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2010 GMC ACADIA Engine And Engine Cooling Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1098828
Internal NHTSA #	10621649
Manufacurer	General Motors LLC
Brand	GMC
Model	ACADIA
Model Year	2010
File date	01/05/13
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	2010 gmc acadia. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle steering issue. smd the consumer stated the steering would become stiff and made turning difficult at low speeds and the engine would also race at a low steady speed without acceleration. The consumer's private mechanic, informed her, the steering gear was leaking and recommended she take the vehicle to the dealer. The dealer replaced the steering gear and front wheel drive shaft seal. The vehicle was returned to her. However, five days later, the consumer experienced the issue again, with the engine racing and the tight steering. The vehicle was taken to the dealer again, but the dealer was unable to replicate the problem. When she left the dealer, the engine raced again. She went back to the dealer, and left the vehicle. The mechanic diagnosed the problem as timing chain issue. The timing chain and tensioner were replaced, as well as the steering rack and pinion. Between may 2013 and august 2013, the consumer continued to experience several sporadic incidents of the power steering failing or significantly tightening on low speeds. Also, a noise and vibration developed in the right front side of the vehicle. The consumer was informed the motor mount was loose. jb
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Number of Occurences	3
Source of the issue	CONSUMER LETTER
City and State	ALLEN PARK, MI
VIN pattern	XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?	N
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Date of purchase	29/06/24
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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2010 GMC ACADIA Engine And Engine Cooling Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2010 GMC ACADIA Engine And Engine Cooling Problems, Complaints and Defects

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