2010 GMC Acadia engine problems
74 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2010 GMC Acadia — 22% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Jun 18, 2026
“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…”
filed Sep 8, 2025
“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…”
filed Aug 5, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Acadia years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Acadia | 5 | 8% |
| 2024 Acadia | 9 | 16% |
| 2023 Acadia | 11 | 28% |
| 2022 Acadia | 14 | 30% |
| 2021 Acadia | 29 | 20% |
| 2020 Acadia | 24 | 25% |
| 2019 Acadia | 49 | 13% |
| 2018 Acadia | 32 | 8% |
| 2017 Acadia | 61 | 9% |
| 2016 Acadia | 12 | 5% |
| 2015 Acadia | 17 | 7% |
| 2014 Acadia | 45 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2010 GMC Acadia
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.