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Do AWD need servicing?

Do AWD need servicing?

Regular maintenance is important to all vehicles. With the added safety and performance of the all-wheel drive, there are a few more items to be aware of when completing all-wheel-drive maintenance. If you can keep up on maintenance, your AWD will thank you with better reliability, longevity, and performance.

Why does my GMC Acadia say service all wheel drive?

Last week my 08 Acadia with 48,000 miles started giving the “service all-wheel drive” message. Took it to the dealer. After a couple of hours it was decided that a new all-wheel drive module was required ($700). Luckily, it was not in stock.

What does the service all wheel drive message mean?

What does the Service All-Wheel Drive message mean? The Service All-Wheel Drive message can appear in the driver information center (DIC) when your vehicle is having an issue with the all-wheel drive (AWD) system. If the DIC displays this alert, stop your vehicle as soon as possible, turn it off, and turn it back on again.

Is the AWD module on my Acadia malfunctioning?

Drove home and got ready for work. Started the Acadia for work, SERVICE ALL WHEEL DRIVE warning again for half my drive into town. Message turned off, and AWD started functioning again. Took it to the dealer, and the module on the differential is malfunctioning.

Is the traction control off on my Acadia?

By all means, keep us updated on the operation of your Acadia and don’t hesitate to contact us if any further concerns arise. I am having the issue of “TRACTION CONTROL OFF, SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL, SERVICE STABILTRAC, AWD OFF” first intermittently now permanently. There is no CEL.

Last week my 08 Acadia with 48,000 miles started giving the “service all-wheel drive” message. Took it to the dealer. After a couple of hours it was decided that a new all-wheel drive module was required ($700). Luckily, it was not in stock.

What does the Service All-Wheel Drive message mean? The Service All-Wheel Drive message can appear in the driver information center (DIC) when your vehicle is having an issue with the all-wheel drive (AWD) system. If the DIC displays this alert, stop your vehicle as soon as possible, turn it off, and turn it back on again.

By all means, keep us updated on the operation of your Acadia and don’t hesitate to contact us if any further concerns arise. I am having the issue of “TRACTION CONTROL OFF, SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL, SERVICE STABILTRAC, AWD OFF” first intermittently now permanently. There is no CEL.

What kind of warranty does GMC Acadia have?

Unless you’re over 100K miles, the powertrain warranty should cover anything with the AWD system (including alternate transportation if it needs to be there overnight). Unless you’re over 100K miles, the powertrain warranty should cover anything with the AWD system (including alternate transportation if it needs to be there overnight).

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Ruth Doyle