Eight problems related to power steering failed have been reported for the 2011 GMC Acadia. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2011 GMC Acadia based on all problems reported for the 2011 Acadia.
Tl- the contact owns a 2011 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while driving at lower speeds below 10 mph the power steering would fail causing the steering wheel to become very difficult to turn in either direction. The vehicle was taken to the dealer mayse automotive group located at 2032 s, elliott Ave, aurora, mo. Who was unable to duplicate or determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000. Jft.
The contact owns a 2011 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 5 mph, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering pump failed and needed replacement. The vehicle remained at the dealer for repairs under an extended warranty issued by the manufacturer. The vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted daily. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 101,000.
My power steering has made a high pitched noise for some time now. When I took it to the dealership after receiving a letter which addressed potential power steering failure I was told that the only way it would be repaired free of charge was if I had power steering failure. I just took it to my mechanic for a separate issue and he told me that he has serviced several Acadia's with the same issue. This seems to be an engineering defect. In researching the issue I am finding multiple complaints about the same problem. Does there have to be a death or potentially multiple deaths from this defect before a recall is issued? it would seem that total loss of power steering when operating the vehicle would be a huge safety issue.
Service bulletin no. : sbc-14329 component(s): steering NHTSA id number: 10056459 2011 GMC Acadia . . Power steering failure. Received a notice about the potential failure in my power steering pump. Took the vehicle into the GMC dealership to have this fixed as I have experienced early indications of a failure, air bubbles in the fluid and noisy turns. (confirmed by dealer) was told they cannot replace it until it "fails". So I need to crash my car because the pump fails. Just feel that GMC need to fix this potential safety issue before someone gets hurt. They are aware of the issue since they issued the bulletin or "recall".
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!.
Tl-the contact owns a 2011 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that the power steering failed and vehicle made a loud abnormal noise without warning. The failure occurred on a daily basis. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering gear and the bushings failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000. Djr.
Driving on the highway coming off of an exit ramp, the power steering failed and was unable to control the vehicle steering. Turning the steering wheel was like trying to pull on dead weight to get it to turn. This continued and seemed to get worse as I slowed the car to a stop. Upon driving again a few minutes after the vehicle was stopped, power steering returned for 10 miles of driving on the way back to my home, and then failed again. No warning lights appeared with power steering failure, and car is not safe to drive.
In wet / rainy conditions, power steering fails as belt gets wet and looses all traction. This has occurred multiple times at varying speeds and has twice almost resulted in accidents as we were negotiating turns. Various online auto forums highlight this as a recurring problem with the GMC Acadia. Why hasn't a recall been issued for this safety issue? dealer states there is no fix.