11/24/2023 0 Comments 2008 gmc acadia timing cover leak![]() GM needs to step up and man up to the fact they have inferior products inside these engines and transmissions. I do not understand how they will not back their products knowing that they are faulty. The transmission problem is related to the 3-5-R wave plate, which had a 20,000 mile extension from GM to cover the repair if this broke, which of course I am out of, thus the repair costs for both defects are my problem. The 20 GMC models were recalled for timing chain issues, never the 2008 model. Good thing I was not on the interstate when it decided to stall out on me as I can only imagine how disastrous that would have been. The transmission went out after I had exited the interstate at which point I could not accelerate more than 10 mph. I actually visited and left the dealership several times before the problem was diagnosed, so I was riding around with a faulty part in my engine. The timing chains were rattling in turns when it was taken into the dealership and the problem was discovered. Within three weeks this vehicle has failed on me. Now, I am looking at problems with my transmission. A class action needs to occur in order for them to do something about this once and for all.Īpproximately 3 weeks ago, my 2008 GMC Acadia was serviced at 140,000 miles for worn out timing chains. Scariest driving moment I've ever experience. I thought the vehicle was going to explode when I pulled over when the engine failed I jumped out and backed away to a safe distance. GMC will not recall unless they are forced to, due to the cost of replacing the entire engine after the timing chain failures. ![]() Unrecalled, defective timing chains in these GMC Acadia's cause catastrophic permanent unsafe engine damage. It is a pile of junk to fix and extremely unsafe. Class action lawsuit needs to occur on this vehicle. Towed to the dealer / service center who replaced timing chain. Several passers-by noticed and called police reporting that my vehicle was on fire, I called a tow truck. I accelerated to a maximum of 45mph before the engine started to "putt" and then I thought the transmission went out on the vehicle, the RPM skyrocketed, I slowed the vehicle down to pull over and it started smoking / steaming and oil and water were spewing out all over the vehicle. Check engine light appeared just minutes before exiting onto the highway. Find out more about our advertising opportunities.Timing chain was replaced about 3,000 miles ago. Advertise Advertising on is well-targeted, has unique benefits, and is highly successful. Looking for something lighter? Read our funny complaints to see people who found humor in a bad situation. ![]() Vehicle Problems Find out what cars to avoid, view the latest problem trends, or keep up-to-date with the most recently reported problems. Contact us with any comments or concerns.
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