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Chart based on 204 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
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
91000 mi
US $24
started making whizzing sound when wheel was turned. Found power steering fluid low and refilled it. Problem solved So far.
21000 mi
Loud squeaking noise developed when turning steering wheel. Diagnosed as faulty seal on steering gear, seal and gear were replaced.
Squeaking in the steering column at low speeds. Steering gear box replaced.
11000 mi
Odd grinding/twisty noise in low speed steering, mostly when in reverse or parking car. Dealer said problem with steering rack & replaced.
94000 mi
leaking steering seal
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.
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??
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
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
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.
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
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
54000 mi
US $1144
broken tie rod
19000 mi
US $300
hydraulic leak in steering hose.
75000 mi
US $700
replacement of struts
100800 mi
Power steering pump whine. Dealer replaced under special coverage bulletin.
80000 mi
US $1900
Damaged suspension bars
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.
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.
26000 mi
Replaced the power steering pump
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.
This car was certified used and apparently GM did not thorougly inspect and repair all with 172 point checklist! Too many repairs to list. Front sway bars replaced. We had brake issues-rotors resurfaced
Driver noticed a "clunk" when turning the steering wheel. Dealer replaced steering rack. Dealer covered the part, owner paid for labor $300.
106900 mi
US $900
Struts
71780 mi
C $371
Excessive movement in the body while driving worse at higher speed. Repaired after replacing both rear toe link arms - rear suspension
57660 mi
$5900
Power Steering Pump
4000 mi
Warranty issue. Front left suspension would squeak/pop while turning wheel at low speed during a small to medium suspension travel. Dealer diagnosed a split bear at the end of the steering column. Non-emergency replacement of steering column.
7000 mi
Return trip for warranty repair, dealer ordered part. Replaced steering column. Bearing ring had separated causing a pop sound when turning with suspension travel - problem not an emergency.
41000 mi
Passenger side rear spring broken off, 3" piece at top of spring. Dealer inspected, would not cover through warranty because out of warranty (over 3yr/36K). Did not repair at this time, appealing this decision through GM.
42300 mi
US $108
Broken spring out of warranty, dealer would not fix under warranty. Appealed to GM cust svc & they offered to fix thru the same dealer for a $100 deductible. I agreed to the deal & replaced the pass side rear spring.
51000 mi
US $394
Leak from Steering gear at RF boot. Leak is a slow seap, not hitting the ground. Not repaired at this time.
108 mi
US $981
Replaced front Struts (2) & Coil spring assemblies (2)
Front end Alignment
117000 mi
US $400
Brought in to replace the full Rack & Pinion steering assembly. When mechanic took it apart, he found that he could repair it instead, saving $600
103339 mi
US $3030
Broken strut. Replaced front L& R struts, springs. Front stabilizer bar and control link Rear shocks & springs Replaced rack & pinion assy
32000 mi
Steering bushings replaced, steering column re-riveted. The steering column was making a popping noise when the wheel was turned.
36000 mi
Power steering was making a grinding noise. Steering rack was replaced.
65800 mi
Front struts became inop after car was on a lift for 4 days
70000 mi
US $100
Power steering was noisy when turning. Replaced power steering pump housing.
77500 mi
Power steering pump leaking. Replaced power steering pump.
80000 mi
US $275
Replace steering rack, also replaced steering pump as a preventive measure.
35600 mi
Steering makes clunking sound when turned back and forth. more pronounced at cold start up. Known problem with 2007-2010 acadias. Replaced steering bushing and aligned.TSB#10-02-32-001 Steering noise (Replace Steering Gear Bushing) Steering clunk/knock when turned Left/right at start up. Bulletin 10-02-32-001 Replace Steering gear bushing.Intermittent more pronounced in cold weather upon start up
106000 mi
Power Steering whine. 3/4 of pint low on fluid. Refilled. Problem fixed. Complete Power steering assy has previously been replaced twice under warranty for leaks.
59000 mi
Power steering high pitched noise. PS rack replaced
68000 mi
replaced steering rack
118100 mi
C $235
Replaced both hub bearings and wheel sensor
139500 mi
C $250
Servere front end knocking on corners and bumps
26000 mi
I noticed rear of Acadia seemed bouncy when there were passengers in second row. I thought rear shocks needed replaced. Trip 1 resulted in service dept. discovering a leaky shock, they ordered replacement. I noticed a clicking noise (during May 15 test drive before purchasing this Acadia) when turning the steering wheel. Trip 1 resulted in service dept. diagnosing a loose rivet in steering column, and ordering a new steering column. Trip 2 was scheduled for installation of new steering column ordered on trip 1 in order to fix clicking noise Trip 2 was scheduled for installation of new shock which was ordered on trip 1 to replace leaky shock
76000 mi
US $900
Front struts replacement Power-steering pump replacement
75000 mi
US $120
Stabilizer Bar Bushing Replacement
132500 mi
US $700
Rear inner top arm bushing wore out, had to replace whole arm. only available from GM, 270$ per arm.
180000 mi
US $350
Bushings wore out causing rattle
190000 mi
US $1000
Struts wore out Repair of right rear wheel bearing done at the same time as the struts and included in the $1000 bill
207900 mi
Changed Rear shocks and passenger side rear horizontal sway link. Power steering pump noisy and intermittent hard steering at low rpms. New pump leaked fluid so had to get another pump at later date. Second steering pump installed.
Replace the sway bar again. This was done 40,000 klm ago
63860 mi
C $1800
Recall for power steering and then they suck me in replacing the rack and pinion and then the power steering cooler
89900 mi
C $795
broken rear stabilizer bar and rubbed on the rear shaft. had to change rear right shaft and cv boot.
92380 mi
C $750
change front sway bar every 50000 klm. and change the rear chock
6000 mi
Squeaks and Groans from rear when vehicle makes a left hand turn. Dealer torqued tie rods in front and realigned the wheels.Didn't fix the noise from the rear.
65700 mi
C $5
clunking noise in front end. Both sway bar links replaced c/w grease nipples for future maintenance.
52000 mi
US $800
Found sway bar joints worn out at 5200 miles during repair on front gas struts. Found sway bar joints worn out at 52000 miles during repair on front gas struts.
89000 mi
US $300
Power steering oil cooler leak/failure, corroded through. No new parts available. Salvage parts installed. Corrosion caused leak. Another repair cost added to a long list of early failures.
87420 mi
C $1250
Wheel bearing seized on axle threads.
138000 mi
US $1700
Rear suspension tie rods replaced.
89000 mi
US $300
Replaced struts and sway bar links. Struts were shot and leaking about a year ago. Struts replacement requires removal of windshield wiper arms and cowl covering. Thanks GM for again making a simple project difficult.
47000 mi
Rear of car had a noise indicative of a bearing problem that had been going on for several 1000 miles. Earlier the dealer said it was my worn tires. Replacing the tires did not help. Dealer, after riding with me agreed of the problem.
57000 mi
Stated defect with the steering column, squeak. TSB for it, but no assistance from GM, so it would cost $1,700 to fix. Traded for an MDX.
20000 mi
Front Sway bar link replaced
36000 mi
Replaced front struts
8000 mi
Back Left shock absorber broken and leaking fluid. Part needed to be replaced.
22320 mi
Power steering leak. Replaced power steering cooler
40300 mi
C $375
Struts completely leaked out. Second strut replaced in last 9 months
44300 mi
C $750
Vehicle very unstable on road. Two suspension bars need to be replaced.
32000 mi
Symptom was a squeak in the steering wheel. The fix was to replace the steering rack.
50000 mi
US $200
There was a squeal and a knock in the steering. They replaced a power steering hose, the rack bushings, and the steering column. The total cost of the repair was $2200 but the dealer covered $2000 of that.
32640 mi
five inches broken off the top of rear coil spring. Replaced at no charge by the dealer. (one hour labour)
34720 mi
C $204
Rack and Pinion leaking P/S fluid.
24000 mi
Power Steering pump replaced. To date no further repairs to dashboard, drivers seat, third row seatbelt, XM radio, drivers side mirror, or sunroof leak. GM is sending someone to inspect the vehicle.
71000 mi
Power steering failing. Also whining badly
48980 mi
C $400
Power steering pump, found a leak after I complained of some noise
61060 mi
Power steering pump, loss of assist
12000 mi
Noticed clicking noise from front of vehicle during slow speed turning maneuvers.
13000 mi
Repaired clicking noise.
5000 mi
Popping sound in steering column during low speed turns. Dealer found mismachined bearing in steering column. Ordered part.
6000 mi
Parts came in and dealer replaced steering column to eliminate popping noise.
24000 mi
Groaning noise from power steering when turning at low speeds. Dealer bled and refilled power steering fluid.
27000 mi
Rubbing noise from steering column during low-speed turns. Steering gear assembly ordered. Replaced steering gear assembly that had previously been on order. Steering wheel had not been centered when dealer replaced steering gear assembly. Had to return to dealer to have steering wheel properly aligned.
18000 mi
Replaced L & R front swaybar links.
44000 mi
Replaced rack and pinion
22000 mi
Blown rear shock, some squeaking noises coming from rear end, also some clunking noises in the front
27280 mi
Loose sway bar replaced.
71800 mi
C $550
Strut bearing replaced
74400 mi
C $500
Squeaking front suspension part.
33000 mi
worn swaybar endlink
38000 mi
Replaced strut tower anchors
76000 mi
US $1200
Replaced steering rack
28000 mi
replaced steering rack bushings
53000 mi
power steering pump
54200 mi
replace both front struts due to suspension noise
53000 mi
replaced upper control arm bushings-cover under extended warranty
62000 mi
rattling noise in front end suspension when going over bumps
79000 mi
US $50
noise in steering shaft. Replaced bearing in shaft
25420 mi
Upper linkage loose - replaced under warranty.
32540 mi
replaced upper tie rod, driver side noisy power steering - rerouted power steering line
18000 mi
Crunching noise from front suspension. Replaced both upper strut mounts. Rear parking brake cable rubbing on rear strut making noise, adjusted cable.
29000 mi
steering bushings and column
54300 mi
Steering column replaced
111000 mi
US $900
They did find that I need the upper rear control arms replaced. Doing it the spring $800.00 bucks!
116000 mi
US $350
Left Rear Control arms
31000 mi
worn strut mounts causing noise when turning at low speed Installed strut mounts ordered at original service appointment
81000 mi
Power steering pump noise, AND bushings from previously installed rack went bad again-Bushings on national back-order though.
74000 mi
Right turns sometimes caused "clucking" noise to be heard. Steering column made "squeaking" noise when turned. Steering column replaced.
78700 mi
Power steering pump went bad
84000 mi
power steering pump leaking fluid
13000 mi
squeaking on steering; steering column had to be replaced.
59900 mi
C $2700
Oil Leaks at pump and bellows, replace pump and steering rack.
91760 mi
C $3300
Leaking power steering pump Replaced both front struts due to oil leaks
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.
14000 mi
Power steering fluid was not full.
80700 mi
US $1500
Steering gear
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
13000 mi
Popping noise in front end. Mechanic determined the strut bushings needed to be replaced. This was a known problem. Parts ordered.
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.
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).
52000 mi
loose tie rod replacement made noise.
68000 mi
steering gear replacement. covered under warranty
136000 mi
US $600
Replaced front struts.
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
15500 mi
Suspension link rattling
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.
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
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.
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.
40920 mi
C $780
Power Steering hose needs replacement.
57040 mi
Power steering hose
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.
68000 mi
US $975
Klunking noise over bumps at slower speeds. Was advised that front struts and sway bar needed to be replaced.