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2008 GMC Acadia repairs by problem area
Engine (17%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (24%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)
Other (9%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 535 repairs.
2008 GMC Acadia body repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (11%)
< $100 (82%)
Chart based on 38 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 GMC Acadia 4dr SUV
275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 32000 mi | Front passenger seat frame tightened, would rattle if something like a iPad was put on the seat. |
| 70000 mi | Fuse block shorted out due to a water leak. |
| 55000 mi US $312 |
Water leak. Diagnosed as "clogged drains" related to sunroof. Drains cleaned/replaced. |
| 100200 mi US $1200 |
Sunroof drains were clogged and flooded interior of vehicle; |
| 14500 mi | Sunroof Leak repaired by TSB prior to recall. |
| 19000 mi | Rear stationary sunroof leaking through 2nd row passenger seat belt bezel. 3rd row ceiling lights filled up with water on takeoff after parked outside in rain. Recall #07-08-57-002E: Water Dripping from A-Pillars or Rear Dome/Reading Lamp (Apply Sealer/Le |
| 35600 mi | Sunroof leak on emergency brake pedal and floor. Setting off emergency brake alarm. cleaned drain tube. Remove cross spacers in drain tube. Reference customer satisfaction #08207 sunroof water leak Emerg Brake pedal dripping water.Drivers side floor carpet damp. Floor mat holding about a 1/2 cup of water.Water pooling inside front sunroof track "Emerg brake on" warning lite eventhough brake not on. reset brake mult times. off for now |
| 43000 mi US $145 |
Sun roof leaked water onto drivers side floor during rain. |
2008 GMC Acadia 4dr SUV
275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 87420 mi C $1250 |
Signs of previous water leakage into cabin and console of vehicle. |
| 74600 mi | Rear sunroof leaking water when it rains. Used sealant on top of car around glass seal. Took care of the problem for the most part |
| 18000 mi | Sunroof leaked. |
| 2170 mi | Fix passenger side leak |
| 18000 mi | Rattle in left front A pillar. |
| 20000 mi | Rattle in dash. Repaired. |
| 24180 mi | Driver seat track replaced - movement on braking |
| 1699 mi | Doors leaking water at top. |
| 7275 mi | Water leaking in, pouring out seatbelts and out from under headliner trim. |
| 13626 mi | Sun roof water leaking in again. Rear hatch opening on its own again. Recalls for wiper arm and drain tube extensions. Rear sunroof shade does not close correct letting light in. |
| 2585 mi | Rattles coming from the sunroof area. The dealer added some foam and a retainer clip to the headlining area. Rattles gone. |
| 68000 mi | Water leak from the rear moon roof. This is a common problem in these vehicles but has not been acknowledged by GM. Dealer could not recreate the problem. From the Acadia blog, I think I fixed the problem using permatex cement. |
| 24000 mi | Dent in steering wheel logo. Could not replace just cover, so replaced entire airbag assembly. |
| 6820 mi | Moonroofs (2) drainage system improperly installed and drain tubes were too short resulting in leaks to the inside of vehicle. My ACADIA did not demonstrate this problem but the RECALL was done! |
| 1011 mi | Replaced front panel on dashboard |
| 2084 mi | Repaired water leak / drivers door |
| 2319 mi | Water leak. Could not find |
| 2823 mi | Water leak. Repaired sunroof drain |
| 6423 mi | Dashboard separated. New dash on backorder. Drivers side mirror will not hold position Could not find problem. |
| 9000 mi | Defrost panel seperated from dash for third time. Drivers seat cushion seperated from seat base. Water stain on headliner from water leak. Air bag covers were gouged when removing headliner to find second leak. Defrost panel seperated from dash again the day after dash replaced. |
| 11000 mi | Water leaking out of overhead DVD player,back up sensor,and rear dome lights. Rear sunroof replaced. |
| 37000 mi US $250 |
Sliding center console broken Dash storage compartment will not open |
| 38000 mi | Car repurchased by GM for repeated sunroof leaks. Sliding center console and dash storage compartment broken when bought back. Didn't fix because would have cost $500. |
| 29760 mi | Rattle suspension - replaced stability links and leaking strut. Took apart steering and lubricated |
| 9000 mi | Noise in steering column |
| 67000 mi US $119 |
Sun roof leak |
| 8000 mi | Driver window slow to raise. Weather seal is bad. Shop said it had to order a new one. Over a week waiting for the part so far... |
| 134540 mi C $1000 |
Water damage to fuse box. Related to sun roof leak (well reported Acadia problem) |
| 90000 mi | water leaking into blower motors, only when AC is running. keeps taking out blower motors. They modified the AC overflow tube to help remove water from system. 4th attempt at this repair, previously they thought it was a cowl leak. |
| 5000 mi | Rattle in driver's side - likely window frame or headliner. Dealer scratched driver side door while in for other repairs. Repainted door at their expense. |
| 8000 mi | Blemish in the clear coat on the hood. Dealer says caused by bird poop damaging the finish before it cured (likely while in transit from factory). Dealer was able to buff the blemish out of the clear coat. |
| 5580 mi | Rattle in dashboard plastic on bumpy roads. Sound under hood right after cold starting car. |
| 22940 mi | water leakage from sunroof |
| 29220 mi | Broken handle on seat. |
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