How many electrical complaints does NHTSA have on the 2010 GMC Acadia?

NHTSA lists 59 Electrical System complaints for the 2010 Acadia, which is 17% of all 342 complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2010 GMC Acadia electrical system?

The data shows no related recall listed for the Electrical System complaints on the 2010 Acadia.

What is the most common electrical failure reported on the 2010 GMC Acadia?

Owners most often describe headlight wiring harnesses and bulb sockets melting or burning, sometimes causing the headlight to fail repeatedly.

At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up on the 2010 GMC Acadia?

The median mileage at failure for electrical complaints on the 2010 Acadia is 65,139 miles.

Have there been fires linked to the 2010 GMC Acadia electrical system?

NHTSA complaint data shows 4 fires and 2 injuries associated with Electrical System complaints on the 2010 Acadia, with no crashes reported.

2010 GMC Acadia Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 59 Electrical System complaints for the 2010 GMC Acadia, 17% of its 342 total complaints. Owners mostly report headlight wiring harnesses melting or catching fire, with 4 fires and 2 injuries reported and a median failure mileage of 65,139. No related recall is listed for this issue.

Electrical System complaints: 59; 17% of 342
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 4
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 65,140 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Headlight bulb sockets and wiring harness connectors overheat, melt, and burn, sometimes causing the bulb to fail repeatedly after replacement.
Some owners report the melted headlight wiring produced smoke or an open flame while driving.
A battery cable resting against a frame bolt reportedly wore through its insulation, shorted the electrical system, and ignited the floor matting while the vehicle was moving, cutting power steering and brakes.
Owners describe sudden loss of electrical function, including dead batteries, warning lights (airbag, check engine), and the accelerator failing to respond.
Some owners report the vehicle attempting to start on its own with the key removed, or the entire electrical system going out after being struck by lightning while parked.

When 2010 GMC Acadia electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 5, 2010, latest Sep 27, 2020.

59 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2010 to Sep 2020; peak Oct 2015 (3).

Electrical System recalls for the 2010 GMC Acadia

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Acadia model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201059 (17%)
201177 (29%)
201257 (19%)
201346 (34%)
2014101 (22%)
201537 (15%)
201626 (11%)
2017216 (31%)
2018109 (28%)
2019114 (30%)
202028 (27%)
202138 (26%)
202215 (31%)
202310 (23%)
202412 (20%)
20257 (11%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical complaints does NHTSA have on the 2010 GMC Acadia?: NHTSA lists 59 Electrical System complaints for the 2010 Acadia, which is 17% of all 342 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2010 GMC Acadia electrical system?: The data shows no related recall listed for the Electrical System complaints on the 2010 Acadia.
What is the most common electrical failure reported on the 2010 GMC Acadia?: Owners most often describe headlight wiring harnesses and bulb sockets melting or burning, sometimes causing the headlight to fail repeatedly.
At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up on the 2010 GMC Acadia?: The median mileage at failure for electrical complaints on the 2010 Acadia is 65,139 miles.
Have there been fires linked to the 2010 GMC Acadia electrical system?: NHTSA complaint data shows 4 fires and 2 injuries associated with Electrical System complaints on the 2010 Acadia, with no crashes reported.