 miles which is ridiculious. I will never buy another GM car, I will buy Ford from now on.
    I had to have all new timing chains put on @ 103,000 miles, had to have my Service Tire sensor fixed at 112,000 miles, I have done all the re-calls for the sun-roof leak, the heated windshield fluid, and whatever else hs been re-called on this vehicle!!!
    My 17 year old son was driving my car in heavy traffic on a majoy highway when the car just stopped and then he could only get it to go 30 mph. He is lucky he was not rear ended. I took it to the dealer, it will not go over 30 mph and reverse. They told me they think it is the Wy plate and it will be at least $1500.00 just to get into the transmission and see what the problem really is.. Come on $1500.00??? Seems very high and then charge me for the parts and labor to get it all back together. I am soo mad and upset because I need my vehicle, so sice I am sure GM will not do anything to help with the cost I have to fix it just to trade it on a different vehicle because this one can not be trusted!!!! SAD SAD SAD that Gm cars wont last!!! Especially when I paid $40,000 for it 5 years ago. Thanks GM for nothing!!! :mad:
  • lclanceylclancey Member Posts: 8
    After this happened to me I made a call to GM executive in Detroit. I keep telling them they need to look into this problem because it is not only happening to me and it is a major safety concern. But they DO NOT care the women is like oh ok I will call you on Friday. Really GM! I wish there was something we could do to get them to listen. When and if I get my car back I will be getting rid of it, which sucks because I still owe a lot of money on it but if I have to take the loss I will just to be safe. :lemon:
  • cs350cs350 Member Posts: 5
    Unfortunately, to "check" the wave plate the entire engine/trans/suspension/steering assembly needs to be dropped from the vehicle in order to access the side cover of the trans which needs to be removed to access the 3-5-r clutch and wave plate. Some techs will try and do this without dropping the whole thing from the vehicle and are successful, sometimes. However, if it isn't the wave plate it still has to be put back together again. If it has no reverse or grinds or bumps in reverse, chances are extremely high it is a wave plate issue. Usually there is a code stored as well. Typically something about shaft speed sensor error. Thankfully, none of the wave plate repairs I've been a part of or witness too have ever come back with a repeat failure. That is, as long as the trans was completely disassembled and all the metal wave plate "leavings" were cleaned out and a new filter installed.
  • michele2377michele2377 Member Posts: 7
    One simple search and you should see the pages and pages of posts by gmc owners about their transmissions crapping out within months/days of the warranty expiring. One call to a local GMC dealer and they have three or four acadias in line in front of us that need transmissions fixed. When will GMC do something more than "check on the status of the rebuilds"?

    I have an '07 Acadia with 67k miles. My warranty expired March 02 of this year. So tomorrow will be five months out of warranty. Just this last Monday (two days ago), while driving to pick up my kids, Our sunroof leaking mobile decided that was all she wrote. She started skipping/catching while trying to shift and within minutes alarms were going off "Shut off Engine!", "Shut off A/C!", "Engine Overheated Shut off Engine!" I was able to coast into a local church as antifreeze began to pour (not drip mind you but pour) out from underneath. I shut off the truck, removed the keys, and opened the door and the alarms were still going off. I literally had to turn the vehicle back on and off three times to get the warning bells to shut up. I had to have the vehicle towed - the diagnosis was that I needed a new water pump and a new A/C belt. 450$ later .......I go to drive it this morning for the first time to work. I noticed it was still catching again but it only did it once. I made it safetly the whole 6 miles away that I work. When I get in it this afternoon to go pick up the kids the catching increased in frequency so I immediately turned around and went home. My husband drove it the 9 miles to the shop that had just replaced the water pump the day before and literally had to drive it in the emergency turn lane the whole way there because it refused to shift over third, and while trying to back out of our driveway; the reverse decided to crap out as well.
    A tech there informed us that it needs a new transmission; we called the local GM dealer and he is arranging to have it towed up there tomorrow to have it fixed ( the dealer is being more than helpful)....but will probably be 500$ out of pocket and a time frame of at least 3 weeks because he is so backed up with other transmission probs right now.

    So we are close to a grand out on this vehicle in less than three days for a problem that a large % of 07/08 Acadia owners seem to be having. I am also out of a vehicle for at least a month as well.

    Have any of you had any luck with recouping any of the $ that you've had to put out for any of these related issues?

    I have never owned a vehicle that has had so many recalls and problems! My husband and I are seriously considering getting it fixed and then trading it in for anything else but a GM product. However, even if we decide the keep the lemon, we will never buy another GM product again. GM's customer service would really have to come in and save the day on that one to make us want to change our minds. I was getting by with our duct tape fix on our unusable leaking sunroof - but this is beyond my level of patience.
  • acadia08tnacadia08tn Member Posts: 10
    17 days and counting .... STILL do not have my car back .....and I still have no answers. This is ridiculus and I am very disappointed with GMC ... I think at this point a new transmission is the OBVIOUS answer. I just want the car back so I can get rid of it.
  • cs350cs350 Member Posts: 5
    If warranty is paying for the repair and a rebuild is $100 less than a new trans, you won't get the new trans. At least that's what I've seen so far unless management or GM step in. Still no guarantees though.
  • acadia08tnacadia08tn Member Posts: 10
    Well, another phone call and still no answers. Yet another part was ordered and still can't get it right. What is the deal GM? Why isn't this in the news? This is a major problem that even the dealer agrees with. I think that GM should just buy the car back since they don't think anything is wrong with it.
  • gmcustsvcsarahgmcustsvcsarah Member Posts: 1,964
    If we can look into this issue with your transmission further, please send the following information to us at socialmedia@gm.com: your name and Edmunds username, phone and address, the last 8 of your VIN and current mileage, and the name of your dealership.
    Sarah, GM Customer Service
  • nothollynotholly Member Posts: 1
    I have a 2007 Acadia that has been in and out of the shop 6 times since November, every time for the same problems I read other 2007 Acadias are experiencing! I personally know 3 other owners of 2007 Acadias and we are all in the same boat, constantly in the shop and pissed off. We need to start a support group!
    Our transmission died JUST over our 70K warranty was up (sound familiar?) we had to tow it to the dealer from our driveway.

    If this is such a common problem why won't GM recall and fix it? These cars are not safe and we are a one car family of 5 that needs a reliable vehicle! When you purchase a defective product you should be able to return it, or at the very least have it fixed free of charge. I'm disappointed in GM.

    At this point I'll pay a lawyer before I pay more to fix my Acadia.
  • acadia08tnacadia08tn Member Posts: 10
    Maybe we should all get the world out that the GMC acadia's are lemons ..... maybe then GM will actually listen and do something about this mess. I am telling everyone I know NOT to buy an acadia ... and if they don't beleive me - I tell them to just google "GMC acadia compliants" and that is all they need to know. I wish I had done that before I bought mine. I'm waiting "patiently" to get mine back just so I can unload it ... but I worry about the next family that may get this car ..... :(
  • lclanceylclancey Member Posts: 8
    I am still waiting as well for my Acadia to come back.... driving my moms 1998 Mini-Van with 168,000- miles on it ... how ironic. Like I said I have called GM Corporate in Detroit in tears. They listened but still did not care, seeing I am still without my car 12 days later and not even a loaner car. I post on Facebook to get the word out there. This car is dangerous. It will take numerous poeple to get killed before GM will do anything.
  • acadia08tnacadia08tn Member Posts: 10
    I Just tried to send my information to you (GM Customer Service, Sarah) so you can look into this further, and the email is rejecting. Please explain again how I should send the information ....
  • gmcustsvcsarahgmcustsvcsarah Member Posts: 1,964
    Do you already have a case going with us on this concern, michele2377? If you would like for us to get one set up for you, please send the following to socialmedia@gm.com: your name and Edmunds username, phone and address, the last 8 of your VIN and current mileage, and the name of your involved dealership.

    Sarah, GM Customer Service
  • acadia08tnacadia08tn Member Posts: 10
    18 days and counting....I called today and they had to take the transmission out for the 3rd time. I also called GM to voice my concern...I'm sure it wont help any. So frustrated...... :sick:
  • obyoneobyone Member Posts: 7,841
    Since the a/c is a closed unit, having to add R134a, there is obviously a leak. If the dye didn't show anything they need to check the rear evaporator core for a leak. Course it's a PITA to do yet that's where they will probably find the leak.

    It's very rare to find a good dealer. If that's the case I'd check around the service department and talk to some of their customers before buying another vehicle period. Cause all of the brands have bad dealers. It's a matter of finding a good one.
  • gmcustsvcsarahgmcustsvcsarah Member Posts: 1,964
    If you would like for us to look into this situation with your transmission further, please don't hesitate to contact us at socialmedia@gm.com (include your name, contact information, and the last 8 digits of your VIN).
    Sarah, GM Customer Service
  • gmcustsvcsarahgmcustsvcsarah Member Posts: 1,964
    In addition to the socialmedia@gm.com address, you can try sarah_grace@gmexpert.com

    Sarah, GM Customer Service
  • saacadiasaacadia Member Posts: 4
    Just to remind you we had trans problems, went on vacation, have a/c problems were helped and were very pleased. We got back to San Antonio and shortly afterward my wife had another a/c problem and she promptly took it back to Gunn GMC Buick in San Antonio TX. She was told that there was nothing wrong that they could find. They said to bring it back if we had a problem. A week later we were out on Friday. We had the same problem and followed their instructions. We were careful to have a technician see the problem firsthand. It was quite obvious that we had a problem. Here's the good part: They then couldn't find anything again, oh and by the way since they couldn't find anything I owed $133 for the very low refrigerant. I scratched head and mentioned that we were here a week earlier and were told that nothing was wrong, and now they were adding freon to the system that was blowing warm and still has no problem. I mentioned that we also had freon added a couple of weeks earlier in Fayettville AR. Disgusted I said that I would not take the vehicle until I got a fix. Oh, I forgot this was Monday afternoon now and that we have been without a vehicle all this time. Once they saw that I was not taking it they agreed to keep the vehicle for another few days. After they again found nothing they added dye and gave me a demo. Something like that anyway. Here is the gist Sarah:

    I had to fight and discuss this with many people. I got nothing fixed and I was charged for troubleshooting the vehicle for them. If freon again needed to be added at a minimum they should have eaten the cost because we had the vehicle in a week earlier and their shoddy work caused us much trouble and aggravation. Plus it was probably done by them in the first place. I am now absolved of ever having to use this dealership ever again I think. But here is the kicker. The CSR's Boss explains to met that he would feel a responsibility to pay after I asked him how he would feel. I went to just get it over with and paid. While I'm in their and voicing my opinion, obviously in a higher voice than usual, as I was leaving the angry Nieves said "God Bless You", meaning of course "go to hell". What a terrible experience. Terrible!! I guess Gunn is a proper name considering. This is our last GM product.
  • gmcustsvcsarahgmcustsvcsarah Member Posts: 1,964
    I'm sorry that you haven't had a good experience. If we can check into this further, please email the last 8 digits of your VIN, name, and contact information to us at socialmedia@gm.com

    Sarah, GM Customer Service
  • miaapmiaap Member Posts: 2
    edited August 2012
    I have had this Acadia now almost 4 years ('08 Model), and it's been one thing after another wrong with it. My beef is also with why so many parts are breaking, and yet nothing comes up in my multipoint inspections. These repairs are expensive and keep catching us off guard. In the last 2 years, the entire steering had to be replaced. Twice! One under warrantly, the other out of pocket. Now, my steering is doing the same thing again! I've been told its a problem with this model, so why aren't these repairs covered when outside of warranty? It seems that I've replaced everything under the sun with this vehicle, CV Joints, Airbag sensors, the transmission, the AC condenser hose,etc. Each time I do these repairs, I'm out an entire paycheck. It just seems so wrong :cry:
  • gmcustsvcsarahgmcustsvcsarah Member Posts: 1,964
    We're sorry to hear about the different problems you've been encountering on your Acadia. Have these repairs been performed at a GM Dealership? If we can follow up with your dealer, please contact us at socialmedia@gm.com with more information (including your name, phone and address, and the last 8 of your VIN).

    Sarah, GM Customer Service
  • michele2377michele2377 Member Posts: 7
    For all of you who have emailed the above info to GMC, what has the process been like? What are the next steps and what can I expect? I would really like to know what my options are here.

    Does anyone have a good number for GMC to call and voice my concerns? Maybe if enough of us yell loud enough something will be done. :lemon:
  • gmsierraguygmsierraguy Member Posts: 2
    I feel your pain miaap,
    We bought a used 2008 Acadia a month ago. It has 58000 on it and we took it on a camping trip way up in Vermont. We headed home yesterday and made it 3 hours from home. I thought the transmission was acting crazy on the highway. It was shifting up and down randomly. We pulled off the highway to grab a bite to eat and didn't make it very far. We made to an intersection and the transmission did nothing. We barely made through the intersection to a parking lot. The check engine light came on and I couldn't move. Reverse is gone and I couldn't move forward in any gear. All it did was slip. I had to get a room for the night and call the dealership this morning. They called GM and GM wanted to tow it to a dealership up here in New Hampshire. No frickin way are we going to come all the way back here to pick up our Acadia. Our dealer is now sending a flat bed with a rental on it up to pick up the Acadia and give us the rental to get home. I know the transmission is junk! Last night I started googling Acadia problems and found way more than I wanted to. We wish we would have found out about all of the problems this model has. I have owned GM vehicles most of my life and have never experienced this problem. Now we both had to call into work today and are at the mercy of some tow truck driver. We can hope that the fix takes more than 10 days. At that point aw can request a full refund for the Acadia. Cross your fingers for us and good luck with yours.
  • acadia08tnacadia08tn Member Posts: 10
    Today marks the 3rd week that my Acadia is being worked on. I was told that they had to take the transmission out yet again on Friday (3rd time). I called GM customer service on Friday and they asked me to "be patient" .... really? I have been more than patient at this point. On the way into work this morning ... I passed a flat bed tow truck with an Acadia on it ... and all I could think is another one bites the dust!! (There are at least 4 Acadias at the local dealership with the same problem as mine ...) I am telling anyone and everyone that I know - Do Not Buy an Acadia ... and have had them google the information - they are amazed that GM hasn't done more. Maybe this needs to hit Facebook to get the word out!! :(
  • lclanceylclancey Member Posts: 8
    I have called GM in Detroit- Customer service is a joke- no offense but I do not believe they are even located in this country. I called GM same thing. All they care about is making our money they dont care about anything else. I was strainded 200 miles from home 2 weeks with out a car. No one even offered me a loaner. GM does not care
  • lclanceylclancey Member Posts: 8
    "Sarah" I am sorry there is nothing GM cares to do. I have called everyone NO ONE cares. It is a joke. I drove 2 hours to get my car on Saturday only to be told they forgot to leave the keys with the Sales department so guess what I had to take another day off from work and get someone to drive me another 2 hours to get my car this morning. Then drive another 2 hours back home. I am not convinced the problem is fixed. So in a month when my car dies in the middle of the middle of the highway again- hopefully I wont be dead because I will be at it again telling everyone of my horrible trouble with this car.
  • gmsierraguygmsierraguy Member Posts: 2
    Has anyone heard of any class action suits pending?
  • gmcustsvcsarahgmcustsvcsarah Member Posts: 1,964
    Good afternoon,
    While we're very glad to hear how your dealership is taking care of you, our apologies that your trip was interrupted in this way! Please keep us posted on the progress of the repairs, and if you should like for us to look into anything we can be reached via email at socialmedia@gm.com (include your name, contact information, and last 8 of your VIN).
    Sarah, GM Customer Service
  • gmcustsvcsarahgmcustsvcsarah Member Posts: 1,964
    I'm sorry that this happened over this past weekend - I understand how tight scheduling with work can be. When you called, were you ever provided with a Service Request number (71-**********)? Please forward that along with your Edmunds username to our email at socialmedia@gm.com

    Sarah, GM Customer Service
  • scottmay3scottmay3 Member Posts: 17
    This weekend, I joined the 2007 Acadia broken wave plate club, 11 days after the 5 year powertrain warranty expired at 78,000 miles. It was diagnosed yesterday at my local GMC dealership. I live in a town of 70,000 people, and my local dealership told me of days where they had received two '07 Acadias with broken wave plates on the same day. The issue is a rediculous one and GM should do something about it. I have called GM and opened a case number, but I feel like I'll likely join the folks who have had to go out of pocket for this repair. I have been a GM customer all of my life (6 previous, and a Corvette in the garage), but this could really change my perspective on GM. I bought the Acadia in spite of the negative press on this issue, believing that these issues were just gripes. When it came to my young family, I believed in GM quality....we'll see how the case goes. I am just thankful that it did not happen the night before as I was traveling with my family of three under 4 year old children on a busy freeway. Thank God that it waited until the next day to fail and no one got seriously injured.

    This is extremely frustrating in that I own a 2003 Acura with a similar design flaw. However, Honda/Acura has been proactive in offering no-cost extended warranties to their customers so that this issue did not harm their brand. With GM posting commercials about how they are building the best quality cars that they ever have, how can they not review issues like this and ensure brand satisfaction.

    I am going to reserve judgement until I hear from GM customer service (they promised a call back with an answer between 4-6 pm last night and my phone hasn't rung), and will keep the thread updated. Hopefully this will turn out well. I am a Maintenance Manager by trade, and even the worst service providers that I have would make this right. It is a design issue that can seriously damage this brand.
  • michele2377michele2377 Member Posts: 7
    The NHTSA # is 1-800-424-9153, or you can file at www.safercar.gov


    Please at least go to their website and start a file/complaint about this issue. GM doesn't have to do anything or issue a recall on this unless there is a bulletin issued by the NHTSA. NHTSA will not issue a bulletin unless they get enough complaints/issues brought to their attention in order to do so.
  • scottmay3scottmay3 Member Posts: 17
    Complaint filed. I had drivers swerving to avoid me while it was in over rev. I am fortunate that it failed while I was alone on a private road the next day.
  • acadia08tnacadia08tn Member Posts: 10
    Thank you for this information! I am sending an email right now and telling the other folks here in my town with the same problem so maybe something will get done!!
  • rbahnsenrbahnsen Member Posts: 29
    spoke with the head mechanic at the GM garage that is putting a new transmission in my Acadia at the cost of 3400.00 to me, and he told me that all the 2007-2010 Acadia's have a part in the transmission that cost Gm $1.69 instead of using the part they should have used that would have cost them $39.00. He said GM know they should have recalled all the 2070-2010 Acadia's but chose not too because it would have been millions of vehicles involved, so instead "Thank You GM" for screwing all of us and now we have to pay for your mistake and cut backs....
    I really wish I knew how to file a class action lawsuit against GM, I am going to look at what it involves because I feel there is enough of us out here that we could make a great claim and get some compensation for our vehciles!!!
  • rbahnsenrbahnsen Member Posts: 29
    Thanks for the information but it will cost me 3400.00 out of my pocket due to the transmission needing replaced. Not a happy person am I!!!
    Talking with the transmission specilaist at the GM garage he told me GM knew this about the 2007-2010 modles of the Acadia and did not recall them due to it affecting millions of thme, so we are screwed and have to apy the money!!!!!
  • rbahnsenrbahnsen Member Posts: 29
    Did you ever get anywhere with your call to the GM executive in Detroit???
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