2007 GMC Acadia: steering wheel locks up

Filed Sep 4, 2014 · Steering · 89,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the steering wheel seized and excessive force on the steering wheel was required. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The mechanic stated that the power steering pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 89,000.

Filed Aug 21, 2014 · Steering, Transmission · 88,000 miles · IL

Steering locks up when driving down the road causing you to lose all control of your vehicles steering. We almost hit traffic light and hit by a semi on the interstate. Also transmission failed and will loose all power when your driving down the road. This vehicle is dangerous to drive and is a very common problem. This needs to be recalled or a class action lawsuit needs to be opened. This vehicle only has 88,000 miles on it and is a hazard to drive.

Filed Sep 7, 2013 · Steering · 82,382 miles · NY

While driving the vehicle the steering lock up . My wife almost got into a accident this happen twice it also happen to me I took it to the dealer they could not pin point the problem they gave me a paper about intermittent stiff steering I told them this is very dangerous we just bought the truck a year ago for 20.000 dollars

Filed Aug 3, 2012 · Steering · 69,000 miles · MA

Driving in moderate rain around a corner at approximately 25mph. The steering wheel locked up for 1-2 seconds almost causing a crash with my two children in the vehicle. This has happened several times since I bought the vehicle 2 years ago. I brought it to the dealer and the put a new piece inside the wheel well but it has not fixed the problem. It recently happened to my wife in the same circumstances which almost caused a head on collision with another vehicle. The children were in the vehicle at the time.

Filed Jan 18, 2012 · Steering · 94,000 miles · WY

Wow what a shock another gcm acadia with steering problems! I was turning a few days ago and my steering wheel locked up and it actually felt like I lost a lot of power when this happened like it was going to stall. I nearly crashed into another car because of this. It isnt a constant problem but it occurs probably 75% of the times I turn and my turns are super wide now. I cannot park on the first try which is ridiculous it takes me now 3 or 4 tries to park in a space at work. I feel like im driving my dads 1965 chevy that didnt come with power steering. Why hasnt this been recalled?? Are you waiting for someone to get killed because they couldnt turn fast enough??? Thats negligence!! I found hundreds of different complaints about this same problem online and nothing has been done!! Fix this please!

Filed Nov 15, 2010 · Steering, Transmission · 47,688 miles · AR · crash

I purchased a brand new 2007 gmc acadia in nov. Of 2007. Since new it has had a steering issue that can not be fixed. The rack and pinion has been replaced and the vehicle has burned up numerous powersteering pumps. The steering, while in a curve, will lock up and then release throwing the vehicle in the direction the wheel is turned. It has thrown the vehicle into the other lane of on coming traffic as well as throwing the vehicle of the road into a fence. Each time the dealership has picked the vehicle up replaced the steering pumps but the problem still remains. The vehicle currently has 47,000 miles on it. The transmission locked up and the shifting components were replaced, then the transmission locked up and was replaced. The steering issue is are main concern. It was taken in on 9/28/10 and received new transmission and powersteering pump. We received the vehicle on 10/25/2010. On, 10/28/10 the vehicle steering locked up again throwing my wife off the road into a fence. There is no way that gm has put three bad power steering pumps on the vehicle. The vehicle has a more serious problem that is binding the steering causing the pumps to burn up. The same problem has made the vehicle unsafe to drive due to the danger of it locking up and throwing the vehicle into on coming traffic. I have all service records reporting this issue. I will not allow my back in this vehicle and I am not comfortable trading it in for another family to be killed in it. I could not live with that. Gm will doing nothing about as they have been contacted. Please help me get a replacement for this vehicle (same year model type and equally equipped) and get this vehicle off the road. I could trade it in as gm wants me too and they will give me $1600 off the trade. But could not sleep at night knowing I put someone else and their families in danger with this vehicle. My email is [xxx]phone # [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Mar 22, 2010 · Steering · 82,000 miles · NY

I was driving on i84 at 65 MPH when I started a right bend when the steering froze up. The other time was when I almost crashed in to a hospital because the steering froze up. (just turn your car to acc. And try turning the wheel and thats the same problem I have at 65 MPH. No steering. This is a very dangerous car and somebody is going to die or serious injurys will result. There are many complaints of this problem with this car on the internet. Please if you just check the car or I have it stuck in my driveway with the problem.