How much is a power steering pump for a 2010 GMC Acadia?
The average cost for a GMC Acadia power steering pump replacement is between $708 and $818. Labor costs are estimated between $422 and $533 while parts are priced at $286.
What kind of power steering fluid does a 2010 GMC Acadia take?
Prestone Power Steering Fluid 12 Ounce.
What type of power steering fluid does a 2011 GMC Acadia take?
Why did my GMC Acadia need a steering pump replaced?
The initial diagnosis by my GMC Service Dept, was a failed steering box which was replaced at a cost to me of $1,300. Two weeks later the same problem re-occurred. This time the steering pump had to be replaced because it was damaged due to fluid starvation from the first leak (no cost to me).
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.
Why is my steering rack leaking on my GMC Acadia?
Has some good info on diagnosing PS issues. If the steering rack is NOT leaking, that means it is likely able to hold pressure, so it points to the PS pump failing to make pressure, which could be felt like a “locking” problem. Hope this helps. Click to expand… Here is what a 20 year experienced GM tech says about the power steering issues.
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 initial diagnosis by my GMC Service Dept, was a failed steering box which was replaced at a cost to me of $1,300. Two weeks later the same problem re-occurred. This time the steering pump had to be replaced because it was damaged due to fluid starvation from the first leak (no cost to me).
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.
Has some good info on diagnosing PS issues. If the steering rack is NOT leaking, that means it is likely able to hold pressure, so it points to the PS pump failing to make pressure, which could be felt like a “locking” problem. Hope this helps. Click to expand… Here is what a 20 year experienced GM tech says about the power steering issues.
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.