After starting the car, shifting to drive with brakes applied and slow acceleration while taking a right turn out of my parking space I lost all steering control and brakes became very hard to press as well. I managed to stop the car and put it back to park and turned off the ignition, then back on again. I didn't have the issue again. Luckily I didn't hit another car in the parking lot.
2010 GMC Acadia steering complaints
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While trying to park thegmc acadia 2010, the steering felt like it went out on me. My husband had told me previously that he had the same issue while trying to pull out into traffic. My incident only hurt my shoulder his incident almost caused a car crash. We have also had issues with the window on the driver's side not opening until you open another window. And now the latest issue, my husband had gotten off work and started the car and all the locks went up and down really fast and the dash lights flickered off and on, then, when he was on his way home he smelled plastic burning. If this was anybody else's car I would have said it was possessed but since we're paying for it there's a problem. Does somebody have to die before they will address this problem? I filled this form out on my husband's phone.
The vehicle was becoming difficult to turn and could hear clicking noise when turning. The steering was becoming increasingly stiff. When I took it to the dealership they stated they the rubbing noise was from the steering gear, also power steering pressure very low causing the stiffness. Diagnosis result need to replace the steering gear and the power steering pump and do a power steering flush and a 4 wheel alignment with an estimated repair cost of $2074.05. There appears to be multiple complaints regarding the same issues, is there any recall available to help with this repair?
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 gmc acadia. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 MPH, the steering wheel seized and could not be turned. The contact applied excessive force to the steering wheel in order to maneuver the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for a diagnosis or repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 80,000. The VIN was not available.
Intermittent loss of power steering while attempting a turn while braking. This happened 1 to 4 times per days for several weeks before bring the car in for diagnosis and repair. This required a replacement of the power steering pump, gear, and fluid. Prior to experiencing these problems there was constant audible noise whenever the steering wheel was turned. When the power steering failed it was difficult to successfully complete the turn, though I never had any collisions.
Power steering goes in and out at low speeds.
First happened at 75000 with engine and electrical system shut down. Doors don't work and radio/bluetooth works when it wants too. Exposed wires got fixed because of moisture. Steering power failure at low speed and emergency maneuvers. The dealerships cant fix it although they know its the steering pump. At 93000 a systemic failure of electrical systems again. New dealer fixed supposedly the wires again, still exposed. The car electrical does not perform over 76 degrees outside temperature. Power steering is a problem and getting worse. Finding that there are more problems with power steering from 2013 and lower models.
Could hear a whirring sound when driving at low speeds and or when turning the steering wheel in either direction. Took the vehicle to our local dealership and was told the power steering pump and rack were both leaking and the rack was cracked. The repair was estimated to cost approx. $1,800 for a vehicle that is less than three years old. If we allowed the problem to persist, the power steering could have gone out at any time. Amazing that these parts haven't been recalled so that gmc customers wouldn't have to pay to replace defective parts.
Starting slowly and intermittently when making a hard turn to the left from a standing start, power steering lost. This was particularly dangerous when turning into or across oncoming traffic as turning radius truncated and correction ("recovery") became very difficult. Subsequently frequency of occurrence increased and included hard turns to the right. Checked for tsb/recall. Tsb(technical service bulletin) found. Followed recommendation to flush and exchange change power steering fluid. This resulted in correction for a short period of time after which steering intermittently lost with very sluggish steering. Flushed and exchanged power steering fluid for a second time and filled to 1/4 inch above tank full line as some recommended on a tsb website. Unfortunately the power steering failure returned, again intermittently but with increase frequency. There were several near accidents because of the steering fail. Manufacturer/ dealership contacted. The only advice was follow the tsb instructions. Because in my mind and based on my experience with the intermittent and unpredictable power steering failures that have occurred a complete overhaul of the power steering system, as well as rack & pinions as directed in the tsb will be undertaken in three days. In my opinion having done some research regarding this problem which apparently has occurred in a number of acadia as well as similar models in the gm family which I understand have had recalls, the acadia power steering issue deserves immediate nhtsb investigation.
The vehicle intermittently loses power steering which makes turning the vehicle very difficult. This initially began happening at very low speeds like when turning into a parking space or entering/exiting our garage. Lately it's begun to occur at higher speeds such as when making turns on roadways. This loss of power steering at higher speeds is a much more dangerous situation as it increases the probability of a crash. This particular issue appears to be a common complaint amongst acadia owners.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 gmc acadia. The contact stated that while driving various speeds and attempting to make a turn, there was a sudden loss of power steering. The malfunction occurred for a brief moment. The failure occurred intermittently and on numerous occasions. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 58,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 gmc acadia. The contact stated that while exiting the highway, the power steering assist failed without warning. The vehicle was never taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was notified, who advised the contact that the vehicle should be taken to the dealer for inspection. The failure mileage was 42,000 and the current mileage was 60,200.
While making a hard right turn front tires very difficult to turn very resistant. Front tires felt like being drug across the pavement. Problem became more frequent in both turning directions. Took it to dealership to find out it is a common problem with this vehicle (others complaining of this online). Steering racket cracked and fluid leaking on right internal in bellows. "internal problem with steering gear". I was told this wasn't recalled because it is not a safety issue, basically some one has to die! Excuse me, I drive on the country's most dangerous highway, us 50 over echo summit at least once/twice per month. What if this failed? How is a steering problem not a safety issue? I took the SUV in before we were killed!
The steering makes an awful noise when turning. This is usually at low speeds. This same problem was corrected while it was under warranty at the dealership. However, now I am past the mileage warranty and nothing will be done. I have contacted gmc several times and there were no suggestions. This is very disappointing seeing that it has been less than a year since the part was replaced under warranty.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 gmc acadia. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the contact slightly turned the steering wheel and there was an abrupt forceful response. The failure occurred while driving at any speed. When turning the steering wheel, excessive force was required to prevent the vehicle from wandering off the road or into another lane. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on three different occasions for the same failure. The technician stated that the vehicle performed within factory specifications. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 350. Updated 03/14/12*lj the consumer stated while driving, the vehicle would drift in either direction. When he tried to correct it, the vehicle would dive in the opposite direction.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 gmc acadia 2wd. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to steer properly when driving various speeds. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 300 and the current mileage was 15,000.
2010 acadia transmission and traction control safety problems. While driving 70mph on the highway, the traction control system alarm came on in addition to a flashing stability control and ABS warning lights. The rear passenger wheel locked up, the transmission downshifted into 3rd gear causing the vehicle to veer into the right lane. Additionally, we have been having power steering pum problems with the vehicle which made the vehicle difficult to control in this circumstance. Fortunately, there was no other vehicle in the right lane and maanged to pul the vehile off the road. I had my family in the vehile at the time which made everyone very scared for their safety. The vehicle was turned off and restarted which erased the ABS and traction control warnings, but the engine check light remained on and was unable to keep the transmission in drive. The dealer replaced some ecms, but could not fix the power steering issue. Three weeks later, the transimission started shifting hard and after 2 visits to the dealer is not being ivestigated for another ECM failure. The electric systems and power steering issues make this is a very unsafe vehicle.
Tl*the contact owns a 2010 gmc acadia. While driving approximately 60 MPH the steering wheel locked and the would not turn to the left or right. The contact applied excessive force to the steering wheel in order to maneuver the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technicians replaced the steering pump. The failure occurred three times and was taken to the dealer. The technicians replaced the steering pump, pipe and gaskets. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics a third time. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.
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