2007 GMC ACADIA

5 recalls — 50 complaints

15V415000 Jun 30, 2015
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured January 3, 2007, to February 29, 2012, 2009-2012 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles manufactured July 6, 2008, to March 9, 2012, 2007-2012 GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured September 15, 2006, to February 29, 2012, and 2007-2010 Saturn Outlook vehicles manufactured August 17, 2006, to March 18, 2010. The affected vehicles, equipped with the power liftgate option, have gas struts that hold the power liftgate up when open. These struts may prematurely wear and the open liftgate may suddenly fall.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the power liftgate actuator motor control unit so that the motor will prevent the rapid closing of the lift gate, free of charge. The recall began on November 15, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, and Saturn customer service at 1-800-553-6000. GM's number for this recall is 15240.
691,144 vehicles affected
10V240000 Jun 4, 2010
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2009 BUICK, LUCERNE; CADILLAC DTS; HUMMER H2; MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 BUICK ENCLAVE; CADILLAC CTS; MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; GMC ACADIA, SIERRA, YUKON, YUKON XL; SATURN OUTLOOK; AND MODEL YEAR 2009 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A HEATED WASHER FLUID SYSTEM (HWFS). A RECALL WAS IMPLEMENTED IN 2008 TO ADD A FUSE TO THE CONTROL CIRCUIT HARNESS TO ADDRESS THE POTENTIAL CONSEQUENCES OF A PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD (PCB) ELECTRICAL SHORT. HOWEVER, THERE HAVE BEEN NEW REPORTS OF THERMAL INCIDENTS ON HWFS MODULES AFTER THIS IMPROVEMENT WAS INSTALLED. THESE INCIDENTS RESULTED FROM A NEW FAILURE MODE ATTRIBUTED TO THE DEVICE'S THERMAL PROTECTION FEATURE. THE SIGNIFICANCE VARIES FROM MINOR DISTORTION TO CONSIDERABLE MELTING OF THE PLASTIC AROUND THE HWFS FLUID CHAMBER.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL PERMANENTLY DISABLE AND REMOVE THE HEATED WASHER FLUID MODULE. AN UPDATED PAGE FOR THE OWNER MANUAL WILL BE PROVIDED AND INSERTED IN THE OWNER MANUAL TO DOCUMENT THAT THE FEATURE HAS BEEN PERMANENTLY DISABLED AND REMOVED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 11, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463 AND HUMMER AT 1-800-732-5493 OR AT THE OWNER CENTER AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
1,365,070 vehicles affected
08V441000 Aug 28, 2008
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
GM IS RECALLING 857,735 MY 2006-2008 BUICK LUCERNE; CADILLAC DTS; HUMMER H2; MY 2007-2008 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; GMC ACADIA, SIERRA, YUKON, YUKON XL, SATURN OUTLOOK; AND MY 2008 BUICK ENCLAVE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A HEATED WIPER WASHER FLUID SYSTEM. A SHORT CIRCUIT ON THE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD FOR THE WASHER FLUID HEATER MAY OVERHEAT THE CONTROL-CIRCUIT GROUND WIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A WIRE HARNESS WITH AN IN-LINE FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080; CADILLAC AT 1-800-982-2339 OR HTTP://WWW.CADILLAC.COM; CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438; SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876 OR HTTP://WWW.SATURN.COM, GMC AT 1-866-996-9436; OR HUMMER AT 1-800-732-5493; OR THROUGH THEIR WEBSITE AT <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM>HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM</A> .
857,735 vehicles affected
08V410000 Aug 14, 2008
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
GM IS RECALLING 88,809 MY 2008 BUICK ENCLAVE, AND MY 2007-2008 GMC ACADIA AND SATURN OUTLOOK VEHICLES CURRENTLY OR PREVIOUSLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING STATES: ALASKA, COLORADO, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, IDAHO, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MONTANA, NEBRASKA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, NORTH DAKOTA, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, SOUTH DAKOTA, UTAH, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, WYOMING, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. IF A BUILDUP OF SNOW OR ICE ON THE WINDSHIELD OR ON THE WIPERS RESTRICTS THE MOVEMENT OF THE WIPER ARM, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER LINKAGE MAY BECOME DETACHED FROM THE MOTOR SHAFT AND THE WIPERS MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW WIPER CRANK ARM, DRIVER'S SIDE LINK, AND A CRANK ARM NUT. THE RECALL BEGAN O OCTOBER 13, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876, OR THROUGH THEIR WEBSITE AT <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM>HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM</A> .
88,809 vehicles affected
07V062000 Feb 21, 2007
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE SENSING AND DIAGNOSTIC MODULE (SDM), WHICH CONTROLS THE FUNCTION OF FRONT AIR BAGS, MAY NOT OPERATE PROPERLY. AS A RESULT, THE FRONT AIR BAGS MAY FAIL TO DEPLOY IN A FRONTAL CRASH. ALSO, THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL MAY FAIL TO PROVIDE WARNING THAT THE SYSTEM IS INOPERATIVE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE SDM COMPUTER MODULE. THIS RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 22, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GMC AT 1-866-966-9463 OR SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876.
13,032 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS Dec 16, 2024
The air bag light is on, when a diagnostic is done a code of B0081-OF shows up, which is passenger presence module erratic.
STRUCTURE Nov 25, 2024
The contact owns a 2007 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while it was raining, water was leaking from the driver's side door into the foot well. The contact stated that the water caused a short circuit, which caused the electrical system to stop sounding warning chimes, turn signals, and the radio was inoperable. The contact had taken the vehicle to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the amplifier needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Nov 25, 2024
The contact owns a 2007 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while it was raining, water was leaking from the driver's side door into the foot well. The contact stated that the water caused a short circuit, which caused the electrical system to stop sounding warning chimes, turn signals, and the radio was inoperable. The contact had taken the vehicle to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the amplifier needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.
ENGINE Jul 29, 2024
The contact owns a 2007 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle shuddered, and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed with incorrect piston rings which caused excessive oil consumption. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to an unknown recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to call the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 218,000.
AIR BAGS Mar 6, 2024
I bought car from a used car dealer ship. And didn’t really notice it had an air bag light on the cluster . Because newer vehicles the our bags stay off for passenger side if know one is in the seat. So that’s what I thought it was til I had it put on a computer. And it say it’s a sensor for passenger side air bag
ENGINE Jul 26, 2023
The contact owned a 2007 GMC Arcadia. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at 45 MPH, the contact's daughter heard an abnormal grinding noise and inadvertently smoke came from underneath the front hood of the vehicle and the vehicle was in flames. The local fire department arrived at the scene of the fire and distinguished the fire. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence, however, the vehicle was not yet been inspected for damages. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN information was unavailable.
Fire
POWER TRAIN May 19, 2023
The contact owns a 2007 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power with the battery saver mode activated. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic on two occasions, where the vehicle was diagnosed, and it was determined that the alternator and battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired on both occasions; however, the failure persisted. Additionally, the service air bag and transmission warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that there was smoke coming from the battery. The vehicle had not yet been taken back to the mechanic or a local dealer for further diagnostic test or repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the warranty had expired. The approximate failure mileage was 63,000.
AIR BAGS May 19, 2023
The contact owns a 2007 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power with the battery saver mode activated. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic on two occasions, where the vehicle was diagnosed, and it was determined that the alternator and battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired on both occasions; however, the failure persisted. Additionally, the service air bag and transmission warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that there was smoke coming from the battery. The vehicle had not yet been taken back to the mechanic or a local dealer for further diagnostic test or repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the warranty had expired. The approximate failure mileage was 63,000.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM May 19, 2023
The contact owns a 2007 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power with the battery saver mode activated. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic on two occasions, where the vehicle was diagnosed, and it was determined that the alternator and battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired on both occasions; however, the failure persisted. Additionally, the service air bag and transmission warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that there was smoke coming from the battery. The vehicle had not yet been taken back to the mechanic or a local dealer for further diagnostic test or repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the warranty had expired. The approximate failure mileage was 63,000.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jan 5, 2022
The contact owned a 2007 GMC Acadia. The contact stated while driving 10 MPH, she heard an abnormal noise and the AC vent started to blow out hot air. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that she parked at a nearby store parking lot and she saw fire at two different locations. The contact stated she was able to enter the store and extinguish the small fire located on the front passenger’s side on the instrument cluster with a gallon of water. The fire department extinguished the larger fire located by the AC wiring assembly. The fire department also stated that the fire was caused by an electrical failure and deemed the vehicle a total loss. The contact stated she burned multiple fingers on her right hand and the fire department assisted with her burns. A fire report was not filed. The vehicle was not drivable and was towed to a tow lot. The vehicle was not diagnosed. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Fire 1 injured
ENGINE Aug 10, 2021
The contact owns a 2007 GMC Acadia. The contact stated while driving 45 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that the failure recurred mostly while driving and exceeding 45 mph. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the alternator needed to be replaced. The failure recurred and the alternator was replaced two more times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the instrument cluster and battery was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Aug 10, 2021
The contact owns a 2007 GMC Acadia. The contact stated while driving 45 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that the failure recurred mostly while driving and exceeding 45 mph. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the alternator needed to be replaced. The failure recurred and the alternator was replaced two more times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the instrument cluster and battery was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
POWER TRAIN Aug 6, 2021
when accelerating onto the freeway, hit 55mph and the car just stopped going. it would not go into any gear, turned off car and it still wouldnt go into gear. AAA showed up said "oh, we see this in the acadia all the time" plugged something in under the dash, the check engine light went off and he said "there you go, now it'll work fine, just dont give it hard gas when getting up to speed" turns out the code was a tranny code that when he cleared it the tranny would then work. Its bad enough i have to deal with this leaking A/C unit, 3 cans a week, and that smell is terrible, i cant even get the car up to speed when entering the freeway traffic. please make gmc fix these issues, i know im not the only one with both issues. Thank you.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Mar 30, 2021
MY 2007 GMC ACADIA SPONTANEOUSLY CAUGHT FIRE WHILE DRIVING. NO WARNING LIGHTS AND OR NOTIFICATIONS CAME ON. MY CAR BEGAN TO FILL WITH SMOKE FROM THE FLOORBOARD AND SMOKE CAME FROM THE HOOD. THE FRONT END OF THE CAR WAS FULLY ENGULFED IN A MATTER OF MINUTES, TOTAL LOSS.
Fire
ENGINE Mar 30, 2021
MY 2007 GMC ACADIA SPONTANEOUSLY CAUGHT FIRE WHILE DRIVING. NO WARNING LIGHTS AND OR NOTIFICATIONS CAME ON. MY CAR BEGAN TO FILL WITH SMOKE FROM THE FLOORBOARD AND SMOKE CAME FROM THE HOOD. THE FRONT END OF THE CAR WAS FULLY ENGULFED IN A MATTER OF MINUTES, TOTAL LOSS.
Fire
POWER TRAIN Mar 30, 2021
MY 2007 GMC ACADIA SPONTANEOUSLY CAUGHT FIRE WHILE DRIVING. NO WARNING LIGHTS AND OR NOTIFICATIONS CAME ON. MY CAR BEGAN TO FILL WITH SMOKE FROM THE FLOORBOARD AND SMOKE CAME FROM THE HOOD. THE FRONT END OF THE CAR WAS FULLY ENGULFED IN A MATTER OF MINUTES, TOTAL LOSS.
Fire
POWER TRAIN Jan 2, 2021
GMC PLEASE TAKE ACCOUNTABILITY FOR THE SUNROOF LEAK ISSUE! YEARS OF DATA, ALMOST 100 COMPLAINTS, SOMEONE SHOULD ALREADY KNOW ABOUT THIS AND HAVE A SOLUTION! MY CAR HAS SERIOUS LEAKING ISSUES FROM THE SUNROOF ABOVE THE DRIVER, ELECTRICAL TO CABIN DOESN'T ALWAYS WORK EXCEPT DASH LIGHTS, AND HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS WORK SPORADICALLY. THE LOCKS WORK WHEN THEY'RE IN THE MOOD. ALSO MEANS AC/HEAT WORKS SOMETIMES..I LIVE UP NORTH AND IT'S 24 TODAY. MY WINDSHIELD WIPER FLUID REMAINS EMPTY BECAUSE IT RANDOMLY TURNS ON AND DRAINS OUT: WHICH ALSO MEANS REPLACING MY WIPERS IS A BAD IDEA BECAUSE THEY RANDOMLY TURN ON FOR AT MOST AN HOUR AND DRY WIPING THE WINDOW...AND DESTROYING THE WIPER BLADES. ALL WHEEL DRIVE WON'T WORK, DESPITE MECHANIC SEEING NO ISSUES. I'VE TAKEN DOWN THE MOUNTS AND TRIED TO FLUSH THE DRAINING TUBES MYSELF..AND THEY'RE CLEAR WITH NO LEAKS WHEN I TESTED THE TUBES. I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO. I WISH I COULD AFFORD TO FIX THIS, BECAUSE WE NEED THIS VEHICLE; EVERYDAY I'M SCARED TO DRIVE IT! WE WON'T DRIVE AT NIGHT FOR THE RISK OF THE HEADLIGHTS SHUTTING OFF, AND ALWAYS FINGERS CROSSED MY TURN SIGNALS WILL FUNCTION TODAY. I HAVE KIDS! MY FAMILIES NOT RICH, WE CAN'T AFFORD ANOTHER VEHICLE OR THE COSTLY REPAIR, BEING THAT I'M A SINGLE MOM BARELY BUYING BREAD AND PAYING RENT AS IT IS SINCE MY HOURS GOT CUT FROM COVID. I ONLY WANTED A SAFE VEHICLE, I DIDN'T REALIZE I HAD TO BE SPECIFIC AND ASK FOR ONE WITH HEADLIGHTS AND ELECTRONICS WORKING APPROPRIATELY, TOO. I'LL BE SURE TO NEXT TIME I BUY A CAR...WHENEVER THAT LUCKY DAY OCCURS. PLEASE PRAY FOR US.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jan 2, 2021
GMC PLEASE TAKE ACCOUNTABILITY FOR THE SUNROOF LEAK ISSUE! YEARS OF DATA, ALMOST 100 COMPLAINTS, SOMEONE SHOULD ALREADY KNOW ABOUT THIS AND HAVE A SOLUTION! MY CAR HAS SERIOUS LEAKING ISSUES FROM THE SUNROOF ABOVE THE DRIVER, ELECTRICAL TO CABIN DOESN'T ALWAYS WORK EXCEPT DASH LIGHTS, AND HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS WORK SPORADICALLY. THE LOCKS WORK WHEN THEY'RE IN THE MOOD. ALSO MEANS AC/HEAT WORKS SOMETIMES..I LIVE UP NORTH AND IT'S 24 TODAY. MY WINDSHIELD WIPER FLUID REMAINS EMPTY BECAUSE IT RANDOMLY TURNS ON AND DRAINS OUT: WHICH ALSO MEANS REPLACING MY WIPERS IS A BAD IDEA BECAUSE THEY RANDOMLY TURN ON FOR AT MOST AN HOUR AND DRY WIPING THE WINDOW...AND DESTROYING THE WIPER BLADES. ALL WHEEL DRIVE WON'T WORK, DESPITE MECHANIC SEEING NO ISSUES. I'VE TAKEN DOWN THE MOUNTS AND TRIED TO FLUSH THE DRAINING TUBES MYSELF..AND THEY'RE CLEAR WITH NO LEAKS WHEN I TESTED THE TUBES. I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO. I WISH I COULD AFFORD TO FIX THIS, BECAUSE WE NEED THIS VEHICLE; EVERYDAY I'M SCARED TO DRIVE IT! WE WON'T DRIVE AT NIGHT FOR THE RISK OF THE HEADLIGHTS SHUTTING OFF, AND ALWAYS FINGERS CROSSED MY TURN SIGNALS WILL FUNCTION TODAY. I HAVE KIDS! MY FAMILIES NOT RICH, WE CAN'T AFFORD ANOTHER VEHICLE OR THE COSTLY REPAIR, BEING THAT I'M A SINGLE MOM BARELY BUYING BREAD AND PAYING RENT AS IT IS SINCE MY HOURS GOT CUT FROM COVID. I ONLY WANTED A SAFE VEHICLE, I DIDN'T REALIZE I HAD TO BE SPECIFIC AND ASK FOR ONE WITH HEADLIGHTS AND ELECTRONICS WORKING APPROPRIATELY, TOO. I'LL BE SURE TO NEXT TIME I BUY A CAR...WHENEVER THAT LUCKY DAY OCCURS. PLEASE PRAY FOR US.
STRUCTURE:BODY Jan 2, 2021
GMC PLEASE TAKE ACCOUNTABILITY FOR THE SUNROOF LEAK ISSUE! YEARS OF DATA, ALMOST 100 COMPLAINTS, SOMEONE SHOULD ALREADY KNOW ABOUT THIS AND HAVE A SOLUTION! MY CAR HAS SERIOUS LEAKING ISSUES FROM THE SUNROOF ABOVE THE DRIVER, ELECTRICAL TO CABIN DOESN'T ALWAYS WORK EXCEPT DASH LIGHTS, AND HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS WORK SPORADICALLY. THE LOCKS WORK WHEN THEY'RE IN THE MOOD. ALSO MEANS AC/HEAT WORKS SOMETIMES..I LIVE UP NORTH AND IT'S 24 TODAY. MY WINDSHIELD WIPER FLUID REMAINS EMPTY BECAUSE IT RANDOMLY TURNS ON AND DRAINS OUT: WHICH ALSO MEANS REPLACING MY WIPERS IS A BAD IDEA BECAUSE THEY RANDOMLY TURN ON FOR AT MOST AN HOUR AND DRY WIPING THE WINDOW...AND DESTROYING THE WIPER BLADES. ALL WHEEL DRIVE WON'T WORK, DESPITE MECHANIC SEEING NO ISSUES. I'VE TAKEN DOWN THE MOUNTS AND TRIED TO FLUSH THE DRAINING TUBES MYSELF..AND THEY'RE CLEAR WITH NO LEAKS WHEN I TESTED THE TUBES. I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO. I WISH I COULD AFFORD TO FIX THIS, BECAUSE WE NEED THIS VEHICLE; EVERYDAY I'M SCARED TO DRIVE IT! WE WON'T DRIVE AT NIGHT FOR THE RISK OF THE HEADLIGHTS SHUTTING OFF, AND ALWAYS FINGERS CROSSED MY TURN SIGNALS WILL FUNCTION TODAY. I HAVE KIDS! MY FAMILIES NOT RICH, WE CAN'T AFFORD ANOTHER VEHICLE OR THE COSTLY REPAIR, BEING THAT I'M A SINGLE MOM BARELY BUYING BREAD AND PAYING RENT AS IT IS SINCE MY HOURS GOT CUT FROM COVID. I ONLY WANTED A SAFE VEHICLE, I DIDN'T REALIZE I HAD TO BE SPECIFIC AND ASK FOR ONE WITH HEADLIGHTS AND ELECTRONICS WORKING APPROPRIATELY, TOO. I'LL BE SURE TO NEXT TIME I BUY A CAR...WHENEVER THAT LUCKY DAY OCCURS. PLEASE PRAY FOR US.
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) Oct 1, 2020
DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY THE CHECK STABILITY CONTROL WARNING FLASHES AND THE MOTOR GETS REALLY LOUD. CLEANED THE GROUND WIRES AND THE MOTOR IS NO LONGER MAKING THE LOUD NOISE OR JERKING BUT NOT MY SEAT HEATERS NO LONGER WORK AND NOW THE BATTERY LIGHT FLASHES BUT JUST 2 MONTHS AGO I REPLACED THE BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR! ALL OF THIS HAPPENS WHILE DRIVING!
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY Aug 31, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 GMC ACADIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH IN INCLEMENT WEATHER, RAIN WATER ENTERED THE VEHICLE FROM NEAR THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE SUN VISOR. THE WATER ALSO LEAKED IN FROM THE SUN ROOF AND ROOF OF VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE AN AUDIBLE WARNING CHIME ACTIVATED AND THE STABILI-TRAC WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE SWERVED FROM SIDE TO SIDE AND WAS UNSTABLE TO DRIVE. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURES WERE NOT DETERMINED. THE LOCAL DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT YET NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000. *BF *TR
STRUCTURE:BODY Aug 31, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 GMC ACADIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH IN INCLEMENT WEATHER, RAIN WATER ENTERED THE VEHICLE FROM NEAR THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE SUN VISOR. THE WATER ALSO LEAKED IN FROM THE SUN ROOF AND ROOF OF VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE AN AUDIBLE WARNING CHIME ACTIVATED AND THE STABILI-TRAC WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE SWERVED FROM SIDE TO SIDE AND WAS UNSTABLE TO DRIVE. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURES WERE NOT DETERMINED. THE LOCAL DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT YET NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000. *BF *TR
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) Aug 26, 2020
2007 GMC ACADIA, SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL AND STABILITRACK KEEPS POPPING UP. IT LOSES THE POWER STEERING OFF AND ON IF YOU DRIVE IT IN THE RAIN AT ANY SPEED. WINDOWS CAN NOT BE CONTROLLED BY DRIVERS MASTER BUTTONS. VEHICLE HAS 173000 MILES ON IT. PURCHASED USED FROM BUCKEYE NISSAN. NOTICED ISSUES RIGHT AWAY BUT THEIR MECHANIC SAID THERE IS NOTHING COMING UP WHEN THEY HOOK UP THE DIAGNOSTICS. NO WARRANTY WHEN PURCHASED USED, THIS IS MY FIRST VEHICLE PURCHASE. I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE FOR A YEAR THEN GOT THE SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL AND STABILITRACK READING AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO OVER 5 MPH. STILL PAYING PAYMENTS ON THE VEHICLE, I COULD NOT AFFORD TO TAKE IT TO A MECHANIC SO I PURCHASED A CHEAP CAR FROM A FRIEND AND THE ACADIA SAT IN MY DRIVE WAY FOR 2 YEARS. AFTER I PAID IT OFF I STARTED TO LOOK INTO REPAIRING IT. I PUT A NEW BATTERY IN IT AFTER IT SAT FOR SO LONG AND IT STARTED RIGHT UP AND DROVE LIKE THERE WAS NEVER AN ISSUE. I HAVE SINCE REPLACED THE TORQUE CONVERTER. STILL GET ENGINE LIGHT AND TRACTION CONTROL TURNS OFF AND SERVICE STABILITRACK READING BUT HAS NOT HAD IT SLOW DOWN TO 5 MPH AGAIN. NOW IF I DRIVE IN THE RAIN THE POWER STEERING CUTS IN AND OUT AND IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AS IT HAPPENS AT ANY SPEED. I HAVE SEEN SEVERAL REVIEWS ON THIS VEHICLE THAT SAY THE SAME AS MINE. THE WORST PART IS THAT GM IS AWARE OF THESE ISSUES BUT WILL NOT ASSIST IN REPAIR IF THE VEHICLE HAS OVER A CERTAIN AMOUNT OF MILES ON IT.
AIR BAGS Aug 26, 2020
2007 GMC ACADIA, SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL AND STABILITRACK KEEPS POPPING UP. IT LOSES THE POWER STEERING OFF AND ON IF YOU DRIVE IT IN THE RAIN AT ANY SPEED. WINDOWS CAN NOT BE CONTROLLED BY DRIVERS MASTER BUTTONS. VEHICLE HAS 173000 MILES ON IT. PURCHASED USED FROM BUCKEYE NISSAN. NOTICED ISSUES RIGHT AWAY BUT THEIR MECHANIC SAID THERE IS NOTHING COMING UP WHEN THEY HOOK UP THE DIAGNOSTICS. NO WARRANTY WHEN PURCHASED USED, THIS IS MY FIRST VEHICLE PURCHASE. I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE FOR A YEAR THEN GOT THE SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL AND STABILITRACK READING AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO OVER 5 MPH. STILL PAYING PAYMENTS ON THE VEHICLE, I COULD NOT AFFORD TO TAKE IT TO A MECHANIC SO I PURCHASED A CHEAP CAR FROM A FRIEND AND THE ACADIA SAT IN MY DRIVE WAY FOR 2 YEARS. AFTER I PAID IT OFF I STARTED TO LOOK INTO REPAIRING IT. I PUT A NEW BATTERY IN IT AFTER IT SAT FOR SO LONG AND IT STARTED RIGHT UP AND DROVE LIKE THERE WAS NEVER AN ISSUE. I HAVE SINCE REPLACED THE TORQUE CONVERTER. STILL GET ENGINE LIGHT AND TRACTION CONTROL TURNS OFF AND SERVICE STABILITRACK READING BUT HAS NOT HAD IT SLOW DOWN TO 5 MPH AGAIN. NOW IF I DRIVE IN THE RAIN THE POWER STEERING CUTS IN AND OUT AND IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AS IT HAPPENS AT ANY SPEED. I HAVE SEEN SEVERAL REVIEWS ON THIS VEHICLE THAT SAY THE SAME AS MINE. THE WORST PART IS THAT GM IS AWARE OF THESE ISSUES BUT WILL NOT ASSIST IN REPAIR IF THE VEHICLE HAS OVER A CERTAIN AMOUNT OF MILES ON IT.
STEERING Aug 26, 2020
2007 GMC ACADIA, SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL AND STABILITRACK KEEPS POPPING UP. IT LOSES THE POWER STEERING OFF AND ON IF YOU DRIVE IT IN THE RAIN AT ANY SPEED. WINDOWS CAN NOT BE CONTROLLED BY DRIVERS MASTER BUTTONS. VEHICLE HAS 173000 MILES ON IT. PURCHASED USED FROM BUCKEYE NISSAN. NOTICED ISSUES RIGHT AWAY BUT THEIR MECHANIC SAID THERE IS NOTHING COMING UP WHEN THEY HOOK UP THE DIAGNOSTICS. NO WARRANTY WHEN PURCHASED USED, THIS IS MY FIRST VEHICLE PURCHASE. I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE FOR A YEAR THEN GOT THE SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL AND STABILITRACK READING AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO OVER 5 MPH. STILL PAYING PAYMENTS ON THE VEHICLE, I COULD NOT AFFORD TO TAKE IT TO A MECHANIC SO I PURCHASED A CHEAP CAR FROM A FRIEND AND THE ACADIA SAT IN MY DRIVE WAY FOR 2 YEARS. AFTER I PAID IT OFF I STARTED TO LOOK INTO REPAIRING IT. I PUT A NEW BATTERY IN IT AFTER IT SAT FOR SO LONG AND IT STARTED RIGHT UP AND DROVE LIKE THERE WAS NEVER AN ISSUE. I HAVE SINCE REPLACED THE TORQUE CONVERTER. STILL GET ENGINE LIGHT AND TRACTION CONTROL TURNS OFF AND SERVICE STABILITRACK READING BUT HAS NOT HAD IT SLOW DOWN TO 5 MPH AGAIN. NOW IF I DRIVE IN THE RAIN THE POWER STEERING CUTS IN AND OUT AND IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AS IT HAPPENS AT ANY SPEED. I HAVE SEEN SEVERAL REVIEWS ON THIS VEHICLE THAT SAY THE SAME AS MINE. THE WORST PART IS THAT GM IS AWARE OF THESE ISSUES BUT WILL NOT ASSIST IN REPAIR IF THE VEHICLE HAS OVER A CERTAIN AMOUNT OF MILES ON IT.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jul 28, 2020
2007 GMC ACADIA, HAS HAD PROBLEM STEERING ISSUES SINCE PURCHASED, LOUD WHINING NOISE FROM POWER STEERING, STEERING WAS FINE FOR A ALONG WHILE EVEN WITH THE NOISE BUT NOW POWER STEERING, ISSUES IN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WINDOWS NOT ALWAYS ROLLING DOWN. BLINKERS WORK BUT NO SOUND AND RADIO DOESN'T PLAY. MAKEMODELYEAR GMC ACADIA 2007
STEERING Jul 28, 2020
2007 GMC ACADIA, HAS HAD PROBLEM STEERING ISSUES SINCE PURCHASED, LOUD WHINING NOISE FROM POWER STEERING, STEERING WAS FINE FOR A ALONG WHILE EVEN WITH THE NOISE BUT NOW POWER STEERING, ISSUES IN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WINDOWS NOT ALWAYS ROLLING DOWN. BLINKERS WORK BUT NO SOUND AND RADIO DOESN'T PLAY. MAKEMODELYEAR GMC ACADIA 2007
ENGINE Jan 8, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 GMC ACADIA. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE AFTER BEING PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY FOR 15 MINUTES. THE FLAMES WERE PUT OUT BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. A FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT WAS FILED. THE ENGINE AREA AND THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WERE BURNT. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AT THE CONTACTS DRIVEWAY AND THE CONTACT WAS WAITING ON THE MANUFACTURERS RESPONSE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS EMAILED WITH THE INCIDENT. THE DEALER RIVARD BUICK GMC LOCATED AT 9740 E ADAMO DR, TAMPA, FL 33619; PHONE NUMBER: (813) 200-8752 INFORMED THERE WERE NO RECALLS AT THE TIME. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 169,000.
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Dec 19, 2019
DAYTIME RUNNING LAMP ON DRIVERS SIDE IS HEATING AND MELTING THE HOUSING CAUSING A RISK FOR A FIRE!
STRUCTURE:BODY Sep 16, 2019
WHEN IT RAINS EITHER HEAVILY OR FOR LONG PERIODS IN CHICAGO MY GMC TENDS TO FLOOD IN THE PASSENGER FLOOR AND BY THE TV AND 3RD ROW LIGHTS. I HAVE HAD THIS ISSUE SINCE WE BOUGHT THE VEHICLE IN 2013. I HAVE HAD THIS CAR FOR 6 YEARS AND I HAVE TAKEN IN TO A DEALERSHIP ONCE AND THEY QUOTED ME CLOSE TO $500 TO DO A TEST AND LET WATER RAIN ON THE CAR AND SEE IF IT IS A MANUFACTURE OR OWNER FAULTY ISSUE. I DID NOT JUMP ON TOP OF MY CAR AND CREATE A PROBLEM SO THAT MY CAR GETS FLOODED OR TO CAUSE THIS THAT I HAVE TO ALWAYS PLACE A TOWEL AND LEAVE MY WINDOWS OPEN AFTER SO THAT IT DOES NOT FOG THE ENTIRE CAR. I HAVE 4 CHILDREN AND DROPLETS HAVE FALLEN ON MY 7 MONTH OLD BABY WHILE I'M DRIVING. NO ONE CAN SIT IN THE PASSENGER SIDE. I HAVE HAD MY CAR DETAILED IN THE PAST SO THE MOLDING SMELL DOESN'T CAUSE MY KIDS TO WANT TO THROW UP. AIRBAGS SAY SERVICE AIRBAGS WHEN THEY HASN'T OPENED AND HASN'T GOTTEN INTO AN ACCIDENT IN THAT CAR. IT FRIGHTEN ME THAT I'M DRIVING A UNSAFE CAR WITH 4 CHILDREN. I CANNOT MAKE A REPAIR OF THAT AMOUNT NOR SHOULD I BE RESPONSIBLE TO HAVE THAT TESTED OUT.
AIR BAGS Sep 16, 2019
WHEN IT RAINS EITHER HEAVILY OR FOR LONG PERIODS IN CHICAGO MY GMC TENDS TO FLOOD IN THE PASSENGER FLOOR AND BY THE TV AND 3RD ROW LIGHTS. I HAVE HAD THIS ISSUE SINCE WE BOUGHT THE VEHICLE IN 2013. I HAVE HAD THIS CAR FOR 6 YEARS AND I HAVE TAKEN IN TO A DEALERSHIP ONCE AND THEY QUOTED ME CLOSE TO $500 TO DO A TEST AND LET WATER RAIN ON THE CAR AND SEE IF IT IS A MANUFACTURE OR OWNER FAULTY ISSUE. I DID NOT JUMP ON TOP OF MY CAR AND CREATE A PROBLEM SO THAT MY CAR GETS FLOODED OR TO CAUSE THIS THAT I HAVE TO ALWAYS PLACE A TOWEL AND LEAVE MY WINDOWS OPEN AFTER SO THAT IT DOES NOT FOG THE ENTIRE CAR. I HAVE 4 CHILDREN AND DROPLETS HAVE FALLEN ON MY 7 MONTH OLD BABY WHILE I'M DRIVING. NO ONE CAN SIT IN THE PASSENGER SIDE. I HAVE HAD MY CAR DETAILED IN THE PAST SO THE MOLDING SMELL DOESN'T CAUSE MY KIDS TO WANT TO THROW UP. AIRBAGS SAY SERVICE AIRBAGS WHEN THEY HASN'T OPENED AND HASN'T GOTTEN INTO AN ACCIDENT IN THAT CAR. IT FRIGHTEN ME THAT I'M DRIVING A UNSAFE CAR WITH 4 CHILDREN. I CANNOT MAKE A REPAIR OF THAT AMOUNT NOR SHOULD I BE RESPONSIBLE TO HAVE THAT TESTED OUT.
ENGINE Sep 4, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 GMC ACADIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WATER ENTERED INTO THE REAR WINDOW CONTROL BUTTON AND THE CHECK ENGINE AND COOLANT INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE TIMING CHAIN AND THE TENSIONER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 157,000.
AIR BAGS Aug 23, 2019
THE LIGHT OF THE AIR BAGS IN TURN ON , AND THE PASSENGER AIR BAG IS BROKEN , I DON'T KNOW EXACTLY WHAT HAPPENED.
POWER TRAIN Jul 13, 2019
TRANSMISSION BASICALLY BLEW UP DRIVING THROUGH THE CITY AND WAS FIXED AND IS NOW SLIPPING AGAIN...U JOINTS AND STRUT KEEP MESSING UP
SUSPENSION Jul 13, 2019
TRANSMISSION BASICALLY BLEW UP DRIVING THROUGH THE CITY AND WAS FIXED AND IS NOW SLIPPING AGAIN...U JOINTS AND STRUT KEEP MESSING UP
VISIBILITY/WIPER Jul 1, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 GMC ACADIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE TWO MONTHS AGO. ON THE FIRST DAY, THE VEHICLE HAD TRANSMISSION FAILURE AND THE TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING INDICATOR APPEARED. THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SLOW DOWN AND SPUTTER WHILE DRIVING. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE HAD DIFFICULTY ACCELERATING FROM A STOP. WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AGAIN. THE CONTACT HAD TO PULL OVER AND ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO IDLE FOR A WHILE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE CAR STORE OF BURLEY (1001 E MAIN ST, BURLEY, ID 83318, (208) 677-3800) AND THEY STATED THAT THE CONTACT OVERFILLED THE TRANSMISSION FLUID. THE DEALER DRAINED AND REFILLED THE FLUID. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER STOPPED WORKING OCCASIONALLY AND WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER TEST DROVE THE VEHICLE AND FOUND NO FAILURE. IN ADDITION, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS NEVER WORKED AND THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE STRUTS WERE FAULTY. FURTHERMORE, THE TRACTION CONTROL WAS ALSO MALFUNCTIONING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 128,700. *BF *AS
SUSPENSION Jul 1, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 GMC ACADIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE TWO MONTHS AGO. ON THE FIRST DAY, THE VEHICLE HAD TRANSMISSION FAILURE AND THE TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING INDICATOR APPEARED. THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SLOW DOWN AND SPUTTER WHILE DRIVING. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE HAD DIFFICULTY ACCELERATING FROM A STOP. WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AGAIN. THE CONTACT HAD TO PULL OVER AND ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO IDLE FOR A WHILE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE CAR STORE OF BURLEY (1001 E MAIN ST, BURLEY, ID 83318, (208) 677-3800) AND THEY STATED THAT THE CONTACT OVERFILLED THE TRANSMISSION FLUID. THE DEALER DRAINED AND REFILLED THE FLUID. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER STOPPED WORKING OCCASIONALLY AND WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER TEST DROVE THE VEHICLE AND FOUND NO FAILURE. IN ADDITION, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS NEVER WORKED AND THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE STRUTS WERE FAULTY. FURTHERMORE, THE TRACTION CONTROL WAS ALSO MALFUNCTIONING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 128,700. *BF *AS
POWER TRAIN Jul 1, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 GMC ACADIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE TWO MONTHS AGO. ON THE FIRST DAY, THE VEHICLE HAD TRANSMISSION FAILURE AND THE TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING INDICATOR APPEARED. THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SLOW DOWN AND SPUTTER WHILE DRIVING. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE HAD DIFFICULTY ACCELERATING FROM A STOP. WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AGAIN. THE CONTACT HAD TO PULL OVER AND ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO IDLE FOR A WHILE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE CAR STORE OF BURLEY (1001 E MAIN ST, BURLEY, ID 83318, (208) 677-3800) AND THEY STATED THAT THE CONTACT OVERFILLED THE TRANSMISSION FLUID. THE DEALER DRAINED AND REFILLED THE FLUID. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER STOPPED WORKING OCCASIONALLY AND WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER TEST DROVE THE VEHICLE AND FOUND NO FAILURE. IN ADDITION, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS NEVER WORKED AND THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE STRUTS WERE FAULTY. FURTHERMORE, THE TRACTION CONTROL WAS ALSO MALFUNCTIONING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 128,700. *BF *AS
STRUCTURE:BODY Apr 19, 2019
TAILGATE GOES UP THEN SUDDENLY REVERSES AND HITS ME ON TOP OF HEAD. WORSE IN COOLER WEATHER. HAS BEEN FIXED UNDER PREVIOUS RECALL BUT STILL HAS PROBLEM. DEALER REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE PROBLEM ULESS I PAY $145 FOR DIAGNOSTIC.
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UNKNOWN OR OTHER Mar 5, 2019
TAMAKA RECALL, MY 2007 GMC ACADIA, LOST POWER DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. I WAS DOING ABOUT 55 MPH AND LOST ALL ACCELERATION AND MY CAR WOULD NOT MOVE ABOVE 20 MPH.. THANKFULLY I WASN'T HURT BUT WAS SCARY BC OTHER PEOPLE WERE BEHIND ME AND MY CAR SLOWED DOWN SO FAST! AFTER FURTHER REVIEW THIS SEEMS TO BE A HUGE ISSUE WITH THIS VEHICLE, AND TO ME SEEMS LIKE A HUGE SAFETY HAZARD. I STILL HAVE TO HAVE MY CAR LOOKED AT BUT NOW THE ENGINE LIGHT IS NO LONGER ON. I FEEL THAT THIS VEHICLE IS VERY UNSAFE TO DRIVE WHEN YOU COULD BE DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY AND LOSE POWER... THEN WHEN TAKEN TO THE SHOP THE CAR SEEMS TO BE IN GOOD WORKING ORDER ONLY UNTIL IT DOES IT AGAIN. THIS WOULD BE ONE THING IF THIS WAS A ONE PERSON CASE BUT THIS IS A MANY PERSON CASE! THANK YOU
POWER TRAIN Jan 10, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 GMC ACADIA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, A SHATTERING SOUND WAS HEARD UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION CLUTCH WAS SLIPPING, SHATTERED, AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT PERFORMING PROPERLY FOR MORE THAN A WEEK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000.
ENGINE Jan 2, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 GMC ACADIA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, SMOKE WAS PRESENT UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. AFTER STOPPING THE VEHICLE, FLAMES WERE PRESENT. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO THE SCENE AND EXTINGUISHED THE FLAMES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AWAY. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE LOCAL DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,000.
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POWER TRAIN Dec 26, 2018
WHILE DRIVING 45MPH ON A STRAIGHTAWAY HIGHWAY , THREE WARNINGS CAME ON "REDUCED ENGINE POWER" "SERVICE STABILITRAK" AND "TRACTION CONTROL OFF" THEN THE VEHICLE LOST POWER CARS BEHIND ME AND NOWHERE TO PULL OFF THE CAR HAD LOST POWER IT WOULD NOT GET OVER FIFTEEN MPH. TAKING IT INTO BE SERVICED .I HAVE ALREADY HAD THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Dec 26, 2018
WHILE DRIVING 45MPH ON A STRAIGHTAWAY HIGHWAY , THREE WARNINGS CAME ON "REDUCED ENGINE POWER" "SERVICE STABILITRAK" AND "TRACTION CONTROL OFF" THEN THE VEHICLE LOST POWER CARS BEHIND ME AND NOWHERE TO PULL OFF THE CAR HAD LOST POWER IT WOULD NOT GET OVER FIFTEEN MPH. TAKING IT INTO BE SERVICED .I HAVE ALREADY HAD THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) Dec 26, 2018
WHILE DRIVING 45MPH ON A STRAIGHTAWAY HIGHWAY , THREE WARNINGS CAME ON "REDUCED ENGINE POWER" "SERVICE STABILITRAK" AND "TRACTION CONTROL OFF" THEN THE VEHICLE LOST POWER CARS BEHIND ME AND NOWHERE TO PULL OFF THE CAR HAD LOST POWER IT WOULD NOT GET OVER FIFTEEN MPH. TAKING IT INTO BE SERVICED .I HAVE ALREADY HAD THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED
POWER TRAIN Dec 9, 2018
"TAKATA RECALL" MY TRANSMISION MAKES THE GEAR VIBRATE BETWEN 2ND AND 3RD AND 3RD AND 4RD USUALLY AND THE CHECK ENGINE SAY IS TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH (TCC) STUCK OFF , TCC ENABLE VALVE STUCK IN OFF POSITION , I ALLREDY REMPLACED AT COMPLETED TCM INTO THE TRANSMISSION AND NOT WORK !! SO IF U CAN HELP ME PLZ I WOULD REALLY APPRECIATE IT
POWER TRAIN Oct 29, 2018
PURCHASED THIS CAR AUG 2017 FIXED MOON ROOF CLOGS AND LEAKS ON THE INSIDE, PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW WILL NOT GO DOWN ON DRIVERS CONTROLS, STABILITRAK SYSTEM SHUTS OFF, MAKING THE CAR HARD TO STEER, CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS COMES ON, CODES 700-SHIFT SOLENOID A STUCK; CODE 752-TRANSMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM, ACCELERATION IS UNRELIABLE AND GOES INTO "LIMP HOME MODE" WHERE IT WILL NOT ALLOW ME TO GO OVER 40-45MPH AND RPM DOES NOT GO DOWN, IT WILL NOT SHIFT EASILY FROM PARK TO DRIVE OR REVERSE
STEERING Oct 29, 2018
PURCHASED THIS CAR AUG 2017 FIXED MOON ROOF CLOGS AND LEAKS ON THE INSIDE, PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW WILL NOT GO DOWN ON DRIVERS CONTROLS, STABILITRAK SYSTEM SHUTS OFF, MAKING THE CAR HARD TO STEER, CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS COMES ON, CODES 700-SHIFT SOLENOID A STUCK; CODE 752-TRANSMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM, ACCELERATION IS UNRELIABLE AND GOES INTO "LIMP HOME MODE" WHERE IT WILL NOT ALLOW ME TO GO OVER 40-45MPH AND RPM DOES NOT GO DOWN, IT WILL NOT SHIFT EASILY FROM PARK TO DRIVE OR REVERSE
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) Oct 29, 2018
PURCHASED THIS CAR AUG 2017 FIXED MOON ROOF CLOGS AND LEAKS ON THE INSIDE, PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW WILL NOT GO DOWN ON DRIVERS CONTROLS, STABILITRAK SYSTEM SHUTS OFF, MAKING THE CAR HARD TO STEER, CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS COMES ON, CODES 700-SHIFT SOLENOID A STUCK; CODE 752-TRANSMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM, ACCELERATION IS UNRELIABLE AND GOES INTO "LIMP HOME MODE" WHERE IT WILL NOT ALLOW ME TO GO OVER 40-45MPH AND RPM DOES NOT GO DOWN, IT WILL NOT SHIFT EASILY FROM PARK TO DRIVE OR REVERSE
AIR BAGS Oct 29, 2018
WHILE DRIVING ON MAJOR INTERSTATE MY SIDE AIRBAGS SUDDENLY DEPLOYED AND SMOKE FILLED THE VEHICLE AND ALL THE LIGHTS ON DASH APPEARED THEN STOPPED WORKING, NO RADIO OR NOTHING. NO RECALLS OF SUCH ON THIS VEHICLE.