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2011 GMC Acadia Steering Problems

Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2011 GMC Acadia has 64 NHTSA steering complaints and 0 steering-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2011 GMC Acadia

Steering
64
Electrical
40
Powertrain
30
Lights
30
Other
25
Engine
25
Airbags
21
Structure
8
Speed Control
7
Suspension
6
Visibility
6
Seat Belts
5
Seats
5

64

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Steering Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Sep 20, 2022STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ENGINELooses power while driving. Cannot jump the battery it needs to be recharged every time. Power steer...
Aug 2, 2022STEERINGPOWER STEERING RACK & HIGH PRESSURE POWER STEERING LINE. IF THIS FAILS WHILE YOU'RE DRIVING ON A HIG...
Oct 8, 2021STEERINGThe steering randomly gets tight and then let's loose while driving or turning.
Jul 16, 2021STEERINGVehicle stopped turning, steering to turn and driver ran off the road.
Jul 13, 2021STEERINGThe contact owns a 2011 GMC Acadia. The contact stated upon starting the vehicle, the steering wheel...
Aug 15, 2020STEERING,SUSPENSIONAT 89,000 THE "SERVICE ALL WHEEL DRIVE" LIGHT CAME ON SEVERAL TIMES ON DASH. MECHANIC STATES THAT "R...
Jul 1, 2020STEERING,ENGINEThe contact owns a 2011 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that the steering wheel would shake uncontrol...
Sep 1, 2019STEERINGSTEERING BINDS UP AND BECOMES VERY HARD TO TURN ON LOW RPM OR SITTING STATIONARY. IT FEELS AS IF N...
Jul 6, 2019STEERINGAT SLOW SPEEDS MY STEERING GETS VERY HARD AS IF I HAVE NO POWER STEERING AT ALL. VERY DIFFICULT TO P...
Jun 19, 2019STEERINGWHILE DRIVING ENCOUNTERING A DANGEROUS LOSS OF POWER STEERING INTERMITTENTLY ESPECIALLY DURING BRAKI...
May 10, 2019STEERINGRACK IS LEAKING ON THE STEERING.
Apr 5, 2019STEERINGPOWER STEERING QUITS WORKING AT LOW IDLE AND TURNING FROM A STAND STILL. THIS CAUSES VEHICLE TO SOM...
Mar 12, 2019STEERINGWHILE DRIVING ENCOUNTERING A DANGEROUS LOSS OF POWER STEERING INTERMITTENTLY ESPECIALLY DURING BRAKI...
Jul 1, 2018STEERINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 GMC ACADIA. WHILE DRIVING BELOW 10 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND CA...
May 27, 2018STEERINGWHEN GOING SLOW AND MAKING A TURN RIGHT OR LEFT I LOSE POWER STEERING THIS HAPPENS BOTH FORWARD OR B...
May 4, 2018STEERINGPOWER STEERING WENT OUT AND ALMOST HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. WORKS GOING DOWN A 2 LANE HIGHWAY OVER 35 MP...
Jan 2, 2018STEERINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 GMC ACADIA. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE STEERING WHEEL FELT LOOSE A...
Dec 22, 2017STEERINGI HAVE A GMC ACADIA 2012, 61000 MILES. AROUND DECEMBER 22, THE CAR STARTED MAKING A WEIRD NOISE WHEN...
Sep 8, 2017STEERINGMY POWER STEERING WILL INTERMITTENTLY STOP ON MY WHEN TURNING AT LOW SPEEDS. NEVER HAD ANY ISSUES UP...
Aug 1, 2017STEERING,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 GMC ACADIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM FAILED TO OP...

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