2011 GMC Acadia steering problems

Filed Sep 20, 2022 · Engine, Steering · VA

Looses power while driving. Cannot jump the battery it needs to be recharged every time. Power steering stops working while driving( low rpm and when stopped) dangerous for merging or lane changes. Engine shudders when trying to accelerate. TCM/ ECM replaced 2020. Problem still persists. Whining noise upon start of the vehicle. Auto start will not work. traction control light, check engine airbag and

Filed Aug 2, 2022 · Steering · NJ

Power steering rack & high pressure power steering line. If this fails while you're driving on a highway you will lose power steering causing a serious accident. Also the timing cover is leaking. Both of these expensive repairs seems to be an issue with all gmc acadia SUV's yet the federal safety agency has not investigated or required the manufacturer to do a recall and cover the costs of repair. Costs for both repairs is $5000.00 !!!

Filed Jul 13, 2022 · Steering · 174,300 miles · IL

The contact owns a 2011 GMC Acadia. The contact stated upon starting the vehicle, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that he used his knowledge of vehicles to depress the accelerator pedal, which raised the RPM and caused the steering wheel to become operative. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring while the vehicle was idling. Additionally, the contact stated that the steering wheel would seize while driving and steering to the left. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the rack and pinion had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 174,300.

Filed Dec 2, 2021 · Steering · WI

The steering randomly gets tight and then let's loose while driving or turning.

Filed Nov 3, 2021 · Engine, Steering · 130,000 miles · IL

The contact owns a 2011 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that the steering wheel would shake uncontrollably without warning while driving at various speeds. She also stated that the steering wheel would lock in the middle of turning the steering wheel in either direction without warning. After taking the vehicle to the dealer for routine maintenance, several warning lights appeared on the instrument panel. The contact called that dealer and was informed that the vehicle would reset itself upon restart; however, the failure persisted. A few days later, the Push to Start button failed to operate after multiple attempts and the key was used to start the vehicle. The contact had the vehicle towed back to the dealer and she was informed that the purge valve was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer informed her that there were no recalls on the vehicle and referred her to the federal safety agency for assistance. The vehicle was not repaired and remained in the possession of the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

Filed Sep 28, 2021 · Steering · AR

Vehicle stopped turning, steering to turn and driver ran off the road.

Filed Aug 25, 2020 · Steering, Suspension · 89,000 miles · OH

At 89,000 the "service all wheel drive" light came on several times on dash. Mechanic states that "rear differential drum" needs to be replaced in order for vehicle's all wheel drive system to operate properly.

Filed Jun 26, 2020 · Steering · 98,000 miles · NC

Steering binds up and becomes very hard to turn on low RPM or sitting stationary. It feels as if no power steering at all. Have been told by dealership that it is a huge safety issue that gm has failed to recall.

Filed Sep 17, 2019 · Steering · 105,000 miles · GA

While driving encountering a dangerous loss of power steering intermittently especially during braking (low engine revs). Steering appears to lock and bind. Dealer states failure of power steering pump and rack and pinion gear. Rack and pinion gear. Rack failure should be covered under recall. Car is not safe unless rack and pinion is replaced. This is second failure reported. 1= previous owner 70k / 2=current owner 105k

Filed Jul 8, 2019 · Steering · 144,000 miles · IL

At slow speeds my steering gets very hard as if I have no power steering at all. Very difficult to parallel park. Loud whining sound as I turn the steering wheel. Numerous times when driving on either highway or city street..changing lanes has been difficult and manual steering was needed.