2010 GMC Acadia
This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 343
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
- Steering
Campaigns on file for 2010
Opened by NHTSA
43% of complaints
Complaints per year
2010: 343 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 428 |
| 2008 | 854 |
| 2009 | 331 |
| 2010 | 343 |
| 2011 | 269 |
| 2012 | 296 |
| 2013 | 135 |
| 2014 | 462 |
| 2015 | 243 |
| 2016 | 236 |
| 2017 | 704 |
| 2018 | 395 |
| 2019 | 385 |
| 2020 | 106 |
| 2021 | 150 |
| 2022 | 49 |
| 2023 | 44 |
| 2024 | 60 |
| 2025 | 66 |
| 2026 | 9 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Steering
43% · 148 reportsMost commonly citing pump.
Show complaint excerpts
As I attempt to make turns, whether right or left I loose my power steering for approximately 10 seconds and then it comes back.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-10-03
When I make turns, it loses power steering, then comes back after the turn is completed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-09-13
While trying to park thegmc Acadia 2010, the steering felt like it went out on me. My husband had told me previously that he had the same issue while trying to pull out into traffic.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-07-26
Also filed under Electrical system
Engine
22% · 74 reportsShow complaint excerpts
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-06-18
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-09-08
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 ...
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-08-05
Electrical system
13% · 45 reportsMost commonly citing front underhood and switch.
Show complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 GMC Acadia. On several occasions, while driving, the vehicle failed to respond when the accelerator pedal was depressed. Additionally, the headlamp connector was replaced three times for overheating and melting the wires.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-02-04
The main battery cable running from the battery located behind the passager's seat was resting on a bolt from the frame.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-05-23
The battery on my GMC Acadia died on the 15TH February and the dealer could not identify anything wrong with the vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2010-03-05
Power train
13% · 43 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and column shift.
Exterior lighting
7% · 24 reportsMost commonly citing headlights.
Safety timeline
4 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first
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2010Complaint volume 343 complaints filed for this model year.
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2010-08-18Seat belts10V375000 General Motors is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Chevrolet traverse, Buick enclave, GMC Acadia, and Saturn outlook vehicles. The second row seat side trim shield restricts the upward…
Remedy: Dealers will modify the second row seat side trim shields. If a safety belt buckle is damaged, dealers will replace it free of charge. The safety recall began on August 18, 2010. Owners may…
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2014-06-16Air bags14V118000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 Buick Enclave and GMC Acadia and 2009-2013 Chevrolet Traverse and 2008-2010 Saturn Outlook vehicles.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected harness connections with soldered connections, free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2014.
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2014-07-11Seat belts14V266000 General Motors is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured April 14, 2008, through May 14, 2014, Chevrolet Traverse vehicles manufactured June 6, 2008, through May 14, 2014, and GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured...
Remedy: General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, repair and replace the lap pretensioner, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. An interim notice will be mailed to owners in July 2014.
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2016-11-15Structure15V415000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured January 3, 2007, to February 29, 2012, 2009-2012 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles manufactured July 6, 2008, to March 9, 2012, 2007-2012 GMC Acadia...
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the power liftgate actuator motor control unit so that the motor will prevent the rapid closing of the lift gate, free of charge. The recall began on November 15, 2016.
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2019-05-28Recall queryClosed 2020-08-31 Seat Belt Anchor Cable Failure
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2020-08-31Engineering analysisClosed 2024-08-30 Outboard Front Seat Belt Anchor Cable Failure
Buy-smart checklist
2010 GMC Acadia — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Steering: 148 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 74 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 45 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 10V375000 · Seat belts
- Recall 14V118000 · Air bags
- Recall 14V266000 · Seat belts
- Recall 15V415000 · Structure
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2010 GMC Acadia reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2010 GMC Acadia is rated "worse than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2010 GMC Acadia?
- The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 43% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2010 GMC Acadia have?
- 4 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.