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2011 GMC Acadia repairs by problem area

Engine (27%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (17%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (34%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)

Other (5%)

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2011 GMC Acadia suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (16%)

$500 - $999 (5%)

$100 - $499 (16%)

< $100 (63%)

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Chart based on 19 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2011 GMC Acadia 4dr SUV

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

24000 mi Steering rack leaking on one end. 
21000 mi Loud squeaking noise developed when turning steering wheel. Diagnosed as faulty seal on steering gear, seal and gear were replaced. 
91000 mi

US $24
started making whizzing sound when wheel was turned. Found power steering fluid low and refilled it. Problem solved So far. 
19500 mi Steering was making rubbing noise at parking lot speeds. 
11000 mi Steering started making rubbing noise when turning. Steering rack left & right boots damp with oil. Steering fluid full. Dealer replace steering rack and changed steering fluid to Dextron trans fluid as per TSB 
21000 mi Power steering pump leaking. Power steering pump was replaced 

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2011 GMC Acadia 4dr SUV

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

49000 mi Struts replaced. 
52300 mi

US $1975
had struts repaired back in December 2014. have had a rattle ever since-- well brought it in January and they said it was my shocks that needed air-- still have noise.. Brought in today and they said I need a Steering Gear.. 
51000 mi

US $1958
The steering gear went out and made car not turn and made for a rough ride and noisy when going over bumps. 
59700 mi

US $466
Need Wheel bearing in left front at 59K miles! this car is a Money PIT!!! 
63000 mi

US $378
Had high pitched sound for the past month or so, and took it in and they said wheel bearing, so I saved up and just had it fixed 
76000 mi

US $340
Needed bushings 
35000 mi Steering started making rubbing/squeaking noise when turning. Steering rack replaced. Dealer replace steering rack and changed steering fluid to Dextron trans fluid as per TSB. After repair steering would shudder when turning. Not resolved. First the dealer said steering shudder would improve after replacing rack and switch to Dextron fluid. Now dealer says the shudder is a typical problem and is considered "normal". Have ordered a new 2015 Tahoe LTZ. 
127000 mi

US $50
Steering fluid cooler leak 
63600 mi

US $600
steering wheel squeeking, cant remember what part was that needed replaced..Cost was over 2000.00..I paid 600, dealer got gm to pay for the rest of the bill..Something in steering was changed and replaced..sorry cant remember exact part. 
59000 mi Squeaking in the steering column at low speeds. Steering gear box replaced. 
60000 mi

US $1200
Dealer discovered leaking rack and pinion 
11000 mi Odd grinding/twisty noise in low speed steering, mostly when in reverse or parking car. Dealer said problem with steering rack & replaced.  
20000 mi Replaced power steering pump besides vibration in steering from pump had squeek in steering column. passenger could hear it also. couldnt dupulicate but always there for me?? 
94000 mi leaking steering seal 

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