Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (power steering, steering column, rack and pinion).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2007 GMC Acadia owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
I was driving home and as I was making a slow turn into my driveway the power steering all of the sudden cut out and I slid off the road and into a ditch. As I have browsed the internet there are thousands of reports of similar happenings.
We got this 2007 GMC Acadia at 100,230 miles on August 2014. Now it has around 133,800 miles. At 115,000 miles it stated to have issues where it said stability track. The traction control turns off by itself and not sure if the stability and this are the same thing. Some electric parts have already failed. The charging outlet and electric windows don't work right. The passenger side can not be put down by driver side. The rear right side can only be put down of up by the driver. The left rear does not work when the driver puts it down or up. The power in the lift gate in the back has gone out. It only opens or closes manually. There was also a recall with the lift gate and we got it fixed. After it was fixed then a while later it would close on us and it almost hit us but we reacted fast. It only closed on us about three times then it stopped working. …
Our vehicle only has 86K miles and the rack and pinion is leaking heavily. The dealer stated that this is a known issue, but it is out of warranty. Sometimes, the power steering cuts out and it is very difficult to move the steering wheel. We believe that this imposes serious risk while driving and the problem can happen at any time. There is no repeatable scenario to demonstrate the failure. It is random. The front engine cover also leaks oil heavily. The dealer also stated this is a known issue. This could result in rapid engine oil loss and engine failure while driving. I took the vehicle to the dealer yesterday for inspection. Unfortunately no pictures were taken, but their two technicians inspected the vehicle and agreed on the known issues. The service advisor also agreed on the known issues. …
2007 GMC Acadia, service traction control and stabilitrack keeps popping up. It loses the power steering off and on if you drive it in the rain at any speed. Windows can not be controlled by drivers master buttons. Vehicle has 173000 miles on it. Purchased used from buckeye Nissan. Noticed issues right away but their mechanic said there is nothing coming up when they hook up the diagnostics. No warranty when purchased used, this is my first vehicle purchase. I was able to drive the vehicle for a year then got the service traction control and stabilitrack reading and the vehicle would not go over 5 MPH. Still paying payments on the vehicle, I could not afford to take it to a mechanic so I purchased a cheap car from a friend and the Acadia sat in my drive way for 2 years. After I paid it off I started to look into repairing it. …
I experienced the issue while driving in the city about 25 MPH. I lost power steering while turning and almost hit another car. I have received a recall letter from GM and I scheduled an appointment with the dealership. They required my VIN number to check and make sure my car was covered under the recall and assured me that it was. I then took my car to the dealer and after they had it for 4 hours, I received a call stating they won't cover it because I exceeded the mileage by 10,000 miles. The dealership then attempted to make me pay a diagnostic fee. I contacted GM and they are not willing to do anything to help. I have owned my car for 2 years and they are just now notifying me about the recall. The dealership was only willing to give me a 5% discount off of $1084. …
The sunroof leaks and causes electrical problems. Suddenly while driving the power steering gears, rack, and bushings are defective causing the power steering to go out during low speeds. Tried having it replaced under the recall, however, 9 months later the same thing happened and nobody wants to fix it or allows for the dealer to replace it again. This is a major safety feature that should never be acceptable! Also, the transmission already had to be replaced and is going out again. The manufacture made a faulty vehicle and should be held accountable for these parts and the labor not to mention the inconvenience of having to fight with the dealer and GM to get the problem corrected.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 GMC Acadia. The contact received an unknown notification from the manufacturer that indicated that the power steering and transmission would be repaired for free if the failure occurred under the accepted warranted mileage. The contact mentioned that the transmission was repaired, but the gear shift failure recurred intermittently. In addition, while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The dealer did not repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 112,000.
Purchased this car aug 2017 fixed moon roof clogs and leaks on the inside, passenger side window will not go down on drivers controls, stabilitrak system shuts off, making the car hard to steer, check engine lights comes on, codes 700-shift solenoid a stuck; code 752-transmission control system, acceleration is unreliable and goes into "limp home mode" where it will not allow me to go over 40-45mph and RPM does not go down, it will not shift easily from park to drive or reverse
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 GMC Acadia. While driving, the contact heard a loud noise when turning the vehicle. The stability rack and traction control indicators illuminated before and during the failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the rack and pinion failed. The vehicle was repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 111,383.
2007 GMC Acadia, has had problem steering issues since purchased, loud whining noise from power steering, steering was fine for a along while even with the noise but now power steering has cement, truck engine stopped running with out any warning, issues in electrical system, windows not always rolling down and lift gate intermittently opens while driving or it won't open at all sometimes, power too lift gate seems too be gone when opening
Steering complaints in other Acadia years
Frequently asked questions
How common are steering problems on the 2007 GMC Acadia?
NHTSA has 76 complaints about the steering of the 2007 GMC Acadia, 18% of the model year's 428 complaints. The component named most often is hydraulic power assist › pump (2 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2007 GMC Acadia steering problems?
No. NHTSA lists no steering recall for the 2007 GMC Acadia, though it has 5 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2007 GMC Acadia steering problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 55,000 miles, and 25% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 2 crashes, 0 fires and 0 injuries to steering problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.