Issue ID | 1142515 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10668029 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | GMC |
Model | ACADIA |
Model Year | 2010 |
File date | 04/06/14 |
Component | SUSPENSION |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | The steering rack leaks and fails after the power steering pump goes out due to an internal failure. There is a bad design in the rack causing the car to lose power at low speeds and will cause bodily harm if not repaired. Gm knows there is a bad design of this steering rack and refuses to repair at their cost. They will only replace the pump when the rack is the biggest cost to repair. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 58000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | SCOTTSDALE, AZ |
VIN pattern | 1GKLRLED9AJXXXXXX |
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 |
Was part original equipment? | |
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 |
Drive train type | FWD |
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Vehicle speed | 15 |
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