2010 GMC Acadia: won't start

7 of the 343 complaints about the 2010 GMC Acadia describe won't start.

owner complaints: 7
of this car's complaints: 2%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 247 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Won't start by model year

2026
1
2023
1
2022
2
2021
5
2020
4
2019
5
2018
3
2017
6
2016
5
2015
4
2014
5
2013
4
2012
5
2011
9
2010
7
2009
6
2008
29
2007
3

What owners say

Filed Dec 21, 2020 · Engine · GA

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.

Filed Mar 24, 2020 · Engine · KY

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.

Filed Mar 21, 2019 · Engine · 80,000 miles · NC

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.

Filed Mar 15, 2019 · Electrical, Steering · 162,000 miles · TN

Truck wont crank! New battery, starter & alternater passed. Boosted it off cranked straight up, parked for a hour, wouldn't crank again. Vehicle was stationary in a parking lot.

Filed May 18, 2017 · Electrical · 125,000 miles · KY

Purchased 2010 gmc acadia used. At 125000 miles, engine shuts off while driving, rendering it impossible to get out of the way. Had to get towed in. Mechanic said corrosion in some wires. 2 weeks later, wouldn't start, called tow truck, suddenly started. Had to spend $1200 having sensor replaced from water damage. Had to pay $300 for new windshield because said that is where it was leaking. 3 weeks later, wouldn't start, mechanic said two fuses needed replaced. 1 week later, wouldn't start, paid another tow, then started. Tow truck followed me to dealership. Dealership called, said it was starting fine. Couldn't diagnose if it kept starting. Told me to come get it. On my way to dealership, they called back to say, "bingo", it started. Next day, diagnosed it is the onstar module. Wth! $700 more dollars down the drain. Seriously! It isn't covered under any recalls. I will never purchase another gmc.................ever! Costing a fortune to keep it going. I'm on a fixed income for crying out loud. Still owe for the vehicle, trading my lemon is not an option at this point.

Filed Jun 26, 2016 · Engine · 97,700 miles · MD

2010 gmc acadia possible timing chain stretch issue. Purchased vehicle used 2 yrs ago now have 96k miles on it. Yesterday car wouldn't start after being drive 10 minutes earlier. Pulled codes and all pointed to the 1,3, and 5 cylinder ignition issue. Cleared codes and seemed to be fine, drove 20 miles with deep resonate sound at cruise that went away when accelerating and decelerating. Drive back home sound remained the same and check engine light came back on. Pulled codes once again and different set came up with p0008, p0016, and p0017 signifying timing issues which makes me believe timing chain stretch. I think I might be in for an expensive fix but most I want this reported to manufacturer to maybe be the last straw to include my year vehicle recall. Any info would be appreciated.

Filed Oct 27, 2011 · Electrical · SC

2010 gmc acadia. Consumer states vehicle was struck by lightening while sitting under a carport *tgw the consumer stated the vehicle would not start and the alarm kept sounding. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The consumer was informed the vehicle needed a body control module, a PCM, air bag sensor and ecbm was needed to make the necessary repairs to the vehicle. The consumer stated the dealer had her vehicle for 30 days.