We have classified the 122 complaints from 2008 GMC Acadia about ELECTRICAL SYSTEM into the following categories.
I've had my gmc acadia for about 4 years now. i initially (within 30 days of purchase) had issues with the window motor because my windows weren't going up when pressing the buttons on either side up front. carmax fixed the issue. well, i'm still having the same problem today except the passenger side button works occasionally to roll up the front window. the driver side button works fine for the driver side window and both of the rear windows. it doesn't work to roll up the front passenger side window. this happens whether my vehicle is parked or in motion.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. when the contact opened any of the vehicle doors, the interior lighting flickered on and off. also, while driving various speeds, the stabilitrak and service brake system warning indicators illuminated intermittently. the contact also mentioned that an obd code reader discovered that the passenger air bags were defective. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer and dealer were not contacted. the contact associated nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v118000 (air bags) and 10v240000 (electrical system) with the failures. the failure mileage was 156,000.
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
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. when the vehicle was started, the seat belt and service air bag indicators illuminated. the vehicle was taken to schumacher buick gmc of north palm beach (561-282-1957, located at 3720 northlake blvd ste c, lake park, fl 33403) where it was diagnosed that the sensor in the seat needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 85,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. after turning the ignition switch to the off position, the engine would not immediately shut off. also, the vehicle would not immediately start when turning the ignition switch to the on position. the contact stated that the battery continued to lose power after turning the vehicle off and water leaked into the cabin of the vehicle. the cause of the failures was not determined. the manufacturer and highly buick gmc (3535 west loop 820 south, fort worth, tx) were notified of the failures, but no assistance was offered. the failure mileage was 115,000.
The sunroof leaks in the front driver seat, passenger, and water comes out of the air vents in the back seat as well as the dvd player and air bags. the battery will not hold a charge and now with a new battery the car stalls when trying to start it. the car was parked in my driveway. the water leak happened in december 2018.
Takata recall it keeps shutting completely down in the middle of highway and this affects everything steering, complete loss of power to vehicle. no codes to indicate something is wrong !!!! extremely dangerous this has continued to occur even after parts have been replaced brand new. more than 5 times already. this will most certainly lead to death. i have 3 children with me at all times. that's 4 lives that could be lost because of this problem!!!! . we have been extremely lucky because it has shift down in the middle of the night and bridges where there is nowhere to get on the side but remain in the lanes where traffic is 70 mph and up!!!! this needs to be recalled immediately!!!! *tr
This has been the most unsafe car i have ever owned. i can not even trade it in the get a safer car. we have come so close to having many accidents with this car. the steering just freezes up the engine will just shut down will driving. we have had the transmission replaced once and not it needs replaced again. we are not hard on our cars..i just hope it does not come down to having a accident before someone sees how bad this car is.. this happens off and on all the time hard to put the dates and times down when this happens, we take into a dealer and it does not happen with them or the cost is just crazy.
The vehicle is having issues with transmission, there is a recall on other vehicles of the same make and model in a large range of years. the recall is a transmission solenoid. however because under the vin number it does not show there is a recall this will not be fixed free by dealership. this is very dangerous because it happens randomly while driving.
The vehicle turns off abruptly while driving. the vehicle as turned off in a parked-idling position, rolling at five mph, and even between 60-70 mph. most of the time when the car shuts down, you are not able to restart the car without removing the key out of the ignition and inserting it to the on position cycling that motion four to five times. i have researched and spoken to other owners with the same make, model, and year as i have and they are dealing with the same issue. i am certain i am not the only complaint regarding this issue. i am worried about the safety for my family and myself because as mentioned before, this happens at random. this is copied and pasted from a previous post because i have the exact same issue. no accident so far because i was able to get off highway safely while car stalled at 70 mph.
My 2008 gmc acadia began displaying service air bag and turning off the passenger airbag intermittently when a passenger was in the front passenger seat due to the wiring harness under the passenger seat. after a few months it now stays on all the time. gmc said it's not under a recall but i have read several complaints about it with the same year make and model stating it's a recall this happens when in motion and while stoped
This is the worst viechle we have every bought. you name it an it has gone wrong. transmission twice, timing, power steering, tailgate, we have never pulled anything with our car. when it rains the steering locks up.. one minute we are going 70 and bam the car turns off. i can keep going. gmc pretty much just said oh well. this have happened so many times i lost track.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. the contact noticed water leaking into the vehicle from the windshield and sun roof, which caused the radio, wiper blades, and turn signals to fail. the contact mentioned that the battery was moist due to the water. the vehicle was taken to mauer buick gmc (1111 mn-110, inver grove heights, mn 55077), but was not diagnosed due to the diagnostic fee. the vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the radio amplifier needed to be replaced; however, the cause of the leak was not determined. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 164,000.
This car came with a 30 day and/or 1000 miles warranty. within a week pass the warranty it started. the radio illumination started to go out we would have to tap on it to get it to turn on so we could see the time etc. then it would not come back on at all and all chimes went away., stopped working altogether. no turn single indicator, seat belts, back up warning, door ajar etc. the passenger side air bag indicator would say no one when someone was sitting in it and while driving blink between the two. also air bag needs maintance indictor in dash will flash while driving. park assistant on and off will flash while driving. the steering will move in itself while driving and around bends/turns in the road and worsening on highway! to the point i do not take my children on. there is also a faint burn smell around front floor.i decided to take it to the local advanced auto parts store and have them hook it up to see why i lost my radio, steering etc. they tell me that it was a dead battery cell and that my battery is ...
The vehicle turns off abruptly while driving. the vehicle as turned off in a parked-idling position, rolling at five mph, and even between 60-70 mph. most of the time when the car shuts down, you are not able to restart the car without removing the key out of the ignition and inserting it to the on position cycling that motion four to five times. i have researched and spoken to other owners with the same make, model, and year as i have and they are dealing with the same issue. i am certain i am not the only complaint regarding this issue. i am worried about the safety for my family and myself because as mentioned before, this happens at random. there should be some kind of recall for this issue, however there is not. any help would be greatly appreciated.