2011 GMC Acadia: whining or grinding noise

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 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.

Filed Apr 10, 2018 · Steering · 140,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 gmc acadia. While operating the vehicle, the steering wheel felt loose and a whining noise was heard when it was turned. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (sellers buick gmc, 38000 grand river ave, farmington hills, mi) where it was diagnosed that the power steering fluid leaked from the vehicle and the power steering fluid seals needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 140,000.

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 27, 2016 · Steering · GA

Whining noise in steering column, thumping at slow right turns, needed new rack and pinion, cv joints replaced

Filed Mar 24, 2016 · Steering · 62,000 miles · VA

The car started to make a loud whining sound 3 month after we purchased it used. Then power steering started to go in and out. Took the car to a auto care shop and this is what the bill said. "replace power steering pump, tried to flush system 2 times, bleed out air, replace power steering pump again, still no power steering." spoke with gmc and was told to take the car to a dealership, we are covered under special coverage 14329. Going to dealership this week. We have already spent a little less then $1000 on this problem.

Filed Nov 18, 2015 · Steering · 76,000 miles · TX

Had a loud whining sound coming from under the hood, the gmc dealer diagnosed it as the steering gear - replacement cost me $1840.28.

Filed Jan 19, 2015 · Steering · 59,723 miles · PA

Vehicle makes a high pitch whining noise when starting and at low speeds. Steering wheel rubs when turning either direction. I complained about the noise on several occasions, service tech said was normal. Now they state that the power steering is leaking and there is a power steering gear leak. To fix it will cost $1600 plus dollars. Seems to be an issue across the board with these vehicles. Gmc will replace the steering pump under a recall, but not the gear rack which is a more expensive fix. How many complaints will it take for them to fix this issue! This can cause power steering to fail and is unsafe!

Filed Sep 24, 2014 · Acceleration, Steering · 64,000 miles · MS

Began hearing whining noise and thought it was in the engine or transmission. Took it to dealer and was told it was the power steering pump and rack and was not covered under power train warranty. I just had the "numerous" recalls repaired and now this. According to many posts on various websites, this is a common problem with gm products. Repairs are costly and should be covered under warranty, or should be recalled! This is ridiculous considering the cost of these vehicles.

Filed May 1, 2014 · Seats, Steering · 73,000 miles · CA

I had to have my steering pump replaced because of a loud whining sound. I bought this car new. Also the heating element went out in my heated seat on passenger side where it is rarely used. All repairs over $1100.