NHTSA service bulletin

NHTSA Service Bulletin 10130553: 2008-2016 GMC Acadia

Official manufacturer communication context for 2008-2016 GMC Acadia, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.

NHTSA service bulletin 10130553 summary graphic for 2008-2016 GMC Acadia
10130553NHTSA document ID
Manufacturer communicationcommunication type
40affected product rows
90/100quality score

Reviewed June 2026 from NHTSA manufacturer communication and service bulletin records. Carchieve is independent and not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer or government agency.

Quick answer

44180 01 - Customer Satisfaction - Certain vehicles may have key codes which were inappropriately handled by a third party which could increase the risk of vehicle theft. Dealers are to replace all applicable keys and lock cylinders with new key configurations.

What this bulletin may mean before buying

Treat this as service research, not a verdict on one car. Before you buy, compare this communication with official recall campaigns, model-level owner complaint patterns, and the exact vehicle’s VIN-decoded specifications. A bulletin can help you ask a seller or dealer sharper questions about software updates, known repairs, warranty extensions and service history.

Affected products listed in this communication

MakeModelModel yearsBuyer note
GMCAcadia2008-2016Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
GMCC Series2008, 2009Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
GMCC45002008, 2009Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
GMCC55002008, 2009Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
GMCC65002008, 2009Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
GMCC75002008, 2009Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
GMCC85002008, 2009Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
GMCCanyon2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
GMCDenali2008-2015Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
GMCEnvoy2008-2013Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
GMCEnvoy 3602008, 2009Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
GMCExpress2009Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
GMCG Van Bus2008-2011Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
GMCG15002008Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
GMCSanana2010Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
GMCSavana 15002008-2016Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
GMCSavana2008-2016Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
GMCSavana 25002008-2016Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.

Buyer checklist

  1. Run the 17-character VIN and confirm the year, make, model, engine and equipment match the listing.
  2. Check recall campaign pages for safety actions that may require dealer repair.
  3. Compare this bulletin with common problem pages for the same model and component area.
  4. Ask the seller or dealer whether the bulletin procedure, update or inspection has already been completed.
  5. Use the used-car buying checklist and get an independent inspection.

Frequently asked questions

What is NHTSA service bulletin 10130553?

44180 01 - Customer Satisfaction - Certain vehicles may have key codes which were inappropriately handled by a third party which could increase the risk of vehicle theft. Dealers are to replace all applicable keys and lock cylinders with new key configurations.

Is a service bulletin the same as a recall?

No. A recall is a safety campaign with a required remedy for affected VINs. A service bulletin or manufacturer communication usually describes diagnostic, repair, software, warranty or service information.

How should a used-car buyer use this bulletin?

Use it as a research signal. Compare it with recalls, owner complaints, service records, a VIN report and an independent inspection before buying.

Check the exact VIN before you buy

Model-level pages show public safety patterns. A full VIN report helps confirm the exact vehicle, decoded specs, recall applicability and buyer checks.

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