10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
78,440 miles

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2007 GMC Acadia drivetrain problems

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2007 GMC Acadia Owner Comments (Page 1 of 9)

problem #171

Jul 012022

Acadia

  • 63,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2007 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power with the battery saver mode activated. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic on two occasions, where the vehicle was diagnosed, and it was determined that the alternator and battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired on both occasions; however, the failure persisted. Additionally, the service air bag and transmission warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that there was smoke coming from the battery. The vehicle had not yet been taken back to the mechanic or a local dealer for further diagnostic test or repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the warranty had expired. The approximate failure mileage was 63,000.

- Bakersfield, CA, USA

problem #170

Aug 052021

Acadia

  • miles
when accelerating onto the freeway, hit 55mph and the car just stopped going. it would not go into any gear, turned off car and it still wouldnt go into gear. AAA showed up said "oh, we see this in the acadia all the time" plugged something in under the dash, the check engine light went off and he said "there you go, now it'll work fine, just dont give it hard gas when getting up to speed" turns out the code was a tranny code that when he cleared it the tranny would then work. Its bad enough i have to deal with this leaking A/C unit, 3 cans a week, and that smell is terrible, i cant even get the car up to speed when entering the freeway traffic. please make gmc fix these issues, i know im not the only one with both issues. Thank you.

- Salome, AZ, USA

problem #169

Mar 252021

Acadia

  • 186,000 miles
My 2007 GMC Acadia spontaneously caught fire while driving. No warning lights and or notifications came on. My car began to fill with smoke from the floorboard and smoke came from the hood. The front end of the car was fully engulfed in a matter of minutes, total loss.

- Payson, IL, USA

problem #168

Dec 252020

Acadia

  • 216,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

GMC please take accountability for the sunroof leak issue! years of data, almost 100 complaints, someone should already know about this and have a solution! my car has serious leaking issues from the sunroof above the driver, electrical to cabin doesn't always work except dash lights, and headlights/turn signals work sporadically. The locks work when they're in the mood. Also means ac/heat works sometimes..I live up North and it's 24 today. My windshield wiper fluid remains empty because it randomly turns on and drains out: Which also means replacing my wipers is a bad idea because they randomly turn on for at most an hour and dry wiping the window...and destroying the wiper blades. All wheel drive won't work, despite mechanic seeing no issues. I've taken down the mounts and tried to flush the draining tubes myself..and they're clear with no leaks when I tested the tubes. I don't know what to do. I wish I could afford to fix this, because we need this vehicle; everyday I'm scared to drive it! we won't drive at night for the risk of the headlights shutting off, and always fingers crossed my turn signals will function today. I have kids! my families not rich, we can't afford another vehicle or the costly repair, being that I'm a single mom barely buying bread and paying rent as it is since my hours got cut from covid. I only wanted a safe vehicle, I didn't realize I had to be specific and ask for one with headlights and electronics working appropriately, too. I'll be sure to next time I buy a car...whenever that lucky day occurs. Please pray for us.

- Gloversville, NY, USA

problem #167

Aug 172018

Acadia

  • 145,667 miles
Transmission basically blew up driving through the city and was fixed and is now slipping again...U joints and strut keep messing

- Du Quoin, IL, USA

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problem #166

Apr 192019

Acadia 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 128,700 miles
The contact owns a 2007 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that he purchased the vehicle two months ago. On the first day, the vehicle had transmission failure and the transmission overheating indicator appeared. The vehicle started to slow down and sputter while driving. In addition, the vehicle had difficulty accelerating from a stop. While driving 75 mph, the transmission overheating indicator illuminated again. The contact had to pull over and allow the vehicle to idle for a while. The vehicle was taken to the car store of burley (1001 E main St, burley, id 83318, (208) 677-3800) and they stated that the contact overfilled the transmission fluid. The dealer drained and refilled the fluid. The contact also stated that the instrument cluster stopped working occasionally and was not repaired. The dealer test drove the vehicle and found no failure. In addition, the windshield wipers never worked and the driver and passenger side struts were faulty. Furthermore, the traction control was also malfunctioning. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 128,700.

- Burley, ID, USA

problem #165

Jan 102019

Acadia

  • 140,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2007 GMC Acadia. While driving approximately 25 mph, a shattering sound was heard underneath the vehicle. In addition, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the transmission clutch was slipping, shattered, and needed replacement. The contact stated that the vehicle was not performing properly for more than a week. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

- East Liverpool, OH, USA

problem #164

Dec 262018

Acadia

  • 143,000 miles
While driving 45mph on a straightaway highway, three warnings came on "reduced engine power" "service stabilitrak" and "traction control off" then the vehicle lost power cars behind me and nowhere to pull off the car had lost power it would not get over fifteen mph. Taking it into be serviced.I have already had the transmission replaced

- Athens, TN, USA

problem #163

Mar 202018

Acadia

  • 2 miles
"takata recall" my transmision makes the gear vibrate betwen 2nd and 3rd and 3rd and 4rd usually and the check engine say is torque converter clutch (tcc) stuck off, tcc enable valve stuck in off position, I allredy remplaced at completed tcm into the transmission and not work !! so if U can help me plz I would really appreciate

- Gamerco, NM, USA

problem #162

Oct 192018

Acadia

  • 105,909 miles
Purchased this car Aug 2017 fixed moon roof clogs and leaks on the inside, passenger side window will not go down on drivers controls, stabilitrak system shuts off, making the car hard to steer, check engine lights comes on, codes 700-shift solenoid a stuck; code 752-transmission control system, acceleration is unreliable and goes into "limp home mode" where it will not allow me to go over 40-45mph and RPM does not go down, it will not shift easily from park to drive or reverse

- Newkirk, OK, USA

problem #161

Oct 282018

Acadia

  • 130,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

So got my first GM and will be last one U can not fix this car it wont let you and not talking about normal maintenance have only had 2 year just got back after having transmission rebuilt had motor rebuilt last summer do to timing chain took on 100 mile trip today now gauges are freaking out about every 5th time U start it have code P0449 wich wasnt there before but obviously has nothing to do with transmission then get home tonight and its got P0019 so basically looks like il be having to have motor rebuilt again if I dont burn to ground first so all and all not counting maintenance on it like struts tires oil change you no normal wear and tear just in the motor and transmission in 2 years il have 11.000 wraped up in a SUV thats worth about 7000 and wont let U get out from under it it is the worst money pit I have ever had. For every thing U fix on it it creates 3 more

- Great Bend, KS, USA

problem #160

Sep 102018

Acadia

  • 150,000 miles
Shortly after purchasing 2007 Acadia it rained and my front floorboards flooded due to the sunroof clogging up. It overflowed into the car bc it couldn't drain. Transmission shutters at 2nd, 3rd and 4th gear only at low speeds or under tension. Navigation keeps saying disc read error. Supposed to be able to get 2 free disc with the life of the car but it nearly impossible to get. I hate this car. I have had nothing but problems with it since we have gotten it. I am almost due to upgrade and I will not be getting an Acadia.

- Slidell, LA, USA

problem #159

Aug 152018

Acadia

  • 15 miles
While driving on the interstate going 60 mph the SUV jerked and then the RPM accelerated and then slowed down. I had to take my foot off the accelerator. I was almost hit by a 18 wheeler. It really happens when I have the air conditioner on.

- Baker, LA, USA

problem #158

Jun 012016

Acadia

  • miles
Overdrive function faulty in transmission. During cold weather stability trac kicks in and will not regain power even though there is no bad road conditions (such as snow, ice, or rain) it seems to activate when the weather is cold. It barley moves inhibiting normal traffic flow which is very dangerous. Fixed moon roof leaks causing the electrical components to malfunction and rain water drips on passengers and thoroughly soaks the carpets leaving a mildew smell.

- Portsmouth, VA, USA

problem #157

May 012018

Acadia

  • 61,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 GMC Acadia. While driving various speeds, the vehicle jerked and hesitated when switching gears. The failure was also present while driving in reverse. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The local dealer was not notified. The failure mileage was 61,000.

- Billing, MD, USA

problem #156

May 212018

Acadia

  • 120,000 miles
We got this 2007 GMC Acadia at 100,230 miles on August 2014. Now it has around 133,800 miles. At 115,000 miles it stated to have issues where it said stability track. The traction control turns off by itself and not sure if the stability and this are the same thing. Some electric parts have already failed. The charging outlet and electric windows don't work right. The passenger side can not be put down by driver side. The rear right side can only be put down of up by the driver. The left rear does not work when the driver puts it down or up. The power in the lift gate in the back has gone out. It only opens or closes manually. There was also a recall with the lift gate and we got it fixed. After it was fixed then a while later it would close on us and it almost hit us but we reacted fast. It only closed on us about three times then it stopped working. It was recall 15240.the safety issue is that the steering wheel gets hard to turn when making a turn or U turn. It has happened many times as I am driving. One time is almost made me crash into a car. I have taken it to two mechanics and it has engine and transmission codes. For just the transmission codes it will cost me up to $4,000. According to the carfax records it has had internal transmission repairs at 53,543 miles. I feel like this car post a safety issue because of the steering wheel problem. We have had this car for 3years and we have experienced many problems with it. GM should pay for this faulty parts.

- Antioch, CA, USA

problem #155

Apr 102017

Acadia

  • miles
The contact owns a 2007 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that there was a failure with the transmission gears. The vehicle was downshifting in a rough and jerked. A dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was diagnosed by two independent mechanics who stated that the transmission assembly might need to be replaced. There were 36 tsbs for the power train, but no recall was issued. It was unknown if the manufacturer was contacted. The failure mileage was not available.

- Walcott, IA, USA

problem #154

Aug 142017

Acadia

  • 14,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was applied numerous times. In addition, the transmission failed to function properly when shifting and various warning indicators illuminated. Within a week of owning the vehicle, it was taken to the dealer (shoreline auto group Inc, 2275 N state rd, ionia, mi 48846, (616) 523-6882). The dealer kept the vehicle for over a month due to no sound for the turn signals, various warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel, and the vehicle was slow to pick up speed. The dealer was unable to replicate and diagnose the failure for over a month. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for further diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failures months later to determine if they may be able to provide a solution to repair the vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 14,000.

- Wyoming, MI, USA

problem #153

Feb 262015

Acadia

  • 61,000 miles
I had problems with the transmission when my vehicle had around 61,000 miles. Vehicle was not going over 25 mph and sometime it did not run at all. I took it several times to the dealer, actually a town truck had to take it because it was very dangerous to drive it. It took a lot of time and effort for me to finally get my GMC Acadia fixed. That was in 2015. Two years later I had problems with my transmission again, my GMC has now 104,000 miles. I went back to the GMC dealer where it was repaired before, but they told me that guarantee had ended 2 months ago and I had to pay $1,021 to get the transmission fixed. I'm also having problems with hood lift and the headlight swith is not working

- Sanger, CA, USA

problem #152

Oct 212017

Acadia

  • 119,000 miles
GMC transmissions are crap, going on the third one. The airbag light is on for what the recall is for but GMC is denying the recall

- Great Meadows, NJ, USA

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