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SteeringPart report

2020 GMC Acadia Steering Problems

Complaints
20about this part
Share
19%of 106 total for the year
Median mileage
54,350miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the steering of the 2020 GMC Acadia, 19% of the 106 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 54,350 miles.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“When it rains(or car wash) my power locks don't work. I get locked out of my car. My car reset itself in the middle of an intersection(like I turned it off and back on again). One of my gauges is always not working. The sunroof doesn't work right. Water is getting in the electrical area somehow. I've taken it to two chevrolet dealerships, but no help.”

NHTSA complaint #11646575, filed 2025-03

“Steering assist reduced is the warning. The AC will no longer work and the fan runs constantly. From what I’ve read, it is a popular problem for Acadia owners and the thermostat and sensor has to be replaced. We have not been able to replace ours yet because of the cost.”

NHTSA complaint #11748881, filed 2026-07

“My 2020 GMC Acadia slt has a a warning message that pops up on the dash display which reads power steering operating at reduced assistance. Please proceed with extreme caution. At high speeds the wheel kinda pulls and is loose for handling. It also atfff conley buick out by the conley buick sericexx2020 acadias. I don't not54⁴ lower rates of speed becomes extremely hard to maneuver . Almost zero ability to turn the steering wheel. I'm disabled and really can't afford the costly repair. …”

NHTSA complaint #11724079, filed 2026-03

“Received a power steering reduced notice when starting the car, noticed shortly after driving the temperature gauge had not moved from its resting position. A few trips later it still had not moved and the check engine light came on. Mechanic looked at it said it may be a sensor quoted $1k to fix. A few days later it randomly started working and the light went off so I did not have it fixed. About 4 months later the same code displayed on the dash with the same issues. This time I noticed the ac would not work either it only blew out hot air. …”

NHTSA complaint #11758890, filed 2026-08

“I bought the car at the end of October 2025, so it was always cold till last month. Last month the first day it’s warm I get a warning saying my steering assist has been limited with a code saying the thermostat needs replacing as well as the sensor. This is a known issue with these vehicles and now I have to pay $1500 out of pocket to have fixed because my limited warranty expired 2 weeks before it was warm enough to trip the codes. This is ridiculous especially seeing as I am disabled and can’t afford an extra $1500 after spending $7000 for the down payment!”

NHTSA complaint #11731342, filed 2026-04

Related service bulletins

Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202546%
202412%
202348%
202248%
20211812%
20202019%
2019339%
2018246%
2017355%
20162611%
20153113%
2014266%
201386%
20124616%
20116424%
201014843%
200911234%
200813316%
20077618%

Other parts of the 2020 GMC Acadia

Engine
29 complaints
Electrical system
28 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
22 complaints
Other or unknown
15 complaints
Fuel system
11 complaints
Brakes
8 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
8 complaints
Vehicle speed control
4 complaints
Air bags
3 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
3 complaints
Lane departure
3 complaints
Seat belts
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2020 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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