

Engine (22%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (15%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (14%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)
Other (13%)
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (8%)
$100 - $499 (28%)
< $100 (56%)
275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
35000 mi | power steering pump failure |
13000 mi | Popping noise in front end. Mechanic determined the strut bushings needed to be replaced. This was a known problem. Parts ordered. |
15000 mi | Strut bushings came in and dealer fixed (I hope) |
45000 mi US $260 |
groaning noise from engine compartment turned out to be air in power steering system. Bled system at no cost to customer. |
32000 mi | Noticed a clicking noise when turning; dealer discovered a loose rivet and replaced steering column |
120000 mi US $127 |
LHR wheel bearing |
131000 mi US $1400 |
Passenger rear wheel bearing howling Rear shock absorbers failed |
13680 mi | 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 |
14000 mi | Power steering fluid was not full. |
32000 mi | Power steering squealing. |
275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
136000 mi US $600 |
Replaced front struts. |
68000 mi US $975 |
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. |