2015 GMC Acadia Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 31about this part
- Share
- 13%of 243 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 56,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 31 complaints about the steering of the 2015 GMC Acadia, 13% of the 243 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 56,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Vehicle started making grinding / squealing noises while driving when I turned. Steering was very tight and hard to turn wheel. Brought vehicle into shop and power steering pump was leaking. $1,100 dollars later my vehicle was fixed and I was told that I could have lost my steering all together if the power steering fluid was depleted anymore.”
NHTSA complaint #11253063, filed 2019-09, 60,000 miles“My car whined and groaned when you turn the wheel so I took it in and had the power steering pump replaced and now my wheel.wont turn at all .upon reading many complaints with this vehicle found it may be the rack and pinion I am.going to have to tow to a different mechanic to see if the new problem is covered under warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #11365490, filed 2020-10, 70,000 miles“Power steering reverts to manual. This occurs generally at low speeds when turning in any direction. This could be extremely dangerous if the problem occurred at highway speed. The problem feels like the steering is locked. I have read numerous complaints about this problem. Hopefully we will not wait until someone gets killed before Gmc issues a recall.”
NHTSA complaint #11245010, filed 2019-08, 43,250 miles“Hello, with only 50,000 miles on my one owner Gmc Acadia, the power steering system failed, leaving me stranded in the middle of the road (town street, however, still concerning as I could have been hit from the front or rear). Per independent mechanic this is a known problem that Gmc is avoiding. Since then, I have not driven car on highway for fear it will happen at a higher speed causing total loss of control.”
NHTSA complaint #11395540, filed 2021-02, 50,000 miles“The steering wheel locked up while driving. I also was not able to turn suddenly. This could have resulted in serious bodily harm had I been going at a speed on a highway. There were no warning signs, no check engine lights, no malfunctions, the steering wheel just stopped working.”
NHTSA complaint #11252583, filed 2019-08, 47,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11019516Apr 17, 2025This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel that may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 11017868Apr 11, 2025This service bulletin provides a procedure to flush and bleed power steering system to correct a power steering noise or fluid leak concern that is caused during extremely low…
- 11017173Mar 21, 2025This informational bulletin instructs the tech when fuel/fluid is needed to be tested and where it can be sent for analysis.
- 11014577Feb 18, 2025This service bulletin provides a procedure inspecting for excess grease or Sealant on the Exterior of the steering gear due to seeing grease or sealant on certain locations on…
- 11011205Oct 28, 2024This informational bulletin explains Unscheduled Supplemental Services and the importance of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedules.
- 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.
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 2015 GMC Acadia
108 complaintsElectrical system
28 complaintsOther or unknown
23 complaintsEngine
18 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsElectronic stability control
12 complaintsExterior lighting
10 complaintsSeat belts
9 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsLane departure
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 GMC Acadia
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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