2010 GMC Acadia problems and complaints
Owners have filed 348 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 GMC Acadia. The most-reported areas: Steering (148), Engine (74), Electrical System (45).
Key takeaways
- 348 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 5 involve a crash, 8 a fire, 11 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 148 | 43% |
| Engine | 74 | 21% |
| Electrical System | 45 | 13% |
| Power Train | 43 | 12% |
| Exterior Lighting | 24 | 7% |
| Air Bags | 17 | 5% |
| Unknown Or Other | 15 | 4% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 10 | 3% |
| Suspension | 10 | 3% |
| Structure | 9 | 3% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | 2% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 7 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 GMC Acadia 4-DR. w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine - filed 2026-06-18
The contact owns a 2010 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. The contact became aware of white smoke coming from the vents. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the shoulder of the road. The contact and m...
Engine - filed 2025-09-08
The contact owned a 2010 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, white and black smoke had leaked into the interior cabin through the air vents. No warning lights illuminated. The vehicle had caught on fire under the hood. The contact pulled over to the side of the road when the vehic...
Engine - filed 2025-08-05
Shift to park issue known recall issue in other GMC Acadias ... Vehicle will not lock into park and can NOT remove key anymore electrical still runs in vehicle causing the battery to drain ... Now have to force vehicle to shift into Park as best as possible but still does not fully lock into Park gear anymore ... I was...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.