Exterior Lighting Problems of GMC Acadia - part 2

Head lights are very dim making driving the vehicle at night very unsafe. Took vehicle to GMC dealer, tech said that head lights are within GMC specs. Too insane to drive this vehicle at night an accident or even death can occur. ## #vpic# 1 - check digit (9th position) does not calculate properly; 4 - VIN corrected, error in one position only (indicated by ! in suggested VIN), multiple matches found; 14 - unable to provide information for all the characters in the VIN. #vpic#.

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Car shut off while driving. All electrical went out. Doors all locked while inside, key stuck in ignition. Started with side detection warning and within a few days car completely shut off while driving! huge safety issue! will not restart and still can't get key out of the ignition. Battery is fully charged but no power. Completely dead. There is a known recall on 2014 GMC Acadias for electronic module failure but not our specific vehicle though this seems to be the exact cause of our problems. GMC said they could not help?!.

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The transmission slips. When you start the vehicle it sometimes starts in the wrong gear and needs to be shut off an restarted, otherwise it runs on too many rpm. At times when pushing on the gas, after a stop at a light, it does not move for a while. When it does move it jerks and abruptly starts. The running day head lamp overheats and burns out the light bulb, causing it to explode.

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There was a recall at one time for the transmission linkage about it popping off, I am now having it pop off I have no clue how long it been this way seeing as it goes to the dealership and they never said anything but it had been that way for a while you can just lift it off. Head lights go out almost every 6 months on the dot! I have been caught twice with no low beams.

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The abs and the traction control light came on all of sudden when I was driving down the interstate and it just stays on.

My interior dome lights either flicker or don't come on at all there are 3 sets and none of the work properly at any time.

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I have a 2011 Acadia denali with factory xenon hid lights. Both daytime running light housings and connectors have melted. The passenger side bulb has melted itself to the socket itself. The housing has melted and cracked. Both are no longer reflective or functional as daytime running lights. This is obviously a issue for all Acadias. A fire is inevitable.

Daytime running light reflector melted on right and left side.

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With my vehicle stationary and shifter in the park position, I turn my car off and the vehicle turns off but the instrument cluster says "action required - shift to park". This message also does not allow the day time running lights to turn off and if the lights don't turn off the battery drains if parked for long stretches. I have to turn the car on/off several times before it engages and the message disappears.

The gears sometimes does a hard push when changing gears automatically. The dashboard light keeps turning off and driver can not see the speedomotor etc.

Tl the contact owns a 2012 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that both of the low beam headlamps were inoperable. The contact changed the bulbs twice, but they kept going out. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to central GMC (2907 e parker rd, jonesboro, ar 72404), but they could not replicate the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 92,600.

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The contact owns a 2010 GMC Acadia. On several occasions, while driving, the vehicle failed to respond when the accelerator pedal was depressed. Additionally, the headlamp connector were replaced for overheating and melting. The vehicle was taken to a dealer (bob howard Buick GMC address: 13300 broadway ext, oklahoma city, ok 73114) the vehicle was diagnosed but not repaired. The diagnosis was failed headlamps the contact stated that the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified however offered no assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000. Tp.

This is the second complaint I have made has still have not heard anything. This is sad that it has not been dealt with. I hope my family is not in a serious accident because of this car.

This complaint is in regard to the technical service bulletin 14823, special coverage adjustment running lamp inoperative (may 12, 2015). The running light melted in the housing (fire hazard) and had to be replaced twice at a cost in excess of $1,000 each time. Vehicle was stationary. I will not upload receipts as these contain personal information (name/address/ etc. ). Can be provided upon request.

The lights are going in and out, and the high beams as well as the taillights are doing the same. I was told there is a short in the system. The steering system is making a very loud noise any time the steering wheel is moved. The stability lights as well as others keep coming on and off but when checked shows nothing is wrong.

I leased my 2009 GMC Acadia almost 2 years ago, it has been a nightmare. I bought as is so dealer would not return my calls that had anything to do with problems. First, not even 3 weeks after I leased the vehicle the electrical system started to go, my driver window stopped working, my back hatch well I can't even open it because there is no key to open nor is there a button anywhere the mechanics said I need to take it to an electrical mechanic. . . Wonder how much that will cost?, my stabiltrak system constantly flashes. The engine burns up too much oil even after an oil change within 3weeks I need to put oil, I do not drive far nor alot. To work and back. It will cost more to fix this truck than what it is worth now I'm stuck with $5,000 left on a vehicle that is a piece of poop. When I drive the truck pulls as if the engine cannot get the truck going. I can't turn off the truck while putting gas because the vehicle wont turn over once the gas has been put in and started. The mechanic said its the trans evap system. I dont understand how GMC can get away with manufacturing vehicles like this with no concern for the customers.

My low beam head lights keep blowing over the past two years, I have had to replace them 5 times on the driver side and 2 times on the passenger size. Also had my head light harness replaced oct due the blub breaking in multiple pieces. Jan of 2019, it rained and my turning signal blub broke again and the lighting component filled up with water and looked like a floating fish bowl.

I own a GMC Acadia 2009. I purchased it in March of 2018 with 136,402 miles on it. First that went was the catalytic converters, second my stabliltrak system and traction system said my break was on when it wasn't, thrid was my right rear tire pressure was "low" and it was not and fourth my battery started going low while driving it. While I noticed all these major issues I noticed my radio doesn't work right, the left side of my car has no volume in the speakers and my lights aren't working right. One bulb on front is out and I noticed they would come on and go off whenever they wanted and then never again shortly after. The back on just filled with water for no reason and burnt my bulbs out before I realized it was filled to the top. I've owned it for 6 months and already have thousands worth of dollars in repairs.

Tl- the contact owns a 2014 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced stalling at various speeds. In addition the contact stated service air bags, service front camera warning indicator illuminated. The contact also stated the hazards do not illuminate. Rogers auto group chicago located 2720 s michigan Ave chicago, IL however the failure had yet to be diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 72000. Kh.

I have a 2011 GMC Acadia slt. My car is equipped xenon high intensity discharge (hid tvd) low beams lamps. Both passenger and drivers side low beam light sockets have melted inside each head light assembly. The low beam lamp connectors and portions of each wiring harness have melted from the intense heat of the hid lamp. I contacted GMC customer assistance center to see if a recall has been initiated. No recall. I was given a case number and the contact information for my local customer experience manager. I was encouraged to schedule an appointment at the dealership so my light issue could be looked into by a GMC maintenance team. I was encouraged to resolve my lighting issue with my customer experience manager.

2009 GMC Acadia. Consumer writes in regards to loss of engine power, steering wheel power and faulty brakes. The consumer the liftgate and lamp were repaied under recall, but the failure continued. The consumer did not recieve notification for the recalls concerning the engine, transmission, and timing chain.

My first incident on my 2015 GMC Acadia sle fwd purchased brand new was this year at 40000 miles. One head light went out and then the other in which the dealer wanted 400+ bucks to replace. The lighting is actually bad from the headlamps. They lights do not extended in front of you to see if you will be coming upon anything and can possibly run it over. My second issue at 41000 was the power steering. One day I heard a loud whining as I turned the corner on a city street and suddenly the power steering stopped. I looked in the manual and it says to put a certain type of transmission fluid in there, but I had just had a free oil change at the dealer about 3 weeks ago and they do not top off any other fluids. After putting the fluid in the power steering place, I noticed a leak. Come to find out the power steering pump is leaking on my car with only 41000 miles. A brand new car practically that cost 30,000 should not have issues so soon. Today, driving to work I almost lost it because my car all of a sudden started jumping codes "service stabilitrak; service traction control; traction control off; engine power is reduce' and my speed went from about 40 to 30 instantly. I was driving on a city street traffic while this happened and was unaware. Just think, if I did not put on brakes and was going at a certain speed and the person behind me is as well, and my car's speed just drop dramatically, what type of injuries could have occurred. I am very perturbed because this is the second gm car that I purchased with defects and my car just so happen to be omiited from any recalls. I own a 2010 chevy malibu as well and the power steering completely stopped working in 2015 and I had to pay 1300 to get it fixed, while other cars where on recall for the same issue. I'm so done with gm!!.

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The contact owns a 2009 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that the headlamps independently failed and the vehicle would not accelerate over 20 mph. The failure occurred without warning. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

The running lamps would not come on.

Low beams are too low. . . . Poor illumination. . . . High beams illuminate the top of trees.

The radio is dangerously bright when driving at night. The brightness is affected by the backup camera; once the backup camera is activated the radio brightness is increased and will not dim until you shut the car off. There is no easy way to shut the display off without navigating through the touchscreen menus, and if you adjust anything with the radio or hvac the display comes back on at full brightness. Vehicle has been to the dealer multiple times, with gm engineer visiting to see the issue. There are some Acadias with the same radio that isn't affected by this problem. Was told by the engineer that there is nothing that can be done and I have to just get used to the extra brightness. This "extra brightness" is too dangerous for me to drive at night, as it impairs my vision. I am now stuck with a $32000 vehicle that I cannot safely drive at night.

2017 GMC Acadias equipped with hid headlamps with low beams activated are blinding to oncoming drivers.

The contact owns a 2017 GMC Acadia. While driving at night, the low beam headlamps failed to adequately provide illumination for safe driving. The dealer diagnosed that the headlamps operated as intended. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 2,200.

Front headlamp collects water. Light is distorted and blurry to oncoming traffic. Bought car during a dry spell from dealer. After a day of rain headlamp pools water and condensation and hasn't been dry since (6 weeks). Dealer will not replace and says this is normal. . . If normal why doesn't the other side have same problem? a $1100. 00 fix!.

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Low beam head light connector is heating up too much and burning. Melting head lamp reflector.

I have new GMC Acadia slt 2017 and head lights at not very bright at night at all, rainy night they are very dull, I was back to dealer 2 times and called GMC directly 2 times to complain and they told me is they meet spects,, they sid thed would need recall to make corrections, not very happy about lights,, car is good.

Daytime running lights bulbs repeatedly burned out and now the wire harness has melted down. Fuse failed to trip. Damage has now been caused to the entire drl assembly (melting, see photo). Additionally I am concerned that whatever caused the bulb and wiring to melt will cause a vehicle fire and endanger my family. There are many cases of the drl bulb and harness melting, but my local gm dealer said there was no recall when I called to discuss the issue. Gm/Saturn released a letter authorizing paid repairs, that was valid from 2011-2013, but these vehicles are still on the road, and it needs to be a recall regardless of warranty status. The replacement parts have been recalled--gm knows there is an issue with these components.

The daytime running lamp on the driver side completely melted and began melting the surrounding casing. The other daytime running lamp is beginning to do the same thing. Possible fire hazard. These are the original lamps when I purchased the vehicle new.

2016 sle GMC Acadia center gear shifting component level does not indicate what gear the vehicle is currently in. P,r,n,d,l all remain white in color despite being in a different gear; an improvement (perhaps a color change to the current gear) is needed. Gear indication is currently located on a 2 inch by 3 inch screen screen above the speedometer in the instrument cluster. However, the steering wheel is located within the average persons field of view of the indication screen, thus making the indication screen useless until a major body adjustment, up or down, is made. Poor indication of current gear and the size of gear indication need to be drastically improved to prevent accidental gear selection which would result in wrecks and lost of life.

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Headlamps keep melting/burning out.