Model year guide

2010 GMC Acadia

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2010 GMC Acadia is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 204 on record.

2010 GMC Acadia — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2010 GMC Acadia at a glance

Safety recalls4
Owner complaints348
Combined19 mpg
Typical price$13,723

Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.

2010 GMC Acadia recalls 4

Seat Belts NHTSA Campaign #14V266000 · 20/05/2014

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 flexible steel c…

Fix: 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 will be mailed to owners once parts become available…

Air Bags:side/window NHTSA Campaign #14V118000 · 17/03/2014

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 crash.

Fix: 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 1-800-553-6000, and GMC owners …

Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate NHTSA Campaign #15V415000 · 30/06/2015

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 vehicles…

Fix: 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. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Che…

Seat Belts NHTSA Campaign #10V375000 · 12/08/2010

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 RETURN THE SEAT TO A SEATING POSITION. I…

Fix: 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 1-866-608-8080, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, AND SATURN AT 1-800-9…

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

2010 GMC Acadia common problems

The most-reported problem areas from 348 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Engine
Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
Steering
Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.
Power Train
Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
Engine And Engine Cooling
Check coolant level and color, look for leaks, and confirm the engine reaches normal temperature without overheating.

2010 GMC Acadia safety ratings

Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2010 GMC Acadia 4-DR. w/SAB. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.

2010 GMC Acadia MPG & running costs

Combined19 mpg
City17 mpg
Highway24 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,250

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 2010 GMC Acadia worth?

Low
$8,900
Typical price
$13,723
High
$18,600

From 204 comparable 2010 GMC Acadia listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2010 GMC Acadia costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$16,250
Depreciation (5 yrs)$7,350
Total$23,600
Per mile$0.31

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($13,723) with the same model 3 model-years older ($9,324), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2010 GMC Acadia trims & engines on record

Trims
SLT-1 · SLE · SLT-2 · SL · SLE-2 · SLE-1
Engines
3.6L 6-cyl · 2.4L 4-cyl 175 hp

2010 GMC Acadia vehicles on record

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2010 GMC Acadia — frequently asked questions

Does the 2010 GMC Acadia have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2010 GMC Acadia. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

What are the most common problems with the 2010 GMC Acadia?

Based on 348 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are engine, steering, power train.

What is the 2010 GMC Acadia safety rating?

NHTSA gives the 2010 GMC Acadia crash-test ratings of frontal 5★, side 5★, rollover 4★ (out of 5; this model year pre-dates NHTSA's overall score).

What gas mileage does the 2010 GMC Acadia get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2010 GMC Acadia at about 19 mpg combined (17 city / 24 highway).

How much is a 2010 GMC Acadia worth?

Comparable 2010 GMC Acadia listings run roughly $8,900–$18,600, typically around $13,723 (from 204 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.