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While making a hard right turn front tires very difficult to turn very resistant. Front tires felt like being drug across the pavement. Problem became more frequent in both turning directions. Took it to dealership to find out it is a common problem with this vehicle (others complaining of this online). Steering racket cracked and fluid leaking on right internal in bellows. "internal problem with steering gear". I was told this wasn't recalled because it is not a safety issue, basically some one has to die! excuse me, I drive on the country's most dangerous highway, us 50 over echo summit at least once/twice per month. What if this failed" how is a steering problem not a safety issue" I took the SUV in before we were killed!
The steering makes an awful noise when turning. This is usually at low speeds. This same problem was corrected while it was under warranty at the dealership. However, now I am past the mileage warranty and nothing will be done. I have contacted GMC several times and there were no suggestions. This is very disappointing seeing that it has been less than a year since the part was replaced under warranty.
The contact owns a 2010 GMC Acadia. While driving approximately 25 mph, the contact slightly turned the steering wheel and there was an abrupt forceful response. The failure occurred while driving at any speed. When turning the steering wheel, excessive force was required to prevent the vehicle from wandering off the road or into another lane. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on three different occasions for the same failure. The technician stated that the vehicle performed within factory specifications. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 350. Updated 03/14/12 the consumer stated while driving, the vehicle would drift in either direction. When he tried to correct it, the vehicle would dive in the opposite direction.
The contact owns a 2010 GMC Acadia 2wd. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to steer properly when driving various speeds. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 300 and the current mileage was 15,000.
2010 Acadia transmission and traction control safety problems. While driving 70mph on the highway, the traction control system alarm came on in addition to a flashing stability control and ABS warning lights. The rear passenger wheel locked up, the transmission downshifted into 3rd gear causing the vehicle to veer into the right lane. Additionally, we have been having power steering pum problems with the vehicle which made the vehicle difficult to control in this circumstance. Fortunately, there was no other vehicle in the right lane and maanged to pul the vehile off the road. I had my family in the vehile at the time which made everyone very scared for their safety. The vehicle was turned off and restarted which erased the ABS and traction control warnings, but the engine check light remained on and was unable to keep the transmission in drive. The dealer replaced some ecms, but could not fix the power steering issue. Three weeks later, the transimission started shifting hard and after 2 visits to the dealer is not being ivestigated for another ECM failure. The electric systems and power steering issues make this is a very unsafe vehicle.
- Apex, NC, USA
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The contact owns a 2010 GMC Acadia. While driving approximately 60 mph the steering wheel locked and the would not turn to the left or right. The contact applied excessive force to the steering wheel in order to maneuver the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technicians replaced the steering pump. The failure occurred three times and was taken to the dealer. The technicians replaced the steering pump, pipe and gaskets. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics a third time. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.
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- Vacaville, CA, USA