Technical Service Bulletin 14823 — 2008 GMC ACADIA

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

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Bulletin Details

TSB ID 14823
Manufacturer
Vehicle 2008 GMC ACADIA
Component EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Communication Date

Bulletin Summary

14823 - SPECIAL COVERAGE. ON CERTAIN 2007-2012 MODEL YEAR GMC ACADIA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HIGH-INTENSITY DISCHARGE (HID) HEADLAMPS (RPO TVD), THE HEAT GENERATED BY THE DAYTIME RUNNING LAMP (DRL) MAY DEFORM THE BULB GASKET. THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN THE LOSS OF DRL FUNCTION AND CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY; HOWEVER, LOW AND HIGH BEAM HEADLAMP OPERATION ARE UNAFFECTED. DEALERS ARE TO INSPECT THE HEADLAMP FOR DAMAGE AND REPLACE THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY AS NECESSARY. FOR HEADLAMPS WITHOUT DAMAGE, DEALERS ARE TO INSTALL A NEW GASKET AND REINFORCEMENT PLATE BETWEEN THE SOCKET AND THE REFLECTOR.

About Technical Service Bulletins

A Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) is a document issued by a vehicle manufacturer to its dealers, describing a known issue with a specific vehicle or set of vehicles and the recommended procedure to fix it. Unlike recalls, TSBs are not mandatory and are typically only performed if an owner reports the related issue. However, TSBs can be an indicator of common problems with a vehicle.

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