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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

2008 GMC Acadia Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
34about this part
Share
4%of 854 total for the year
Median mileage
82,500miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 34 complaints about the visibility of the 2008 GMC Acadia, 4% of the 854 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 82,500 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“I purchased a 2008 Gmc Acadia and in the winter the wipers won't turn on, I live in eastern washington where we get a lot of snow and ice and I see your recall didn't include any part of wa state and I feel it should include eastern wa state. Our temps here get below 0 at times! I need my wipers to work all the time in this part of wa.”

NHTSA complaint #11186802, filed 2019-03, 112,000 miles

“I was driving in heavy snow in virginia when my windshield wipers suddenly failed and I had 0 visibility. I almost got into accident because snow accumulated that quickly on the windshield. Until I found a safe place to stop and wait for help, I had my daughter get out of the car every time I stopped to manually clean the windshield with her hands. I was finally able to stop in a parking lot and waited for a friend to come pick me up. Recall 08091 that hundreds of Gmc Acadia owners have complained about should apply to my vehicle.”

NHTSA complaint #10558440, filed 2014-01, 61,233 miles

“So the window switches don t work, when I'm trying to open the window it will open but then it won't close back, the steering wheel makes squeaking noises and most important the most costly thing to repair was the transmission. We purchased the car used with 53,000 miles on and after driving another 20,000 miles the transmission broke I had to pay out of my packet about 4,000 dollars for the repair I have two small children and when it comes for safety im not sure if we should keep the vehicle. When I'm reading all those recall issues I'm getting worried about my kids safety.”

NHTSA complaint #10593807, filed 2014-05, 77,219 miles

“I was taking my daughter to florida for cheer leading competition; I was just outside of illinois when the check airbag light and message screen came on thankfully the light went off but came back on on our way back to chicago and kept coming on and off. Took it to dealer but they only said that the harness was tight they only wiggled it and light went off but came back a couple of days later. Then the power steering started making noise dealer said they didn't hear anything and didn't do anything and noise is getting louder. Then suspension stared it making noise. …”

NHTSA complaint #10500692, filed 2013-02, 5,000 miles

“This is in regards to the window seal on the driver and passenger window. It holds water in the seal and has a very strong offensive mold/mildew odor. Each time you roll down either window the smell is so strong that your allergies are immediately affected. I don't think it is healthy to constantly smell mold when you're driving your vehicle. I took it to the dealer a couple of times and they agreed that it was horrible, but only suggested that I take an air hose and blow out the trapped water. That doesn't work because each time it rains or you wash your vehicle it smells again. …”

NHTSA complaint #10327702, filed 2010-04, 5,000 miles

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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202511%
202324%
202212%
202121%
202033%
201921%
201810%
201741%
201642%
201573%
201441%
201321%
2012124%
2011104%
201041%
200952%
2008344%
2007276%

Other parts of the 2008 GMC Acadia

Transmission and drivetrain
279 complaints
Electrical system
153 complaints
Air bags
150 complaints
Steering
133 complaints
Engine
124 complaints
Body and structure
87 complaints
Other or unknown
66 complaints
Electronic stability control
57 complaints
Exterior lighting
47 complaints
Vehicle speed control
36 complaints
Brakes
31 complaints
Engine cooling
20 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2008 GMC Acadia

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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