NHTSA Complaint #10499732 — 2008 GMC ACADIA

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10499732
Vehicle	2008 GMC ACADIA
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	February 20, 2013
Date Filed	February 22, 2013
Mileage	56,453 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	SD

Consumer Description

PARTS INSIDE THE POWER STEERING PUMP DESTROYED CAUSING METAL FILINGS IN THE POWER STEERING FLUID. THE FILINGS CAUSED THE THE RACK AND PINION SYSTEM TO FAIL RESULTING IN A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER STEERING.THE VEHICLE BECAME EXTREMELY HARD TO STEER AND IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED! THERE IS NO RECALL ON THIS AND UNDOUBTABLY WILL RESULT IN FATALITIES.RESEARCH I HAVE DONE SAYS THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM. PLEASE TAKE ACTION! *TR

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