2008 GMC Acadia owner complaints

I have had continuous problems with this vehicle and now the transmission wave plate is damaged. How many transmission wave plates need to go bad before you make gm recall this defective item. I've searched your database and you have numerous complaints on this item, which affects more than one vehicle and is problematic to all gm mid-size crossovers. This problem needs to be investigate further to full resolution before someone get seriously injured. I was driving this vehicle with my wife and children, and they could have been seriously injured if I was not at the wheel. I want to be contacted by your agency to discuss this further. --[xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 GMC acadia. The contact stated that while traveling various speeds, the vehicle failed to accelerate over 20 MPH. The stabilitrac and several other warning lights illuminated. Additionally, the vehicle shook violently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure could not be diagnosed. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 92,000. The VIN was unavailable.

I have experienced multiple issues with my 2008 GMC acadia my first problem was with the transmission having to be replaced. Which just barely was covered under the warranty I had after buying the vehicle used since that first incident I have had continual problems. My engine will stay running after the key is turned to the off position and the key is removed from the ignition the car continues to stay running the engine does that is all other lights go off no radio or ac stay on. I have had it in the shop different times no one can correctly diagnose and fix the issue. I am now watching the tow truck hook my car up to be taken to the GMC dealer which is going to cost more than I am sure I can afford to pay as a single mother trying to make ends meet. So besides the engine runnin

Due to deceleration the mechanic replaced the throttle body. After that the vehicle decelerates often driving down the street and seems to slip into neutral. Also will just die at times. Now they are saying a new transmission even though it was replaced 13 months ago. Codes p07756 p0797 stuck on p0963 p0969 p2728 road test by mechanic the vehicle seemed to take off in a higher gear and exhibited low power. During continued driving the transmission slipped out of gear before finally engaging their diagnosis internal transmission failure recommend replace transmission. *tr

I had started noticing slipping of the transmission, this primarily occurred when reversing and then when trying to gain speed like on the on ramp trying to get on the highway. I made an appointment to have it looked it with our local mechanic who preceded to tell me they could find nothing wrong and to bring it back if the check engine light came on that way they could hook it up and get the code. I had an upcoming trip out of state and prayed the vehicle would make it and it did. I continued to notice the slipping of the transmission and approximately 2 weeks later I was driving in town, going about 35 MPH and my check engine light popped on. I parked the vehicle and dropped my daughter at daycare, got back in the car to leave and the vehicle would not go into reverse or move forward. I

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 GMC acadia. While driving 40-45 MPH, the engine would not switch gears. The contact pulled over to the side of the road, turned off and restarted the engine, and was able to drive the vehicle to the contact's residence. The contact experienced the same failure 18 months ago. The vehicle was taken to todd wenzel Buick GMC (614 n state rd, davison, mi 48423) where it was diagnosed that a new transmission control module was needed. The manufacturer was contacted at 1-800-462-8782 and did not assist. There were no recalls associated with the vehicle. The failure mileage was 124,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 GMC acadia. The contact stated that while parked, the sunroof leaked water into the vehicle. The water also leaked from the drivers side air bag. The contact also stated that the leak occurred from the rear dome light. The contact also stated that while driving at 10 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was restarted but the failure recurred. The battery also failed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it could not be diagnosed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 85,000.

Repeated (at least 5 times) leak along the airbag driver and passenger side. Dealer says they fix it and the problem reappears on the next rain event. Causing electrical problems and mold problem in the car. *tr

Head gaskets and engine default and ground wire system defaulted.

When it rains, water leaks from the air bags. Water also leaks from the light fixtures and dvd player in the middle seating. Water also comes in somewhere under the dashboard/electrical panel area, onto the passenger side floor. The last time it rained, there was standing water on my passenger side floor. This has happened while driving it in the rain and while it was parked. Stablitrak and traction control lights are constantly coming on - even after looked at. - I have pictures of lights on. Also constant service engine soon light problems. *tr

Sunroof is clogged rain has gotten inside vehicle soaked up the floors the interior up by the sunroof. GMC made rhis midel horribly and they don't have enough people filing or just don't care. It messes up the electrical system. They need ro recall the sunroof. Recall electrical system along with it. Sunroof is clogged

I bought the car in late 2008, it has leak every since the first time it rained. I have taken to the dealer more than a few times. The only solution they give me is to seal shut the sunroof. The dealer believe that is the problem. It used to leak from the sunroof but now every time it rains it leaks and a lot and from all over the place. It has severe water damage and the car smells awful because it is wet all the time. My car only has 77,000 miles and I was hoping it will last me a while but now I'm not sure. The vehicle has manufacture defective roof drains. *js

Known issue with this vehicle- was never notified of defect. Significant water leak from somewhere in roof into passenger compartment at a posts and into dash area. *tr

My 2008 GMC acadia slt2 model has water leaking into the passenger cabin. The water leaks are coming from the seat belt retraction area on the pillars leading down from the roof and also on the pillars at the front windshield where the airbags are located. I also have water soaking the front driver and passenger rugs, it appears water is running down the fire wall from the front possibly down the pillars. The rood headliner is getting wet at each spot where the roof pillars meet the headliner. I am quite concerned about water affecting the electronics, fuse box, airbag deployment and I am concerned about mold. I have noticed that the brake pedal squeaks when I depress it and I attribute this to the water hitting areas it should not be. I purchased this car with 1,275 miles on it as a certi

I was driving down the highway and the stabilitrak turned itself off and a warning light came on saying it was off and to service it. I tried to push the button and it did nothing and then it cleared itself and turned back on without any prompt and when slowing down and pressing the brake pedal the steering wheel vibrates and the whole right side of the car shakes.

My wife was driving in the walmart parking lot and went through a puddle of water causing the power steering to stop working. I told her to stay there until I could get there to meet her. When I arrived, I drove the vehicle through about an inch of standing water in the same parking lot and the power steering stopped working again. This has happened one more time since then while driving about 25 MPH on a road near our home. *tr

The power steering stopped working while driving and I had to complete emergency maneuvers to get the car off of the road. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 GMC acadia. While driving approximately 45-60 MPH the vehicle stalled. He stated that the vehicle stalled and within a couple of seconds the vehicle started moving in reverse. The following day, the vehicle would not start and the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The failure occurred twice after the dealer could not duplicate the failure. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and the dealer repaired the air bag light. The failure happened again on december 22, 2010 and the vehicle was towed to the dealer. The vehicle had not been repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 27,000 and the current mileage was 30,200.

The car's air condition pump, filters, and hoses they had major contaminants. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 GMC acadia. The contact stated that the sunroof was leaking and water was building up. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who diagnosed that the fuse box needed to be replaced due to the leakage but was unable to determine the failure for the leak. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 88,000.