SLT-2 WITH HALOGEN PROJECTOR BEAM HEADLIGHTS. VERY VERY POOR HIGH & LOW BEAM PERFORMANCE. THE 6YR OLD EQUINOX I TRADED IN DID A BETTER JOB OF LIGHTING THE ROAD IN FRONT OF YOU. HAD THE DEALER CHECKED THEM OUT AND SAID THEY WERE OK. I HAD THEM ADJUST THE LOW BEAM DOWN TO PROVIDE BETTER ROAD VISIBILITY BUT FORWARD ILLUMINATION…
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SLT-2 WITH HALOGEN PROJECTOR BEAM HEADLIGHTS. VERY VERY POOR HIGH & LOW BEAM PERFORMANCE. THE 6YR OLD EQUINOX I TRADED IN DID A BETTER JOB OF LIGHTING THE ROAD IN FRONT OF YOU. HAD THE DEALER CHECKED THEM OUT AND SAID THEY WERE OK. I HAD THEM ADJUST THE LOW BEAM DOWN TO PROVIDE BETTER ROAD VISIBILITY BUT FORWARD ILLUMINATION DISTANCE IS LESS. THE SALES & SERVICE DEPARTMENT SAID THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO BUT I COULD LOOK INTO AFTER MARKET HEADLIGHTS. CONTACTED GM CUSTOMER SERVICE (CASE # 8-2826579557), THEIR DESIGN TEAM REVIEWED MY CONCERN AND THEY HAVE NO PLANNED CHANGES TO IMPROVE THEIR HEADLIGHTS. IF THESE LIGHTS PASS ANY FEDERAL LIGHTING REQUIREMENTS, THE TESTING MUST HAVE BEEN DONE IN A LAB AND NOT OUT IN THE REAL WORLD. GM DID A LOT OF THINGS RIGHT ON THIS NEW DESIGNED ACADIA BUT THE HEADLIGHTS IS NOT ONE OF THEM. NEXT STEP IS TO LOOK FOR AFTER MARKET LIGHTS.
NHTSA ODI #10967508
10 miles · Mar 5, 2017
Exterior Lighting
I HAVE NEW GMC ACADIA SLT 2017 AND HEAD LIGHTS AT NOT VERY BRIGHT AT NIGHT AT ALL, RAINY NIGHT THEY ARE VERY DULL, I WAS BACK TO DEALER 2 TIMES AND CALLED GMC DIRECTLY 2 TIMES TO COMPLAIN AND THEY TOLD ME IS THEY MEET SPECTS,, THEY SID THED WOULD NEED RECALL TO MAKE CORRECTIONS, NOT VERY HAPPY ABOUT LIGHTS,, CAR IS GOOD.
NHTSA ODI #10958720
2,200 miles · Feb 14, 2017
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 GMC ACADIA. WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT, THE LOW BEAM HEADLAMPS FAILED TO ADEQUATELY PROVIDE ILLUMINATION FOR SAFE DRIVING. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE HEADLAMPS OPERATED AS INTENDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,200.
NHTSA ODI #10954558
3,000 miles · Jan 9, 2017
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LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT PERFORMANCE INADEQUATE. VERTICAL AIM IS OK BUT LUMINOUS LUX IS LOW, AND LATERAL COVERAGE DURING LOW SPEED TURNING IS INSUFFICIENT. IF THIS VEHICLE MEETS THE FMVSS STANDARD FOR LIGHTING, CONSIDER RAISING THE MINIMUM STANDARDS. LIGHTING IS A SAFETY ISSUE NHTSA NOW TESTS FOR. UNLESS THE CUSTOMER DOES A TEST D…
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LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT PERFORMANCE INADEQUATE. VERTICAL AIM IS OK BUT LUMINOUS LUX IS LOW, AND LATERAL COVERAGE DURING LOW SPEED TURNING IS INSUFFICIENT. IF THIS VEHICLE MEETS THE FMVSS STANDARD FOR LIGHTING, CONSIDER RAISING THE MINIMUM STANDARDS. LIGHTING IS A SAFETY ISSUE NHTSA NOW TESTS FOR. UNLESS THE CUSTOMER DOES A TEST DRIVE AT NIGHT (CAN BE IMPOSSIBLE DURING THE SUMMER), THERE IS NO WAY TO LEARN OF A DEFICIENCY BEFORE PURCHASING.
NHTSA ODI #10943806
900 miles · Oct 19, 2016
Exterior Lighting
THE 2017 GMC ACADIA DOES NOT HAVE ANY TURN SIGNAL INDICATORS THAT ARE VISIBLE ON THE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE TURN INDICATOR IS EMBEDDED IN THE HEADLIGHT AND IS NOT VISIBLE TO VEHICLES ALONG SIDE OR PERPENDICULAR TO THE ACADIA.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's air bag module, free of charge. GM began mailing final owner letters February 23, 2024 and will continue mailing through December 2025. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N232404980.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange, possibly resulting in the pump damaging the high pressure fuel line.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump, and high pressure fuel pipe, free of charge. The recall began July 2, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18188.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles and 2017-2018 GMC Acadia vehicles. The right front intermediate driveshaft may fracture and separate while driving.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the front right intermediate drive shaft assembly separates while driving, the vehicle will lose propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. If the assembly separates while parked on a grade, without the park brake engaged, the vehicle may move unintentionally, increasing the risk of a vehicle roll-away.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the right front intermediate drive shaft assembly, free of charge. The recall began August 25, 2017. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 17329.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2017 Cadillac XT5 vehicles manufactured April 16, 2016, to May 9, 2016, and 2017 GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured April 19, 2016, to April 22, 2016. The front brake calipers may have a torn or misaligned caliper piston seal which may allow brake fluid to leak.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If there is a brake fluid leak, braking performance may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front brake calipers, replacing the brake caliper assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 12, 2016. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 16096.
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