2013 GMC Acadia Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 7%of 135 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 111,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2013 GMC Acadia, 7% of the 135 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 111,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Headlights have been replaced twice since purchasing the vehicle in may 2015. Most recently, both headlights went out at the same time. Fuses we checked. Prior to the last headlight change, the lamps very very dim and as such visibility was poor, so much so that it was a safety hazard.”
NHTSA complaint #11171408, filed 2019-01, 115,000 miles“First it started with the daytime running lights staying on hours after vehicle is shut off then it went to parking lights staying on as well and now the driver side lights are out including liscence plate lights nothing works but the headlight”
NHTSA complaint #11290987, filed 2019-12, 119,000 miles“The car headlights suddenly started going out (while driving) intermittently. To get them to turn back on, I have to toggle the headlight switch through all the settings in the hopes that they will come back on (which they occasionally do.) this happens when the car is going fast, slow and not moving. It happens in any type of outside light. The sensor is not blocked or dirty and it happens when the headlights are not in automatic mode.”
NHTSA complaint #11025452, filed 2017-09, 65,900 miles“The headlights on this vehicle are horrible , it is a safety hazzard . When driving the headlights only light up the road about 6 ft in feont of you on low beam and there is a distinct line where they stop shining upwards which is only about 4 ft up into the sky . This does not give you enough time to see anything in front of you let alone pwople walking on the sidewalks . I am very dissapointes that this vehicle is 6 years old and this hasnt been taken care of yet . Maybe you should try and drive rhis vehicle and then recall it because you cant see anything on low beam. …”
NHTSA complaint #11230189, filed 2019-07, 107,000 miles“I have never had to replace bulbs in the headlights in a vehicle I have owned. The headlights in this vehicle were good about 2 years. But, since then I have had to replace both bulbs in the headlights every year. And, I have to have the A/C system worked on every year as well beginning 3 months after I purchased it. Purchasing this vehicle is the worst decision I have ever made in my life. I am constantly having something break. Headlights, wheel bearings, motor mount, multiple issues with A/C, transmission.”
NHTSA complaint #11206895, filed 2019-05Related 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…
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 2013 GMC Acadia
38 complaintsAir bags
29 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
27 complaintsOther or unknown
22 complaintsEngine
21 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsElectronic stability control
6 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsLane departure
4 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 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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