I purchased this vehicle on june 25 ,2020 and on august 19,2020 it broke down on the expressway while I was transferring from one hospital to another hospital with me I'll 3 year old .I replaced the battery and starter it still would not crank I sent it to buick gmc in morrow and they told me that the motor was completely gone. I paid my car note up until february 5,2021 and I don't have a vehicle because it needs a new motor.
2010 GMC Acadia engine complaints
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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.
Car would not start after putting gas in it. We took it to the mechanic that replaced the timing chain and he said the engine went out of timing caused the engine to be out of time, combust, and destroy the engine.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 gmc acadia. While driving, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the engine failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided case number:[xxx]. The failure mileage was approximately 168,000. *mp ('parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'
Timing chain issues. Failed tensioner. 114,00 miles
The vehicle started with a miss in the engine and took it to our local gmc dealership and they told us it would need a new engine because of the timing belt and being out of time, said it would be $5000. So we wanted a second opinion and had it towed to my mechanic which is a ase certified mechanic and he said the same thing but he said he could just replace the timing belt and get it going and he replaced it but its still out of time and it cost $3250. The gm dealership knew of the problem and said it was a common problem with them and that the 2009 model was covered under the engine recall but not 2010 or newer even though they know about it. Had to end up buying another vehicle and still have the other one parked in the shed and cant drive it.
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.
Owned the car for about a year with a 5 year, $20,000 loan attached to it. The car randomly started smoking and all kinds of warning lights went off on the way back from the store (about a mile away). I immediately pulled over and walked home, went back after a couple hours to let it cool down and it wouldn't start. I had it towed to the repair shop and it was deemed my car with around 80,000 miles on it had a blown engine due to something with belt (same issue 2009 model was recalled for) and it was going to cost out of my own pocket $7500 to replace it with a used engine with no guarantee that the replacement engine won't have the exact same issue. In the 3 weeks it took us to decide on if it was even possibly to come up with that much money, engine prices had rose another $500 because they are in such hot demand. Ended up having to let the bank repo it, ruining my credit, no vehicle to take my newborn twins to their doctor appointments, or anyway to get to work. Gmc needs to be held accountable for not promptly responding to this defect instead of turning a blind eye. I cannot wait for the day a class action suit is filed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 gmc acadia. While driving at an unknown speed, the service engine soon warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to nye buick gmc (located at 1421 genesee st, oneida, ny 13421, (315) 363-2200) where it was diagnosed that the timing chain needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000. *tt consumer stated timing chains were replaced.
I was driving the car on the highway and smoke started coming out of the engine. Later it was determined that the engined died - there was never ever warning lights or warning that there was trouble with the car. It is a 3.6l sidi vg engine. It was very unfortunate as we haven't even owned the car for a year before it was completely dead. The cost was way too high too fix so we ended up giving it to a salvage place and bought a 2009 gmc acadia. Not even a year into that car and it also needs a new engine. Same engine, a 3.6l sidi v6 engine. Our auto place said they are having a hard time finding that engine because many people need that engine for the exact same problem. Can not be a coincidence. I have contacted gmc and they don't care.
My acadia is throwing p0008 code. It began having power issues not being able to accelerate and pulling up the smallest hills. All of this started going 70mph down the interstate. Not a good spot or time to decelerate. Also started having a very rough idle. It is at a gmc dealer now and am being told timing chain will have to be replaced. Was told this is a known problem and should report it since it is the same problem on the 2009 and those were covered under warranty }:(
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.
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.
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.
My timing chain was replaced under warranty 4 year and 50,000 miles ago. Now I am having to replace it again. I contact gmc about recall10287 premature chain wear for reprogramming of the engine control module. I was told this does not apply to my year and there was no part listed because it just a general statement. Not sure where to go from here. Here is my case # for gmc 8-4704107640. I am still awaiting the part information from them.
This has happened about ten times now all within the past 3-4 months. I will be driving and go to make a turn and the steering wheel locks up and the engine dies. The brakes still work so I am able to stop the car, turn they key off and restart it. It had happened to me once on the highway and the rest of the times have been stop and go turns in the city but once was while turning left onto on cmong traffic and my car died in the middle of it. I took it to 3 different auto places and all told me they couldn't find the problem. I then researched this and found several other people having this same problem. I contacted them and they set me up with a dealership to get it fixed. Gmc said if it was under 150,000 miles they would pay for it and if it was over then I would still qualify for a payment assistance program. However a day after dropping off my car to get fixed the dealership called me and said they don't know how to fix my car and to come get it out of their parking lot. We told gmc about this and they said it's not there problem. I'm at a loss at this point as no one seems to be able to fix the car and it is a death trap for me and my family. I'm also not just going to sell to the car to somebody like the dealership advised me to do because 'they wouldn't want their son or daughter driving that thing' (even though they seem perfectly fine to have me drive it off their lot asap and not be their problem anymore) because I wouldnt feel right selling a car to someone knowing it could kill them through no fault of their own. I don't know what to do here. The right thing to do would be to put that car in the junkyard and buy a new one but I don't have the cash. Would like somebody to tell me how to fix this.
The timing chain needs to be replaced on the 2010, which is the same issue gmc had with the 2009s, however, the 2010 isn't covered, but the 2009 was. I've read that gmc knows that there is an issue, but they just aren't covering it yet.
Timing chain needs to be replaces and isn't covered although it's the same parts as the 2009 model that is covered by the extended warranty. Gmc is aware of this ongoing issue and should cover it
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 gmc acadia. While driving 45 MPH, the throttle malfunctioned and the vehicle accelerated rapidly without warning on more than one occasion. The contact stated that the vehicle accelerated to 95 MPH. The contact was able to slow the vehicle down by depressing the brake pedal with both feet. Bessette motors in carrington, north dakota was made aware of the failure and replaced the throttle body, but the failure recurred. In addition, the pedal positioning sensor was replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000. The VIN was not available. *tt
At 60,000.00 thousand miles my timing chains needed replaced (just like the 2009 which has a recall) then at 79,000 miles my wave plate cracked on my transmission (which there is a recall on the 2009 model for the exact same thing) my car was a early 2010 model and it looks like the 2009 issues are problems on my car. I think it's insane that gm can't stand behind their work better than this. The recall's should cover the 2010 models that were manufactured with 2009 parts!!!
Timing chain needed replacement due to stretch and check engine light at 137,882 which cost $2,049. This issue was covered under special warranty for 2007-2009 model years, but the 2010 is not covered. My understanding of gmc's fix is that nothing changed with the timing chain and the oil system life was lowered as to when an oil change was recommended by the vehicle (more frequent oil changes). I have completed all scheduled oil changes based on the automated prompt from the vehicle and still had to complete this costly repair out of pocket. I would like to see this known issue also covered by the special warranty on newer vehicles and be reimbursed for my expenses.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 gmc acadia. The contact was in the process of trading in the vehicle. While driving approximately 15 MPH, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The contact had the vehicle towed. A certified mechanic diagnosed that the motor burned an excessive amount of oil, which caused the failure. The vehicle was inoperable. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the repair was not covered. The approximate failure mileage was 106,000.
Car has been serviced regularly. Engine was running smooth. Drove approximately 30 miles on hwy to work got off on city street and car started shaking bad. Pulled over into parking spot and engine cut off. Wouldn't restart. Called towing to our repairshop. The first cylinder spark plug was bent resulting in major engine failure due to timing belt stretch. Need a new engine and found that this is big problem with gmc engines. Bought the car less than a year ago and it currently has 138k miles. 7k to replace engine including labor. Wow mother of 3 kids and I'm still paying big payment for the car and insurance.. So many complaints about this issue I just found out with gmc covering the issue up and not being responsible
Tl* 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.
While I was driving tonight my vehicle shut off in mid turn causing loss of power steering. Where this happened is a very busy intersection. I had to pull over and when I put the car in park and restarted it came on for a second then shut off again. Then was able to get it running again. I had my wife and 6 month old daughter in the car and this could have been a very different outcome. I have read many of complaints online about this same problem in these vehicles. I really feel that gm needs to take a serious look at this issue before something major happens.
Without any warning, car died while driving. Timing chain apparently stretched after only 39,000 miles. This is the second timing chain I have to replace. Gmc has extended the warranty for several models to 120,000 but not my year!
Gmc 2010 acadia.. 96,000 miles whenengine light with code p0008 indicating stretched timing chains. Mechanic aware of extended warranty on 2007-2009 vehicles. Called gmc, they said 2010 not covered. Same engine as 2009 and not covered. Failed inspection in nh due to code...$2300 in repairs needed. Filed complaint with gmc...plan to print extensive complaints found here and heading to dealership where I bought it.
Timing chains stretch. Very common issue on this and other gm vehicles with 3.6l engine. Just purchased my vehicle and it's at the dealer for a $2600 repaor on this problem. Can happen at any mileage and without warning other than check engine light. Timing chains stretch causing engine to be out of sync and eventually engine damage/failure while driving. Minimum cost of repair is $2500+ as engine has to be removed to do the repair. Gm has knowledge of the problem and even issued extended special warranties to cover the problem on 2007-2009 models only even though 2010 and newer models have same problem with same engine. Any internet search will yield hundreds of other owners with same issue.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 gmc acadia. While driving 45 MPH, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the timing chain and crankshaft needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was 84,823.
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