Suspension
Shocks or struts, ball joints, tie rods, wheel bearings, alignment, steering linkage (includes rack and pinion), power steering (pumps and hoses, leaks), wheel balance, springs or torsion bars, bushings, electronic or air suspension.
What Owners Say
"Power steering hose and actuator leaked oil"
Anonymous, OH (2012 GMC Acadia SLT 3.6-L V6)"Power steering system was replaced. Total cost for heating , air conditioning, and power steering was $4,500. I paid 1,500 GM paid 3,000"
Anonymous, CA (2012 GMC Acadia Denali 3.6-L V6)"Pressure on hose had caused leak. Had to be replaced at unexpected $650 cost"
Anonymous, NC (2012 GMC Acadia SLT 3.6-L V6)"A leak in a power steering line was exceedingly difficult to reach. The dealer replaced it for over $700 (for a $70 part.)"
Lee E., SK (2012 GMC Acadia SLE 3.6-L V6)"vibration in steering wheel when turning at slow speed"
Anonymous, FL (2012 GMC Acadia Denali 3.6-L V6)"Power steering pump failed entirely and had to be replaced"
Morris G., NC (2012 GMC Acadia SLT 3.6-L V6)"Broken struts on both front wheels at different times. Sounds like another one is broken again"
Anonymous, TX (2012 GMC Acadia SLT 3.6-L V6)"leaking"
Anonymous, NJ (2012 GMC Acadia SLE 3.6-L V6)"Started leaking oil. Had to replace both."
Anonymous, LA (2012 GMC Acadia Denali 3.6-L V6)"Found our 2009 had strut / suspension problems. When we had our 2012 checked, found the same problem - wears out prematurely, then you face a $1400 bill for what should be easily less than $1000 if you change out struts."
Ken M., MI (2012 GMC Acadia SLT 3.6-L V6)"coil spring broke"
Anonymous, NJ (2012 GMC Acadia SLT 3.6-L V6)"cracked struts"
Anonymous, NJ (2012 GMC Acadia Denali 3.6-L V6)"See previous comments. This was all the same repair"
Anonymous, PA (2012 GMC Acadia SLE 3.6-L V6)"Since day one when outside temperature drops below -10 degrees celsius whenever car hits even a minor bump in the road there is a very loud bang in back of vehicle like frame being hit with a sledge hammer. Dealer refused to fix under warranty claiming it was normal. No chance it is normal. Frightens anyone sitting in back row seats."
Richard Y., ON (2012 GMC Acadia Denali 3.6-L V6)"The front struts were completely worn out, no damping at all. They cost over $2K to have replaced."
Lee E., SK (2012 GMC Acadia SLE 3.6-L V6)"We bought the car certified pre owned, struts had to be replaced less than a year after we bought it. Would have been a few thousand dollars but was luckily under warranty"
Anonymous, PA (2012 GMC Acadia SLE 3.6-L V6)"steering wheel would wobble when braking"
Dzemal K., IL (2012 GMC Acadia Denali 3.6-L V6)"This vehicle has an issue with a steering klunk noise when turning the steering wheel all the way to the right. The dealer has replaced the steering rack twice but the noise continues"
Anonymous, CA (2012 GMC Acadia SLT 3.6-L V6)"makes noises when you turn the wheel fully"
Anonymous, OH (2012 GMC Acadia Denali 3.6-L V6)"Rack and pinion failed covered by extended warranty"
Dwain G., TX (2012 GMC Acadia SLT 3.6-L V6)"It needed to be entirely replaced."
Anonymous, (2012 GMC Acadia Unsure 3.6-L V6)"The steering linkage gears were worn and had to be replaced which cost $3000. Power steering fluid was also leaking"
Anonymous, WI (2012 GMC Acadia Denali 3.6-L V6)"fluid leakage, and had to replace entire unit"
James R., FL (2012 GMC Acadia SLE 3.6-L V6)"The rack was bad, and even thought it was out of warranty, GMC agreed to pick up some of the cost due to prior steering issues while under warranty"
Matthew F., NY (2012 GMC Acadia SLE 3.6-L V6)"Rack and pinion replaced under extended warranty at dealership. Not done properly and had to be repaired again at private shop. Bolts not properly fastened."
Dwain G., TX (2012 GMC Acadia SLT 3.6-L V6)"steering wheel was jerking a bit especially when turning. they replaced a sensor and something else. happened at at 37000 miles. annoyig. cost was significant"
Anonymous, NY (2012 GMC Acadia SLT 3.6-L V6)"Heard a clunk when we turned and they needed to be replaced. Our biggest problem was the rod that holds the fuel tank in place and the Chev Dealership Dueck on Marine Vancouver BC failed to see it because they didn't want to have to pay. Took it to an independent repair shop and they noticed it right away and said this is an old break. When we wanted to talk to dealership somehow the manager is away or maybe walked out the back door. ? Haven't been back since and cost us $2,000. to fix as fuel tank suspension is important especially with a rear ender."
Lyle D., BC (2012 GMC Acadia 3.6-L V6)"made a lout noise when traveling over 35 mph"
Dzemal K., IL (2012 GMC Acadia Denali 3.6-L V6)
"power steering hose was leaking. It was covered under warranty"
Andrew R., NY (2012 GMC Acadia SLT 3.6-L V6)