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2009 GMC Acadia repairs by problem area

Engine (30%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (1%)

Suspension and Steering (23%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (14%)

Other (5%)

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2009 GMC Acadia suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (4%)

$1000 - $2499 (17%)

$500 - $999 (6%)

$100 - $499 (20%)

< $100 (54%)

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Chart based on 54 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2009 GMC Acadia 4dr SUV

288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

77000 mi

US $2200
New Shocks Power steering was replaced 
80000 mi

US $1900
Damaged suspension bars 
26000 mi Replaced the power steering pump 
12000 mi Noise in steering when turning. Dealer topped off fluid and bled air from system. Same noise in steering as previous. Dealer bled air from system. 
73000 mi

US $1300
Clunking noises were coming from vehicle suspension. Front struts, mounts and bearings were replaced. 
71000 mi

US $800
Dealer called to say the bolt holding the tie rod was so rusted through it looked like it would snap apart. They recommended replacing it. I did. Strut on passenger front side was "leaking like a faucet" when I took the Acadia in for new tires. Recommended replacing both struts for $800. I replaced the broken one for $400. 
119040 mi

C $300
Replaced worn rear shock absorbers 
70800 mi Power steering pump whine. Dealer replaced under special coverage bulletin. 
4000 mi Hard steering occurred 2 times in the last year. dealer unable to duplicate  
5000 mi Squeaking/binding when turning steering wheel back and forth. Found noise coming from boot. Greased boot recheck ok at this time (steering rack and pinion ordered for this condition but it wasn't noted on work order.) Rattling noise when driving over bumps at the lower steering column area. Road tested, checked all panels of interior could not duplicate problem.  
6000 mi Squeak in steering was a defective rack and pinion. It was replaced. Squeaking noise gone. Now have a whine and vibration on turns. Sounds like a line is rubbing. Will have to make another trip to dealer (new noise was not present before repair.) 
6000 mi Steering whine/buzzer from power steering system. Problem started after rack & pinion replacement. Dealer found p/s line hitting body, repositioned. Buzz gone. Whine normal as per dealer 
7600 mi Steering line vibrating-hitting body.. Showed to service writer (verified vibration) then stated unable to reproduce problem. Noise gone at this time but didn't go away by itself. Dealer must have repaired and stated no defect found. 
10700 mi 2nd steering rack failed.Binding & noisy.Tech felt problem,dealer said they didn't.Wouldn't give loaner or take car in.Had to get GM involved to get it repaired. Dealer damaged all wheels during wheel alignment.steering ok-waiting 4 wheels 
54000 mi

US $1144
broken tie rod 
19000 mi

US $300
hydraulic leak in steering hose. 
75000 mi

US $700
replacement of struts 
16000 mi Noise in steering column (whine), when turning wheel. TSB indicated replace power steering fluid and included additive. Works great.  
56000 mi Rubbing noise in steering column. Replaced parts, noise stopped for now. 
65800 mi Front Struts leaking and failing. Replaced struts, front end alignment. 
22300 mi intermediate steering shaft replaced. Clunking when turning. 
29000 mi Steering column replaced but boot not put on correctly. Engine & air noise coming through vents. Boot adjusted, problem fixed. 
32000 mi Dealership also noticed noise from power steering pump. R&R pump. 
35000 mi Noise coming from front passenger side when turning. 
46000 mi same issue for several years, noise (clicking) when turning. Replaced bushings 
57500 mi

US $320
power steering replaced, under warranty power steering replaced, under waranty 
95000 mi

US $2100
Struts, power steering,  
110000 mi

US $1100
Bushings 

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2009 GMC Acadia 4dr SUV

288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

94240 mi

C $325
Right front tie rod needed replacing 
97340 mi

C $310
Front left ball joint replaced Both front seals leaking and needed replacing 
99200 mi

C $450
Upper control arms needed replacing 
67000 mi

US $1350
Recall for power steering pump. Was whining. Dealer repaired rack and pinion steering also 
119000 mi

US $1200
Power steering pump needed to be replaced. 
90000 mi Replaced the front struts 
70300 mi

US $3700
Steering gear 
70000 mi Replaced the power steering pump and various gaskets. 
44000 mi

US $400
power steering pump went out dumped fluid out 
49000 mi replaced steering rack thumping in rack dealer said be changing alot of them going out 
93200 mi Power steering pump failure. Replaced. One of the front struts leaking. Replaced. 
4000 mi Noise in steering, pump replaced twice. Noise continues. 
5000 mi Noise in steering 
6000 mi Noise in steering 
27500 mi Replace Steering pump hoses 
41600 mi Replace Rack Bolt Bushings 
35900 mi Excessive power steering noise 
108000 mi

US $350
Sway bar link failed. Replaced 
139000 mi Rack and pinion leaking fluid 
139000 mi Rack and pinion leak never fixed 
73000 mi

US $100
Noise in front end when turning wheel. Rack and pinion replaced. 
37000 mi Steering gear replaced 
68000 mi

US $500
Steering gear assembly needed to be replaced 
108700 mi

US $1800
Replaced left and right front struts and related parts. 
112000 mi

US $300
Too much play in tie rods - needed to be replaced 
123000 mi

US $500
Bushings torn and needed to be replaced 
126000 mi

US $2900
Steering gear and other steering components 
79900 mi Told replacement of Rack and Pinion required, for $3500. interment failure of power steering. 

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