NHTSA Complaint #10402323 — 2009 GMC ACADIA
STEERING issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10402323 |
| Vehicle | 2009 GMC ACADIA |
| Component | STEERING |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 32,488 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | NY |
Consumer Description
2009 GMC ACADIA; STEERING RACK FAILURE. THIS IS THE THIRD FAILURE SINCE TAKING DELIVERY OF THE VEHICLE IN JANUARY 2009. DEALER WILL REPAIR UNDER WARRANTY HOWEVER, THE REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE CLEARLY NOT FIXING THE PROBLEM. POSSIBLE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WHEN THE RACK FAILS COMPLETELY AND SUDDENLY. MORE OFTEN, THE RACK WILL LEAK INTERNALLY GIVING OWNER "TIME" TO REPAIR. NHTSA NEEDS TO INVESTIGATE AS THE CARS AFFECTED ARE NUMEROUS. THEY INCLUDE THE ACADIA, THE SATURN OUTLOOK, BUICK ENCLAVE AND A SIMILAR CHEVROLET MODEL (LAMBDA CHASSIS) THAT UTILIZES THE SAME COMPONENT. ADDITIONALLY, WHAT HAPPENS TO CONSUMERS ONCE THE WARRANTY EXPIRES AND THE REPEATED FAILURE OCCURS ONCE AGAIN? THIS IS MY THIRD FAILURE IN ONLY 32,500 MILES. *TR
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