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GMC Acadia repairs by problem area

Engine (22%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (19%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (10%)

Other (8%)

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GMC Acadia suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (3%)

$1000 - $2499 (12%)

$500 - $999 (11%)

$100 - $499 (26%)

< $100 (48%)

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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.

2016 GMC Acadia 4dr SUV

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

36000 mi Clicking from front end on low speed turns, performed TSB to clean wheel hubs. The clicking went away. 

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2015 GMC Acadia 4dr SUV

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

12000 mi Replaced tie-rod ends and engine mounts 

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2014 GMC Acadia 4dr SUV

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

91000 mi Steering rack had slop 
7000 mi Leaking power steering line 

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2014 GMC Acadia 4dr SUV

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

5100 mi Squeak coming from rear shocks. Found that the bushings had to be replaced. 

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2013 GMC Acadia 4dr SUV

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

13640 mi Replaced a faulty rod-end. 

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2012 GMC Acadia 4dr SUV

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

31500 mi

US $390
Leak detected in steering unit. 
65000 mi

US $750
power steering pump was leaking and needed to be replaced 
72900 mi

US $600
Rack bushings were worn out and causing clunking noise at full lock. It may have also caused steering wheel wobble. 
80000 mi

US $2100
Lower control arm bushings Loaded front struts 
87000 mi

US $450
Rear shocks 

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2011 GMC Acadia 4dr SUV

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

24000 mi Steering rack leaking on one end. 
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 
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. 

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2011 GMC Acadia 4dr SUV

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

59000 mi 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 
76000 mi

US $340
Needed bushings 
60000 mi

US $1200
Dealer discovered leaking rack and pinion 

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2010 GMC Acadia 4dr SUV

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

16420 mi REPLACED STEERING PUMP HOUSING, SEALS AND RETURN LINE 
63413 mi

C $1490
Replace rack and pinion, outer tie rod ends and alignment 
26000 mi dealer replaced rack and pinion 
25000 mi Power steering pump. Loss of power steering at low speeds. Recalled. 
124000 mi

US $1200
Power steering pump replacement, rack and pinion steering gear replacement. 
25420 mi

C $400
TSB for the steering gear pinion seal, pump and hoses. When turning the steering wheel, there was a rubbing/whinning noise 
48980 mi

C $800
Replaced both front struts 
68200 mi

C $350
Replaced both rear coil springs as one was broken. 

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2010 GMC Acadia 4dr SUV

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

14880 mi Funny feeling in steering they say it´s some kind of spring that they ordered waiting for part 
18600 mi Replace spring in steering wheel. Feels improved but not 100% but will live with it. 
22320 mi Replaced bushing because we were getting stabilitrak service on the dash and it would turn off stabilitrack. 
49600 mi

$250
Replaced suspension bushings front and back 
96720 mi

C $135
Replacement power steering pump 
Steering wheel squeaking when turning, increasingly harder to turn. Was told GM was aware of problem but can't fix it. Not happy with that at all 
Popping worse than before June repair. Replaced front arm control bushings. 
87000 mi Steering was chattering when stopped 
60000 mi Tie-rod needed to be replaced. Bar needed replacing. Loud noises coming from under vehicle front when steering and hitting slight bumps 

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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 
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. 
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. 
119040 mi

C $300
Replaced worn rear shock absorbers 

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2009 GMC Acadia 4dr SUV

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

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 
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. 
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 
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. 
90000 mi Replaced the front struts 
4000 mi Noise in steering, pump replaced twice. Noise continues. 
5000 mi Noise in steering 
6000 mi Noise in steering 
70000 mi Replaced the power steering pump and various gaskets. 
27500 mi Replace Steering pump hoses 
41600 mi Replace Rack Bolt Bushings 
73000 mi

US $100
Noise in front end when turning wheel. Rack and pinion replaced. 
79900 mi Told replacement of Rack and Pinion required, for $3500. interment failure of power steering. 
70300 mi

US $3700
Steering gear 

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2008 GMC Acadia

Engine not specified

9920 mi Loss of power steering fluid 
61000 mi 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 

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2008 GMC Acadia 4dr SUV

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

48000 mi 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. 
248000 mi

US $1100
Drivers side front wheel bearing replaced. 
275000 mi

US $500
Lower control arms replaced. 

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2008 GMC Acadia 4dr SUV

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

52000 mi

US $52
Replaced sway bar links Replaced sway bar links 
120000 mi

US $1000
Suspension made lots of notice.  
57000 mi

US $2200
Leaking steering gear/rack 
57500 mi

US $660
Busted front struts 
40120 mi

C $180
Rattle in the front end. 
62000 mi

C $275
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 
104040 mi Steering pump replacement. 

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2008 GMC Acadia 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

8000 mi Steering column has been changed 

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2007 GMC Acadia 4dr SUV

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

32000 mi Power steering squealing. 
30380 mi Control arms were loose and needed replacing. 
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. 
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. 
15000 mi Strut bushings came in and dealer fixed (I hope) 
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. 
32000 mi Noticed a clicking noise when turning; dealer discovered a loose rivet and replaced steering column 
35000 mi power steering pump failure 
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. 

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2007 GMC Acadia 4dr SUV

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

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. 
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. 

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