12 problems related to power steering fluid 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.
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.
My power steering will intermittently stop on my when turning at low speeds. Never had any issues up on till last week when I was taking my son to school. I have no leaks so it's not due to fluid loss.
Rack & pinion was leaking. Was replaced at dealership. Power steering pump also replaced. GMC did not make this public that there was a problem with pump. Replaced pump fluid with a different type than was originally installed. Many GMC veh. Have this prob. The fact that GMC changed fluids in the steering system could have caused the original to fail. GMC will not admit there is a problem with the steering system. Please check with GMC amd get the truth.
I was just told by the GMC dealer that my steering column is leaking fluid. Apparently, this is an extremely common problem, as it is all over every GMC Acadia forum as well as logged in your database. Why is a recall not being issued for this? it is obviously a design engineering or manufacturing defect. Why do we have to wait until there is a crash, injury or death before you are willing to issue a recall? this is absurd. My family is now spending $1,700 for this repair.
I was just told by the GMC dealer that my steering gears are not working and are leaking fluid. They said if it would have been the boot, it would have been covered under warranty. Apparently, this is an extremely common problem, as it is all over every GMC Acadia forum as well as logged in your database. Why is a recall not being issued for this? it is obviously a design engineering or manufacturing defect. Why do we have to wait until there is a crash, injury or death before you are willing to issue a recall? this is really frustrating. The GMC dealer quoted me $1,700 for this repair.
Just as others here, I was notified by the technician that the steering gear/rack and pinion assembly required replacement due to power steering fluid leak. The dealership stated this would not be covered under a warranty and only the power steering pump has been recalled if steering fails while operating the vehicle. There seems to be several complaints regarding this issue with the 2011 GMC Acadia. Please consider taking the time to investigate these particular complaints. It very alarming to be informed that a reoccurring issue will not be resolved unless the power steering fails while operating the vehicle. It's also concerning that several consumers have experienced the same issue with power steering fluid leakage and malfunctioning steering gear/rack. This is a obviously a consistent complaint and should be addressed.
During a recent oil change, I was notified by the technician that the steering gear/rack and pinion assembly required replacement due to power steering fluid leak. The dealership stated this would not be covered under a warranty and only the power steering pump has been recalled if steering fails while operating the vehicle. There seems to be several complaints regarding this issue with the 2011 GMC Acadia. Please consider taking the time to investigate these particular complaints. It very alarming to be informed that a reoccurring issue will not be resolved unless the power steering fails while operating the vehicle. It's also concerning that several consumers have experienced the same issue with power steering fluid leakage and malfunctioning steering gear/rack. This is a consistent complaint and should be addressed. Thank you for your time and consideration.
GMC sent a letter out saying there is a problem with the power steering pump and that they extended the warranty on it. In my case the power steering pump would quit at times and it had no power steering felt like manual steering. But before I could bring it in to get replaced it was leaking fluid which caused the rack and pinion to go bad. I explained this to the manager and he said the rack and pinion wasn't under warranty and I had to pay for this which cost me $1372. 00 I sent GMC a email to complain and they called back saying the dealer would call me which they never have I left them a message to call me and a number to reach me but now nobody wants to call me back I think they want me to forget about this. I said a rack and pinion should not go bad on a truck with just 48800 miles on it and the power steering pump caused this which they should stand behind their product.
7/12/15 cincinnati, ohio just as others here, I was notified by the tech that the steering gear/rack and pinion assembly required replacement due to power steering fluid leak. The dealership stated this would not be covered under a warranty and would cost $1200 and only the power steering pump has been recalled if steering fails while operating the vehicle. There seems to be many complaints regarding this issue with the 2011 GMC Acadia. Please consider taking the time to investigate these particular complaints. It very alarming to be informed that a reoccurring issue will not be resolved unless the power steering fails while operating the vehicle. It's also concerning that several consumers have experienced the same issue with power steering fluid leakage and malfunctioning steering gear/rack. This is a obviously a consistent complaint and should be addressed.
Powersteering gets tight and vehicle shakes. Brought to dealer and powersteering pump and gear is leaking fluid. The gm dealer told me that the powersteering part is covered but will not cover the fluid leaking and I am responsible for $500 payment. Brake pedal squeaks when pressed down. Gm dealer informed that the brake is leaking and needs a brake fluid flush and a new brake booster.
The contact owns a 2011 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while driving at 45 mph, the steering wheel seized and excessive force on the steering wheel was required. The contact stated that power steering fluid was leaking. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000.
During check for other warranty work, GMC dealer informed me that the power steering fluid was leaking. The repair was not covered under warranty. All the power steering fluid had leaked out of the internal gasket because the gasket failed and the power steering fluid need to be replaced with new fluid, and replace the steering gear.