2017 GMC Acadia Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 25about this part
- Share
- 4%of 707 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 3,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 25 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2017 GMC Acadia, 4% of the 707 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 3,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My 2017 Gmc Acadia has such poor headlight illumination that I cannot see adequately to drive at night. I can barely see to get up-and-down the hill to our driveway. Even on bright illumination, the headlights are inadequate. There should be a recall on the headlights. Otherwise, there will be accidents. People will get hurt or killed and there will be lawsuits.”
NHTSA complaint #11039546, filed 2017-10, 500 miles“With my vehicle stationary and shifter in the park position, I turn my car off and the vehicle turns off but the instrument cluster says action required - shift to park . This message also does not allow the day time running lights to turn off and if the lights don't turn off the battery drains if parked for long stretches. I have to turn the car on/off several times before it engages and the message disappears.”
NHTSA complaint #11300291, filed 2020-01, 7,200 miles“Night driving, has become dangerous. Headlights are either a poor technology or are not aimed properly. I am making this complaint in hopes that the many others will come forward to let GM know how serious this is. I know that I am not the only complaint. I am an experienced driver of many different vehicles. This is bad!”
NHTSA complaint #11024873, filed 2017-09, 50 miles“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 complaint #10958720, filed 2017-03, 10 miles“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #10967508, filed 2017-03, 500 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11014170Jan 27, 2025This service bulletin provides information on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leak Information and Replacement Guidelines.
- 11000550May 3, 2024This service bulletin provides information about GM Accessories - Dealer-Installed, Repaired or Replaced During Warranty Coverage Period.
- 10252744Mar 25, 2024This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct customer concerns of multiple electrical issues, dead battery, start/stop inoperative, instrument cluster and…
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10249300Dec 21, 2023This Preliminary information communicates information for Intellibeam headlamp inoperative and to inspect the low speed data line.
- 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 2017 GMC Acadia
236 complaintsElectrical system
193 complaintsOther or unknown
171 complaintsAir bags
76 complaintsEngine
62 complaintsBrakes
36 complaintsSteering
35 complaintsLane departure
17 complaintsElectronic stability control
13 complaintsForward collision avoidance
13 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsSeat belts
13 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 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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