NHTSA Complaint #10502318 — 2010 GMC ACADIA STEERING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10502318
Vehicle	2010 GMC ACADIA
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	October 1, 2012
Date Filed	March 11, 2013
Mileage	58,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	GA

Consumer Description

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. *TR

Related Complaints for the 2010 GMC ACADIA

Other STEERING Complaints

#11493190 — November 11, 2022 — Check Engine Light. Faulty timing chain. Rack and pinion repairs needed. Examined by two automotive locations: LaFon...

#11490961 — October 26, 2022 — When drving at a slower speed to make a sharp turn, steering wheel almost locks up or have to use both hands to turn ...

#11473816 — July 14, 2022 — The contact owns a 2010 GMC Acadia. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost power ...

#11433908 — September 21, 2021 — The same model and year has a recalled for a steering issue. But due to mine having a salvage title it is not cover. ...

#11424612 — July 13, 2021 — I purchased this vehicle in Feb. 2021. Shortly after my purchase I noticed the steering would tighten up randomly whe...

Recent Complaints for the 2010 GMC ACADIA

#11685628 — ENGINE — September 8, 2025 — The contact owned a 2010 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, white and black s...

#11678396 — ENGINE — August 5, 2025 — Shift to park issue known recall issue in other GMC Acadias ... Vehicle will not lock into park and can NOT remove ke...

#11493190 — ENGINE — November 11, 2022 — Check Engine Light. Faulty timing chain. Rack and pinion repairs needed. Examined by two automotive locations: LaFon...

#11487993 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING — October 5, 2022 — Timing chain and gears

#11456086 — ENGINE — March 10, 2022 — The car completely stopped while driving. Upon towing it to the shop, they stated the timing chain cause the engine t...