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Chart based on 62 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
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
2000 mi
Unsuccessful repair -- problem occurred again within 24 hours.
19000 mi
Check Engine Light was on for almost two days then went off while driving to the Dealer.
51000 mi
US $550
Water pump leaking badly in garage. Replaced at owner expense.
66000 mi
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.
42000 mi
US $100
water pump leaking--replaced
46000 mi
timing chain stretched. timing chain replaced
15000 mi
Intake manifold valve malfunctioned and was causing a check-engine light. The errant valve was replaced.
16000 mi
US $85
Hesitation fixed with software flash update.
58000 mi
Coolant leaking, turned out to need a new water pump.
44000 mi
I discovered an oil leak; dealer replaced front engine cover seal
65100 mi
stupid oxygen sensor - I have not repaired it yet
88820 mi
water pump should have been a recall but only replaced with failure - could have destroyed engine
91000 mi
Installed new timing chain under warrantee
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.
87000 mi
Engine light on, code says gas vent is the problem.
93000 mi
US $100
Engine light on, code says gas vent is the problem. Mechanic replaced gas vent solenoid.
94000 mi
Timing Chain under warranty
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.
157000 mi
US $200
Replaced rusty muffler.
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.
23000 mi
A "vent tube" on intake system was broken by the mechanic while disabling the heated windshield washer due to a recall notice.
48000 mi
US $260
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
80000 mi
Timing chain was replaced under an extended warranty
3000 mi
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.
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.
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.
85000 mi
US $330
Replaced engine water pump
Replaced engine water pump
17951 mi
Delay in acceleration/hesitation when coming out of turns.
AC does not blow cold.
82000 mi
US $300
Water pump failed causing the car to overheat
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.
24000 mi
New head
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.
115000 mi
US $845
Replaced throttle body and pcv valve
163000 mi
US $85
Timing chains stretched
168000 mi
Needed new timing chain, would have been $2000 to fix it.
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.
125300 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.
35340 mi
Warranty Repair of leaky rear main seal
53940 mi
Water Pump failure...repaired under warranty
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.
59000 mi
US $150
coolant leak.. it was determined that the water pump was defective
61000 mi
US $137
intake duct damaged by dealer in earlier repair on order will have to return to complete repair.
3400 mi
TCM updated-slow to accelerate
17360 mi
Power dies when exiting corners. Dealer says this is a known issue and recommends reprogramming transmission. Vehicle problem is now worse.
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
8122 mi
Reflashed the ECM and TCM.
Replaced latch on Rear Liftgate(Manual Liftgate)
Vehicle shifts much better with new program.
30000 mi
US $100
Check Engine light came on. After diagnosis, it was determined that the timing chains had to be replaced.
35000 mi
US $35
Replaced engine mount.
25000 mi
oil leak
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.
15000 mi
Dirty transmission sensor causing "limp mode"
1000 mi
Check engine light came on. Computer indicated a possible problem with an electronic control module. Dealer replaced it.
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.
33000 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.
70680 mi
Seals and oil leak from the last Drive train and sensor repair.
5000 mi
Transmission/ECM reflash
8000 mi
check engine light was on. Replaced pressure sensor on gas tank.
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.
55300 mi
Replaced timing chain after cam sensor replacement did not fix problem.
95000 mi
Water pump, covered under shadow warranty
63000 mi
US $700
Failed water pump. Pump was replaced
39000 mi
timing chains were stretched. GMC extended the warranty on this item. Engine had to be dropped to repair. Full parts and labor covered.
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