2007 GMC Acadia: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Jan 2, 2021 · Body, Electrical · 216,000 miles · NY

Gmc please take accountability for the sunroof leak issue! Years of data, almost 100 complaints, someone should already know about this and have a solution! My car has serious leaking issues from the sunroof above the driver, electrical to cabin doesn't always work except dash lights, and headlights/turn signals work sporadically. The locks work when they're in the mood. Also means AC/heat works sometimes..I live up north and it's 24 today. My windshield wiper fluid remains empty because it randomly turns on and drains out: which also means replacing my wipers is a bad idea because they randomly turn on for at most an hour and dry wiping the window...and destroying the wiper blades. All wheel drive won't work, despite mechanic seeing no issues. I've taken down the mounts and tried to flush the draining tubes myself..and they're clear with no leaks when I tested the tubes. I don't know what to do. I wish I could afford to fix this, because we need this vehicle; everyday I'm scared to drive it! We won't drive at night for the risk of the headlights shutting off, and always fingers crossed my turn signals will function today. I have kids! My families not rich, we can't afford another vehicle or the costly repair, being that I'm a single mom barely buying bread and paying rent as it is since my hours got cut from covid. I only wanted a safe vehicle, I didn't realize I had to be specific and ask for one with headlights and electronics working appropriately, too. I'll be sure to next time I buy a car...whenever that lucky day occurs. Please pray for us.

Filed Nov 7, 2017 · Body, Lights · 61,000 miles · CA

I had problems with the transmission when my vehicle had around 61,000 miles. Vehicle was not going over 25 MPH and sometime it did not run at all. I took it several times to the dealer, actually a town truck had to take it because it was very dangerous to drive it. It took a lot of time and effort for me to finally get my gmc acadia fixed. That was in 2015. Two years later I had problems with my transmission again, my gmc has now 104,000 miles. I went back to the gmc dealer where it was repaired before, but they told me that guarantee had ended 2 months ago and I had to pay $1,021 to get the transmission fixed. I'm also having problems with hood lift and the headlight swith is not working

Filed Jun 5, 2017 · Lights, Transmission · 75,000 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. While driving various speeds, the transmission stalled without warning. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or diagnosed. The vehicle was repaired. Also, while driving, the headlight switch became inoperable. As a result, the contact was unaware of when the headlights were on or off. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.

Filed Dec 20, 2014 · Lights · 131,000 miles · NC

I was driving my gmc acadia all of a sudden one of the headlights just turned off, then a few minutes after same thing happened to the other headlight. I have read that it has happen to a few and going to some electric issue.

Filed Jul 15, 2014 · Electrical, Lights · 130,000 miles · OH

Recently I noticed one of my daytime running lights was not working so when I scheduled my vehicle for service I asked the gm dealer to replace the light. Upon their investigation the dealer reported that the headlight wires had fused or melted together and that it would an estimated $800 to fix! They also mentioned the other lamp was starting to have the same issue and its only a matter of time. I was more concerned that the wires lamp/light wires were "fused" together and shorting out! This seams to be more of a safety issue with the risk of fire or loss of both headlights! Furthermore, it is outrageous for a replacement of a daytime running light to be $800 dollars! Can the federal safety agency please investigate and help resolve this safety hazard and poor product performance and look at the risk analysis that was performed?

Filed May 29, 2014 · Body · 133,852 miles · OH

Was raining hard and coming home when the rear overhead light started leaking water out and into the interior of the car.

Filed May 1, 2014 · Lights · 32,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. The contact stated that the daytime running lights were continuously burning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the bulb was overheating causing the housing to melt on both the passenger and driver side. As a result, the head light assembly needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 32,000 and the current mileage was 45,600.

Filed May 10, 2013 · Engine, Fuel system · 89,500 miles · NC

1-heated washer removed, catalyst converter replaced, timing chain issue, fuel pump, head lights all replace due to defect and now @ 89,500 I have a major transmission issue a po752 code has been noted and the car is 5.5 years old and believe this is a defect gmc is aware of and failed to fix, even sugggested by amaaco the TCM may even need replacing. Feel like this car has been one defect after another which LED to other defects happening and premature wear and tear on other parts.

Filed Mar 3, 2013 · Body, Visibility · 75,000 miles · NC

Water has been pouring in the interior of the vehicle. It started in the rear overhead lights, dvd player and has progressed to the front of the interior, soaking the dash board and causing the electrical system to malfunction. So much as killing the battery, the rear door opening on its own, the heat not responding to the front . I spoke to technicians in salisbury where I bought the car, a gmc dealership. He has stated my warranty had run out, never stating this was a common problem with the acadia. I thought it was a seal problem and set out to order one from the same dealership and was advised it that time, it was probably the drain hoses, od course the problem was not identified as being common with this vehicle. But was told to "blow out the drain hoses" I have to put plastic over my car to prevent water from entering, my research has discovered several other owners with the same problem, I would like to see gmc held responsible for this and be made to correct the problem.

Filed Jan 24, 2013 · Lights, Transmission · 59,004 miles · IL

2007 gmc acadia. Consumer writes in regards to problems with the vehicle headlights and the transmission. *smd the consumer stated on december 17, 2011, the left headlight burned up for no apparent reason. The local dealer quoted him $1,213.59. He was able to get the headlight fixed for$ 695.67. On december 2, 2012 the transmission failed. The consumer had a rebuilt transmission installed at a cost of $ 3,737.25.

Filed Jan 7, 2013 · Body · AE

Bought a used 2007 gmc acadia slt in may of 2010, since then I have had headlights blowing constantly, engine shutting off while driving, warning lights coming on, however my biggest issue is that I bought this vehicle in sunny el paso, tx and then moved to rainy germany with the military. Now the car is constantly leaking water from the seat belts, airbag squares, emergency brake, dvd system and several places on the roof (inside) and the pillars (inside). I am concerned that this is messing with all the electrical of my car and I am wondering if my airbags will work if ever needed. It seems there is hundreds of people across the world that have the same problem but gmc wont do anything about it. I cant get rid of the car because of this and I am not sure I want to take the risk of driving it. What now? Gmc only puts out a tsb for this but wont address the actual problem, since I bought used I have no warranty plus I am overseas where there is no one to fix it under warranty even if it was possible.

Filed Aug 18, 2012 · Lights, Steering · 18,205 miles · TX

Low beam headlights go out. I've also taken the vehicle in many times for noise in the steering column. Eventually, I lose my power steering. Everytime, they tell me there is a leak or steering gear problem and it has been repaired but it continues to happen. Im taking it in for the 4th or 5th time now to repair the squeak in the steering. This vehicle is 5 years old and its been in the shop more than any other car that I have owned.