Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2010 GMC Acadia
NHTSA data on file today
The 2010 GMC Acadia has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 343 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #15V415000 Liftgate Struts may Fail and Liftgate may Fall NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V266000 Flexible Steel Cable for Seat Belt may Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V118000 Side Impact Air Bags Wiring Connections NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V375000 SECOND ROW SAFETY BELT INTERFERENCE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 148 complaints
- Engine 74 complaints
- Electrical System 45 complaints
- Power Train 43 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 24 complaints
- Air Bags 16 complaints
Of the 343 complaints on file, 5 report a crash and 8 a fire; across all 343 complaints, owners report 11 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $12,000–$18,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2010 GMC Acadia has numerous recalls, notably for its airbags and seat belts, suggesting critical safety issues. The vehicle also has frequent complaints about steering and engine problems, leading to high repair costs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| steering system | 70,000-100,000 miles | $800–$1,200 | very common |
| engine | 80,000-110,000 miles | $4,000–$6,000 | common |
| electrical system | 60,000-90,000 miles | $500–$1,000 | common |
| power train | 80,000-120,000 miles | $1,500–$3,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Transmission fluid change
- Brake inspections and service
- Cooling system service
- Tire rotation and balance
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering wheel vibrations
- Engine overheating
- Unusual electrical issues
- Transmission slipping
- Airbag warning lights
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2010 GMC Acadia at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.