2010 GMC ACADIA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
435
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
22
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 2010 GMC ACADIA
The 2010 GMC ACADIA has received a total of 435 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE, SEAT BELTS, AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW. 22 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Steering (146 complaints), Engine (73 complaints), and Electrical System (42 complaints).
Recalls for the 2010 GMC ACADIA
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2010 GMC ACADIA, potentially affecting up to 3,414,116 vehicles.
Recall 15V415000 — STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
| 691,144 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 vehicles manufactured September 15, 2006, to February 29, 2012, and 2007-2010 Saturn Outlook vehicles manufactured August 17, 2006, to March 18, 2010. The affected...
Consequence: If the open liftgate unexpectedly falls, it may strike a person, increasing their risk of injury.
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,...
View full details →Recall 14V266000 — SEAT BELTS
| 1,339,355 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 April 9, 2008, through May 14, 2014, and 2009-2010 Saturn Outlook vehicles manufactured April 14, 2008, through March 18, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the...
Consequence: If the steel cable becomes fatigued and separates, the seatbelt may not properly restrain the seat occupant increasing the risk of an injury in a crash.
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. A second notice...
View full details →Recall 14V118000 — AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
| 1,176,407 vehicles affected
Defect: 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. In the affected vehicles, increased resistance in the driver and passenger seat mounted side impact air bag (SIAB) wiring harnesses may result in the SIAB and seat belt pretensioners not deploying in the event of a...
Consequence: Failure of the side impact air bags and seat belt pretensioners to deploy in a crash increase the risk of injury to the driver and front seat occupant.
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. Buick owners may contact the owner center at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet owners at 1-866-694-6546, Saturn at...
View full details →Recall 10V375000 — SEAT BELTS
| 207,210 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 ROTATION OF THE SAFETY BELT BUCKLE WHEN THE SEAT BACK IS RETURNED TO A SEATING POSITION AFTER BEING FOLDED FLAT. IF THE BUCKLE CONTACTS THE SEAT FRAME, ADDITIONAL EFFORT IS REQUIRED TO...
Consequence: THE SAFETY BELT MAY NOT RESTRAIN THE OCCUPANT AS INTENDED DURING A CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.
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 CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, BUICK AT...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2010 GMC ACADIA
435 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2010 GMC ACADIA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
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 vehicle was engulfed in flames. The local fire department arrived on scene and extinguished the fire. The source of the fire was unidentified. A police report was filed. The contact sought medical attention for smoke inhalation. The vehicle was towed to a local tow lot via the insurance provider. The vehicle was deemed a total loss. The local dealer was not contacted. In addition, the contact related the failure to an unknown NHTSA Campaign that was previously repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
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 shifting into Park.
Check Engine Light. Faulty timing chain. Rack and pinion repairs needed. Examined by two automotive locations: LaFontaine Automotive GMC of Ann Arbor (Michigan) and Mazur's Total Automotive in Pinckney, MI
Check Engine Light. Faulty timing chain. Rack and pinion repairs needed. Examined by two automotive locations: LaFontaine Automotive GMC of Ann Arbor (Michigan) and Mazur's Total Automotive in Pinckney, MI
When drving at a slower speed to make a sharp turn, steering wheel almost locks up or have to use both hands to turn the wheel. As if there is no power steering in the vehicle. At times you can not turn as sharp as needed putting you in danger of being hit by another vehicle.
Safety Rating for the 2010 GMC ACADIA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2010 GMC ACADIA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2010 GMC ACADIA
General Motors, LLC has issued 22 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2010 GMC ACADIA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
PIP5257B — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have oil mixed in with the engine coolant. Technician will need to inspect the oil cooler if equipped for possible leaking into the cooling system through the radiator. If no issue...
CSP-25630 — ENGINE
25630 CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE HAD REMANUFACTURED ENGINES INSTALLED DURING A SERVICE REPAIR THAT WERE BUILT WITH INCORRECT PISTON RINGS. THIS MAY RESULT IN ENGINE MISFIRES, LACK OF POWER, ROUGH RUNNING, OIL CONSUMPTION AND EVENTUALLY ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO OIL CONSUMPTION. DEALERS ARE TO INSPECT ENGINE...
PI0620A — STEERING
This preliminary informational bulletin provides technicians diagnostic and repair information for GM recommending that the fluid be changed to DEXRON®-VI automatic transmission fluid when a steering gear assembly is replaced for any reason.
15-NA-030 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This informational bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on the use of non-GM approved battery chargers and booster packs.
PI0731B — EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT
This preliminary informational bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of the spare tire jack storage compartment door difficult to latch or falls open due to inability to latch.
PIT5246B — BACK OVER PREVENTION
Clunk Or Pop Type Noise From Power Lift-Gate Assembly At Full Open Position.
PIT4534E — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that have the Driver Information Center button inoperative. Technician will insure the connectors to the Instrument Panel Cluster and the DIC witch are connected and then remove the (IPC/DSPLY) fuse. Reinstall the fuse after a few seconds to return...
07-06-04-025J — EQUIPMENT
This informational bulletin was created to inform the technician of cold start ticking noises in the engine compartment may be caused by the fuel pump and/or the fuel injectors and no
12-06-01-009-D — ENGINE
GM: SOME VEHICLES REQUIRE REPLACEMENTS FOR HIGH FEATURE V6 TIMING CHAIN KITS AND GUIDE REPLACEMENTS. ALSO INCLUDED CHEVROLET CAPTIVA. MODEL YEARS 2007-2013. *JS UPDATED 7/18/14. *PE
PIT4271F — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that when the remote start feature is used to start the vehicle, the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint light operation in the Instrument Panel Cluster varies depending on the model year. Dealer should communicate to the customer that we apologize for this inconvenience...
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2010 GMC ACADIA
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 2010 GMC ACADIA.
Other Model Years of the GMC ACADIA
- 2007 GMC ACADIA — 641 complaints
- 2008 GMC ACADIA — 1,293 complaints
- 2009 GMC ACADIA — 485 complaints
- 2010 GMC ACADIA (current)
- 2011 GMC ACADIA — 372 complaints
- 2012 GMC ACADIA — 393 complaints
- 2013 GMC ACADIA — 189 complaints
- 2014 GMC ACADIA — 593 complaints
- 2015 GMC ACADIA — 299 complaints
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