I bought this car off a show room floor so im sure the dealer knew of the issue but did not. Towed to dealership and after 3 weeks of haggling with gm and insurance company still no resolution. Water leaking through firewall cadillac owners forum. Driver seat height adjuster if your vehicle has a manual driver seat height adjuster, it is located on the outboard side of the seat. After rainy weather conditions, the front driver s side of the vehicle sustained water leakage from the sunroof. This information may be used by nhtsa during the investigation process.
Water leak passengers side two days ago the wife went to exit our 2008 gmc acadia and when she turned off the ignition and removed the keys, the vehicle kept running for another 12 minutes before it finally shut off, and in the process, the key in the ignition alarm was sounding off as well. Gmc acadia problems 2007 gmc acadia electrical system problems. How to clean your ac drain if water is spilling into your. Gmc acadia general structure problems part 1 car problem zoo. I put great stuff a foam answered by a verified chevy mechanic. The drain hose is just near to the right of the gas pedal, but is being covered by the center floor console. Our vast selection of premium accessories and parts ticks all the boxes. Weve had 2 nights in the past week with lots of hard rain. Mar 15, 2016 interior water leak onto drivers side floor board on 2011 gmc sierra slt 4x4. This service is typically done as part of a bigger, more. Doors are designed to leak water, but not into the car. This type of leak can either saturate the headliner or travel into the seam, down the apillar area and travel on the floor to either the drivers or passenger side. We currently have a 2007 acadia that we have had for almost a year that is leaking on the drivers and passenger side seat belts all the way to the floor.
Water is leaking in the passenger side floor when the ac is on. No matter whether you are changing an air filter or doing a routine brake job on your gmc acadia, we have everything for your repair and maintenance needs. These vehicles have a translucent molded plastic membrane between the metal door shell and the vinyl interior trim panel. You get an empty glass and unhook the ac drain hose. Aug 28, 2015 gmc acadia water leak and potential repair. The 2008 gmc acadia has 5 problems reported for water leaking into the interior. The morning after the first big rain i had quite a bit of water standing in the drivers side floor mat. Carquestions investigates defects on the buick enclave, saturn outlook and gmc acadia and finds major water leaks, seized fan motor. Both driver s side and passenger side floorboards get soaked when it rains, it sounds like i have at least two gallons of water sloshing around above my head, and it smells like rotting carpet. There was a puddle of water in the driver s side floor. As far back as 2009, we were writing how gmc acadia drivers were dealing with a water leak problem which was leaving them and their passengers all wet, not to mention the. Not sure if you all solved or located your driver floor water leak on chevgmc 2500 trucks, but i just discovered where mine was coming from. Also, see repair breakdown by problem area and cost. I am seeing water dripping from behind the glove box onto the passenger side floor mat.
Water leaks everytime it rains and drips down onto the wiring and airbags. Tech bulletin from gm water leak in front floor carpet area affects 19982003 chevrolet s10 and blazer, 19982001 oldsmobile bravada, 19982003 gmc sonoma, 19982001 gmc jimmy us, 19982003 gmc. This is now our second acadia in the last month first was a 07 which water was also leaking from even. Gmc acadia water leak problem gmc acadia recall lemon law. There is a depression below the carpet in which the water pools. When you need an acadia side mirror replacement, visit autozone for the parts youre looking for today.
Are the water leaks still present on some of the newer models 2010, 2011. We bought the vehicle used and this is the first few times weve noticed it. That morning i took it directly to the dealership while it was still wet. If you noticed a leak inside your car but your weather seals are in good. Water and electrical nothing but problems and more problems. From the inside on the roof i can see water spots along the drivers and passengers door and along areas of the windshield. Water leaking inside gmc acadia chevy traverse buick enclave. We have water dripping out of the 3rd row seats left side ceiling light. Parked in home garage and after 3 days would not start. I can see water spots along the drivers and passengers door and along areas of the windshield.
Floor wet under carpetengine continues to run with key. Ive had water leak into the passenger side floor board on one occasion and the driver side floor board on another occasion. This means your air conditioner drain tube is clogged. As far back as 2009, we were writing how gmc acadia drivers were dealing with a water leak problem which was leaving them and their passengers all wet, not to mention the floor boards and the electrical systems. Most likely you have a wet floorboard on the passenger side and your getting cold air on the passenger side, hot air on the drive side. Dealership tells me it is a known problem but there is no fix. Once i opened and closed the door it started to drain out but this doesnt seem to be right. Before you start your journey, make sure your mirrors are in good condition.
If a leak occurs, take the vehicle to the dealer and have it repaired as soon. Want to make your 2007 gmc acadia one of a kind, keep it running at its peak, or turn it into a highpowered beast. See realworld 2007 gmc acadia repair histories as reported by other 2007 gmc acadia owners. There is a constant stream of water that comes out of my side column airbags whenever its raining and i turn a corner. Get the best deals on parts for 2007 gmc acadia when you shop the largest online selection at. Buick enclave moonroofsunroof leak fix gm gmc arcadia outlook additional. You need to remove only the side trim panel, which is supported by 3 clips from inside. Mar 16, 2011 which came first, coolant loss or leaking water pump. The cowl on the windshield is in good shape and i can. Evidence of a water leak at the right side apillar andor the right front floor is. The floor has been saturated with water and when approaching a stop, water will pour from the ceiling, soaking the driver and rear passengers. Our list of 7 known complaints reported by owners can help you fix your 2007 gmc acadia.
The door locks would quit working, sometimes the drivers door then the other 3 doors. The first thing i checked was the sunroof drain, but it wasnt clogged. My 97 gmc sierra has a leak on the passenger side of the cab whenever it rains. To raise the seat, move the lever upward repeatedly until the seat is at the desired height. Dripping from rear overhead lights, rear backup sensor, around emergency brake, apillars are soaked, pooling on driver side floor. This causes the gas and brake pedals to become slick posing a safety issue. To lower the seat, move the lever downward repeatedly until the seat. Recently, the leak has started to affect the electrical workings of the car. If your engine parts is in need of repair, dont compromise the performance and safety of your car with suspect, offbrand replacement parts from the local auto parts. When you use your ac, condensation builds up as well, and this usually goes down a drain. You may want to have someone else pour water in the channels while you observe the flow going into the bucketbottle. Hopefully this will help fix your leaking troubles. My floor mats are soaked because of all the rain coming.
Have a leak in the passenger side of my 2008 acadia. Water may leak from the headliner or water may be noticed on the drivers or passengers floor area. Since i live in colorado we donot normally experience extended periods of downpours until recently. This database includes information received by nhtsa from consumers either directly or as recorded by the vehicle safety hotline. The 2007 gmc acadia has 2 problems reported for water leaking into interior. As a result, we provide an extensive selection of high quality gmc acadia repair parts manufactured to restore your vehicle to like new condition at the most attractive prices. The water will run down the inside of the windshield which impacts visibility. Water pooling inside front sunroof track emerg brake on warning lite eventhough brake not on. Why would the front passenger side floorboard be wet.
Sep 1, 2014 how to fix an 08 gmc acadia water leak on the floorboard. Carefully pour water into the side drain channels of the sunroof. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. See realworld 2008 gmc acadia body problems and repair histories as. My 2011 slt1 is at the dealer for a water leak problem, maybe around the sunroof. There is a leak in my 2014 cadillac srx on driver s side floor board under the gas pedal. How to clean your ac drain if water is spilling into your car. Water comes through driver side airbag and also below emergency brake pedal. We have 115 2007 gmc acadia vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 21 1owner cars, and 159 personal use cars. Lift the lever below the seat cushion and slide the seat forward or backward. Water leak roof and drivers floor gmc acadia forum. All sunroofs leak some water and that leak off is normally handled by the drain lines.
Water on floorboard on drivers side, wheres it coming from. My caliber was just returned from a dodge dealership in northern virginia because the drivers side floor boards front and back were wet, a few months ago after a heavy rain there was an inch of water on the floor of the drivers side back seat. To give you an idea how to remove that side panel, first move the driver seat maximum rearward. Gmc acadia body problems and repair descriptions at truedelta. It has stopped up in the past and when that happens water will drip from the vanity light, but it was clean. I started having water on the passenger side floor after a rain. If water has ever spilled on you from inside your car, its probably from your hvac. Water dripping from apillars or rear domereading lamp apply sealerle. I noticed this morning that my 2007 chevy silverado back driver door had a substainal amount of water standing inside it. I have recently purchased a 2007 saturn outlook with sunroof. Water can leak into your passenger compartment from outside or inside.
The front passenger side exhibited excessive water accumulation on the floor area and a strong odor in the vehicle. My 2009 buick enclave had wet floors after a rain on the passenger side. Water leaks in front driver and passenger side floor boards, hard to tell where the leak is occurring. Attached are actual pictures of my 2002 zr2 s10 extended cab truck. The 2008 gmc acadia has 3 problems reported for water leak by sunroof. But if it gets clogged then you might have a problem. This next tutorial is going to be showing you how to take care of a problem that is very common amongst drivers. Gmc acadia problems 2007 gmc acadia electrical system. The gmc acadia water leak problem continues to be an issue. How to fix interior water leak on floorboard drivers side gmc truck 2011. The way you describe the leak, its likely that the door driversside, rear nearest the leak is the culprit. Mine is leaking badly noticed a minor leak by the drivers side airbag last week. Which came first, coolant loss or leaking water pump. Is water leaking inside your gmc acadia, chevy traverse, or buick enclave.
It appears that i have a leak somewhere near the rear passenger side pillar or from the liftgate. As i accelerated out of the parking lot, water poured out onto the driver and passenger side floor boards. Usually the blockage is from the top side, so open the sunroof and clean from there. I own a 2008 gmc acadia and have been trying to get the leaks repaired for over a year and a half. How to fix interior water leak on floorboard drivers side gmc truck. We figured maybe a window had been left partly open and thought nothing more of it. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection.
Water comes through driver side airbag and also below emergency brake. Today, after heavy rains in chicago, it was dripping quite a bit of water out of the rear map lights and backup sensor lights. Leaky buick enclave, saturn outlook, gmc acadia water leak problem. Find 2007 gmc acadia recalls information, reported by the nhtsa, and we will help you find a nearby service center where you can get your car fixed. We have had a recurring water leak into the driver s side cabin. It has a quiet, refined ride, a very carlike interior, and a full array of luxuryoriented options.
Gmc acadia problems 2007 gmc acadia steering problems. This morning, i found the floor on the passenger side behind the driver soaked in. Both of these instances have occurred after heavy rains. That morning i took it directly to the dealership while it. Water may drip from the dome light, especially if the vehicle is parked downhill in the rain, because the sunroof drain hoses may have separated. A couple of times, my acadia would not start because, as i found out later, the water. We here at auto parts warehouse want to make sure youre happy with your car part purchases.
The drain hoses typically run from the 4 corners of the pan around the sunroof. See all problems of the 2007 gmc acadia icongopage. I was aware of the issue in older models 2007,08 when i bought it, but thought the issue had been addressed. It recently started to leak rain water into the driver s side floor mat next to the door. Rain leaking inside my 07 acadia leaks every time it rains hard. Roomy and refined, your gmc acadia is a fullsized suv designed to take on the biggest adventures.
The 2007 gmc acadia has 49 nhtsa complaints for the electrical system at 69,086 miles average. When i turn corners i can hear the water swish from one side of the car to the other. The new 2007 gmc acadia is an attractive alternative to a variety of traditional peoplehaulers, ranging from minivans to fullsize truckbased suvs. It happened again when i went through a huge puddle the other day. How to fix an 08 gmc acadia water leak on the floorboard. Car complaints, car problems and defect information. Gmc acadia problems 2007 gmc acadia structure problems. Get reliability information for the 2008 gmc acadia from consumer reports, which combines extensive survey data and expert technical knowledge. How to fix interior water leak on floorboard drivers side. Tire pressure monitoring system problems of gmc acadia. If you remove the driver mirror, mine is automatic with signal light, and has the automatic folding.
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