YearToAvoid

2017 GMC Acadia Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 34 steering complaints for the 2017 GMC Acadia, 5% of its 703 total complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 15,885 miles. No steering-related recall has been issued for this model year.

Steering complaints
34
5% of 703
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
15,885 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

  • Owners report a whine or noise from the steering column tied to an airbag coil wrapped around it, sometimes followed by a separate front strut issue.
  • Power steering assist has cut out repeatedly for a few seconds at a time, including at low speed while pulling into a driveway or stopped at a light.
  • A 'steering assist reduced, drive with care' warning appears intermittently, sometimes with the steering wheel sticking when turning.
  • Some drivers describe the steering control abruptly stopping mid-turn, making the wheel hard to move and creating a near-miss situation.
  • Others report the steering wheel locking up or jerking on its own while trying to park, with no clear pattern to when it happens.

When 2017 GMC Acadia steering complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 17, 2017, latest Sep 22, 2026.

2017 GMC Acadia steering complaints: complaints filed per month2Mar 2017May 2018Apr 2021Dec 2022Jun 2023Nov 2024Sep 2025May 2026
34 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2017 to Sep 2026; peak Nov 2022 (2).

Steering recalls for the 2017 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. 2010148 (43%)
  2. 201164 (24%)
  3. 201246 (16%)
  4. 20138 (6%)
  5. 201426 (6%)
  6. 201531 (13%)
  7. 201626 (11%)
  8. 201734 (5%)
  9. 201824 (6%)
  10. 201933 (9%)
  11. 202018 (17%)
  12. 202116 (11%)
  13. 20223 (6%)
  14. 20233 (7%)
  15. 20241 (2%)
  16. 20254 (6%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are steering complaints on the 2017 GMC Acadia?
NHTSA has logged 34 steering complaints for the 2017 Acadia, which makes up 5% of all 703 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a steering recall for the 2017 GMC Acadia?
No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for steering on the 2017 Acadia.
At what mileage do steering problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2017 Acadia is 15,885 miles.
Did steering problems cause crashes or injuries in 2017?
NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 injuries and 0 fires tied to steering complaints for the 2017 Acadia.
How does 2017 compare to other Acadia model years for steering complaints?
The 2017 Acadia's 5% share of steering complaints is lower than earlier years like 2010 (43%) and 2011 (24%), but similar to 2018 (6%) and 2016 (11%).

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.