2008 GMC ACADIA Exterior Lightingheadlights Problems
3 NHTSA complaints on file
Exterior Lightingheadlights Issues in the 2008 GMC ACADIA
3 exterior lightingheadlights complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 GMC ACADIA. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Exterior Lightingheadlights Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 GMC ACADIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DAY TIME RUNNING HEADLIGHTS BURNED, MELTING THE AREA SURROUNDING THE LIGHT BULB. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 103,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. MAILED OUT 01/13/15*LJ
WE PURCHASED OUR 2008 ACADIA IN 2011, IT HAD APPROXIMATELY 30,000 MILES ON IT AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE. LESS THAN THIRTY DAYS AFTER PURCHASE WE HAD TO REPLACE THE FRONT ROTORS. AT 40,000 MILES WE HAD TO REPLACE THE FRONT BRAKES; THE AIR CONDITIONER BACKED UP, WHICH REQUIRED MAINTENANCE TO THE BLOWER MOTOR; AND THE HEAD LIGHTS WENT OUT, WHICH REQUIRED REPLACEMENT. AT 45,000 MILES THE REAR STRUTS WENT OUT, WHICH REQUIRED REPLACEMENT; AND WE HAD TO REPLACE TWO TIRES. AT 60,000 MILES THE WATER PUMP WENT OUT AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. AT 55,000 MILES THE FRONT STRUTS WENT OUT, WHICH NEEDED REPLACING, ALONG WITH FOUR NEW TIRES, AND A NEW SET OF HEADLIGHTS. AT 60,000 MILES THE REAR BRAKES AND ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. AT 70,000 MILES THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT, WHICH ALSO REQUIRED REPLACEMENT. THE FINAL INCIDENT HAPPENED ON 6/10/13 AT 74,000 MILES, WHILE I...
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 GMC ACADIA. AT NIGHT, THE DRIVER SIDE HEADLIGHT FAILS TO ILLUMINATE PROPERLY. THE LIGHT EMITS A SHADOW, WHICH MAKES IT DIFFICULT FOR THE CONTACT TO SEE OTHER VEHICLE'S OR OBJECTS ON THE DRIVER SIDE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE ALIGNMENT IS CORRECT AND FOUND NO FAILURE WITH THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHT IS CORRECTLY DESIGNED AND MEETS FACTORY SPECIFICATIONS. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 2,115 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,700. UPDATED 04/28/08. *LJ
Other 2008 GMC ACADIA Problem Areas
Power Train
266 complaints
Electrical System
148 complaints
Air Bags
141 complaints
Steering
127 complaints
Engine
123 complaints
Unknown Or Other
62 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
57 complaints
Exterior Lighting
44 complaints
Structure
41 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
36 complaints
Structurebody
35 complaints
Service Brakes
25 complaints
Suspension
15 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
14 complaints
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
14 complaints
Seat Belts
12 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
11 complaints
Visibilitywiper
11 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
9 complaints
Seats
9 complaints
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate
9 complaints
Visibility
7 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
4 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
4 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinion
4 complaints
Wheels
4 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
3 complaints
Equipment Adaptivemobility
3 complaints
Power Traindriveline
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
3 complaints
Traction Control System
3 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
2 complaints
Equipment
2 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
2 complaints
Parking Brake
2 complaints
Seatsmidrear Assembly
2 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
1 complaint
Air Bagssidewindow
1 complaint
Electrical Systempropulsion Systemtraction Battery
1 complaint
Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer
1 complaint
Firerelated
1 complaint
Fuel System Other
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
1 complaint
Power Trainclutch Assembly
1 complaint
Seat Belts Rearotherbuckle Assembly
1 complaint
Seat Beltsrearother
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint
1 complaint
Service Brakes Electric
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
1 complaint
Structurebodydoor
1 complaint
Structurebodyroof And Pillars
1 complaint
Suspensionrearsprings
1 complaint
Tires
1 complaint
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
1 complaint
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
1 complaint