The transmission slips. When you start the vehicle it sometimes starts in the wrong gear and needs to be shut off an restarted, otherwise it runs on too many RPM. At times when pushing on the gas, after a stop at a light, it does not move for a while. When it does move it jerks and abruptly starts. The running day head lamp overheats and burns out the light bulb, causing it to explode.
2010 GMC Acadia lights problems
24 complaints (7% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 60,000.
- owner complaints
- 24
- of this car's complaints
- 7%
- typical mileage
- 60,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Headlights2
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
GMC Acadia lights problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2010 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.
What 2010 GMC Acadia owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 gmc acadia. On several occasions, while driving, the vehicle failed to respond when the accelerator pedal was depressed. Additionally, the headlamp connector were replaced for overheating and melting. The vehicle was taken to a dealer (bob howard buick gmc address: 13300 broadway ext, oklahoma city, ok 73114) the vehicle was diagnosed but not repaired. The diagnosis was failed headlamps the contact stated that the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified however offered no assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000. Tp
The ABS and the traction control light came on all of sudden when I was driving down the interstate and it just stays on.
I noticed both of my driving lights had gone out and went to replace. They are the hid headlight assemblies and the driving light sockets and bulbs melted together resulting in cracking that reflector/projection in the assembly.my VIN is not the "VIN specific" included in the special recall 14283, but I have that exact issue.
I own a 2010 gmc acadia... I've had to replace the low beams on both passenger and driver side numerous times!!!!!!!! I'm a single mother of 3... Not only is it extremely dangerous for your headlights to go out at any given moment(especially when my children are in the vehicle... Not to mention other motorists children) but its also costly!!!!! This all started back in aug 2018... This is getting ridiculous!!! I've done my dues... Worked hard to pay my vehicle off...all I wanted was a good and reliable vehicle for my family... And it's far from safe!!!!
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 gmc acadia. The contact stated that the headlight melted and left a hole in the lamp. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the headlight assembly, but the failure recurred. The contact called victory chevrolet buick at 734‑245‑2569 (located at 1250 dexter st, milan, mi 48160) and was informed that there was no recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and also stated that there was no recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
The drivers and passengers headlights keep burning out. I have replaced the drivers side 3 times and the passenger side 2 times in the last 6 months. This is very dangerous as this is a family car and this has happened while driving down the road.
Have to replace low beam lights every 3-4 months. Lights burn out. Have tried multiple brands all from advanced auto parts. This has been going on for 4 years.
My headlights on my 2010 gmc acadia go out numerous times a year. Typically one headlight will burn out and a few days later the other headlight burns out. We replace the headlight usually but this time we went to replace the build and the new bulb wouldn't work. This is getting extremely costly to replace he bulbs a few times a year and. Is we might have an even bigger problem with the new bulb not working at all. When the headlights stop working sometimes they will come back on then go off again then come back on and then eventually burn the bulb. Typically all this happens when the car is just started.. I bought this car new and we've had nothing but problems with it. It's in he shop getrjfn fixed a few times a year.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 gmc acadia. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced an electrical failure that affected the tail lights, license plate light, headlights, and power lift gate. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer, but it was not diagnosed. The dealer informed the contact to set up an appointment for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 136,000.
Questions about the 2010 GMC Acadia lights
Does the 2010 GMC Acadia have lights problems?
Owners have filed 24 complaints about the lights of the 2010 GMC Acadia, 7% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2010 GMC Acadia lights problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 60,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2010 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 2010 GMC Acadia problems
Steering 148Engine 84Electrical 45Transmission 43Airbags 16Suspension 10Acceleration 8Body 8Driver assistance 7Seat belts 6Brakes 5Fuel system 5Seats 4Tires 4Visibility 4Locks 1
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