2009 GMC Acadia: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Dec 12, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · 112,000 miles · OH

I go through headlights every 6 months this last time, my driver side headlight got replaced and two days later it went out and the glass was shattered. I went and got new bulb and it did not work, after inspecting the the wiring we noticed it was burnt up and need replaced, gmc said it's on us. We have spoke with gmc about our engine burning oil which they are well aware of and the dealership tried to help but gmc refused to do anything my car send a signal telling me to turn off the car or starts miss firing every which way and gives codes saying I need new coils which is not the case. The air bag light goes off saying that there is someone in the passenger seat because the calibration get off, it took mcdaniel's to figure it out the other dealership blamed it on electronics. The windshield wiper fluid no longer comes out properly and needs something replaced so that it will go up on the windshield.

Filed Sep 26, 2020 · Engine, Fuel system · 56,000 miles · VA

Transmission engine seat belts headlights not even a month into purchasing the vehicle it stopped as I was driving on a highway.

Filed Jun 5, 2020 · Lights, Transmission · 180,000 miles · OH

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.

Filed May 26, 2020 · Lights · AL

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

Filed Nov 13, 2017 · Acceleration, Lights · 90,000 miles · GU

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.

Filed Nov 4, 2017 · Lights · 11,500 miles · OH

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!

Filed Aug 2, 2017 · Lights · ID

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.

Filed Oct 23, 2016 · Lights · 89,500 miles · AZ

Low beam head light connector is heating up too much and burning. Melting head lamp reflector.

Filed Apr 27, 2016 · Lights · 44,000 miles · PA

I am so exhausted by replacing headlights on my 2009 acadia. I have owned the car for 2 years and have replaced headlights, connectors, wiring, and more headlights. I have never had all working headlights at any one time. This clearly is a safety issue! Not to mention the cost involved....I do not have over $100 everytime one goes out so we have figured out how to replace them ourselves, which isn't easy either!

Filed Mar 28, 2016 · Lights · 66,000 miles · MI

I just lost both drl/low beams. First the driver's side then a day later the passenger side. These are the second set of headlights. This replacement would be number 5 and 6 bulbs. Doesn't seem that they should go out this many times with only 66,000 miles

Filed Mar 3, 2016 · Lights · 59,000 miles · MO

The drivers side day running light continues to burn out. The dealer acknowledged an electrical issue because they have seen this before, but gmc will not file a recall. Dealer called gmc customer service who offered a discount to me for the costly repair of both headlights which I did not accept due to the expense. Gmc knows there is a problem with the wiring based on their offer to me. Its a safety issue as the wiring runs hot and visibility can be reduced with one light out. It's an obvious engineering issue.

Filed Jan 6, 2016 · Lights, Steering · 80,000 miles · LA

Headlight out 1.5 mo ago, then other side went out. Mechanics have to remove bumper to get to bulb!!! $300-400 minimum labor and parts. Struts if shock absorbers stuck down after up on rack after 2 different tire changes repairs. Car road wobbly until it was fixed at my e pensr. Is this beautiful car a lemon or what?