CarComplaints.com Notes: Ahh, the ole' sophomore slump. The 2008 Acadia suffers from widespread transmission failure around 75,000 miles.
10.0
really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 3
Injuries / Deaths:
4 / 0
Average Mileage:
107,045 miles
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The traction control turns on and then the shifts don-??t work and I can-??t drive since there is no speed also the rpm and the gas the speed and the battery gages start flickering up and down then I turn off the truck and it continues to work fine but after 40 miles or so it does it all again
The contact owned a 2008 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, a grayish-colored smoke as well as an abnormal sound emit from the engine without warning. The contact pulled over and exited the vehicle as the vehicle was quickly engulfed in flames. The contact called the fire department and they extinguished the fire. A fire report was filed(#23-046145) and no injuries were reported. The contact stated that the highway barrier was damaged as a result of the fire. The vehicle was then towed to an independent mechanic where it remained in their possession. The dealer nor the manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle was deemed a total loss. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.
The contact owns a 2008 GMC Acadia. The contact stated while driving approximately 25-30 mph, the vehicle loss motive power without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not yet diagnosed and remained at the independent mechanic. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,038.
Vehicle will cut off, still runs after switch is off, when making a turn popping in the wheel, steering gets hard when making a turn, something kills battery and it leaks inside, this happens whether in motion or not
There is a airbag notification that comes on also im having engine issues where my fuel runs out extremely fast without notice. I can drive less than 30 miles and my vehicle will be almost of empty from a full tank. It just happened out of nowhere. My friend also has the same vehicle and she is having the same issues with her car. I really need this fixed asap.
The contact owns a 2008 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the residence. Wilkins Buick-GMC 6913 ritchie hwy, glen burnie, md 21061, 410 999-1419, was contacted and the contact was informed that the engine and transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 142,000.
The contact owns a 2008 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, an abnormal noise appeared underneath the front driver's side hood. No warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine was consuming an excessive amount of oil. No leaks were present. The vehicle received an oil change however, the failure recurred. The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 153,245.
Stability track warning light keeps coming on I was told by my mechanic that it could be the sensor so I had it replaced with a factory brand GMC sensor and I'm still having the same problem. Also my passenger side air bag keeps saying it needs to be serviced but it's never been deployed and no one has an answer for why this warning keeps coming up the stability track warning comes on as I'm driving every time after about 10 to 15 minutes and the passenger side air bag warning comes on as soon as I start the vehicle engine. And also I have a problem with code P0700 it keeps turning on my check engine light and I had it fixed but it still keeps turning on.
Control board shows service stability track, service traction control, lights on dash board goes on and off as if there's electrical issues. Stability track light goes on and off.
When I returned home and turned car off while in my driveway the engine would not stop running after I took the key out -until a few seconds it finally shut off- I tried to start it with the remote start and turn it off and it worked fine - can you advise me on this problem thank you [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
The contact owns a 2008 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that after turning the ignition switch to the off position, the vehicle would remain on and would sputter before turning off. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the ignition switch and the cabin fuse box but the failures continued to occur. Local dealer bill kramer Chevrolet(2251 w. 23rd St. Panama city fl.) and the manufacturer were notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 165,000.
Transmission failed, transmission slipped out of gear, transmission stuck in first gear, GM approved a 2013 safety recall for this vehicle, the transmission failed in 2017, the transmission was repaired and the entire engine has been replaced twice. The transmission is failing again because it is a product defect that is dangerous. GM has refused to repair or replace the vehicle and the autonation has refused to repair or replace the vehicle. GM and autonation have sold a dangerous used car with a fraudulent intent. GM and autonation have ratified the intentional fraud. The car needs to be replaced immediately because it is still dangerous to drive and the transmission is currently failing again.
My car has been leaking inside due to manufacturer defect with the seal of the windshield and in top and causing electrical issues for car one example transmission control module and etc
The contact owns a 2008 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that the service stabilitrak warning indicator remained illuminated, the check engine indicator flashed, and the gear locked in fourth gear. The contact had to release the accelerator pedal to release the gear out of fourth gear. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 187,000.
When I purchased the vehicle in less than an hour the check engine light, airbag light, tire pressure sensor popped on. The car would have a slow take off and shake as you accelerate on the city street. When I drive the freeway the car will hesitate and take 15 seconds before it switch gears to catch up to speed and jerk. The service airbag, service tire monitor system, service stabilitrak, service traction control alert messages are on the message console.
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