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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

2010 GMC Acadia Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
1%of 343 total for the year
Median mileage
62,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the visibility of the 2010 GMC Acadia, 1% of the 343 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,000 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.

“Windshield defrost will not function. Air only blows from dash vents. The dash controls are ineffective and will not change the mode from dash to feet or defrost. Visibility was severely impaired. I am taking the vehicle to the dealership for inspection tomorrow.”

NHTSA complaint #10564147, filed 2014-02, 62,000 miles

“Drivers side and passengers front headlights, these lights I have replaced multiple times even getting a ticket for 1 instance this is a safety related issue that needs to be fixed by GM”

NHTSA complaint #10734934, filed 2015-07, 36,000 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 2015-01

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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202511%
202324%
202212%
202121%
202033%
201921%
201810%
201741%
201642%
201573%
201441%
201321%
2012124%
2011104%
201041%
200952%
2008344%
2007276%

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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology