There was a recall at one time for the transmission linkage about it popping off, I am now having it pop off I have no clue how long it been this way seeing as it goes to the dealership and they never said anything but it had been that way for a while you can just lift it off. Head lights go out almost every 6 months on the dot! I have been caught twice with no low beams.
2009 GMC Acadia lights problems
38 complaints (11% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 66,000. 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 38
- of this car's complaints
- 11%
- typical mileage
- 66,000
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
Owners did not name a specific part.
At what mileage
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GMC Acadia lights problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2009 GMC Acadia lights
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Related investigations
Loss of Headlamp Illumination
As of July 16, 2014, out of a population of 248,453 subject vehicles, the federal safety agency received 473 consumer complaints of inoperative head lamp. Many of these complaints indicated that the head lamp harness suffered damage from overheating. After reviewing the complaints, ODI found: -69% (328) alleged that a single head lamp was inoperative. -18% (86) alleged that both head lamps were inoperative but not at the same time. -9% (41) alleged that both head lamps were inoperative but the complaints did not indicate whether the failures had occurred at the same time. -4% (17) alleged that both head lamps were inoperative at the same time. -One additional complaint cited wire harness damage to both sides but did not specify an outage -No crashes or loss of vehicle control were reported. -Any alleged thermal damages were limited to melting of the head lamp harness and the head lamp housing. -A head lamp would intermittently fail to come on or flickers before becoming completely inoperative. For the seventeen complaints that alleged simultaneous failure of both head lamps while attempting to turn them on or while driving, the head lamp failures likely had occurred one at a time. The subject vehicle's head lamps are connected in a parallel circuit and each circuit is fused. Therefore, failure of one head lamp or its harness should not affect the other head lamp operation. Over the last 25 years, ODI has opened numerous defect investigations of the loss of headlamp illumination.Investigations that resulted in safety recalls involved simultaneous loss of illumination from both headlamps. the federal safety agency does not consider the loss of a single headlamp as presenting an unreasonable safety risk-such failures are readily detectable by the driver while allowing the vehicle to retain forward visibility and conspicuity from the remaining headlamp.There is typically enough time between the failure of the first headlamp and the second during which the vehicle operator can obtain the needed repairs. Based on the information currently available, the federal safety agency does not believe that the headlamp condition as alleged by the petitioner indicates the likelihood of a safety-related defect that would warrant a formal investigation.Therefore, in view of the need to allocate and prioritize the federal safety agency's limited resources to best accomplish the agency's safety mission, the petition is denied.Further specifics can be found in the Federal Register Notice ODI complaint ID numbers are referenced on the next page.
DP12003
What 2009 GMC Acadia owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The lighting housing is not compatible with the type of headlights because they over heat it and cause the running lights to melt the housing and cause the bulbs go stick to it and then your headlights don't work . The drivers side window fluctuates between working and not working it's intermittent. This is a set up is a huge problem for more then just me and I can't give you exact dates but it's been happening for a long time. I've written to gmc and nothing has been done to rectify any of these issues.*dt
I leased my 2009 gmc acadia almost 2 years ago, it has been a nightmare. I bought as is so dealer would not return my calls that had anything to do with problems. First, not even 3 weeks after I leased the vehicle the electrical system started to go, my driver window stopped working, my back hatch well I can't even open it because there is no key to open nor is there a button anywhere the mechanics said I need to take it to an electrical mechanic...wonder how much that will cost?, my stabiltrak system constantly flashes. The engine burns up too much oil even after an oil change within 3weeks I need to put oil, I do not drive far nor alot. To work and back. It will cost more to fix this truck than what it is worth now I'm stuck with $5,000 left on a vehicle that is a piece of poop. When I drive the truck pulls as if the engine cannot get the truck going. I can't turn off the truck while putting gas because the vehicle wont turn over once the gas has been put in and started. The mechanic said its the trans evap system. I dont understand how gmc can get away with manufacturing vehicles like this with no concern for the customers.
I own a gmc acadia 2009. I purchased it in march of 2018 with 136,402 miles on it. First that went was the catalytic converters, second my stabliltrak system and traction system said my break was on when it wasn't, thrid was my right rear tire pressure was "low" and it was not and fourth my battery started going low while driving it. While I noticed all these major issues I noticed my radio doesn't work right, the left side of my car has no volume in the speakers and my lights aren't working right. One bulb on front is out and I noticed they would come on and go off whenever they wanted and then never again shortly after. The back on just filled with water for no reason and burnt my bulbs out before I realized it was filled to the top. I've owned it for 6 months and already have thousands worth of dollars in repairs.
2009 gmc acadia. Consumer writes in regards to loss of engine power, steering wheel power and faulty brakes. *ld the consumer the liftgate and lamp were repaied under recall, but the failure continued. The consumer did not recieve notification for the recalls concerning the engine, transmission, and timing chain.
In very cold weather (under 20 degrees f) and in wet conditions (rain/carwash) the rear turn signals do not work and it appears the breaks pedal is engaged (lights are bright). Also in the same conditions, the back up camera images stays on for a minute or more even when the vehicle is traveling forward. When the temperature turns warm and the vehicle has a chance to dry the problems goes away. It started in winter 2016 and returned winter 2017.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 gmc acadia. The contact stated that the headlamps independently failed and the vehicle would not accelerate over 20 MPH. The failure occurred without warning. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.
Low beam headlights going out at least 3 times in a year and a half. They do not both go out at once but both have been out at least 3 times. Tonight I was picking my daughter up from a football game and the deputy had me roll my window down and asked me if I knew my light was out? I looked at my husband and said really again!
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 gmc acadia. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the headlights failed to illuminate. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an unknown chevrolet dealer in nj, where it was diagnosed and repaired. The vehicle was diagnosed with overheating headlight wiring, the wiring and bulb were repaired and replaced. The contact mentioned that the failure has recurred several times. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Low beam head light connector is heating up too much and burning. Melting head lamp reflector.
Questions about the 2009 GMC Acadia lights
Does the 2009 GMC Acadia have lights problems?
Owners have filed 38 complaints about the lights of the 2009 GMC Acadia, 11% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2009 GMC Acadia lights problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 66,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2009 GMC Acadia lights?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the GMC Acadia have the most lights problems?
The GMC Acadia model years with the most lights complaints are 2008 (47 complaints), 2009 (38 complaints) and 2011 (38 complaints).
Other 2009 GMC Acadia problems
Steering 112Engine 75Transmission 72Electrical 47Body 25Airbags 15Driver assistance 15Fuel system 15Acceleration 11Seat belts 10Suspension 8Seats 6Visibility 5Brakes 3Tires 3Locks 2Wheels 1
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