Ten problems related to wiper 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.
Front blower motor for defrost/heating/cooling system intermittently stops working. Seems to stop working more often in rain, snow, and cold. Has been a safety hazard, especially because defrost doesn't work and windshield fogs up. Very difficult to see. Believe that some older Acadia model years have a recall on the blower motor because it gets wet during rain and snow and no longer works. The 2012 Acadia has the same problem. Potentially getting wet through a fault in the sunroof?? (08312020rear blower continues to work. ).
I have had to replace the headlight bulb and the day light bulbs 4 times since January. Each time I replace one the other goes out and it does't last longer than a few weeks. This is very dangerous and stressful as the headlights went out on me as I was driving home two nights ago and the road that I take to get home is very dark. Also, I had to replace the multi function switch (windshield wiper switch due to it only working on high speed) in January. I've noticed multiple people with the same complaints. Please fix this problem as buying bulbs are becoming expensive as well as the time it takes to get them replaced can be lengthy.
Tl- the contact owns a 2012 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, she would experience intermittent headlight failure without warning. The contact took the vehicle to gold star Buick GMC 1980 n davis rd, salinas, CA 93907 and was informed that the headlight failure was due to faulty connection; she was also informed that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The manufacturer had not been notified of the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000 . Jo.
The contact owns a 2012 GMC Acadia. While driving approximately 35 mph in the rain, the windshield wipers only worked at the highest setting. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 62,000.
When the wipers are on and and the left turn signal is activated, the wipers stop working. To get them working again I have to turn the wipers all the way off and back on again or activate the right turn signal. In the rain I have to decide which is more important visibility or using my directional. Not a good choice to have to make.
Exact problem as described by other owner. . . When the wipers are on and and the left turn signal is activated, the wipers stop working. To get them working again I have to turn the wipers all the way off and back on again or turn off the turn signal. In the rain I have to decide which is more important visibility or using my directional. Now wiper will only work on high 6 mos later.
Windshield wipers work inconsistently. Visibility can be lost causing an accident.
Exact problem as described by other owner. . . When the wipers are on and and the left turn signal is activated, the wipers stop working. To get them working again I have to turn the wipers all the way off and back on again or turn off the turn signal. In the rain I have to decide which is more important visibility or using my directional. Now wiper will only work on high 6 mos later.
Driving on the highway, conditions consist of very heavy rain. Passenger wiper bolt came loose and cause the wiper blade to tangle up with driver wiper. Driver wiper now bent, passenger wiper now stopped working. Driver wiper now did not have enough tension because it was bent to clean the window adequately. I do remember a recall on this problem and did receive a letter from GMC to take the truck back to the dealer. I did take this vehicle back to the dealer in 2012 they said they addressed the problem. I only go to the dealer for repairs and maintenance on this vehicle. I had a small wrench and was able to tighten the bolt up on the passenger wiper. The reason I am submitting this is because the fix GMC suggested does not seem to work. I am scheduled to take the vehicle back to the dealer on Saturday. I hope the fix works this time. Seems the solution of using a lock bolt or lock tight would stop the bolt from coming loose. This could be a very dangerous situation and I hope this is further investigated.
Tl- the contact owns a 2012 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that the passenger side door mirror did not allow him to see anything in the blind spots. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis but the contact was informed that there was nothing they could do in regard to the failure. The manufacturer was notified and stated that they were unable to change the design of the vehicle. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 1,100. Kmj.
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