2008 GMC Acadia Body Problems

Which parts fail

• Body
  35
• Body › Hatchback/liftgate
  9
• Body › Door
  1
• Body › Roof and pillars
  1

Components named in complaints (doors, hood, frame, rust, paint and trim).

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  812%
• 25k–50k
  1116%
• 50k–75k
  1522%
• 75k–100k
  1421%
• 100k–150k
  1116%
• 150k+
  913%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2008 GMC Acadia owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

We have a 2008 GMC Acadia that now has approximately 164,000 miles. It was recently found out that a water leak has caused the airbag system to be come completely disabled. Water leaks in these model vehicles are a known issue and GM has put out technical service bulletins about these leaks and how to fix them. Because our vehicle is over the mileage limit the local dealership is saying GM will not warranty the leak repair or the damage to the airbag system from the leak. We are now faced with a bill of $1600 to repair the airbag system and unknown amount to repair the water leak and any other damage caused by it to the vehicle. What I do not understand is why a leaking sunroof with admitted factory defect issues from the manufacture has a mileage limit for warranty repairs. I can understand a time limit. …

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 GMC Acadia. While driving approximately 70 MPH, smoke and flames began to emit from the roof of the vehicle without warning. The fire department extinguished the fire and filed a report. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 151,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that the sun roof was leaking water down the a pillar above the body control module main fuse block. The contact stated that the failure recurred five times. The vehicle was taken to gandrud Chevrolet (3792, 919 auto plaza dr, green bay, wi 54302, [phone]) where it was diagnosed that there was an electrical short. The cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the water traveled down to the driver's side door bulkhead plug and caused the shortage throughout the vehicle. The contact was a certified mechanic who replaced the body control module five times. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided a case number. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 GMC Acadia. While parked, the vehicle's rear liftgate was up. When the contact placed something in the rear of the vehicle, the liftgate collapsed and struck her. There were no injuries. The liftgate was able to be opened, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the gas struts that hold up the liftgate needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V415000 (structure); however, the part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000. Updated 1/20/16 ln

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 GMC Acadia. When the vehicle was purchased used in August of 2009, water leaked into the passenger side of the vehicle when making turns. The vehicle was taken to j & j motor sales (6524 lake michigan dr, allendale, mi 49401, [phone]), but they could not find any leaks or diagnose the failure. The contact also checked on her own, but could not find the source of the leak. Recently, the contact stated that water was collecting underneath where the blower fan was located on the passenger side, which caused it to short out. The contact was almost involved in a crash because the windshield would not defrost in the morning. The manufacturer had not been contacted. The failure mileage was 176,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 GMC Acadia. The contact noticed water leaking into the vehicle from the windshield and sun roof, which caused the radio, wiper blades, and turn signals to fail. The contact mentioned that the battery was moist due to the water. The vehicle was taken to mauer Buick GMC (1111 mn-110, inver grove heights, mn 55077), but was not diagnosed due to the diagnostic fee. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the radio amplifier needed to be replaced; however, the cause of the leak was not determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 164,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that when the rear liftgate was opened, it closed extremely fast without being prompted. The failure recurred three times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V415000 (structure) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 107,400. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 GMC Acadia. After turning the ignition switch to the off position, the engine would not immediately shut off. Also, the vehicle would not immediately start when turning the ignition switch to the on position. The contact stated that the battery continued to lose power after turning the vehicle off and water leaked into the cabin of the vehicle. The cause of the failures was not determined. The manufacturer and highly Buick GMC (3535 west loop 820 south, fort worth, tx) were notified of the failures, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 115,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 GMC Acadia. While the vehicle was parked with the liftgate opened, the liftgate fell closed independently with force and struck the contact on the head. The failure recurred on one other occasion and struck another passenger on the head. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V415000 (structure), however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 49,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that this was the second time the sun roof drain line shifted and leaked water down the headliner. The failure flooded the driver side of the vehicle, side air bag, and visor without warning. The dealer diagnosed that the sun roof drained cube shifted and needed to be replaced. Also, the carpet and panel of the driver side had mold and needed to be to replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

Related recalls

Body complaints in other Acadia years