2010 GMC Acadia Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 24about this part
- Share
- 7%of 343 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 24 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2010 GMC Acadia, 7% of the 343 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11266885, filed 2019-10, 43,990 miles“Low beam headlight bulb continues to overheat, blow out and melt housing unit around bulb. Gmc states it is my responsibilty to replace it because now my vehicle is out of warranty, even when my vehicle was in warranty when this started. Estimated cost $915. I have had the headlight bulbs replaced at least 3 times within 6-7 months. I have had to pay for the bulb and labor which could run as high as $50 a hour.”
NHTSA complaint #10514405, filed 2013-05, 42,000 miles“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!!!!”
NHTSA complaint #11210787, filed 2019-05, 86,000 miles“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #11065825, filed 2018-01, 50,000 miles“My drivers side headlight went out, I originally thought it was due to bulb life. When I changed the bulb I found that the harness socket where the bulb plugs into was burnt/melted. I proceeded to change the bulb anyway to see the result. 5 minutes later the light bulb burnt out again. This looks to be a serious fire hazard and I believe there should be a recall completed for further investigation. This was for the low beam light bulb.”
NHTSA complaint #10436482, filed 2011-11, 55,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10246003Oct 16, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. Technician will…
- 10232136Feb 15, 2023This 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 2010 GMC Acadia
148 complaintsEngine
74 complaintsElectrical system
45 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
43 complaintsAir bags
16 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsElectronic stability control
7 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 GMC Acadia
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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