2010 GMC Acadia engine problems
83 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2010 GMC Acadia, which is 19% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 83 19% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 96,000 miles 65 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 4
- Injuries and deaths
- 5 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 11 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 15 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 14 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 7 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 3 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 5 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 65 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 96,000 miles, and 14% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 4 fires, 5 injuries.
What owners wrote
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 minor children exited the vehicle. The contact stated that while exiting the vehicle, there was fire coming from underneath the hood. The Fire truck arrived on the scene and extinguished the fire.
Timing chains stretch. Very common issue on this and other GM vehicles with 3.6l engine. Just purchased my vehicle and it's at the dealer for a $2600 repaor on this problem. Can happen at any mileage and without warning other than check engine light. Timing chains stretch causing engine to be out of sync and eventually engine damage/failure while driving. Minimum cost of repair is $2500+ as engine has to be removed to do the repair.
Other problems reported for the 2010 GMC Acadia
- Steering 148 complaints
- Electrical system 45 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 37 complaints
- Lighting 24 complaints
- Air bags 16 complaints