2008 GMC Acadia Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 133about this part
- Share
- 16%of 854 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 74,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 133 complaints about the steering of the 2008 GMC Acadia, 16% of the 854 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 74,000 miles. 6 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was driving down the highway and the stabilitrak turned itself off and a warning light came on saying it was off and to service it. I tried to push the button and it did nothing and then it cleared itself and turned back on without any prompt and when slowing down and pressing the brake pedal the steering wheel vibrates and the whole right side of the car shakes.”
NHTSA complaint #11291260, filed 2019-12, 172,975 miles“The steering in my 2008 gms Acadia is severely tightening when I'm at low speed making a turn into parking space or garage for example. Its very hard to turn and is dangerous. We've had the power steering pump replaced one time before but this is the first time we've had this issue. I have 123,000 miles on the vehicle. This issue should be required to be recalled.”
NHTSA complaint #10992370, filed 2017-05, 123,000 miles“I was on a road trip and half way through the trip while on the freeway the power steering went out . I barely had control of the vehicle almost crash into the wall. I was in the middle of nowhere and it was a sunday so I had to drive back home 3 hours with no power steering.”
NHTSA complaint #11152420, filed 2018-11, 125,000 miles“My power steering is making a noise and at low speeds it is very hard to turn, seems like it has reverted back to manual steering. I am anxious that it may stop working as I am driving. Taking it in for diagnosis on 04/10/14. I saw a recall on power steering issues with some makes with GM. This seems like the same problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10578286, filed 2014-04, 90,300 miles“The transmission again is going out on it for the 3rd time. This last time there was snow on the road and when it kicks down because of the wave plate failing again this time I was going around a corner and it kicked down and made me slide off the road I was able to get out and almost hitting the guard rail”
NHTSA complaint #10577500, filed 2014-04, 120,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 10242061Aug 7, 2023This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10222777Sep 16, 2022This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10178292Jun 5, 2020This technical bulletin provides a procedure to eliminate a power steering noise due to extremely low temperatures.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 6% |
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 | 4 | 8% |
| 2022 | 4 | 8% |
| 2021 | 18 | 12% |
| 2020 | 20 | 19% |
| 2019 | 33 | 9% |
| 2018 | 24 | 6% |
| 2017 | 35 | 5% |
| 2016 | 26 | 11% |
| 2015 | 31 | 13% |
| 2014 | 26 | 6% |
| 2013 | 8 | 6% |
| 2012 | 46 | 16% |
| 2011 | 64 | 24% |
| 2010 | 148 | 43% |
| 2009 | 112 | 34% |
| 2008 | 133 | 16% |
| 2007 | 76 | 18% |
Other parts of the 2008 GMC Acadia
279 complaintsElectrical system
153 complaintsAir bags
150 complaintsEngine
124 complaintsBody and structure
87 complaintsOther or unknown
66 complaintsElectronic stability control
57 complaintsExterior lighting
47 complaintsVehicle speed control
36 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
34 complaintsBrakes
31 complaintsEngine cooling
20 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 GMC Acadia
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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