Headlights problems of the 2012 GMC Acadia

Seven problems related to headlights have been reported for the 2012 GMC Acadia. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2012 GMC Acadia based on all problems reported for the 2012 Acadia.

1 Headlights problem

Failure Date: 07/02/2020

The headlight assembly's are melted and headlights don't work. Seems this is an ongoing problem with GMC headlights in years past that they continue to not address. I am furious that despite reports and recalls on this issue from many years and many makes and models they have not addressed and continue to avoid recalling all vehicles with this garbage headlight assembly, that causes headlights to fail and increases risk of car fire. I want this repaired by this garbage company and something done to make them stop utilizing these unsafe and faulty assemblies.

2 Headlights problem

Failure Date: 11/21/2019

Daytime running lights constantly need replaced, melting/shattering/cracking on headlight assemblies (both) most likely electrical issue causing it to heat up.

3 Headlights problem

Failure Date: 04/04/2018

I have owned this vehicle for a little over a year about every 2 months one of my low beam headlights burn out open investigating online I see there has been a lot of people with the same problem . I have not had any problems with high beams . It is very difficult and expensive to replace these bulbs as well as a safety hazard .

4 Headlights problem

Failure Date: 03/03/2018

I have been change many times the headlight day light of the driver side, stability control going on and stop my movement, I Ave to wait for 5-10 minutes and unblock by itself, and the bottom of the rear ac sometimes are super hot.

5 Headlights problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2018

I have had to replace my low beam headlights either the driver or passenger side every week for the last month. There was a special coverage adjustment #14823 released by gm on may 12, 2015 and I was told by GMC I needed to make a complaint to try to be eligible for special coverage. There is clearly an issue here and definitely a safety problem. I can't see having to spend over $1000 to replace the headlamp assemblies for a known problem.

6 Headlights problem

Failure Date: 06/11/2016

Drl are causing the headlights to melt.

7 Headlights problem

Failure Date: 09/03/2014

Sept. 3, 2014-running light was out on passenger side. I had taken the car to dealer to do recall on seat belts. Had bulb put in which costs $73. 13. Returned to dealer on Nov 4, 2014 for service, oil change, etc. Light was out again. Tech said he had to order socket- it was shorted out. Went back to dealer following week on fri. Was then told they would have to replace entire headlight assembly due to melting of interior of light. Tech said it was $1000. 00 to replace. I told him that no I would not pay for this since it was not my problem but a GMC design and parts defect. He asked if I would pay $100. 00 which I agreed to. Upon further examination of other headlight we found that one was also in process of failing as well. Dealer said they would replace both headlights. This was done Nov 12, 2014. So far so good.


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