2012 GMC Acadia: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Sep 9, 2019 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 103,003 miles · PA

I bought my car at the end of april. June 27. 2019 was the first time that I had the stabilitrak issue. At 102206 miles, took it to the dealership and was told it was the rr and rf speed sensors and right front and right rear passenger wheel bearings. Today september 9, 2019 and at 103003 miles it happened again. I was driving both times, and both times the brakes grind and I could feel looseness in the gas petal and it squeaks like an old spring bed. I am a disabled veteran and I only use the car to get to va appts, grocery store and general errands. I can't afford to spend another $1,200 to get this fixed. I have read online many of the same complaints. There seems to be an issue with this stabilitrak system and no one seems to know what to do to fix it. Please let me know what steps will be taken to fix this issue before I contact a lemon law lawyer.

Filed Nov 1, 2018 · Engine · 70,302 miles · WA

At 70,000 miles, the valve spring broke, and allowed the keepers of the valve to come out and then the valve dropped into the cylinder. The mechanic had never seen anything like this before, and called it a catastrophic failure. The cost to put in a new engine was $8922.38, and then a couple days later, we had to replace the alternator, which was most likely caused by the engine failure. The engine failed while pulling out of a store parking lot - it just stopped. When we tried restarting the engine, there was a terrible noise (metal parts were grinding inside the engine)

Filed Feb 16, 2018 · Steering · 55,000 miles · OH

The vehicle has less than 55,000 miles and recently while getting off the highway, in cold conditions, it became very difficult to turn the steering and then after about 500 feet of driving there was a grinding noise. After having the vehicle towed, it was determined that both the power steering cooling pump, the power steering pump and the actual rack and pinion steering all needed to be replaced as a significant cost as they were seized up and would have posed a serious driving risk if they had seized while driving. There are noted tsb on these items as well

Filed Nov 9, 2017 · Steering · 70,500 miles · MA

Almost crashed into a tree with my 5 year old in the car after going through a puddle on a rainy day. There was a very loud squealing noise and then the steering wheel froze. I needed to shut the car off and turn it back on to unfreeze it. It happened a second time after going through another puddle which thankfully was in my driveway! Brought it to get my belt checked and the gmc dealer said they think I have a small steering fluid leak and would need a new rack and pinion? I had a private mechanics second opinion and they said they did not see a leak and the fluid was not low? However my transmission fluid was a bit low? My car does stutter from time to time but no lights have come on to tell me there is a problem? Not sure what to do I cant afford the $1400 to supposedly fix the car. We just purchased it a year ago and it only has 70,000 miles on it! I have done research and others have the same issue! Gm needs to recall this safety issue before someone gets hurt or worse!! They also need to figure out why so many have stuttering transmissions! I almost got into a collision because my car stuttered as I was turning! The other person had to slam on the brakes as I tried to hit the gas harder! I had a 3 kids in the car on the way to baseball!! Figure this out gm please before someone get hurt in this so called family car!!!!

Filed Aug 18, 2017 · Engine, Steering · 76,000 miles · OH

Noticed a slight squeak when steering so took car in for service and dealer performed nearly $5400.00 of work on my car. Here is what they wrote on the bill: c/s vehicle making a squeaking noise when turning the steering wheel at lower speeds found to be leaking to a drop on to other components. Replaced steering rack and cleaned fluids. Then they also did this service: c/s to fix oil pna leak found in mpvi as well as front cover to engine found to breaking. Two separate oil seeps found during mpvi. Due to failed seals replaced said parts and resealed. Cleaned parts and test drove and due to these "fixes" performed they also did alignment: c/s to perform 4 wheel alignment for steering rack performed alignment to me the oil leaks seems to be result of power steering leaks due to erosion of the gaskets and was wondering if this has been reported as an issue as $5400.00 for repairs seems extremely high. Was there recalls on the power steering issue? Thanks, [xxx] [xxx] [xxx] [xxx] [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).?

Filed Nov 23, 2015 · Steering · 73,113 miles · MI

Difficulty in turning, along with a grinding noise when turning right. Vehicle mileage was 73,113. Taken to gmc dealer in brighton, mi on nov. 14, 2014 and power steering pump and rack and pinion were replaced for $2,100.00. The car was then driven approx. 650 miles. The next morning, when backing out of drive, the steering was locked-up and the vehicle went off the driveway. Tow truck was required to take the vehicle to gmc dealer in inver grove heights, mn where the same exact parts were replaced again! I have all receipts.

Filed Apr 15, 2015 · Seats · 56,000 miles · MD

On april 2nd while driving home from work, was stopping at a stop light and all of the sudden the driver's seat just jerked like it was coming unbolted. It now makes a squeaking noise and the seat has give to it, like its not bolted down real tight. I fear it is very unsafe. We do not even drive the car every day. The main reason I have not repaired it yet is because gm has a history, of saying it is not a manufacturers issue. And I will have to pay for the repair. I have had to have it at the repair shop 4 times already for an air bag issue. Then had to take it in for a rusted fuse in one of the headlamps, another issue they told me was not a manufacturers problem and I had to pay for it. The original light bulb was still installed in the vehicle. Of course it was a manufacturers issue. Gm also has many reasons for not making recalls on their vehicles. So at this point I feel I don't have many places to turn. I am very nervous about driving this vehicle that we pay good money for and gm does not want to take ownership for the issues with the product. So I am left with trying to research and see if anyone else has had this issue.

Filed Sep 22, 2014 · Brakes · 20,614 miles · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 gmc acadia. The contact stated that while engaging the brakes, the vehicle made a squeaking noise and burning rubber odor emitted outside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the brake booster was faulty and needed to be replaced. The brake booster was replaced but the failure recurred. The brake booster was replaced a second time but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no solution was offered. The failure mileage was 20,614. Updated 10/29/14*cn according to the repair invoice, the brake booster did not affect the performance of the brakes, updated 03/03/15

Filed Jul 15, 2014 · Brakes · 23,000 miles · PA

The brakes and rotors have been to the dealership 4 times to fix them brakes are wearing down t the metal, brake slider sticking open , the last time it was to the dealership on july 2, 2014 I was told breaks are at current standards for measurements with law, to drive it for a few more breaks because two weeks prior to that they put new brakes and rotors are on, now they are grinding again, but have to wait to call and schedule another appointment because they say there is nothing wrong with them 4 times for the brakes to be fixed and they are not.

Filed Jun 20, 2013 · Brakes, Engine · 2,505 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 gmc acadia. The contact stated the engine failed and engine fluid leaked on the ground while the vehicle was parked. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated the engine block was leaking internally. The dealer replaced the engine tube, pipes, the front catalytic converter, and the power steering system was cleaned; however the failure was not corrected. The steering wheel also began vibrating and shaking. The warning lights illuminated on the instrumental panel. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 2,505. The current mileage was 7,454. ...updated 07-29-13 *bf the consumer stated the brakes squeaked and the gas gauge would not register gas being in the vehicle. Updated 08/01/13