Tl* the contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated the wiring for the headlights was melting and caused the headlights to shut off. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who stated the wiring for the headlights was not covered by the warranty. The failure and current mileage was 45,000.
2008 GMC Acadia lights complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated the front driver side low beam headlight would no longer illuminate. While replacing the headlight himself, the contact noticed the wiring harness was melted. The contact stated he was able to rewire the wiring harness to repair the headlight. Approximately one year later, the failure recurred on the front passenger side headlight. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the wiring harness for the passenger side headlight was melted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileage was 60,000.
I was driving my 2008 gmc acadia slt in the evening, and when I switched from high beams to low beams, everything went black. I thought maybe my bulbs had burnt out, so took it to the dealership the next day. To my surprise, they discovered that the bulbs had melted the connectors, as well as the wiring harness, and everything has to be replaced.
My 2008 gmc acadia passenger side head light went out about 2 months ago. I purchased a replacement light bulb and took it to my mechanic. When he took apart the compartment where the light is he found that the wiring harness that plugs into the bulb was completely burned and melted. There was no way of replacing the wiring harness without splicing the wiring and installing an aftermarket connector part. This weekend the drivers side bulb was out and again we had it taken apart only to find the identical problem with that bulb. In addition he checked on the other one just to see how it was working and found that the bulb is again getting too hot for the wiring and will likely burn up the harness again. The vehicle has been recalled for 2 electrical issues, the most recent being a circuit that could over heat and cause a fire. In addition to the headlight issues I have had my passenger side rear window wont roll down and the power rear hatch has started to malfunction and closes at random and if not careful will smash you if you are under it.
I own a 2008 gmc acadia with melting headlights. The plastic housing is melting and the bulbs are melting into the sockets. I have had problems for many months with the electrical system including replacing 3 batteries in 1 1/2 years. I have had the vehicle checked by the dealer which finds "no problem" with the electrical system, and no explanation for the battery life. With intense heat that would be necessary to cause this socket to melt, metal and all, is of great concern, and is a potential fire hazard. This vehicle also was involved in a recent recall for possible fire with heated windshield wipers (now disconnected). Hopefully, this can be investigated, so that no one gets hurt.
My daughter sliced her hand on the jewel lamp inside edge of the rear taillight assembly on our 2008 gmc acadia while getting in and out of the hatchback. I will try and sand it down, but the plastic edge from the mold is very sharp.
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.
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