Major Problems with 2010 GMC Acadia Derived from Complaints & Recalls


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Worst 3 complaints of 2010 GMC Acadia

2010 GMC Acadia HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE Victims: 2 Mileage: 54230 miles

2010 GMC Acadia STEERING Victims: 1 Mileage: 27000 miles

2010 GMC Acadia ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Victims: 1 Mileage: 80000 miles

Browse 2010 GMC Acadia complaints by category

Problems with STEERING, ENGINE and ELECTRICAL SYSTEM are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from GMC Acadia owners.

Problem Category Number of Problems
STEERING
tl*the contact owns a 2010 gmc acadia. while driving approximately 60 mph the steering wheel locked and the would not...
137
~ 68917 miles
ENGINE
first happened at 75000 with engine and electrical system shut down. doors don't work and radio/bluetooth works when it wants...
61
~ 87359 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
the battery on my gmc acadia died on the 15th february and the dealer could not identify anything wrong with...
42
~ 60311 miles
POWER TRAIN
my 2010 gmc acadia slt rolls backward on inclines even though the transmission is in drive. i have driven automatic...
33
~ 55471 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
while driving my 2009 gmc acadia the passenger low beam went out. upon opening the hood when i stopped i...
19
~ 58577 miles
AIR BAGS
the battery on my gmc acadia died on the 15th february and the dealer could not identify anything wrong with...
14
~ 66171 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
air conditioning went out. it needs front evaporative core. gm is aware of this it is almost a $2 000
10
~ 93783 miles
SUSPENSION
tl* the contact owns a 2010 gmc acadia. while driving approximately 25 mph the contact slightly turned the steering wheel...
10
~ 74003 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
tl* the contact owns a 2010 gmc acadia. while attempting to park the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning causing the...
8
~ 54742 miles
SEAT BELTS
i am filing a complaint for gmc 2010 acadia second row seating seat belt issue. recall #n100243. although my cars...
6
~ 57705 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
2010 acadia transmission and traction control safety problems. while driving 70mph on the highway the traction control system alarm came...
6
~ 50003 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
tl*the contact owns a 2010 gmc acadia. the contact was driving 70 mph and the vehicle started sputtering as if...
6
~ 31991 miles
SERVICE BRAKES
after starting the car shifting to drive with brakes applied and slow acceleration while taking a right turn out of...
5
~ 96580 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN
tl*the contact owns a 2010 gmc acadia. while the contact driving approximately 55 mph in first gear the transmission failed...
5
~ 7680 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER
windshield defrost will not function. air only blows from dash vents. the dash controls are ineffective and will not change...
3
~ 66000 miles
HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY > STRUCTURE
i walked out to the back side of my car to get my daughters bag to drop her off at...
3
~ 100637 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE
tl* the contact owns a 2010 gmc acadia. the contact stated that she depressed the button for the lift gate...
3
~ 27000 miles
SEATS
i had some warranty work perform on my 2010 gmc acadia. i received my car back from the dealership and...
3
~ 73667 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
for the last few weeks the fuel light in my wife's 2010 acadia will not go off. we took it...
3
~ 43156 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
tl* the contact owns a 2010 gmc acadia. the contact stated that when the vehicle was started there was an...
2
~ 59563 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING
tl* the contact owns a 2010 gmc acadia. while driving 30 mph the contact smelled smoke. the bulb overheated and...
2
~ 72640 miles
PUMP > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING
tl* the contact owns a 2010 gmc acadia. the contact stated that the power steering failed without warning. the dealer...
2
~ 71500 miles
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
tl*the contact owns a 2010 gmc acadia. while the contact started the ignition a substantial amount of blue and black...
2
~ 2967 miles
TIRES
within a month after buying our 2010 gmc acadia the front right tire was continually going flat. we were constantly...
2
TREAD/BELT > TIRES
within a month after buying our 2010 gmc acadia the front right tire was continually going flat. we were constantly...
2
FAN > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
water leak into the ac- blower fan the major safety issue here is the front defroster wont be working simply...
1
~ 100000 miles
STRUCTURE
tl* the contact owns a 2010 gmc acadia. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v415000 (structure) however the...
1
FRONT UNDERHOOD > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
tl* the contact owns a 2010 gmc acadia. while driving 30 mph the contact smelled smoke. the bulb overheated and...
1
~ 65279 miles
COLUMN SHIFT > LEVER AND LINKAGE > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
tl* the contact owns a 2010 gmc acadia. the contact stated that after shifting to park the key was unable...
1
~ 70000 miles
SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
tl* the contact owns a 2010 gmc acadia. the contact stated that after shifting to park the key was unable...
1
~ 70000 miles
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > TAILGATE > BODY
the tailgate opened and once it was completely open it fell suddenly a few feet and without warning. we took...
1
~ 46000 miles
HARNESS/CROTCH BUCKLE > CHILD SEAT
i am filing a complaint for gmc 2010 acadia second row seating seat belt issue. recall #n100243. although my cars...
1
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT
letter from congressman rigell on behalf of constituent re recall general motor vehicle. *smd the consumer stated a year after...
1
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY
letter from congressman rigell on behalf of constituent re recall general motor vehicle. *smd the consumer stated a year after...
1
LOCK > TRUNK LID > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
letter from congressman rigell on behalf of constituent re recall general motor vehicle. *smd the consumer stated a year after...
1
LATCH > HOOD > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
letter from congressman rigell on behalf of constituent re recall general motor vehicle. *smd the consumer stated a year after...
1
PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS > TIRES
letter from congressman rigell on behalf of constituent re recall general motor vehicle. *smd the consumer stated a year after...
1
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
2010 acadia transmission and traction control safety problems. while driving 70mph on the highway the traction control system alarm came...
1
~ 19000 miles
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT
my 2010 gmc acadia slt rolls backward on inclines even though the transmission is in drive. i have driven automatic...
1
BEAD > TIRES
2010 gmc acadia. consumer states problems with tires *tgw the consumer stated her husband noticed the two front tires had...
1
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
tl* the contact 2010 gmc acadia. while parked the key could not be removed from the ignition. after several attempts...
1
~ 200 miles

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