2017 GMC Acadia steering problems
33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2017 GMC Acadia — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“🚨 P0128 code, thermostat-related symptoms, Steering Assist Reduced warnings, increased steering effort, or other safety concerns while driving.”
filed Jul 8, 2026
“I keep getting this warning "Action Required Steering Assist Is Reduced Drive With Care" . This warning has occurred randomly for several years. Recently, after getting this warning the check engine light came on and the engine temp gauge stopped indicating. I have seen a bulletin from GM that this…”
filed May 13, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Acadia years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Acadia | 4 | 7% |
| 2023 Acadia | 3 | 8% |
| 2022 Acadia | 3 | 6% |
| 2021 Acadia | 16 | 11% |
| 2020 Acadia | 17 | 18% |
| 2019 Acadia | 31 | 8% |
| 2018 Acadia | 24 | 6% |
| 2016 Acadia | 26 | 11% |
| 2015 Acadia | 31 | 13% |
| 2014 Acadia | 26 | 6% |
| 2013 Acadia | 8 | 6% |
| 2012 Acadia | 46 | 16% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 GMC Acadia
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.