2019 GMC Acadia Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 33about this part
- Share
- 9%of 388 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 33 complaints about the steering of the 2019 GMC Acadia, 9% of the 388 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The steering assist message comes on and off whenever the weather gets cold in the fall and winter. This causes my air conditioning and/or heater to not work. I have done research and the temperature sensor needs to get replaced because there is a malfunction of the temperature not reading the coolant. Everything is fine with fluids and driving. This happened when I turned on the heater.”
NHTSA complaint #11701263, filed 2025-11“The warning steering assist reduced, drive with caution appears. Shift to park appears. Temperature gauge drops to zero. Fan runs on high. A/C & heater don’t not work when this happens. We certainly do not feel safe driving our Acadia like this. Can’t trust that it won’t start on fire.”
NHTSA complaint #11730600, filed 2026-04“My check engine light is on there is a note that says steering assist is reduced. I took it to O’Reilly’s to get it scanned. The code that comes up is P0128 indicating that the coolant thermostat has a fault. There are other GMC‘s that have a recall for this, but apparently not mine.”
NHTSA complaint #11735849, filed 2026-05“Shift to Park - car will not turn off after putting in park. Car is still running after several attempts of hitting the power button to turn off. I have had to replace the battery twice in the same year. I have brought this issue to the dealership from the beginning of purchase and was unsuccessful.”
NHTSA complaint #11566745, filed 2024-01“After noticing my AC was not cooling, I began receiving a “steering assist is reduced drive with care” notice every time my car was started. My car is more difficult to steer. It has been assessed by a certified mechanic and found that the coolant temperature probe is malfunctioning and the ECM will either need to be fixed or replaced. Due to malfunctioning power steering, I do not feel safe driving this vehicle until it is fixed.”
NHTSA complaint #11550687, filed 2023-10Related 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.
- 11017508Apr 3, 2025This service bulletin provides a procedure to add deadener to the batter tray bracket to correct customer concerns of a Service Engine Soon (SES), Reduced Power, Service Brake…
- 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.
- 10248712Dec 20, 2023This service bulletin provides a procedure to add deadener to the batter tray bracket to correct customer concerns of a Service Engine Soon (SES), Reduced Power, Service Brake…
- 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…
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 2019 GMC Acadia
154 complaintsOther or unknown
120 complaintsElectrical system
106 complaintsEngine
53 complaintsBrakes
17 complaintsExterior lighting
10 complaintsForward collision avoidance
6 complaintsLane departure
6 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsAir bags
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 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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