general problems of the 2008 GMC Acadia - part 1

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.

Deer hit me on the highway at 2am on December 26th. No air bags deployed.

Started losing power and had problems cranking. Now won't cranking at all. P0123 error code.

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.

Head gaskets and engine default and ground wire system defaulted.

Turned key to start,it did not. Mechanic said timing chain failed.

The contact owns a 2008 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while driving at 25 - 30 mph, the vehicle loss motive 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.

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.

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 mike cooper 452 weaver rd webster NY 14580 585-507-0179.

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle was idling rough and she parked the vehicle when she returned home. The key was taken out of the ignition and the vehicle kept running. The contact could not stop running and finally shut off after seven minutes and locked the key in the ignition. The next day the vehicle did not work tand would not start. The vehicle was jumped and started immediatly. The vehicle ran for a few minutes and the contact attempted to turn the vehicle off but it still ran for another 15 minutes. The vehcle was taken to an independent mechanic that said it happens a lot with the Acadia and stated it is a electrical issue and should have had a recall on it. The contact has paid over $8000 on repairs since she bought the vehicle in 03/2019. The manufacturer acknowledged the issue and recommended it to be taken to a dealer. The vehicle remains unfixed at this time. The failure mileage was 139,000. Tf.

Will not shift out of park.

Tl- 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. Jft.

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. The contact stated that the instrumental panel service stability track control illuminated remained illuminated and the engine light flashes and the gear locked in fourth gear, the contact had to release the accelerator pedal to be able to have the gear release from fourth gear. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to have a diagnostic performed. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 187,000. Li.

Takara 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 life's that could be lost because of this problem!!!! . We have been extremely lucky because it has shit 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!!!!.

While driving on the freeway the engine locked in the middle lane of busy traffic.

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.

Tl the contact owns a 2008 GMC Acadia. While driving 25 mph, the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the cam shaft needed to be replaced. The contact was also informed by another independent mechanic that the entire engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 142,293.

While accelerating I've noticed my vehicle has some type of wave plate issue but it seems common for these vehicles. It jerks and shakes and it's not safe.

On 4 separate occasions within a 3 week period the vehicle would accelerate while driving without driver prompts or control (rpms revved from 2000 to over 6000 and speed would increase from 50 mph to over 85 mph with accelerator pegged to the floor. ) the only way to correct this was to put the vehicle in neutral, coast to the side of the road, stop the vehicle and turn off the engine for 10-15 minutes, then restart it and it would run normally for short periods of time. If I drove the vehicle for more than 30 minutes at a time it would react this way every time and nearly caused me to hit 2 vehicles on the interstate. On one occasion I had to impact a guardrail to slow the vehicle down. I took the vehicle to a certified GMC dealership who stated on both occasions they could not repeat the problem after driving it for 5-10 minutes or less than 15 miles. When I informed them that it only occurred after 30-45 minutes of driving, the technician stated he didn't have time to drive the vehicle that length of time or distance and went on to say no diagnostic codes were tripped so there wasn't any repairs he could do or that GMC would authorized. The vehicle was under warranty. . Read more...

The timing chain is going bad for no reason, and I know is not olthe only one, a friend of mine has the same truck with the same problem for no reason as well. . . I was on my way to school and the truck lost the power and didn't come back so, I had to call the tow truck and take it to the shop where they told me that the time chain was bad. I would really appreciate that you do some research and help me and other people who has the same truck as me.

2008 GMC Acadia with 140,000 miles ran fine on Saturday 11/24/18. No noise, no issues, no warning lights. Monday 11/26/18, engine would turn over, but not crank. Again, no noise, etc. Had towed to a local GMC dealership that has completed all work and maintenance on car. Results=? broken timing chain. ???? there was a recall on 2007 and 2009 GMC Acadia's. If there was assistance with 2007 and 2009, how could they not have sca/recall for 2008. It is obvious that the problem was not corrected in 2007 or they would not have had to include 2009. GMC needs to step up to the plate. We have had multiple engine issues with this 2008 GMC Acadia. Please advise.

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.

This is the 3rd time happening. Driving normally engine light comes on and engine doesn't change gears it stays on 1st gear I have to pull over. Turn the car off and turn it back on a few times and tried to drive to see if it starts changing gears again until I can get to auto shop / dealer. They check the car with computer gives code p0700 , they have been trying to find out whats the issue with the car. Everywhere we look up online tons of people with the same situation . GMC is a big company they need to make a recall on transmission this is insane how many problems Acadia from 2007 till 2009 have been having . Worst part is certain cars get called to gm defect programs others dont. Please make a recall I was with my baby in the car in the middle of the highway going 30 mph !.

Transmission problem I am being told. . . No warning signs! stopped at a red light and went to accelerate and Acadia would not go faster than 25 mph! now I am being told I need a new transmission at 95000 miles GMC is a joke! will never own another one!.

When travelling home on the highway after school shopping with my two children my vehicle suddenly reduced power, became uncontrollable and wouldn't allow me to get out of the way of the rapidly approaching vehicles behind me in time. I was able to get to the shoulder, after the reduced engine alert appeared. Stabiltrak was also disabled and one more feature I cannot remember. I had to shut my vehicle down and sit with two children in the car waiting for the car to somehow right itself. After 10 minutes I tried turning it on and the errors were gone and the car drove again, except rough. I took it to the local auto store and the diagnosed it with the code reader as tac. Throttle body. The person at the counter said they see this all the time with this vehicle. In fact, it should be a recall since it's so common and a clear flaw in the design. To the tune of $199 you can replace the part and have the same thing happen all over again at some other random, unsafe time! thank you gm for yet another unreliable family vehicle. I will have no choice, but to replace the part, as this is the car used for every day transportation in my household to school, work and back. Researching the internet horror stories can be found everywhere. It seems tragedy has to happen to make this $200 part a recall. Please redesign and replace. This mom cares for her kids.

The contact owns a 2008 GMC Acadia. While driving various speeds, the electronic stability control, traction control, and abs warning indicators illuminated. The contact stated that the electronic stability control malfunctioned and caused the vehicle to operate in the four wheel drive mode. Four by four center in essex, vermont was made aware of the failure and stated that there was a timing chain failure that was common in that type of vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.

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.

I purchased a used 2008 GMC Acadia in may 2017 ever since I purchased this vehicle I have had nothing but problems I purchased this vehicle because my daughter is a senior in high school and I knew that we would be needing it to travel from state to state for college tours. Every since I purchased we have not been able to travel because of the continuous light to come on, continuous codes that comes on and it causes the car to run horribly I am spending $20-$30 a day on gas and I'm also noticing that the oil is just evaporating but I'm not seeing it on the ground I continue to take it to the mechanic he continue to fix things that the codes gives him. I'm still spending money and I'm still not getting any results I have not been able to travel in this vehicle because I refuse to get on the highway with my child and breakdown in the middle of nowhere. What we need to do is start a petition with GMC because if everyone is having these problems then it is a serious problem I am to the point where I am ready to start a lawsuit. I mean let's be honest what are we waiting for either us or one of our loved ones to die and is known death trap. There are so many recalls on this vehicle that all of them should be just called in and repaired apparently it's a problem with GMC assembling the vehicle and they do not want to own up to their responsibilities and it's not fair to us that I lives are at stake.

I'm having transmission problems diagnosed by two different mechanics. I found found that GMC announced a technical service bulletin for this specific repair. However, I was told GMC might not cover the cost of repairs because the problem is "too new," so I have to continue to drive my car -- with the problem -- until it becomes severe enough for a proper code to come up on diagnostics. This makes me feel very unsafe and angry.

The contact owns a 2008 GMC Acadia. The contact noticed one arm was fractured on the liftgate. The contact's daughter sustained injuries to the hand, but did not require medical attention. The dealer diagnosed that the arms needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle failed to operate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the cause of the failure was undetermined. In addition, the side air bag warning indicator illuminated contiuously. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 15v415000 (structure) and 14v118000 (air bags). The failure mileage was unknown.

My wife was driving down the highway and the car suddenly would not go on a high volume highway. It turns out the transmission solenoid block went bad. I have looked into it and there has been many complaints of same year, model, and make. My wife and children were in the car and wereally very distraught. If there is so many complaints on this vehicle for the same very expensive problem, why not recall. $4000. 00.

While driving the vehicle at a normal speed (55) on a highway, a dinging sound comes on and the car goes into reduced power mode, losing speed. The stabilitrak and the traction control warning comes on. This makes it difficult to cross traffic at intersections as the car will barely accelerate. There is no warning that this is going to happen. Also, the cars behind you do not know why you are slowing down. Then when you turn the car off and restart it, the lights go off and the car drives fine. After three trips to the GMC dealer, the throttle body was determined to be the problem. GMC has issued special circumstances warranty on the 2007 & the 2009 but not the 2008. I do not feel that the warranty is sufficient. I do not understand why there is not a recall because after searching the forums, I have found that there are numerous complaints with this happening. I had my grandkids in the car with me and we could have been hurt when we had the sudden loss of power we experienced.

Driving car on freeway and it caught on fire, no previous issues that would cause the fire. Front of car and engine compartment caught on fire.