Issue ID | 1066330 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10588584 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | GMC |
Model | ACADIA |
Model Year | 2010 |
File date | 13/05/14 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Driving into a small downtown area to meet some friends and heard a whirling noise coming from under the hood (belt, bearing or power steering). As i slowed down the noise intensified, dissipated as i sped up. Notice the steering was tighter and more difficult to turn the steering wheel at slower speeds. The next day i attempted to "check the fluid" secured under the engine cover but was unable to remove it even with the star bit required. I then google'd auto-steering for acadia and found numerous issues related to failing power steering units. Took it to the dealer frustrated after finding that this is not an isolated part failure. He stated that the bellow was leaking due to a failure (the power steering is under a lot of pressure i was told) and it needed to be replaced. The dealership completed the repair after keeping the car a day. Seems to me this is a potential ticking time bomb and the part may have been under engineered. I have been a long time gm customer but with all the current press i'm not sure i can support them any longer with my patronage. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 72000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | ROCHESTER HILLS, MI |
VIN pattern | 1GKLVNED4AJXXXXXX |
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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No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
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Vehicle speed | 45 |
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