Why is my GMC Acadia steering wheel hard to turn?
The contact owns a 2008 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that the steering wheel was extremely difficult to turn in either direction. The vehicle was not diagnosed by a dealer. An independent mechanic diagnosed that the power steering pump was faulty and diagnostic testing was required. The vehicle was not repaired.
Are there any problems with the 2008 GMC Acadia?
The 2008 Acadia suffers from widespread transmission failure around 75,000 miles. This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov’t agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem. So how do you find out what problems are occurring?
Where does the fluid go in a GMC Acadia?
Prior to these problems, there were no indications of a fluid leak on the garage floor or driveway. The GMC technician explained this to me as the leaking fluid goes into a rubber boot near the gearbox which can hold the entire contents of the pump.
What happens if you lose control of a GMC Acadia?
A young inexperienced driver could quite easily panic and lose control of the car and cause a serious accident and possibly a death. This is no time to play the ostrich game . . . Verbatim what happened to my 2011 at 19k miles. Just hit 48k miles on it and the same problem is returning.
The contact owns a 2008 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that the steering wheel was extremely difficult to turn in either direction. The vehicle was not diagnosed by a dealer. An independent mechanic diagnosed that the power steering pump was faulty and diagnostic testing was required. The vehicle was not repaired.
The 2008 Acadia suffers from widespread transmission failure around 75,000 miles. This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov’t agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem. So how do you find out what problems are occurring?
What makes a GMC Acadia a good car?
Thanks to unit-body construction and street-focused suspension, the 2008 GMC Acadia drives more like a car than an SUV. Handling is good with precise steering response, controlled body lean and plenty of traction during cornering.
How big are the wheels on a GMC Acadia?
Eighteen-inch wheels are standard, with an optional 19-inch wheel and tire package available, which sharpens handling without sacrificing a comfortable ride. The GMC Acadia accelerates swiftly, but front-wheel-drive models suffer from noticeable torque steer under harder acceleration.