GMC Acadia owners have reported 264 exterior lighting related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 9 most common exterior lighting problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's headlights (125 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's exterior lighting (121 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
1. Could not put car into park or turn off. Caused battery to be dead as it would not turn off when put into park. 2. Steering wheel locked and jerked repeatedly. Could not turn into parking spot. The steering wheel had a mind of its own and could not stop the jerk. It is dangerous and scary ! 3. Read details...
Daytime running light bulb and housing failure. Some 2012 Acadia models recalled under now expired recall for bulbs and deformation of surrounding housing. Apparently the above recall was excluded from this recall and should have been included. Read details...
The issue started with my back hatch opening on its own at random times. Found out this was caused by water entering the lift switch. That problem lead to the battery eventually going bad and then the headlights being blown due the bad battery. Read details...
Vehicle headlights abruptly stopped working. Headlights are in auto running lights position, but will not turn on. No headlights available, only option to use is fog lights. This occurred after 9 pm on a highway, creating a serious safety hazard. Read details...
In very cold weather (under 20 degrees f) and in wet conditions (rain/carwash) the rear turn signals do not work and it appears the breaks pedal is engaged (lights are bright). Also in the same conditions, the back up camera images stays on for a minute or more even when the vehicle is traveling Read details...