2010 GMC Acadia: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Sep 27, 2020 · Lights, Transmission · 130,000 miles · MO

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.

Filed Aug 12, 2020 · Lights · 60,000 miles · OK

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

Filed Oct 7, 2019 · Electrical, Lights · 43,990 miles · IA

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.

Filed May 30, 2019 · Electrical, Lights · 86,000 miles · LA

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!!!!

Filed Feb 21, 2019 · Lights · 80,000 miles · MI · fire

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.

Filed Feb 18, 2019 · Lights · 152,000 miles · OH

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.

Filed Feb 4, 2019 · Acceleration, Electrical · 112,000 miles · SC · fire

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 was replaced three times for overheating and melting the wires. The contact also stated that the front and rear windows were inoperable. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the failures were intermittent. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 112,000.

Filed May 19, 2018 · Electrical, Lights · 120,000 miles · KS

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.

Filed Jan 30, 2018 · Lights · 50,000 miles · WA

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.

Filed Mar 24, 2017 · Electrical, Lights · 136,000 miles · IN

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.

Filed Aug 17, 2016 · Electrical · TX

Low beam headlight continues to burn out and the bulb harness does not securely hold the bulb. Multiple failures of the harness and bulbs make driving at night a safety hazard. Based on our mechanics opinion, the fault is a poor design of the part and it should be redesigned and recalled. This has happened on 4 separate occasions so far and at a cost to repair/replace each time.

Filed Jul 12, 2016 · Lights · OH

We have a 2010 gmc acadia that has had multiple low beam headlights going out. The whole headlight assembly has been an issue as per many complaints in various forums online. Gmc knows they have issues with the power to these units and will not do anything to replace. I have replaced seven low beams in total between both lights. These can go out and come back on at various times also giving the drivers a false sense of security. I have included word doc of online communication today after removal of personal information with gmc and the only solution is at a local service gmc level. The ending comment speaks volumes that if gmc sees enough complaints they will then consider a recall. Being a fire chief I believe this is totally unacceptable due to the possible loss of headlamps. The other note was my mileage was to high as my vehicle was just over 100,000 miles. This issue was taking place for the last few years. They need to do a recall on all of these headlight assemblies. I have dated this issue today even though the last time this issue started was about 4 months ago.