2010 GMC Acadia: check engine light

Filed Nov 11, 2022 · Engine, Steering · MI

Check Engine Light. Faulty timing chain. Rack and pinion repairs needed. Examined by two automotive locations: LaFontaine Automotive GMC of Ann Arbor (Michigan) and Mazur's Total Automotive in Pinckney, MI

Filed Nov 10, 2021 · Transmission · PA

power train came up on a computer check witch looks like the same problem that is already on here my engine light is on as long as my abs and track control light stable light is on

Filed Jul 17, 2020 · Steering · 135,000 miles · VA

Started to drive truck, turned out of driveway in residential neighborhood, max speed is 45 MPH and was able to drive and then the steering wheel locked up 2 miles down the city street. Couldn't turn left or right and almost crashed into a t intersection power steering fluid was at max and no engine light or status was lit.

Filed Apr 22, 2020 · Engine · 119,900 miles · VT

My check engine light was on so I took it to my mechanic because I need an inspection sticker. Found out today after I took it to a gmc dealer that I now need to replace my timing chain. I've only owned the car a year and a half. I bought an extended power train warranty but doubt its covered. This should be covered by the recall, it seems to be an issue for more than just me.

Filed Feb 26, 2020 · Engine · 114,000 miles · TN

Check engine light came on. Took it to check the codes and mechanic says that my timing chain in stretched. There is only 114,xxx miles on it. It's going to cost a lot to get it fixed.

Filed Jul 8, 2019 · NC

I have taken my car to 2 different mechanics for my A/C not blowing cold air and when it is refilled it builds up pressure and then I can hear it all spraying out from under the hood like an air hose. Also, my check engine light is on I have been told it is my camshaft sensor, I was told both of these were recalled and the gmc dealership will take care of me for free, I took my car to a gmc dealership and they would not help me and said my car doesn't have any open recalls and if there was they still could not help me because it was over the miles required. I do not understand how people who have the same year and model as mine with the same problems is getting theirs fixed for free but I was unable to be helped, I don't see how this is fair I am a single mom riding around in this heat working my tail off to do the best I can . I am a very unhappy gmc customer. I have been trying to get this A/C fixed for years and I can't catch a break!

Filed May 27, 2019 · Engine · 110,000 miles · MI

I own a 2010 gmc acadia. The code that was being thrown was p0008. I had to have the chains and actuators replaced in the engine. After paying for that the check engine light is back on again, so the vehicle is back at the shop again. There is a service bulletin out for 2007-2012 however, the extended warranty is only for 2007-2009. This is a known issue that gmc needs to take care of. Seems to me that the lemon law may apply as I am seeing more and more people having this same issue. Maybe we should contact an attorney to get gmc to take care of this issue.

Filed May 16, 2019 · Acceleration, Electrical · DE

This vehicle has been a problem since I purchased it. Unfortunately, my state does not have a lemon law for used vehicles so I have been stuck with repair after repair. #1 the battery. I purchased this vehicle in 2016 and I have had to replace the battery twice already. This vehicle has killed cells in multiple batteries. #2 the transmission. When I initially purchased this vehicle occasionally it would not smoothly shift into 3rd gear. I took it back to the dealer multiple times, but of course the issue would replicate during their test drive so they couldn't diagnose the issue. The issue is that the truck will not shift correctly, but the problem normally corrects if you turn the vehicle off and then turn it back on. The problem is that you never know when the truck will not shift gears. This is problematic when you have a toddler in the vehicle and need to get on the highway and all of the sudden the vehicle will not shift in to 3rd gear, then you have to try to safely find a shoulder and hope that turning off/turning on the vehicle will fix the issue. Sometimes it's a 1x fix; other times the vehicle has to the restarted 3x times before the vehicle will change gears correctly. Diagnosis from 1 mechanic, something is sticking in the transmission and the entire transmission needs to be replaced #3 timing chain. This is the most recent issue. It began with an onset of a check engine light and multiple codes about a crankshaft sensor, o2 sensors, etc. Originally the mechanic was going to replace the sensors, but insists on replacing the timing chain assembly based on the information discovered about vehicles using the same parts and recalls it's unfortunate to discover that this vehicle hasn't had a recall issued for any of these issues knowing that they pose safety risks for drivers and passengers, especially children and the elderly.

Filed Feb 26, 2019 · Engine · 130,000 miles · MS

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 gmc acadia. While driving 70 MPH, the vehicle decelerated. The contact was able to safely maneuver the vehicle over to the shoulder without power steering or braking ability. Also, the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 130,000. The VIN was unknown.

Filed Feb 25, 2019 · Engine · 53,366 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 gmc acadia. The contact stated that the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to hendrick buick gmc cary (115 team hendrick way, cary, nc 27511, (919) 234-7784) where it was diagnosed that the timing belt needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 53,366.

Filed Feb 6, 2019 · Engine · GA

Check engine light is on. Vehicle is showing a p0008 code with 92,000 miles this is a crankshaft misalignment that I was told means the timing chain will need to be replaced. This is apparently a widespread issue amongst gmc acadia owners.

Filed Feb 20, 2018 · Transmission · 152,000 miles · AR

After taking vehicle to dealership and paying to have the evap system fixed my check engine light came back on before ever leaving the dealership. No codes would show when checked. Now they are saying that it must be the timing chain and that it will cost over $2000 to repair. I have spoken to several other mechanics who have stated that it is a known problem in this model car. After checking it seems that several other years have been recalled and no changes were made to the product but yet the 2010 is not included but it is a known defect in that year as well. I believe gmc should be required to fix this since it is a know defective system.