2010 GMC Acadia Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 1%of 343 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 59,562miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the fuel system of the 2010 GMC Acadia, 1% of the 343 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 59,562 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.
“On 9 apr 2016 on the way to a church function, our 2010 Acadia told us it was reducing engine power and started missing and smoking a little. Thankfully we were just blocks from the house, so we turned around and limped it home. Later I moved it from the driveway to the street. This time, while still missing, the vehicle put out a dense fog of white smoke that smelled of gasoline. Thankfully no one lite a match. I used my obd ii code reader to get failure codes p0087 and p0089 indicating low fuel rail pressure and injector issues. …”
NHTSA complaint #10854957, filed 2016-04, 118,467 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Gmc Acadia. When the heat or air conditioning system was activated, a fuel odor emitted inside the vehicle. The dealer diagnosed that the HVAC system failed and needed a filter installed. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 47,125.”
NHTSA complaint #10970091, filed 2017-04, 47,125 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Gmc Acadia. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, there was an abnormal fuel odor in the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the fuel injector had fractured which caused a fuel spill in the engine compartment of the vehicle. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 72,000....updated 06/30/16”
NHTSA complaint #10870535, filed 2016-05, 72,000 miles“Letter from congressman rigell on behalf of constituent re recall general motor vehicle. The consumer stated a year after the he purchased the vehicle, the engine light illuminated. He took the vehicle to the dealer to have it serviced. A few months later, the light illuminated again. The dealer informed him, the fuel system needed to be cleaned. After the oil was changed, the tire light illuminated, the AC stopped working, the windows were inoperative and the hood and trunk would not stay up or down.”
NHTSA complaint #10677127, filed 2015-01Related service bulletins
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- 11004727Jun 29, 2024This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 11004761Jun 28, 2024This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or…
- 10253061Mar 4, 2024This Preliminary information communicates that when removing the fuel line jumper hose care should be taken to be sure the line is reinstalled correctly to avoid a no/low fuel…
- 10250505Feb 7, 2024This service bulletin provides information on the cold start control system in DI engines to reduce cold start emissions and improve fuel economy.
- 10246003Oct 16, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. Technician will…
- 10241417Aug 1, 2023This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 10222766Sep 16, 2022This bulletin provides information on the TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline Licensed Brands and the TOP TIER Diesel Fuel Licensed Brands that are recommended for use in all GM vehicles…
- 10222765Sep 14, 2022This service bulletin provides the technician with additional information on fuels, fuel additives and fuel management.
- 10222739Sep 13, 2022This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4 | 8% |
| 2022 | 8 | 15% |
| 2021 | 30 | 19% |
| 2020 | 11 | 10% |
| 2019 | 5 | 1% |
| 2018 | 10 | 3% |
| 2017 | 13 | 2% |
| 2016 | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 | 8 | 3% |
| 2014 | 25 | 5% |
| 2013 | 6 | 4% |
| 2012 | 24 | 8% |
| 2011 | 10 | 4% |
| 2010 | 5 | 1% |
| 2009 | 15 | 5% |
| 2008 | 16 | 2% |
| 2007 | 9 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2010 GMC Acadia
148 complaintsEngine
74 complaintsElectrical system
45 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
43 complaintsExterior lighting
24 complaintsAir bags
16 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsElectronic 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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