NHTSA Complaint #10712502 — 2011 GMC ACADIA EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10712502
Vehicle	2011 GMC ACADIA
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Date of Incident	February 15, 2015
Date Filed	April 23, 2015
Mileage	48,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MI

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 GMC ACADIA. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT HAD BURNED OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED ON THE DRIVER SIDE APPROXIMATELY TWO WEEKS LATER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE HEADLIGHT HOUSING MELTED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 48,000.

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