2010 GMC Acadia: clunking or noise when steering

11 of the 343 complaints about the 2010 GMC Acadia describe clunking or noise when steering.

owner complaints: 11
of this car's complaints: 3%
typical mileage: 67,800
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 30 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Clunking or noise when steering by model year

2024
1
2017
1
2015
2
2014
3
2012
3
2011
4
2010
11
2009
3
2008
18
2007
11

What owners say

Filed Jan 8, 2015 · Steering · 67,800 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 gmc acadia. While driving 25 MPH over a pothole, the steering wheel went left when the contact was attempting to turn right. The steering wheel made a knocking sound. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 67,800. The VIN number was unavailable.

Filed Jul 15, 2014 · Steering · 66,500 miles · ID

While driving my 2010 gmc acadia up a slightly curing pass at 65mph the power steering spontaneously went out. No leaking, noises or warning signs of failure prior. Steering became very difficult and stiff, unable to change lanes without difficulty which could have easily caused an accident in heavier traffic. Had performed flawlessly without any signs of difficulty 8 miles prior while turning onto the highway from a stop. Car is otherwise in excellent condition and current on all manufacturer recommended services.

Filed Jul 7, 2014 · Steering · 80,740 miles · GA

The steering starting making a popping or whinning noise at low speed turns of the wheel. This is the approximate time I noticed the noise start.

Filed Jun 2, 2014 · Steering · 55,000 miles · CT

Power steering pump is making lots of noise when I turn the wheel.

Filed May 15, 2014 · Steering · 72,000 miles · MI

Driving into a small downtown area to meet some friends and heard a whirling noise coming from under the hood (belt, bearing or power steering). As I slowed down the noise intensified, dissipated as I sped up. Notice the steering was tighter and more difficult to turn the steering wheel at slower speeds. The next day I attempted to "check the fluid" secured under the engine cover but was unable to remove it even with the star bit required. I then google'd auto-steering for acadia and found numerous issues related to failing power steering units. Took it to the dealer frustrated after finding that this is not an isolated part failure. He stated that the bellow was leaking due to a failure (the power steering is under a lot of pressure I was told) and it needed to be replaced. The dealership completed the repair after keeping the car a day. Seems to me this is a potential ticking time bomb and the part may have been under engineered. I have been a long time gm customer but with all the current press I'm not sure I can support them any longer with my patronage.

Filed May 8, 2014 · Steering · MA

While driving I lose power steering, whether it's 10 miles per hour or 50 miles per hour. Difficult to turn while driving. It seems to have gotten worse over the last few months and the power steering makes a noise while moving the steering wheel.

Filed Apr 22, 2014 · Steering · 22,583 miles · IN

Grinding noise came from steering column. Dealer replaced steering gear under warranty. Noise came back at 47,535 miles and dealer replaced steering housing in a kit. Power steering pump needed to be replaced at this time.

Filed Apr 9, 2014 · Steering · 37,700 miles · WA

Power steering pump is making lots of noise when I turn the wheel. Currently am afraid to drive it anywhere due to potential loss of power steering.

Filed Mar 31, 2014 · Steering, Transmission · 100,000 miles · GA

This has happened several times since I've bought this truck last year. Right after I bought it, I had to pay out of pocket to have the power steering box replaced ($1200.00) since then, while driving my steering gets hard to turn either way and the engine even stopped running a few weeks ago while on the interstate, I had to pull off the road. The truck also makes a popping sound while turning too. Since I have bought the truck, I have had nothing but problems, within 2 weeks of buying it, I had transmission leak and oil leak that had to be fixed. I want so bad to get out of this truck. I am the sole provider in my home, single mother of 3 kids and this vehicle is used for our daily commutes and my job. When slowing down to come to a stop the truck also lunges forward a few times before stopping completely. Also when going down the road the RPM will lunge up for no reason and you can hear it like it is trying to shift to a higher gear or like I have pressed the gas, which I had not.

Filed Jul 3, 2013 · Steering · 73,253 miles · IN

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?

Filed Jul 9, 2012 · Steering · 48,000 miles · OH

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.