2010 GMC Acadia Transmission & Powertrain Problems
Owners filed 43 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2010 GMC Acadia, 13% of that year's 343 total complaints. The dominant pattern is vehicles rolling backward or forward on inclines while in drive or park, with failures reported at a median 76,000 miles. No related recalls are listed.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 43
- 13% of 343 complaints
- All complaints this year
- 343
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 76,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical transmission symptoms owners report
- Vehicle rolls backward or forward on an incline while the transmission is in drive or park, even with foot off the brake.
- Sudden loss of power or sluggish acceleration when merging or entering highway traffic, sometimes with the check engine light on.
- Transmission downshifts abruptly and unexpectedly, in one case paired with traction control and ABS warning lights and a locked rear wheel.
- Vehicle stalls at speed and momentarily fails to restart after the transmission acts up.
- Difficulty shifting gears, with the shift indicator failing to show the correct gear position.
- Popping or grinding noises from the drivetrain accompanied by hard steering or fluid needing replacement.
When 2010 GMC Acadia transmission complaints were filed
First complaint Apr 12, 2010, latest Nov 10, 2021.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2010 GMC Acadia
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Acadia model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many transmission complaints does the 2010 GMC Acadia have?
- NHTSA lists 43 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2010 Acadia, which is 13% of the 343 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2010 GMC Acadia transmission?
- No. The data shows no related recalls tied to Transmission & Powertrain for the 2010 Acadia.
- What is the most common transmission problem reported?
- The most frequent pattern is the vehicle rolling backward or forward on an incline while in drive or park, reported by multiple owners as unexpected and unaddressed by dealers.
- At what mileage do transmission problems typically appear on the 2010 Acadia?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 76,000 miles at failure for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2010 Acadia.
- Did the transmission issues cause any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA complaint data for this component and year lists 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries.