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2010 GMC Acadia Brakes Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
1%of 343 total for the year
Median mileage
98,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the brakes of the 2010 GMC Acadia, 1% of the 343 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 98,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“After starting the car, shifting to drive with brakes applied and slow acceleration while taking a right turn out of my parking space I lost all steering control and brakes became very hard to press as well. I managed to stop the car and put it back to park and turned off the ignition, then back on again. I didn't have the issue again. Luckily I didn't hit another car in the parking lot.”

NHTSA complaint #10534970, filed 2013-08, 65,900 miles

“As car was accelerating to 30 MPH in a lane of traffic into a turn, I heard a loud noise. Then, I couldn't move the steering wheel. I tried to pump the brakes, but the car did not stop immediately. I had no control over the steering, and the car eventually stopped in a parking lot. I was petrified. The radio was still on, and the key was still in the on position, but the key could not be turned. Gmc simi valley says the problem was a rod to a cylinder that snapped, and was not due to an ignition problem, or related to a current recall. …”

NHTSA complaint #10578995, filed 2014-04, 114,000 miles

“At random times, my car's steering becomes extremely stiff, sometimes to the point that I cannot make the turn. Usually happens when turning into a parking space or making a tight turn at an intersection. I've noticed that it usually occurs when applying my brakes while turning. I've learned to make these turns without using the brakes. I had the fluid changed, but didn't help the problem. The service technician stated that this is a very expensive fix , as he thinks it is the pump. Shame on GM for not recalling this product. Are they waiting for someone to get injured? How sad is that! …”

NHTSA complaint #10556412, filed 2013-12, 65,000 miles

“Brake system light continues to come on. Have been diagnosed which was told just low on brake fluid. Filled and continued to come on and was told causes the stability track light to illuminate. Looked it up online there are several other complaint. Where does this situation stand.”

NHTSA complaint #11194524, filed 2019-04, 98,000 miles

“Left side impact sensor, driver's side airbag, passenger presence module, front struts, rear upper control arms, front brake pads and rotors, steering gear... All at once.”

NHTSA complaint #11268715, filed 2019-10, 140,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026110%
20254159%
20242541%
202348%
202236%
20211912%
202088%
2019174%
2018226%
2017365%
201642%
201562%
201492%
201332%
201283%
2011104%
201051%
200931%
2008314%
2007102%

Other parts of the 2010 GMC Acadia

Steering
148 complaints
Engine
74 complaints
Electrical system
45 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
43 complaints
Exterior lighting
24 complaints
Air bags
16 complaints
Other or unknown
12 complaints
Engine cooling
10 complaints
Suspension
10 complaints
Body and structure
8 complaints
Vehicle speed control
8 complaints
Electronic stability control
7 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2010 GMC Acadia

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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