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2016 GMC Acadia repairs by problem area

Engine (15%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (38%)

Brakes and Traction Control (8%)

Suspension and Steering (8%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (15%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)

Other (8%)

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2016 GMC Acadia transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

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$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (100%)

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2016 GMC Acadia 4dr SUV

288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

6700 mi Trany would slip then suddenly bang into gear,actually shaking the car.Mainly transitioning from going downhill then making your way uphill.Almost like the trasmission did not know the gear it was suppose to be in then catches. No trouble found. Dealer reported torque converter fluid seal was torn and leaking. A side note, I park in a garage and noticed no fluid leaks on the floor. Dealer removed some suspension, along with transmission. Replace seal and cleaned underside of vehicle. 

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2016 GMC Acadia 4dr SUV

288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

29140 mi Leaking seal from the transaxel was replaced for the second time 

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2016 GMC Acadia 4dr SUV

281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

29000 mi Got a 'service AWD' message. And a loud groaning noise in rear. A sensor had to be replaced along with some gears. 
33000 mi Odd shifting, slipping, intermittently. Dealer could not duplicate issue 

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2016 GMC Acadia Transmission Problems

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