Most of the time, carmakers invest a lot of time in ensuring their models are safe and reliable for the road before they release them. Yet, sometimes, months or years may go by before problems begin to show up. When that happens, they usually issue a recall to have the vehicles serviced.
Have there been any recalls on the headlights of the 2014 GMC Acadia?
So far, none have been related to the headlights, but there are numerous customer complaints about them. There have been four other recalls issued for this vehicle as well, including:
- Contamination of the chassis electronic module
- Flexible steel cable for seat belt may fail
- Inaccurate fuel gauge reading
- Broken transmission adjuster cable
Though there are no recalls for the exterior lighting and headlights for the 2014 GMC Acadia, we’ll discuss the customer complaints noted. We’ll also talk about the recalls you should know about with this vehicle. You can also learn more by checking out Vehicle History.
Customer Complaints about the 2014 GMC Acadia Headlight
A range of complaints have been collected as a result of problems with the headlights on the 2014 GMC Acadia. Some report that the headlights simply stopped working suddenly even when the lights are in the auto running light position.
Some owners reported that, along with the headlights failing, the vehicle’s engine stalled out. Some also suffered dashboard electrical failures at the same time.
Another concern about these headlights is their dimness. Some owners stated they do not provide adequate illumination, which can lead to problems with seeing road hazards, especially when it is dark or raining.
As of August of 2020, no recalls or communications from General Motors have been issued regarding the headlights.
Contamination of the Chassis Electronic Module
NHTSA Complaint ID: 14V614000
In October of 2014, GM issued a recall for the 2014 GMC Acadia for its electrical system. In these vehicles, the electronic module may become contaminated at various times. If this occurs, it can lead to the vehicle shorting out.
In some situations, this shorting out can lead to the vehicle stalling. It may also explain some of the electrical issues related to the vehicle’s headlights concerns. There is a heightened risk of a crash if the car does stall randomly.
GM notified owners of this problem. They then had dealers replace the chassis electronic module in each vehicle. These repairs took place beginning in December of 2014.
Flexible Steel Cable for Seat Belt May Fail
NHTSA Complaint ID: 14V266000
In this recall, 2014 GMC Acadia vehicles that were made between April 9, 2008 through March 18, 2010 were found to have a problem with the seat belt.
The flexible steel cable that is supposed to connect to the front outboard seating position can experience wear and tear. Over time, it can stop working properly and even separate.
In situations where the steel cable does have this type of wear on it, the seat belt may not properly work to restrain the occupant of the car. This can lead to a higher level of injury should there be an accident.
GM worked to fix this problem by notifying owners of it. They also inspected the seat belts on affected cars and replaced the lap pretensioner on those impacted. GM began the repairs to these vehicles in July of 2014 after parts became available.
Inaccurate Fuel Gauge Reading
NHTSA Complaint ID: 14V223000
GM recalled the GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured between March 13, 2013 through August 15, 2013 for a problem related to the fuel system and electrical system. In the cars impacted, the engine control module (ECM) software can cause the display to register the wrong amount of gas in the system.
This inaccuracy can sometimes mean the vehicle driver does not know the vehicle is running low on fuel. If that happens, the vehicle may run out of fuel and stall. That can increase the risk of an accident.
To repair this problem, GM had the dealers reprogram the ECM to provide the proper reading and display on the fuel gauge. These repairs began in June of 2014.
Broken Transmission Adjuster Cable
NHTSA Complaint ID: 14V092000
GM issued a recall for those 2014 GMC Acadia vehicles with an automatic transmission. In these vehicles, the transmission shift cable adjuster becomes disengaged from the transmission shift lever. As a result of this, the vehicle fails to meet the requirements for “Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention” as set under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 114.
When the shift cable disengages from the lever, the driver becomes suddenly unable to shift gear positions. More so, the gear position displayed is not accurate. If this happens while the driver is in the car and they park it, the transmission may read Park when it is not actually in this position. As a result, the vehicle can roll and cause an injury or an accident.
GM alerted vehicle owners to this problem and began recall repairs in April of 2014. They had dealerships inspect all vehicles for this type of disengagement and then replaced the affected transmission shift cable adjuster.
How Do You Handle an Open Recall on a 2014 GMC Acadia?
Not sure if your 2014 GMC Acadia has any open recalls? To check, just visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) website and input the VIN number of the vehicle.
If a recall displays, the site most often will tell you to contact GM directly for the repairs. You can do this by calling 1-800-222-1020.
It’s also possible to learn about recalls issued on this vehicle by inputting just the make, model, and year into the NHTSA website.
