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Chart based on 39 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
Vibration in steering wheel.
Sun roof shade rattles.
80700 mi
US $1500
Steering gear
19000 mi
Steering column replaced. Dealer indicated there was a TSB for the symptom which included a very noisy steering wheel when turning. Apparently exposed rivets in the steering column were part of a TSB for this problem, and they replaced it free of charge.
34000 mi
Steering wheel made squeaking noises when turned. Dealer replaced parts under warranty and problem was resolved. This problem did not impact drivability.
30380 mi
Control arms were loose and needed replacing.
9000 mi
the steering wheel "clicks" when turning at low speeds. Was told by dealer that there was no problem.
23000 mi
Noise in steering column/lost power steering.
15000 mi
Power steering pump vibration and noise--replaced power steering pump.
42000 mi
US $100
power steering pump noise - replaced pump
44300 mi
US $100
Whining noise at low rpms, esp when turning--replaced steering gear--noise gone.
24000 mi
US $140
Have had wheel alignment problems since new. This time the shop altered the suspension to correct a problem for which the factory had not provided any means of adjustment. Have ruined two sets of tires on this car due to the inability to properly align
Klunking noise over bumps at slower speeds. Was advised that front struts and sway bar needed to be replaced.
159000 mi
US $150
Noticed more noise from front end when going over bumps. Also, experienced uneven tire wear on front tires. Replaced front control arms.
37200 mi
Warranty repair; complete replacement of power steering rack after several trips to dealer to fix excessive noise and rough feel to steering system incl. flushed and bled steering pump and rack alignment
47740 mi
C $412
Front right Strut assemble replaced due to leaking of oil from strut. GM goodwill paid for 25% of invoice
52080 mi
Front Sway Bar end links... which are plastic need replacing...cost estimate $350...I have declined, since the new transmission and struts were recently complete, why wasn't the loose play discovered then as the front end was apart for both repairs
73000 mi
Tie rods worn out (had been making clunking noise), replaced under warranty by dealer.
61300 mi
US $100
Power steering pump went out.
15500 mi
Suspension link rattling
37000 mi
steering column noise
37500 mi
noise in steering column
49000 mi
US $200
Rubbing noise in steering column. Dealer replaced power steering pump, but with no improvement. Second trip dealer was given information from the Acadia forum and replaced steering box. So far this has done the trick.
40920 mi
C $780
Power Steering hose needs replacement.
55480 mi
Power steering hose
24000 mi
Leaking Power steering pump
24000 mi
Leaking power steering pump....very slow and not easy to find leak. Dealer replaced pump.
34000 mi
Noise when turning steering wheel slowly..Repair:required replacing the steering column.
26000 mi
replace steering column
35000 mi
Steering wheel noise when turning. Problem is known to GM and they are working on a fix.
53000 mi
US $100
rack and pinion replaced
93900 mi
US $1900
Replaced Tie Rod
52000 mi
loose tie rod replacement made noise.
68000 mi
steering gear replacement. covered under warranty
12000 mi
Power steering pump making odd noise. Diagnosed to replace per GM
12000 mi
Finally got all parts in for replacing the power steering pump and required exhaust gaskets. (part of exhaust system has to be removed to replace power steering pump).
61000 mi
US $182
Squeak in the steering wheel. The power steering gear was determined to be the problem. The dealer agreed to cover the replacement cost of the steering gear as shop goodwill. Still not right.
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