2007 GMC Acadia Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 4%of 428 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 72,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2007 GMC Acadia, 4% of the 428 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 72,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I had problems with the transmission when my vehicle had around 61,000 miles. Vehicle was not going over 25 MPH and sometime it did not run at all. I took it several times to the dealer, actually a town truck had to take it because it was very dangerous to drive it. It took a lot of time and effort for me to finally get my Gmc Acadia fixed. That was in 2015. Two years later I had problems with my transmission again, my Gmc has now 104,000 miles. …”
NHTSA complaint #11044179, filed 2017-11, 61,000 miles“My passenger side head light went out on my 2007 Gmc Acadia. I took it to the dealer it is not under warranty any longer it has 45,000 miles on it. This will be the 3rd time I've needed my head lights to be replaced and they tell me that the harness is melted. From reading online I seem to not be the only one with this same issue. The dealer told me they will have to let me know how much it will cost to replace.”
NHTSA complaint #10375354, filed 2011-01, 48,000 miles“Low beam headlights go out. I've also taken the vehicle in many times for noise in the steering column. Eventually, I lose my power steering. Everytime, they tell me there is a leak or steering gear problem and it has been repaired but it continues to happen. Im taking it in for the 4th or 5th time now to repair the squeak in the steering. This vehicle is 5 years old and its been in the shop more than any other car that I have owned.”
NHTSA complaint #10471399, filed 2012-08, 18,205 miles“I was driving my Gmc Acadia all of a sudden one of the headlights just turned off, then a few minutes after same thing happened to the other headlight. I have read that it has happen to a few and going to some electric issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10667410, filed 2014-12, 131,000 miles“My driver side headlight bulb went out. I bought a replacement, but when I disassembled everything and got to the bulb, the connector was somewhat melted and one of the wires was pulled out. When I tried to remove the bulb, the connector cracked. Note that this was the original bulb.”
NHTSA complaint #10344835, filed 2010-07, 72,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10232136Feb 15, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10200151Jun 21, 2021This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 7% |
| 2024 | 6 | 10% |
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 10 | 3% |
| 2018 | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 | 25 | 4% |
| 2016 | 3 | 1% |
| 2015 | 10 | 4% |
| 2014 | 20 | 4% |
| 2013 | 10 | 7% |
| 2012 | 21 | 7% |
| 2011 | 38 | 14% |
| 2010 | 24 | 7% |
| 2009 | 38 | 11% |
| 2008 | 47 | 6% |
| 2007 | 15 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2007 GMC Acadia
184 complaintsSteering
76 complaintsAir bags
64 complaintsElectrical system
57 complaintsEngine
46 complaintsBody and structure
44 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
27 complaintsElectronic stability control
22 complaintsOther or unknown
19 complaintsVehicle speed control
19 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaintsBrakes
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 GMC Acadia
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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