WHEN EVER IT RAINS PRODUCING PUDDLES THE POWER STEERING STOPS MAKING IT HARD TO TURN. IT HAS DONE THIS SINCE HAVING CAR. I CHECKED WITH OTHER OWNERS THEY ARE HAVING SAME PROBLEM. *KB
2007 GMC Acadia steering problems
moderate 76 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $700
Complaints
76
Recalls
0
Crashes
2
Avg fix
$700
What owners are reporting 4 most recent
I OWN A 2007 GMC ARCADIA AND SOMETIMES WHEN I GO THROUGH WATER (IF IT'S BEEN A HEAVY RAIN) MY POWER STEERING DOES NOT WORK AND IT'S VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER THE CAR WHICH COULD BE A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. IT HAPPENED WHEN WE WERE ON VACATION AND WE STOPPED AT A AUTO REPAIR SHOP AND THE OWNER CAME OUT AND OPENED THE HOOD AND SHOWED MY HUSBAND THAT THE POWER STEERING SERPENTINE BELT SLIPPED. T…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 GMC ACADIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING WOULD FAIL INTERMITTENTLY WITHOUT WARNING AND ONLY WHEN DRIVING DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE WHEEL WELL SHIELD WAS NOT PROPERLY DESIGNED TO FIT AND WHEN DRIVING OVER PUDDLES OR WET ROADWAYS, WATER WAS ENTERING THE POWER STEERING COMPARTMENT AND CAUSING THE FAILURE…
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 GMC ACADIA. THE POWER STEERING FAILED WHEN IT RAINED OR WHENEVER WATER WAS IN THE WHEEL WELL AND MADE CONTACT WITH THE PULLEY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. THEY STATED THAT THEY COULD ADD A FENDER COVER THAT WOULD PREVENT WATER FROM SPLASHING ONTO THE POWER STEERING. THE FENDER COVER WAS NOT COVERED UNDER T…
Common questions
How serious is the steering problem on the 2007 GMC Acadia?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 76 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $700 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the steering typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $700 for steering repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to steering?
No active recalls currently cover steering issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
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Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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