2011 GMC Acadia: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Nov 20, 2018 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 35,500 miles · MA

As I was approaching a red light, I pressed on my breaks and heard a grinding noise coming from the driver side front tire. My car would not accelerate much, I pushed on the brakes and then the gas and started to move. As I was driving I felt the car pulling. I noticed the ABS traction control off, all wheel drive off, and stabilitrack lights all came on. I called the local gmc dealership service center. Now just waiting to hear back from them.

Filed Aug 10, 2017 · Steering · 16,226 miles · TN

Squeaking/whining in steering column. Dealership diagnosis, power steering gear leaking (rack & pinion) and must be replaced. Cost, $1432.00 plus tax. Vehicle has only 17948 miles. Not covered by warranty or manuf. Recall. Out of warranty due to age or time. Power steering could fail as it has in other vehicles. Definitely a safety issue. Gmc should stand behind their vehicles as this is a design or engineering flaw. This condition is noticed when ever the steering wheel is turned in either direction.

Filed Dec 1, 2014 · Brakes, Steering · 59,073 miles · NJ

Powersteering gets tight and vehicle shakes. Brought to dealer and powersteering pump and gear is leaking fluid. The gm dealer told me that the powersteering part is covered but will not cover the fluid leaking and I am responsible for $500 payment. Brake pedal squeaks when pressed down. Gm dealer informed that the brake is leaking and needs a brake fluid flush and a new brake booster.

Filed Nov 3, 2014 · Engine · 79,880 miles · GA

I'm the 2nd owner and so far I've had to have a motor mount & 2 catalytic converters replaced. The AC started having issues with the controls not working & then the AC completely broke and leaked all the refrigerant which made a huge mess. There's a horrible oil leak that can't seem to be stopped. The brake pedel makes a loud squeaking noise. And now there is some strange noise coming from behind the dash, uncertain if it's the radio, cd player or AC/heat. All these problems at under 80,000 miles!!!

Filed Jun 26, 2014 · Steering · 28,000 miles · OH

I was pulling out of my driveway when it felt like the power steering locked up. The car wouldn't turn in any direction. I applied more force to the steering wheel and immediately heard a grinding noise and saw white smoke coming from under the hood. I shut the car off and opened the hood to see the smoke coming from the front of the engine and it smelled horrible. I checked the power steering fluid and it was perfect. I started the car back up and the power steering came back, but now there's a whinning sound every time I turn. After research online, I found that thousands of others have had this same exact problem and that gm is going through a class action lawsuit over this issue because it's a huge safety concern for individuals inside the car. The class action lawsuit is case # [xxx] filed on 03/22/2013. Affected vehicles are as follows: 2009-2012 gmc acadia, 2009-2012 buick enclave, 2009-2012 chevrolet traverse. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Mar 16, 2014 · Steering · 46,662 miles · MD

Power steering making a whirring and grinding noise at low speed. When it happens it appears to be harder to steer. Concerned that there is something wrong with the power steering and fear for my and my passengers' safety. When I got on the internet to see if others were having a similar problem amazed at how frequent it was without any type of recall or admission by gmc. This appears to be a very common and serious problem and nothing is being done about it.