Lose Power Steering Problems of GMC Acadia - part 1

Power steering rack & high pressure power steering line. If this fails while you're driving on a highway you will lose power steering causing a serious accident. Also the timing cover is leaking. Both of these expensive repairs seems to be an issue with all GMC Acadia SUV's yet the NHTSA has not investigated or required the manufacturer to do a recall and cover the costs of repair. Costs for both repairs is $5000. 00 !!!.

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Lost the power steering . . . 44050.

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2007 GMC Acadia, service traction control and stabilitrack keeps popping up. It loses the power steering off and on if you drive it in the rain at any speed. Windows can not be controlled by drivers master buttons. Vehicle has 173000 miles on it. Purchased used from buckeye Nissan. Noticed issues right away but their mechanic said there is nothing coming up when they hook up the diagnostics. No warranty when purchased used, this is my first vehicle purchase. I was able to drive the vehicle for a year then got the service traction control and stabilitrack reading and the vehicle would not go over 5 mph. Still paying payments on the vehicle, I could not afford to take it to a mechanic so I purchased a cheap car from a friend and the Acadia sat in my drive way for 2 years. After I paid it off I started to look into repairing it. I put a new battery in it after it sat for so long and it started right up and drove like there was never an issue. I have since replaced the torque converter. Still get engine light and traction control turns off and service stabilitrack reading but has not had it slow down to 5 mph again. Now if I drive in the rain the power steering cuts in and out and is extremely dangerous as it happens at any speed. I have seen several reviews on this vehicle that say the same as mine. The worst part is that gm is aware of these issues but will not assist in repair if the vehicle has over a certain amount of miles on it.

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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.

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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.

When I make turns, it loses power steering, then comes back after the turn is completed.

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When going slow and making a turn right or left I lose power steering this happens both forward or backward when I speed up the power steering come back to normal.

Bought a 2009 GMC Acadia in February had it for 2 weeks and was pulling out of a fast food restaurant getting my 3 year old daughter some food as I was pulling out I lost all power steering. I could not get my SUV to turn I barely bumped a car thank goodness it did not do any damage and no one was injured but this is definitely something gm needs to fix!! I am a single mother and can not afford to have this fixed especially after spend 10,900 on purchasing the vehicle.

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Power steering failed/ lose of power steering on 5 times ranging from 2 second to at least 6 second/steering lost at low speed going into driveway of garage/steering lost while car at red light in traffic waiting for green light to go.

Vehicle will intermittently lose power steering when making turns (already had close call when I couldn't complete left turn and went into on coming traffic ) vehicle was dropped off at sierra Chevrolet in monrovia. Problem not covered and would have to pay $1,700.

Loss of power steering at low speed. Had the entire rack replaced (prior to power steering loss), as well as the power steering pump replaced (after power steering loss and covered under the TSB) and within to weeks of having the power steering pump replaced, the exact same thing occurred. At very low speed, in a parking lot, making a right hand turn, I lost all power steering and heard a loud screeching noise as I attempted to maneuver my very heavy SUV to a safe area with no power steering. "service battery charging system" error came up on my in-dash screen and then it went away. I turned the engine off and re-started with no power steering still and then re-started again an that is when the power steering worked again. The entire time, the radio and lights were on and did not fail. I drove the car directly to the dealership and after a full day of having my car, they told me I needed a new alternator now at at cost of $1200!!!! I'm not sure how the alternator is related since I do not have electric power steering?!?!?! I feel like this defect is costing customers thousands of dollars for a defect from the manufacture and gm needs to wake up and issue a recall before someone is killed!!.

There is an ongoing and unresolved issue concerning the power steering rack and pump on gm lambda chassis vehicles. The vehicle will intermittently and unpredictably lose power steering assist creating an incredibly dangerous situation. While under warranty the factory quietly supported multiple repairs of the same components- rather than recall this situation gm chose to continue to use their supply of deficient components while they seemed to "wait out" the warranty and thus no longer be liable.

Twice in the past week I have had the same problem with the stability track sensor turning off while driving. When this happened the engine power decreased. When trying to get the vehicle off the road, it was like I had lost power steering because it was a fight to turn the wheel. Prior to this we have also noticed that when the vehicle shifts gears, quite often it is a very hard shift to the point it shakes the whole car and feels like it is stalling. Not sure if that is a transmission issue or something to do with the fuel injection.

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At low rates of speed when making a left or right turn the car loses power steering for a couple seconds then reengages. This causes you to over steer once the power steering reengages which on several occasions causes near accidents with other cars on the road. The problem is occurring much more frequently now and we are taking it to the dealer tomorrow. We have had the rack and pinion looked at and replaced by the dealer on several occasions because of low whining noises at low speeds and other problems.

After a short but heavy down pour, I traveled through a puddle at approximately 25 mph and lost power steering for 1-2 seconds. I was unable to turn the steering wheel and needed to brake to avoid going off the road. For the next 2 miles the vehicle seemed to operate correctly, but then it happened again at a slower speed (approximately 10 mph) as I tried to make a 90 degree turn on to my street. I was unable to make the turn and came to a complete stop, then the power steering kicked in again. Called the local dealer immediately upon arrive home and left voice mail (they closed at 5pm). Called GMC customer service and was told there is no know issue.

Last June during a routine inspection the dealer told me I had a slight leak in the rack and pinion. I questioned him on why a vehicle with approx 48k miles could have a problem. I was told that gm allows some leakage. Shortly there after I noticed an occasional ratcheting feel in the steering wheel. I then would experience several occasions where I momentarily would lose power steering,the beginning of this year I received a letter from gm stating that there may be a problem with the power steering pump and to bring it to the dealer. I brought it to the dealer and was told there is a charge of $130 to determine if it is the pump and no charge if it was bad. I was told the pump was in fact bad and that the rack also needed to be replaced at a cost of $1400. I politely told them that the rack should not leak at 56k miles and the pump caused the problem and that gm should pay the entire bill after I was told that a certain amount of leakage was ok. They said gm would only cover the cost of pump. I also replaced 4 low beam head lights in the past year.

I experienced the issue while driving in the city about 25 mph. I lost power steering while turning and almost hit another car. I have received a recall letter from gm and I scheduled an appointment with the dealership. They required my VIN number to check and make sure my car was covered under the recall and assured me that it was. I then took my car to the dealer and after they had it for 4 hours, I received a call stating they won't cover it because I exceeded the mileage by 10,000 miles. The dealership then attempted to make me pay a diagnostic fee. I contacted gm and they are not willing to do anything to help. I have owned my car for 2 years and they are just now notifying me about the recall. The dealership was only willing to give me a 5% discount off of $1084. I have expressed my feeling on this and explained that I just received the letter and that the car is 8 years old, why did it take them so long to contact the customers. They really expect a 8 year old car to have less then the 150,000 mile limit they set. I also expressed that this is a serious safety issue when you lose all power steering while driving.

When pulling into parking lot at low speeds, the vehicle loses power steering and will not turn almost causing an accident. It has also happened in the middle of an intersection when turning when it loses power steering. This is a dangerous issue and needs a recall.

Loses power steering at low speeds such as pulling out of a parking area or any time low speed. Very hard to turn until you accelerate.

While driving I lose power steering, whether it's 10 miles per hour or 50 miles per hour. Difficult to turn while driving. It seems to have gotten worse over the last few months and the power steering makes a noise while moving the steering wheel. Upon recovery of the power steering, I nearly lose control from overcompensation for trying to turn the wheel with all my strength. Extremely dangerous and unpredictable. There are too many complaints with GMC and the ntsha to continue without a recall.

Car loses power steering intermittently at low speeds, such as in parking lots. The issue only last a few seconds, then returns to normal.

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The Acadia loses power steering at slow speeds. Turning into parking spots, backing up and similar slow moving maneuvers make it very difficult to turn the car. I have not located my model listed on the recall list and I want you to be aware that it is also having a power steering problem. I am waiting for a loaner car to take my car into the dealer for repair.

While driving I lose power steering, whether it's 10 miles per hour or 50 miles per hour. Difficult to turn while driving. It seems to have gotten worse over the last few months and the power steering makes a noise while moving the steering wheel.

Since approximately September 2013 my 2010 GMC Acadia has lost power steering at slow speeds while turning and parking. This problem has continued to get worse over the course of the following months up until present day. At first it was intermittent, and now every time I am parking or making sharp turns the power steering fails. There have been numerous occasions where I almost hit another car because I could not turn the wheel properly. My husband has hit a pole because of this problem, because he could not turn the steering wheel to avoid the object. We have replaced the power steering fluid, and this did not correct the problem. I have not taken it to the dealer because my research shows that this problem has not been identified specifically for exact repairs. I cannot afford to repeatedly take my vehicle to the dealer when they don't even know how to fix this problem. I hope general motors receives enough complaints to recall this problem before somebody gets into a serious accident. It is just a matter of time before this causes a catastrophic accident for someone, which I pray does not happen.

We bought our 2008 GMC Acadia in January 2008. The battery died in July 2008 while vacationing in canada leaving us stranded. After it went dead several more times the dealership replaced it. The air conditioning went out several times in 2010 and we had to pay to have the ac recharged twice since. In July 2013 we had to have the transmission replaced when it stopped shifting into gear. Our warranty had expired in January of that year. The dealership did get gm to pay half but it still cost us almost $2,000. 00. Now it is at the dealership again and we have to replace the entire steering column as it lost power steering at low speeds. We are having it repaired at an estimate of nearly $1,800. 00 more. This vehicle cost about $36,000. 00 in 2008. Since then we have paid thousands of dollars just to keep it on the road and safe. This is a lemon and I would like to see a recall for both the transmission and loss of steering at low speeds. I see that both of these are common problems with this vehicle. I would like to be reimbursed for our expenses.

Problem #1 of 3: during heavy rains, water would leak in through the sun visors on both sides. Took it to the dealership several times. They said the drain tubes from the sunroof were clogged, they blew it out, when that didn't work, they charged me to put it longer tubes, when that didn't work, they said it was because they only replaced the front tubes, not the back. Problem #2 of 3: when driving through water puddles at low speed I lose power steering for a brief time (which is troublesome when turning). Problem #3 of 3: two warning lights for airbags come on everytime I start the vehicle. I can push a button each time to make the written warning go away, but the red light with a picture stays on. Not sure if the airbags would deploy or not.

While making a turn during a rain storm the engine belt began to squeal and I subsequently lost power steering and the battery warning light came on. I was able to get the vehicle to the side of the road without incident until the power steering came back. I've had this happen several times during rain events since I've owned the vehicle. It appears to occur when excessive water gets onto the drive belt controlling the engine and power steering unit.

The vehicle loses its power steering while backing into parking spaces and while the steering wheel is turned sharply. No power steering at all.

When I was making a right hand turn at a green light the car acted like I lost my power steering. I really had to fight the wheel so I didn't hit another car. This happens randomly about twice a month. Sometimes it happens when I make a left turn. Sometimes it happens when pulling into a parking spot. I have had so many close calls of hitting other cars that I try not to drive it unless absolutely necessary.

The vehicle intermittently loses power steering which makes turning the vehicle very difficult. This initially began happening at very low speeds like when turning into a parking space or entering/exiting our garage. Lately it's begun to occur at higher speeds such as when making turns on roadways. This loss of power steering at higher speeds is a much more dangerous situation as it increases the probability of a crash. This particular issue appears to be a common complaint amongst Acadia owners.

I own a 2007 GMC arcadia and sometimes when I go through water (if it's been a heavy rain) my power steering does not work and it's very difficult to steer the car which could be a very dangerous situation. It happened when we were on vacation and we stopped at a auto repair shop and the owner came out and opened the hood and showed my husband that the power steering serpentine belt slipped. There is no covering over the belt and when it gets wet, it can slip. When we explained what happened, that we lost the power steering, he knew exactly what the problem was as he had other people that had the same problem. If we had been on a major highway, doing 65 miles an hour it could have been a tragedy. It also happened again during the christmas holiday.

On several occasions when the car goes through water/puddle the vehicle loses power steering. There is a loss of steering. On some occasions the loss is momentary but the last time it was more than momentary --while having gone through a small puddle of water and then going to make a left turn the steering completely failed and I was unable to complete a turn.

Lost power steering and alternator stopped charging during more then one rain storm. The serpentine belt gets wet and slipped because it's exposed to the element from the right front wheel well.

Low beam headlights go out. I've also taken the vehicle in many times for noise in the steering column. Eventually, I lose my power steering. Everytime, they tell me there is a leak or steering gear problem and it has been repaired but it continues to happen. Im taking it in for the 4th or 5th time now to repair the squeak in the steering. This vehicle is 5 years old and its been in the shop more than any other car that I have owned.

1st there was a loud squeal, car had been sitting out while it was raining. Then another time my power steering went out when I (had no choice) drove through a puddle. Called a dealer because it's still new & they wanted to replace my power steering pump. Over $500 cost there. I took it to an independent repair shop and they said it absolutely shouldn't be the pump because of the age & mileage, probably just a belt. Checked it over and said the rain/water probably caused the belt to slip, which in turn caused me to lose power steering. He said some cars have shields to cover the belts for that reason and showed me where all this occurred. Made sense to me and saved me a lot of money. I live in nc and my kids and I were visiting family in OH, I feel dealer tried to take advantage of that fact. . . Long drive home. . . Don't want to lose it. Drove fine and still is now. Of course, we don't have much rain here to really check it out.