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2009 GMC Acadia Steering Problems

NHTSA has 112 owner complaints about steering problems in the 2009 GMC Acadia, 34% of all 331 complaints for this model year. That is #3 highest steering complaint count among 19 Acadia model years. These complaints report 3 crashes. Median mileage at failure: 70,312 miles.

Steering complaints
112
34% of 331
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
70,312 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2009 GMC Acadia steering complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 9, 2011, latest Apr 23, 2024.

2009 GMC Acadia steering complaints: complaints filed per quarter192011 Q12012 Q22013 Q32014 Q42016 Q12017 Q32019 Q4
112 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2011 Q1 to 2024 Q2; peak 2014 Q2 (19).

Steering recalls for the 2009 GMC Acadia

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Acadia model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200776 (18%)
  2. 2008133 (16%)
  3. 2009112 (34%)
  4. 2010148 (43%)
  5. 201164 (24%)
  6. 201246 (16%)
  7. 20138 (6%)
  8. 201426 (6%)
  9. 201531 (13%)
  10. 201626 (11%)
  11. 201734 (5%)
  12. 201824 (6%)
  13. 201933 (9%)
  14. 202018 (17%)
  15. 202116 (11%)
  16. 20223 (6%)
  17. 20233 (7%)
  18. 20241 (2%)
  19. 20254 (6%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 GMC Acadia have steering problems?
NHTSA has 112 owner complaints about the steering in the 2009 GMC Acadia, 34% of all complaints for this model year, including 3 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 70,312 miles.
Which GMC Acadia year has the most steering complaints?
The 2010 GMC Acadia has the most steering complaints (148), compared with 112 for the 2009.
Is there a steering recall for the 2009 GMC Acadia?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 GMC Acadia is classified under steering. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.