2010 GMC Acadia Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

74Engine complaints

21.6%Of all 343 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

STEERING146 · 42.6%

ENGINE74 · 21.6%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM42 · 12.2%

POWER TRAIN37 · 10.8%

EXTERIOR LIGHTING22 · 6.4%

Share of the 343 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2010 GMC Acadia overview page.

What owners report

“AFTER MY 2010 ACADIA SAT IN A HOTEL PARKING LOT FOR 19 HOURS AFTER A DRIVE FROM SAN DIEGO TO KANSAS CITY, IT OVERHEATED THE…”NHTSA complaint 10615168 — filed 07/21/2014

“AS CAR WAS ACCELERATING TO 30 MPH IN A LANE OF TRAFFIC INTO A TURN, I HEARD A LOUD NOISE. THEN, I COULDN'T MOVE THE…”NHTSA complaint 10578995 — filed 04/10/2014

“CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. DEALER SAYS TIMING CHAIN IS BAD AND COULD BE RELATED TO NOT PROPERLY CHANGING OIL. CAR WAS PURCHASED BRAND NEW…”NHTSA complaint 10574301 — filed 03/23/2014

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2010 GMC Acadia have engine problems?

Engine is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2010 GMC Acadia: 74 of 343 complaints on file (21.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2010 GMC Acadia have in total?

343 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 5 involved a crash, 8 involved a fire, 11 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.