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2007 GMC Acadia repairs by problem area

Engine (22%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (15%)

Brakes and Traction Control (2%)

Suspension and Steering (14%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)

Other (13%)

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2007 GMC Acadia repair cost distribution

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GMC Acadia in Mexico, Mexico Feb 2013 - Mar 2013
Mar 2013 48980 mi $2500	Problems with shifting from Park to Drive. Sometimes stuck in second gear. If you turned it off and waited for about half an hour, the vehicle would run fine (although the code error remained).

GMC Acadia in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2011 - Mar 2011
Mar 2011 47000 mi	HEAT SHIELD LOOSE LEAKING SUNROOF - SECOND TIME WE HAVE HAD ISSUE

GMC Acadia in Illinois, United States Mar 2007 - Mar 2010
Apr 2007	From first day of delivery, radio not working until 3rd or 4th restart of the day. Trip 1, dealer said they could order new radio but not sure if that would fix it. Decided to wait for another customer to trouble-shoot their same issue first. Forum discus

GMC Acadia in Florida, United States May 2007 - Mar 2010
Jun 2007 3000 mi	Handle broke off of Driver side lumbar control

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GMC Acadia in Texas, United States Jun 2007 - Apr 2013
Aug 2007 1000 mi	The car would literally stop moving until the car was turned off and turned back on….not a good thing in the middle of an intersection. Happened again within 24 hours of getting the car back. Email 012408
Sep 2007 2000 mi	Unsuccessful repair -- problem occurred again within 24 hours. The car was repaired successfully the 3rd time and it turned out to be the TCU (Transmission Control Unit).
May 2008 19000 mi	Check Engine Light was on for almost two days then went off while driving to the Dealer. Steering column replaced. Dealer indicated there was a TSB for the symptom which included a very noisy steering wheel when turning. Apparently exposed rivets in the steering column were part of a TSB for this problem, and they replaced it free of charge. Gear shift was hard to move due to rubber gear shift selector cover getting bound inside the console. A new rubber boot/shift selector is on order. It will go in the shop today for installation, and will be covered under warranty.
Mar 2009 34000 mi	Steering wheel made squeaking noises when turned. Dealer replaced parts under warranty and problem was resolved. This problem did not impact drivability.
Jul 2010 51000 mi US $550	Water pump leaking badly in garage. Replaced at owner expense.
May 2011 66000 mi	Transmission failed with 4th, 5th and 6th gears not enabling due to a failed "wave plate". Timing chain was identified as STRETCHED, and was replaced under warranty while it was in for a transmission rebuild. The dealer indicated that there were diagnostic codes associated with this problem in the Acadia's computer log. Engine cylinder head clearance was 'out of tolerance' according to the service advisor and was REPLACED under the factory 5 year / 100K power train warranty.
Jul 2011 69000 mi	Check Engine Light went on with intermittent 'slips' in the transmission. Hit the OnStar button and they said drive it in immediately to a GM Dealer. The Dealer replaced additional tranny parts beyond the May transmission repair.
Aug 2012 84300 mi US $200	3-5-R Wave Plate failure yet again. This is at least the 4th time this particular part has been replaced and the transmission has been rebuilt. The dealer was great & arranged for GM to cover even though it was out of warranty.

GMC Acadia in Texas, United States Aug 2007 - Mar 2010
Jul 2007 5500 mi	sticking fuel gauge - no fix from dealer. sticking temp gauge - no fix from dealer. vehicle was delivered to me with low coolant and thus overheated during the sales person review.

GMC Acadia in North Carolina, United States Sep 2013 - Mar 2016
Apr 2015 147000 mi US $1100	Intake value stability track
Oct 2015 158800 mi US $541	A/C Recharge

GMC Acadia in Florida, United States Jan 2007 - Mar 2010
Mar 2007 1000 mi	had them try to fix NAV/HUD display problem and they could not--factory trying to determine fix
Oct 2007 8000 mi	Reprogrammed nav.
Jun 2008 13000 mi	Popping noise in front end. Mechanic determined the strut bushings needed to be replaced. This was a known problem. Parts ordered. Loose seal around rear driver's side door. Crackling audio speaker.
Jul 2008 15000 mi	Strut bushings came in and dealer fixed (I hope)
Mar 2009 21000 mi	Loose seal around left rear door. Crackling speakers.
Apr 2009 22000 mi	Replaced seal around rear driver's side door.

GMC Acadia in California, United States May 2007 - Jun 2011
Jun 2010 50000 mi US $200	Passenger power folding mirror would not fold in.

GMC Acadia in Indiana, United States Dec 2007 - Feb 2018
Aug 2007 1000 mi US $1000	Dealer found a transmission leak during the first oil change. Fixed under warranty.
Aug 2012 81200 mi	Added a few oz of brake fluid. Stabilitrak error was corrected.
Dec 2012 87000 mi	Engine light on, code says gas vent is the problem.
Jul 2013 92500 mi US $100	Engine light on, code says gas vent is the problem. Mechanic replaced gas vent solenoid. Engine light on, code says gas vent is the problem. Mechanic replaced gas vent solenoid.
Sep 2013 94000 mi	Timing Chain under warranty
Nov 2013 98200 mi US $21500	TCM Failure & 3-5 Waveplate Fracture. Codes P0200 P0989 P0252
Sep 2014 121000 mi US $100	Motor blower for vents replaced. Have to re-charge the AC twice a year. Do it myself, easy to do. Replaced HVAC fan that is under the glove compartment. Easy to access and to replace.
Feb 2015 118000 mi US $90	Service Stabilitrac Error: The Throttle Body Intake was cleaned as it had a pint of frothy oil in the intake tubing. Cleaning fixed the problem.
Jun 2016 137000 mi	Evaporator leaks. Attempted to seal with AC Recharge but it is not holding.
Jul 2016 137700 mi US $40	First attempt with stop-leak from autozone did not work. My mechanic added his stop-leak and it fixed the evaporator leak.
Dec 2017 157000 mi US $200	Replaced rusty muffler.
Jan 2018 158000 mi US $10	Stabilitrak Traction Control OFF & Reduced Engine Power when operating below 10 degrees F. Significant oil found in throttle body intake. Replaced one PCV, unclogged the other & cleaned throttle body.

GMC Acadia in California, United States Apr 2007 - Jun 2011
Apr 2008 11000 mi	The drainage tubes for the sunroof were not connected causing water to drain into interior of veh after rain/car wash. Leaked in passenger floorboard, passenger side btwn 2nd/3rd rows & during carwash water poured from airbag area on pillar behind driver.
Jan 2010 29000 mi	Water management system being inundated and not draining properly which resulted in water draining into cabin. Drainage tubes were cleaned out and drainage holes enlarged.

GMC Acadia in Arizona, United States Feb 2007 - Mar 2010
Sep 2007 6551 mi	Hesitation in acceleration coming out of turn.
Oct 2007 7875 mi	Nav system failed and has no display.
Feb 2008 12703 mi	Vibration in steering wheel. Drivers seat grinding when moving forward or reverse. Acceleration hesitation coming out of a turn. Sunroof shade rattles.
Mar 2008 13680 mi	Vibration in steering wheel. Sun roof shade rattles.
Jul 2008 17951 mi	Delay in acceleration/hesitation when coming out of turns. AC does not blow cold.
Nov 2008 21108 mi US $50	Daytime running lamp burned out. Sunroof drain recall. Vibration in steering wheel when car at idle or while driving. Loud grinding noise when starting car.
Apr 2009 25000 mi	Driver mirror grinding & sticks when folding in/out. Drivers seat grinding. Nav randomly will not come on. CD player randomly ejects discs. Steering wheel vibrates. Car hesitate out of turns. Sunroof shade rattles. Grinding noise on startup.

GMC Acadia in Illinois, United States Aug 2012 - Jan 2017
Jun 2013 107000 mi US $3890	Remanufactured transmission due to wave plate disintergration
Feb 2014 115000 mi US $845	Replaced throttle body and pcv valve
May 2014 120000 mi US $127	LHR wheel bearing
Dec 2014 131000 mi US $1400	Passenger rear wheel bearing howling Rear shock absorbers failed
Mar 2015 136000 mi US $157	Both low beam headlight bulbs blew at same time
Nov 2016 163000 mi US $85	Timing chains stretched
Jan 2017 168000 mi	Needed new timing chain, would have been $2000 to fix it.

GMC Acadia in Mississippi, United States Aug 2007 - Mar 2010
Sep 2007 6000 mi	We opened the moonroof for the first time on a Friday night. That following Saturday was quite rainy. Water began pouring in the front passenger side where your feet rest. After checking it out, the dealer told us that during manufacturing the drain hose After opening the sunroof for the first time, the next day as we were going through a bad thunderstorm, rainwater started pouring in on the front passenger side. A drain hose from the sunroof had come loose. I took it to the dealer and they fixed it righ
Dec 2007 12000 mi	A few months ago after a rainy day the vehicle was leaking on the front passenger side due to sunroof drain hose coming out. They fixed that. Recently the vehicle started leaking on driver side which was caused by another sunroof drain hose coming out.

GMC Acadia in California, United States Sep 2007 - Apr 2011
Jan 2008 16000 mi US $85	Hesitation fixed with software flash update.
May 2008 24000 mi	Seat vibrating when moved forward.
Dec 2008 35000 mi	Driver seat belt fraying. Ordered replacement under warranty. Passenger seat grinds when moving forward and rear. Replacement track ordered.
Jun 2009 45000 mi US $260	groaning noise from engine compartment turned out to be air in power steering system. Bled system at no cost to customer.
Jul 2009 45000 mi US $100	driver's seat belt fraying. reported at 25000 miles, part ordered and replaced under warranty. Seat grinds when moving front and rear. Dealer replaced seat rails.
Mar 2010 58000 mi	Coolant leaking, turned out to need a new water pump.

GMC Acadia in Ontario, Canada Jul 2009 - Oct 2014
Dec 2011 65100 mi	stupid oxygen sensor - I have not repaired it yet
May 2014 88820 mi	water pump should have been a recall but only replaced with failure - could have destroyed engine

GMC Acadia in Arizona, United States Nov 2008 - Dec 2011
Dec 2008 29000 mi	The work I had done was RC 08207 SUNROOF WATER LEAK-INSTALL DRAIN TUBE EXTENSIONS
May 2009 32000 mi	Noticed a clicking noise when turning; dealer discovered a loose rivet and replaced steering column When moving driver's seat; the seat movement was bumpy; replaced lower seat tracks
May 2010 44000 mi	I discovered an oil leak; dealer replaced front engine cover seal Liftgate would not open under power; replaced liftgate latch.
Aug 2010 48100 mi	DRL portion of bulb failed; bought and changed bulb and found wiring to the socket melted.
Sep 2010 51000 mi	Dealer replaced wiring, connector and bulb.
Dec 2010 56000 mi	Passenger low beam bulb not working; found bulb blown; replaced bulb and light works
Sep 2011 65000 mi	Transmission started shifting erratically. Dealer diagnosed a failing transmission and replaced under power train warranty

GMC Acadia in California, United States Feb 2009 - Mar 2011
Dec 2010 44000 mi	Nav unit occasionally reported "disk read error". Problem had been reported but apparently not fixed in in-warranty visit, so unit was replaced under original warranty even though warranty expired.
Feb 2011 46000 mi	Reverse wave plate in transmission failed. The car suddently lost most power, eventually stopping when I came to an upward incline.

GMC Acadia in South Carolina, United States Aug 2010 - Aug 2019
Jan 2012	This trip was for two recalls. Headlights and timing chain. Also, for leaking around sunroof. Water had caused the system charging error code to come on during a rainstorm and the rear wiper to come on by itself.
Sep 2013 59000 mi US $100	car leaks through the sunroof which has been an ongoing problem since ownership. Cleaning out drain doesn't help for long.
Oct 2014 66200 mi US $3700	Transmission went completely out. Had to replace. Left me stranded and was nearly hit by several vehicles including a concrete mixing truck.

GMC Acadia in Virginia, United States Jul 2008 - Jun 2010
Jun 2009 35000 mi	power steering pump failure replaced seat tracks on both driver and passenger seats. second row bench seat will not lock securely in place. shop said it did. does not.
Jun 2010 44000 mi	second row bench still did not lock securely in place when sold. the same seat in new Traverse does not have same problem.

GMC Acadia in Ontario, Canada Nov 2007 - Sep 2011
Jul 2009 30380 mi	Control arms were loose and needed replacing.
Jun 2010 43400 mi C $2100	Exchanger had to be replaced in A/C unit. Required removing entire dash. Repair not covered under warranty.
Nov 2010 52080 mi	Car stopped moving. Transmission would no longer find a gear and engine revved uselessly. Transmission replaced.
Jan 2011 57660 mi	Check engine light was on intermittently, rough running, remote start not working and hesitation to start in cold weather. Timing chains were worn. Significant repair effort but covered under warranty.
Feb 2011 58900 mi	Significant water leakage into interior of vehicle through fixed glass roof. Dealer advised no longer covered and requires appointment with glass guy. After complaint and citing common issue, dealer agreed to cover cost. Repair scheduled.
Mar 2011 61380 mi	Glass specialist re-sealed fixed glass roof to stop significant water flow into the cabin. Problem appears to be fixed now. Dealer/GMC agreed to pay out-of-warranty.

GMC Acadia in Iowa, United States Feb 2008 - Feb 2015
Mar 2008 17000 mi	Squeak when using the brake pedal, put in new brake fluid.
Dec 2013 91000 mi	Installed new timing chain under warrantee

GMC Acadia in Florida, United States Dec 2009 - Aug 2013
Oct 2012 78800 mi	replaced transmission
Aug 2013 90000 mi	Hole in freon tube estim. $2200.00 to repair.

GMC Acadia in Kentucky, United States Jan 2013 - Apr 2013
Apr 2013 131000 mi US $3028	Timing chain needs replaced, received an alert for the problem but it expired at 120,000. Gm will not extend it so i am stuck with it. Very unhappy with this vehicle manufacturer.

GMC Acadia in California, United States Dec 2012 - Apr 2013
Feb 2013 51900 mi US $1300	Transmission rebuilt

GMC Acadia in Virginia, United States Jan 2007 - Sep 2015
Mar 2007 2000 mi	Left trailer turn signal fuse blown (open circuit)--replaced fuse Navigation system is inaccurate by approximately 3 football fields (900 feet). For example, destination address input at 110 Any Street directs driver to address at 144 Any Street. Directed to address on other side of street. Asked to have dealer recali HID headlights were aimed too high causing other drivers to flash their headlights (or worse!!). Dealer adjusted headlights and corrected problem
May 2007 4000 mi	Navigation system still inaccurate--dealer and GM Nav Center, and GM Customer Assistance Center all agree that Navigation system only gives "approximate" directions to destination by design. It is a software design issue since GMC Acadia, my BMW and my A
Feb 2008 15000 mi	Power steering pump vibration and noise--replaced power steering pump.
Sep 2010 42000 mi US $100	water pump leaking--replaced power steering pump noise - replaced pump
Nov 2010 44300 mi US $100	Whining noise at low rpms, esp when turning--replaced steering gear--noise gone.
Mar 2011 46000 mi	timing chain stretched. timing chain replaced
Apr 2011 48000 mi	AC not working. Dealer said O-ring failed. Replaced O-ring and recharged system under extended warranty--$100 deductible owner paid A/C leaking--replaced o-ring and recharged

GMC Acadia in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2007 - Sep 2013
Jan 2010 50000 mi US $25	Right front headlight replaced
Sep 2010 48000 mi US $260	Stabilitrak/ABS light came on while driving. Was told there was a bad R/F speed sensor on right front wheel which was replaced. Part cost $45, labor was $211. Told I had a coolant leak and the water pump was replaced under warranty. Noted at least one other customer had the same problem and wondered if the dealer was replacing every water pump that came in
Feb 2011 53700 mi US $76	Returned from a trip and engaged power lift to unload luggage. Liftgate dropped down on owner. Brought car to dealer and had liftgate struts replaced.
Apr 2011 55000 mi	Whining noise and slipping transmission. Dealer gave me a free rental car for the night, replaced whatever broke in the tranny and returned the car the following day
Sep 2011 63000 mi US $780	warning bells and lights indicating low oil pressure. brought car in and no problem could be found. two weeks later problem again as well as brake system warning light and stabilitrac off. replaced oil pressure switch and brake master cylinder.
Oct 2012 80000 mi	Timing chain was replaced under an extended warranty

GMC Acadia in Ontario, Canada Aug 2007 - Nov 2008
Jul 2008 30380 mi	A defective battery cell. Acadia needed to be boosted with a tow truck, other vehicles weren't strong enough. Also, driver side power mirror wouldn't fold in, needed new part.
Aug 2008 31620 mi	Acadia went back 2 more times for the same problem: battery. According to the dealership, the Acadia is fine and can be driven. I personally don't feel comfortable driving the vehicle for fear that it will not start when I need it to and leave me standed.

GMC Acadia in Florida, United States Jan 2007 - Apr 2016
Mar 2007 1000 mi	Leaking transmission fluid Repaired leak where transmission housing joins engine. Completed repairs of transmission leak
Jun 2007 3000 mi	Battery discharges when car is towed behind a motorhome, even though the procedure outlined in the "Recreational Towing" instructions in the owner manual says it will not. Dealer consulted with factory tech support and learned that this is a known problem
Jul 2007 3000 mi	GMC issued a TSB changing the procedure for dinghy (recreational vehicle)towing and declared the problem resolved. I obtained a copy of the TSB online, so did not have to visit a dealer to learn of the revised procedure. Check engine light on - diagnosed as a faulty emissions control cannister in fuel tank. Parts ordered and follow-up appointment made. Fuel tank removed and replacement emissions control cannister installed in fuel system.
Nov 2007 5000 mi	Check engine light on - problem with gas tank vapor recovery system. Diagnosed as bad valve in vapor recovery system, but this is same problem previously "fixed" with replacement of emissions vapor cannister months previously.
Dec 2007 6000 mi	A part previously ordered - a control valve in the evaporative emmisions system was installed, completing the repair of the item intially reported in November.
Nov 2008 16000 mi	Voltmeter, temperature and fuel gauge lights went out - gauge could not be read in the dark New instrument display panel installed but it too was defective, though with a different problem. Yet another instrument panel will be ordered.
Dec 2008 16000 mi	Instrument cluster was replaced and re-programmed.
Jul 2009 24000 mi US $140	Have had wheel alignment problems since new. This time the shop altered the suspension to correct a problem for which the factory had not provided any means of adjustment. Have ruined two sets of tires on this car due to the inability to properly align
Feb 2013 78500 mi US $1071	Body Control Module (a computer module) and main power distribution center (fuse and relay panel) inexplicably burned out and required replacement. Car was running and would not shut off, even with key removed!
Apr 2014 85000 mi US $330	Replaced engine water pump Replaced engine water pump

GMC Acadia in Texas, United States Apr 2007 - Oct 2011
Jul 2007 6000 mi	intermitent ac would not warm up. gets to cold.
Nov 2008 24000 mi	New head

GMC Acadia in Texas, United States Aug 2014 - Oct 2016
Jul 2016 80700 mi US $1500	Steering gear

GMC Acadia in Missouri, United States Mar 2013 - Jun 2015
Jun 2013 60000 mi US $4400	transmission failed

GMC Acadia in Illinois, United States Feb 2007 - Mar 2010
Mar 2007 1054 mi	Warranty Repair - 03/19/07: 07058 - Transmission Correction Warranty Repair - 03/19/07: 07073 - Seat/Liftgate Update

GMC Acadia in California, United States Apr 2007 - Aug 2010
Aug 2008 15000 mi	Transmission leak. Intake manifold valve malfunctioned and was causing a check-engine light. The errant valve was replaced.
Jul 2009 24000 mi	Temperature sensor for outside temperature was not working correctly.
Oct 2009 26000 mi	Factory DVD Player would not play DVDs.

GMC Acadia in Michigan, United States Apr 2007 - Dec 2008
Apr 2008 22000 mi	Transmission reflash. Power seat on drivers side - rough travel when adjusting. Outside temperature sensor approximately 7 degrees higher than actual outside temperature.

GMC Acadia in Indiana, United States Apr 2007 - Mar 2010
May 2008 14000 mi	Power steering fluid was not full.

GMC Acadia in Georgia, United States Mar 2007 - Jun 2014
Mar 2009 16000 mi	Dual zone AC/heat not working properly on right side. Blows HOT no matter how the settings are adjusted. Driver seat rocks.
May 2009 18000 mi	No temperature control on right side of A/C system. Blew hot all the time. They made it blow cold all the time and scheduled another visit for June.
Jun 2009 18000 mi	Right side front a/c blows HOT all the time.
Jul 2009 19000 mi	Right side air conditioner blows HOT all the time
Aug 2010 23000 mi	A "vent tube" on intake system was broken by the mechanic while disabling the heated windshield washer due to a recall notice.
Mar 2012 32000 mi	Power steering squealing.

GMC Acadia in Texas, United States Feb 2007 - Jul 2013
May 2007 3000 mi	Interior door light burned out
Oct 2007 12000 mi	sunroof leak
Nov 2007 12000 mi	back up sensors shorted
Dec 2009 69000 mi US $700	Replaced booster and master cylinder- Stabilitrack Off, brake fluid leaking
Sep 2010 82000 mi US $300	Water pump failed causing the car to overheat Sunroofs leaking, water coming in front and back of the car. Told was not under warranty and they would not look at it since they were only doing warranty work on this trip in.
Jul 2013 138000 mi	Leak, not fixed Needed axle work. Tailgate not working again.

GMC Acadia in Georgia, United States Mar 2007 - Mar 2010
Apr 2007 2000 mi	Air conditioner stopped working. Apparently it was a faulty seal that leaked all of the freon out of the vehicle, thus not allowing the condenser to function. Dealer had to order the seal, have it overnighted, and installed the next day. Hasn't been a The front driver and passenger seats jerk as if they're going off track when moved back and forth. Also, driver seat rocks forward if the vehicle comes to a hard slow down or stop. There is a rattle in my front sunroof. Dealer says they couldn't replicate the rattle, so it's not fixed, but it is definitely still there and very audible during everyday driving. This is the second complaint I've had about this (1st time with the ori
Sep 2007 9000 mi	Had them re-review the rattle in my sunroof I complained of in April. They were able to successfully fix whatever was rattling. Said is was a loose bolt. Gas cap became detached from the car. The plastic piece that attaches it to the car while putting gas in came off so you had to hold the gas cap while fueling. the steering wheel "clicks" when turning at low speeds. Was told by dealer that there was no problem.
Oct 2008 23000 mi	Power seat bearings re-seated. Outside temp & fuel sensors replaced/moved. Noise in steering column/lost power steering. Passenger side mirror replaced for broken part behind mirror. Gas cap strap reattached.

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GMC Acadia in Virginia, United States Jan 2015 - May 2015
Mar 2015 100000 mi	bose amp failed
May 2015 100000 mi US $320	Went to start the Acadia in the morning and it was completely dead, stuck in park, with key stuck in ignition. Had it towed to the dealership on a dolly. Dealer replaced the battery, said the battery had a bad cell.

GMC Acadia in Illinois, United States Dec 2014 - Feb 2017
Dec 2014 135000 mi	Gauge cluster - trip computer display fades out completely after cluster warms up. Removed and sent to Acadian Speedometer for repair. Had cluster for over 30 days but wasn't able to repair. Sent refund check back with cluster.
Jun 2015 143000 mi US $465	The gauge cluster had to be replaced as it was slowly getting worse, and unfortunately it could only be done by the dealer as the online sources listed the part, but it could not be ordered. The replacement and programming was done in June of 2015.
Jan 2016 139000 mi US $750	Front universal joint in propshaft (driveshaft) to rear differential failed. Front joint is 'CV type" joint that started making loud knocking/tapping noise while driving.
Mar 2016 159000 mi US $150	Noticed more noise from front end when going over bumps. Also, experienced uneven tire wear on front tires. Replaced front control arms.

GMC Acadia in Minnesota, United States May 2010 - Feb 2012
Nov 2010 69700 mi	Broken Wave Plate made gears 3-5-R inoperable and also damaged casing. Transmission overhauled. Under Warranty. Broken Waved Plate made gears 3-5-R inoperable and also damaged casing. Transmission overhauled. Under Warranty.
Jun 2011 76000 mi	Check Engine Light w/codes P0016, P0017, P0018. Performed re-calibration of ECM including OLM interval change. Check Engine Light still illuminated so Timing Chains were replaced.
Feb 2012 83000 mi	Transmission intermittently stuck in gear. CEL threw code Transmission Solenoid A Stuck On.

GMC Acadia in Indiana, United States Aug 2010 - Apr 2017
Mar 2011 50000 mi	Power rear tailgate opens itself. Dealer ordered part to solve problem, switch off in interim
Apr 2011 51000 mi	Sunroof leaking, causing short circuit into electrical functions. Ignition switch slow to shut off, takes up to a minute to turn off when in off position.
Nov 2011 59000 mi	Rearmost dome light leaking water, replaced seals/drains on roof
Sep 2012 71000 mi	Timing belt needed to be changed. Water leaking into rearmost dome light. Diagnosed as leaking through roof-mounted antenna-carried kayak this summer, which may have opened a seal.(So apparently user-created, unlike other leaks)
Dec 2012 73000 mi	Tie rods worn out (had been making clunking noise), replaced under warranty by dealer.
Dec 2014 104000 mi US $7000	Engine blown. Connecting rod went through the sidewall of the block. Car out-of-warranty (103,000 miles). Paid in full for repair ($7000). New engine sourced from GM. No assistance from GM.
Jan 2015 67800 mi US $220	check engine light on. #1 Cylinder misfiring. #1 cylinder ignition coil needed replacement. Though entire engine was replaced in November, still had to pay for ignition coil replacement. Replaced ignition coil and spark plug. CEL cleared.
Jun 2015 109000 mi US $1100	CEL on, transmission codes present. Dealer diagnosed and car needed a new transmission control module. Installed new TCM, codes cleared.
Jul 2015 109700 mi	Driver's door hinge was rusting and/or loose, thus squeaked/sagged. Dealer tech tightened and oiled hinge. Solved problem. Recently resurfaced (Oct. 2015).

GMC Acadia in Alberta, Canada May 2008 - Mar 2010
Sep 2008 35340 mi	Warranty Repair of leaky rear main seal
Oct 2008 37200 mi	Warranty repair; complete replacement of power steering rack after several trips to dealer to fix excessive noise and rough feel to steering system incl. flushed and bled steering pump and rack alignment
Apr 2009 47740 mi C $412	Front right Strut assemble replaced due to leaking of oil from strut. GM goodwill paid for 25% of invoice
Jul 2009 51460 mi	New OEM Transmission...covered by GM 100,000km powertrain warranty
Aug 2009 52080 mi	Front Sway Bar end links... which are plastic need replacing...cost estimate $350...I have declined, since the new transmission and struts were recently complete, why wasn't the loose play discovered then as the front end was apart for both repairs
Oct 2009 53940 mi	Water Pump failure...repaired under warranty
Nov 2009 54560 mi C $375	Transmission linkage failure...cannot put into or take out of gear...bracket failure...GM will not cover fix under powertrain warranty

GMC Acadia in South Carolina, United States Jul 2011 - Mar 2013
Sep 2011 39000 mi US $100	Nav system stopped working. Dealer replaced under extended warranty with $100 deductible. Cover on visor mirror would not stay open. Could not use lighted mirror. Dealer replaced visor.
Jun 2012 53000 mi US $100	Roof leak. Warranty had expired, but GM repaired as "Good Will" Drivers side seat belt stopped retracting completely.
Jan 2013 39000 mi US $100	Water leaking from sun roof down A-post into vehicle. Was in shop for repair and drying out for 2 days at a cost of $100. Unfortunately, car leaked again (worse) the night I took it home. Back to dealer next week.
Feb 2013 65000 mi US $800	Roof leaked like a sieve. Got Acadia back after 6.5 weeks and traded it away. Dealer would not give any guarantee that leak had been fixed or that car wouldn't continue to leak.

GMC Acadia in Quebec, Canada - May 2008
May 2008 24800 mi	Leaking sun roof

GMC Acadia in Alaska, United States May 2013 - Jun 2014
Dec 2013 68000 mi US $975	Klunking noise over bumps at slower speeds. Was advised that front struts and sway bar needed to be replaced.

GMC Acadia in Wisconsin, United States Oct 2012 - Sep 2013
Aug 2013 176000 mi US $2800	Would not shift out of first gear. Repaired twice for the same issue, when sold it was still intermittently not shifting out of 1st gear. NEVER AGAIN WILL WE OWN A GAENERAL MOTORS VEHICLE !!!!

GMC Acadia in Iowa, United States May 2014 - Apr 2015
Mar 2015 136000 mi US $600	Replaced front struts.

GMC Acadia in Ontario, Canada Apr 2009 - Jun 2011
Jun 2009 15500 mi	Suspension link rattling
Aug 2009 17360 mi	While driving straight and constant speed (100km/h) warning lights came on - Stabilitrak off, Service Stabilitrak, Service Traction Control. Car was returned corrected with no explanation or paper work. Drivers side lumbar handle broke off internally and did not function. Power dies when exiting corners. Dealer says this is a known issue and recommends reprogramming transmission. Vehicle problem is now worse.
Nov 2009 22940 mi	Power lag fixed when exiting corners but truck now stays in too high a gear and vibrates when driving 50km/h to 70 km/h
Mar 2010 27280 mi	Transmission vibrates under light load at constant speed of 70km/h. Down shift or more throttle eliminates vibration. Dealer could not replicate problem. Lift gate struts would not support the lift gate. Struts were replaced.
Sep 2010 33480 mi	Rattle coming from driver door area. Waited too long with problem and now not covered by warranty. Was told likely due to low brake pads. Pads were changed and rattle remains.

GMC Acadia in Rhode Island, United States Dec 2010 - Feb 2011
Feb 2011 65000 mi	Transmission failure 7000 miles after previous rebuild. After a lengthy process GM finally replaced the transmission

GMC Acadia in Wisconsin, United States Sep 2010 - Jan 2012
Apr 2011 59000 mi US $150	coolant leak.. it was determined that the water pump was defective
Jun 2011 61000 mi US $182	went in for an air conditioning repair. Squeak in the steering wheel. The power steering gear was determined to be the problem. The dealer agreed to cover the replacement cost of the steering gear as shop goodwill. Still not right.
Jan 2012 US $137	intake duct damaged by dealer in earlier repair on order will have to return to complete repair.

GMC Acadia in Virginia, United States Aug 2007 - Jun 2011
Oct 2007 8122 mi	Reflashed the ECM and TCM. Replaced latch on Rear Liftgate(Manual Liftgate) Vehicle shifts much better with new program.
Mar 2009 21000 mi	Driver seat track was replaced due to jerky movement.
Nov 2009 30000 mi US $100	Check Engine light came on. After diagnosis, it was determined that the timing chains had to be replaced.
Mar 2010 35000 mi US $35	Replaced engine mount.

GMC Acadia in Illinois, United States Feb 2007 - Mar 2010
Mar 2008 7000 mi	TSB for brake squeak. Fix was to change OEM GM brake fluid with a non-GM brake fluid that is DOT 3 compliant. Noise sounded like it came from the pedal armiture itself, however it was the brake fluid not properly coating the seals in the brakes ...
May 2008 8000 mi	ECM and TCM reflash for transmission flash. This was a TSB, but optional for consumers looking to get better shift points and improved throttle response to driver's actions.

GMC Acadia in California, United States Feb 2007 - Sep 2011
Jan 2010 37000 mi	steering column noise
Feb 2010 37500 mi	noise in steering column
Mar 2011 49000 mi US $200	Rubbing noise in steering column. Dealer replaced power steering pump, but with no improvement. Second trip dealer was given information from the Acadia forum and replaced steering box. So far this has done the trick.

GMC Acadia in Indiana, United States Mar 2007 - Aug 2014
Nov 2009 25000 mi	oil leak

GMC Acadia in Virginia, United States Mar 2007 - May 2011
Mar 2011 82000 mi	Known bulletin about timing chain play for 07 Acadia and some Cadillac engines. Engine warning light and code of P0014 for camshaft chains out of tension specs. Dealer replaced all engine chains under original auto warranty.
May 2011 82000 mi	Roof leak never fixed despite recall repair.

GMC Acadia in Utah, United States May 2007 - Jun 2011
Jul 2007 1000 mi	Replaced component of transmission that malfunctioned. Factory warranty covered repair, towing and cost of rental car. Took ~6 days for part to arrive, 1 day to replace broken component.
Jun 2009 25000 mi	replaced one headlight (bulb).
Oct 2009 32000 mi	side-view mirror motor was replaced (it automatically moves in and out)

GMC Acadia in Oregon, United States Feb 2007 - Jun 2012
Jun 2007 2000 mi	Transmission had huge hiccup and check engine light came on. Diagnostic revealed issue with transmissions, but shop or GM was unable to reproduce issue intermittant issue with outside temp sensor. Told that it is working properly.
Nov 2008 12000 mi	Power steering pump making odd noise. Diagnosed to replace per GM
Dec 2008 12000 mi	Finally got all parts in for replacing the power steering pump and required exhaust gaskets. (part of exhaust system has to be removed to replace power steering pump).
Apr 2009 15000 mi	Dirty transmission sensor causing "limp mode" All rear light modules replaced due to leaking seals
Jun 2011 26000 mi US $182	AC system coolant was empty. Dealership was unable to find a leak, but admitted that a leak must exist for the coolant to be gone. Filled up with new coolant and told to bring back if problem peristed

GMC Acadia in Illinois, United States Jan 2007 - Apr 2014
Mar 2007 1000 mi	Check engine light came on. Computer indicated a possible problem with an electronic control module. Dealer replaced it.
Dec 2009 32000 mi	Rear power hatch sensor became defective, ran continuously.
Dec 2010 42000 mi	Transmission was rebuilt, slipping.
Jan 2011 42000 mi	Climate control module went out, had to be replaced.
May 2011 45200 mi US $100	New alternator was needed
Aug 2012 61300 mi US $100	Power steering pump went out.

GMC Acadia in Missouri, United States Feb 2007 - Jan 2009
Oct 2008 32000 mi	Rattle in dash. Parts installed to fix rattle.

GMC Acadia in California, United States Jan 2007 - Jan 2013
Feb 2010 38000 mi US $16	low beam headlight burnt out

GMC Acadia in Ontario, Canada Jan 2007 - Mar 2010
Jul 2008 25420 mi C $247	Sunroof drain tubes became disconnect due to design flaw. Water leaked through headliner, behind dashboard and down A & B pillars soaking the floor and causing electrical gremlins.
Sep 2008 28520 mi	Removed sunroof frame to allow for glass removal. Removed right side cargo rack and reinstalled after glass repair. Reinstalled frame to resoak and verify leak repaired. Appears repaired after one month + without leaks.

GMC Acadia in Ohio, United States Feb 2007 - Nov 2014
Mar 2007 1000 mi	Transmission software modification. Allows for smoother shifts from gears 1-2 and 2-3.
Oct 2011 53500 mi	Wave plate broke inside transmission. Required the complete transmission to be replaced.
Sep 2012 63000 mi US $700	Failed water pump. Pump was replaced
Jan 2013 58200 mi	timing chains were stretched. GMC extended the warranty on this item. Engine had to be dropped to repair. Full parts and labor covered.

GMC Acadia in Minnesota, United States Apr 2007 - Jul 2018
Jun 2007	Refill valve on Air conditioner broke and had to be replaced. Repair shop ordered part, replaced and refilled air conditioner.
Oct 2009 39000 mi	Check engine light came on. Next step is to replace timing chain. Parts ordered. Check engine light came on. Cam sensor replaced but problem came back.
Jan 2010	Replaced timing chain after cam sensor replacement did not fix problem.
May 2011 52000 mi	loose tie rod replacement made noise.
Dec 2012 68000 mi	steering gear replacement. covered under warranty
Jun 2015 95000 mi	Water pump, covered under shadow warranty

GMC Acadia in Texas, United States Apr 2007 - Dec 2009
Sep 2007 2000 mi	Traction control and stabilitrak became inoperative because of a faulty sensor.

GMC Acadia in Ontario, Canada Jan 2008 - Dec 2012
Mar 2008 13020 mi	The drive seat rocked back and forth . Driver seat also squeaks all the time. The rockering was fixed by TSB, but the squeak was not, they said leave it for another 30 days.
Jul 2008 19220 mi	The Driver seat squeaks all the time. Dealer still can not fix it.
Oct 2009 40920 mi C $780	Power Steering hose needs replacement. Sluggish response on AWD system, intermittent power loss.
Jan 2010 45880 mi	Power steering hose
Apr 2011 70680 mi	Seals and oil leak from the last Drive train and sensor repair.

GMC Acadia in Massachusetts, United States Jul 2007 - Oct 2007
Jul 2007 3400 mi	TCM updated-slow to accelerate
Aug 2007 4300 mi	vehicle has water leak in several places.Dropped headliner 1st time and put sealent in 4 places. car still leakes couple of weeks later, so dropped headliner again and replaced seal. Also put new seal at bottom of windshield. Battery dead again. Replaced front passenger door latches. Also dropped headliner and fixed four leaks where there was not enough sealant. Was leaking at driver's side B pillar and also around emergency brake.

GMC Acadia in British Columbia, Canada Jan 2009 - Jun 2011
Mar 2010 47740 mi	Transmission replaced. No transmission fluid and no visible leak

GMC Acadia in Georgia, United States May 2008 - Dec 2012
Jun 2008 24000 mi	Leaking Power steering pump
Jul 2008 24000 mi	Leaking power steering pump....very slow and not easy to find leak. Dealer replaced pump.
Mar 2009 34000 mi	Noise when turning steering wheel slowly..Repair:required replacing the steering column. Drivers seat seems to move when braking hard...Told same as others they tested. No action taken.
Jun 2009 37000 mi	Rear deck will not open with electric motor.
Sep 2009 38000 mi	Rear hatch won't open with switch...only manually Wrong parts delivered on trip one...Correct parts on trip 2 and door repaired.
Jul 2010 53800 mi	Lost all gears except 3rd. "Chack Stabilitrak" and "check Engine light" on. Transmission replaced.

GMC Acadia in Connecticut, United States Oct 2008 - Oct 2010
Sep 2008 31000 mi	I was told that water is leaking from the sunroof down to dashboard. I was getting lockdown on a steering wheel and malfunctioning brakes.
Nov 2008 33500 mi	Happened again on a day when it rained heavy. It started with locking up of steering wheel and malfunctioning of brakes, followed by malfunctioning traction control, battery power, followed by engine temp gauge dancing up and down. Just scary stuff. same thing happened again as the last time. It seems like whenever there's very heavy rain, it happens. Still in the deal almost a week now. No words from the service department at the dealer, yet.
Sep 2009 46000 mi US $30	passenger side headlight burned out. had to remove the front tire and a mud guard to get to the headlight.

GMC Acadia in Connecticut, United States May 2009 - May 2010
Dec 2009 40000 mi	a skylight leak was repaired

GMC Acadia in Ontario, Canada Aug 2007 - Mar 2010
Apr 2007 1781 mi	Air conditioning does not work
Sep 2007 4960 mi	Lumbar support on both seats broke and required two trips to dealer to have repaired. Ordered parts. Fixed the passenger lumbar but had to order more parts for the drivers side as it was completely broken inside. Installed new lumbar for the driver side.

GMC Acadia in Colorado, United States May 2007 - Mar 2009
Jul 2007 6000 mi	Engine light was on, replaced gas cap.
Aug 2007 8000 mi	check engine light was on. Replaced pressure sensor on gas tank.
Feb 2008 12000 mi	SEAL FOUR HOLES UNDER STATIONARY GLASS, ADD EXTENTION TO SUNROOF DRAIN HOSES, REMOVE CROSS HATCH INSIDE SUNROOF DRAIN TUBES.
Jul 2008 20000 mi	Check engine light was on - replaced 3 terminals in x305

GMC Acadia in California, United States Mar 2009 - Dec 2020
Apr 2009 26000 mi	replace steering column
Nov 2009 35000 mi	Steering wheel noise when turning. Problem is known to GM and they are working on a fix.
Dec 2010 53000 mi US $100	rack and pinion replaced
Jan 2012 41500 mi	Transmission seal replaced, clutch replaced, seal on engine replaced to stop an oil leak, replace transmission control module
May 2013 84000 mi US $1000	Overhaul transmission. New clutches and waveplate. Even with no maintenance insurance or warranty, GM paid for all parts. I paid labor. Saved several thousand dollars.
May 2014 93900 mi US $1900	Replaced Tie Rod Repaired Transmission
Nov 2015 105000 mi US $2000	Fix coolant leak
Mar 2016 105000 mi US $200	Coolant leak again -

GMC Acadia in Colorado, United States May 2007 - Aug 2014
Sep 2007 5000 mi	Transmission/ECM reflash
May 2008 14000 mi	Trailer backup light not working.
May 2009 28000 mi	Message - Tire Monitoring System Failure
Mar 2013 69000 mi US $170	Struts on rear hatch failed
Mar 2014 78000 mi US $4000	Replaced battery

GMC Acadia in New York, United States Jun 2007 - Mar 2010
Jul 2007 4000 mi	transmission needed a reflash

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GMC Acadia in Virginia, United States May 2008 - Jun 2021
Sep 2012 62000 mi US $746	Water pump replacement.
Mar 2016 81000 mi US $302	Harmonic Balancer became defective and stripped part of the main belt.
Apr 2016 81000 mi US $302	Harmonic Balancer had become deformed and was starting to damage belt. New harmonic balancer and new belt was installed.

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GMC Acadia in Pennsylvania, United States Jul 2007 - Mar 2010
Sep 2007 7000 mi	Temp sensor Seatbelt adjuster replacement. Chrome strip ordered. Require another trip when part is in.

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