2015 GMC Acadia: loss of power steering

Filed May 2, 2024 · Steering · AZ

Complete loss of steering at low speeds. This has been an issue with GM for years, and is still not corrected on my 2015 GMC Acadia. At a stop light or when turning a corner, I could barely turn the steering wheel. GM needs to pay to have this fixed on all vehicles still affected. There is no way I could maneuver this vehicle to avoid a person or vehicle.

Filed Oct 15, 2019 · Driver assistance, Steering · 89,000 miles · FL

It has been since I bought the vehicle ... Gas gauge is intermittent and cross traffic alerts go off randomly (with no traffic or obstructions) paint has had to be redone leather replaced trim redone etc... The car almost killed me and my children, I'm driving down the freeway at 70mph and suddenly I lost control of the vehicle it slowed down to 49 then 25 lost steering and able to drift to the side before the whole vehicle started shaking violently and I shut it down as I believed it would explode (I was terrified) I called a dealer and they asked if I turned it off and on again ? Engine light came on traction control would not renegade and message said decreasing power to engine while it was happening and ABS light on ... All failures... Managed to get to destination but vehicle was sluggish and jumping gears felt really jerky... 4th start all lights disappeared and although car was still sluggish figured might have been an electrical fault made appointment for dealership told it would cost ... Parker car drove other vehicle then had to use this one and same thing happened again so took to dealership they couldn't figure out the codes was told had broken engine mount (said it was on backorder as it's been happening a lot) and was sent on my way to see if it would happen again. That weekend it happened again had figured out by then that 5-7 starts it would act up. Took to dealership and left running so they could see what was wrong (failed transmission, steering column block pump sensor etc replaced. Was given a rental gmc by herts and you guess it same thing on freeway all the lights on the dash start lighting up failed traction eas and breaks (super scary brand new only 600 miles on that car) switched out vehicle for a safer car (toyota) I'm unable to check more boxes but speed and control were also affected

Filed Aug 20, 2019 · Steering · 76,200 miles · PA

Found leaks on driveways. Took it get an oil change and asked them to take a look they said they couldnt see anything leaking. Jump forward 2 months leak is larger on my driveway from a dime to size of a baseball. And my steering was difficult while driving I had no control causing me to stop dead in road with my 8 year old in back seat ...scary , my husband checked fluids and put in some power steering fluid and in morning fresh power steering fluid was found on cardboard took it to a body shop for minor body repair and asked if they would look into it to find the problem. The seal power steering pump to pulley is leaking. Not covered under any warranty I have or power train. Cost is about 1,300.00 to fix I bought this gmc in february 2019 from carmax I havent even had it for 4 months before it started leaking. Carfax on this has no major problems of any accidents. Looked up this problem and found 16 other people this same moth having same issues.

Filed Apr 16, 2019 · Steering · 69,000 miles · NH

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 gmc acadia. The contact stated that the power steering failed. The vehicle was taken to cantin chevrolet (623 union ave, laconia, nh 03246) where it was diagnosed that the pressure hose and power steering pump needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 69,000.

Filed Apr 3, 2019 · Steering · 92,000 miles · OH

While sitting parked, I started the vehicle. I put the vehicle in reverse, pressed the accelerator and as I was backing up the power stearing went out. I immediately stopped, turned the vehicle off, waited a moment, then started the vehicle back up and the power steering proceeded to work again. Another time, my wife was driving and the power steering stopped working. She pulled over, parked, turned the vehicle off, back on, and it worked fine once again.

Filed Aug 1, 2018 · Steering · 52,000 miles · PA

My car lost power steering while I was pulling out of a parking space and continued intermittently as I drove! The power steering pump had to be replaced because it was deemed to be leaking and failing. This is the exact same problem for which models 2007-2011 were recalled. Estimates to repair are about $1,000. I have lost the use of my car since july 14, repairs are scheduled for august 18, 2018. Completely dissatisfied with my dealer, bowser, pleasant hills, pa. This is the most umsafe care I have ever driven! The computer controls require driver to take eyes off the road to do everything! Voice controls never work properly. Computer system has been fixed twice then finally replaced. I tried to return car days after buying it and dealer refused.

Filed Jul 20, 2018 · Steering · 51,120 miles · PA

My acadia lost power steering making vehicle difficult to steer. I could hear a whining sound I'd never heard before. We took it to the closest repair shop since we were on vacation. Serviceman said the power steering pump was leaking and not working properly. Called dealer, bowser, immediately could not get an appt for 5 days. Dealer inspected vehicle, concluded the pump was not under power train warranty and estimated it would be over $1,000 to repair. Same problem as recall on previous models.

Filed Dec 16, 2017 · Lights, Steering · 41,000 miles · IL

My first incident on my 2015 gmc acadia sle fwd purchased brand new was this year at 40000 miles. One head light went out and then the other in which the dealer wanted 400+ bucks to replace. The lighting is actually bad from the headlamps. They lights do not extended in front of you to see if you will be coming upon anything and can possibly run it over. My second issue at 41000 was the power steering. One day I heard a loud whining as I turned the corner on a city street and suddenly the power steering stopped. I looked in the manual and it says to put a certain type of transmission fluid in there, but I had just had a free oil change at the dealer about 3 weeks ago and they do not top off any other fluids. After putting the fluid in the power steering place, I noticed a leak. Come to find out the power steering pump is leaking on my car with only 41000 miles. A brand new car practically that cost 30,000 should not have issues so soon. Today, driving to work I almost lost it because my car all of a sudden started jumping codes "service stabilitrak; service traction control; traction control off; engine power is reduce' and my speed went from about 40 to 30 instantly. I was driving on a city street traffic while this happened and was unaware. Just think, if I did not put on brakes and was going at a certain speed and the person behind me is as well, and my car's speed just drop dramatically, what type of injuries could have occurred. I am very perturbed because this is the second gm car that I purchased with defects and my car just so happen to be omiited from any recalls. I own a 2010 chevy malibu as well and the power steering completely stopped working in 2015 and I had to pay 1300 to get it fixed, while other cars where on recall for the same issue. I'm so done with gm!!