2012 GMC Acadia visibility problems

12 complaints (4% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 62,000.

owner complaints: 12
of this car's complaints: 4%
typical mileage: 62,000
crashes: 0
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Rearview mirrors/devices: exterior
2
Defroster/defogger/HVAC system
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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GMC Acadia visibility problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 2012 GMC Acadia visibility

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Wipers 8

Related recalls

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkagesReported April 9, 2012 · 47,846 vehicles affected

What is wrong: General motors (gm) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 chevrolet traverse, buick enclave, and gmc acadia vehicles currently registered in alaska, colorado, connecticut, delaware, idaho, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, montana, nebraska, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, north dakota, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, south dakota, utah, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, wyoming and the district of columbia. Snow or ice buildup on the windshield or on the wiper may restrict the movement of the wiper arm, causing the wiper arm to loosen and cause the wiper to become inoperative.
Risk: If this occurs, driver visibility could be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the wiper arm nuts, free of charge. The safety recall began on april 20, 2012.

Recall number 12V151000 · Recall details

What 2012 GMC Acadia owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Feb 2, 2024 · Body, Visibility · 175,000 miles · TN

The contact owns a 2012 GMC Acadia. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the liftgate lamp detached from the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. After a visual inspection, the contact observed that the adhesive had severely deteriorated. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 175,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Oct 26, 2020 · Visibility · 138,000 miles · CO

Front blower motor for defrost/heating/cooling system intermittently stops working. Seems to stop working more often in rain, snow, and cold. Has been a safety hazard, especially because defrost doesn't work and windshield fogs up. Very difficult to see. Believe that some older acadia model years have a recall on the blower motor because it gets wet during rain and snow and no longer works. The 2012 acadia has the same problem. Potentially getting wet through a fault in the sunroof?? (08312020rear blower continues to work.)

Filed Sep 25, 2020 · Visibility · 85,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 gmc acadia. The contact stated that the driver's side mirror started to change color. The contact stated that the mirror was discolored from the bottom to halfway up the mirror. The contact took the vehicle to groppetti automotive family visalia buick gmc (1313 e. Main st. Visalia, ca 93292; (866)248-5241) who stated that the mirror needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.

Filed Apr 24, 2018 · Electrical, Lights · 72,282 miles · MS

I have had to replace the headlight bulb and the day light bulbs 4 times since january. Each time I replace one the other goes out and it does't last longer than a few weeks. This is very dangerous and stressful as the headlights went out on me as I was driving home two nights ago and the road that I take to get home is very dark. Also, I had to replace the multi function switch (windshield wiper switch due to it only working on high speed) in january. I've noticed multiple people with the same complaints. Please fix this problem as buying bulbs are becoming expensive as well as the time it takes to get them replaced can be lengthy.

Filed Apr 6, 2017 · Visibility · 62,000 miles · CO

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 gmc acadia. While driving approximately 35 MPH in the rain, the windshield wipers only worked at the highest setting. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 62,000.

Filed Mar 28, 2017 · Visibility · 101,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 gmc acadia. While driving 40 MPH, the air conditioner light failed to illuminate initially, but later illuminated intermittently. The air conditioner failed to turn on afterwards. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that there was a hole in the air conditioner line hose due to the hose rubbing up against the power steering line. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 101,000.

Filed Apr 15, 2016 · Visibility · OH

Exact problem as described by other owner...when the wipers are on and and the left turn signal is activated, the wipers stop working. To get them working again I have to turn the wipers all the way off and back on again or turn off the turn signal. In the rain I have to decide which is more important visibility or using my directional. Now wiper will only work on high 6 mos later

Filed Mar 23, 2016 · Visibility · 43,000 miles · MI

Filed Jan 12, 2016 · Visibility · 40,000 miles · IL

When the wipers are on and and the left turn signal is activated, the wipers stop working. To get them working again I have to turn the wipers all the way off and back on again or activate the right turn signal. In the rain I have to decide which is more important visibility or using my directional. Not a good choice to have to make.

Filed May 26, 2015 · Visibility · 61,000 miles · OH

Windshield wipers work inconsistently. Visibility can be lost causing an accident.

Questions about the 2012 GMC Acadia visibility

Does the 2012 GMC Acadia have visibility problems?

Owners have filed 12 complaints about the visibility of the 2012 GMC Acadia, 4% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2012 GMC Acadia visibility problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 62,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2012 GMC Acadia visibility?

Yes, 1 recall: 12V151000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the GMC Acadia have the most visibility problems?

The GMC Acadia model years with the most visibility complaints are 2008 (34 complaints), 2007 (27 complaints) and 2012 (12 complaints).