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2008 GMC Acadia Visibility & Wipers Problems

NHTSA has 34 owner complaints about visibility and wiper problems in the 2008 GMC Acadia, 4% of all 854 complaints for this model year. That is the highest visibility and wiper complaint count among 19 Acadia model years. Median mileage at failure: 82,500 miles.

Visibility & Wipers complaints
34
4% of 854
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
82,500 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2008 GMC Acadia visibility and wiper complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 23, 2008, latest Feb 7, 2024.

2008 GMC Acadia visibility & wipers complaints: complaints filed per month3Oct 2008Aug 2009Feb 2013Dec 2014Feb 2016Feb 2017Nov 2019
34 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2008 to Feb 2024; peak Feb 2014 (3).

Visibility & Wipers recalls for the 2008 GMC Acadia

  1. NHTSA 08V410000Aug 14, 2008Visibility & Wipers88,809 vehicles

    Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:linkages

    Gm is recalling 88,809 my 2008 buick enclave, and my 2007-2008 gmc acadia and saturn outlook vehicles currently or previously registered in the following states: alaska, colorado, connecticut, delaware, idaho, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, montana, nebraska, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, north dakota, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, south dakota, utah, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, wyoming, and the district of columbia. If a buildup of snow or ice on the windshield or on the wipers restricts the movement of the wiper arm, the windshield wiper linkage may become detached from the motor shaft and the wipers may become inoperative.

    Risk: If this were to occur, driver visibility could be reduced, which could result in a vehicle crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will install a new wiper crank arm, driver's side link, and a crank arm nut. The recall began o october 13, 2008. Owners may contact buick at 1-866-608-8080, gmc at 1-866-996-9463, saturn at 1-800-972-8876, or through their website at <a href=http://www.gmownercenter.com>http://www.gmownercenter.com</a> .

Visibility & Wipers complaints by Acadia model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200725 (6%)
  2. 200834 (4%)
  3. 20094 (1%)
  4. 20104 (1%)
  5. 20119 (3%)
  6. 201211 (4%)
  7. 20132 (1%)
  8. 20142 (0%)
  9. 20157 (3%)
  10. 20164 (2%)
  11. 20174 (1%)
  12. 20181 (0%)
  13. 20192 (1%)
  14. 20203 (3%)
  15. 20212 (1%)
  16. 20221 (2%)
  17. 20232 (5%)
  18. 20240 (0%)
  19. 20251 (2%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 GMC Acadia have visibility and wiper problems?
NHTSA has 34 owner complaints about the visibility and wiper in the 2008 GMC Acadia, 4% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 82,500 miles.
Which GMC Acadia year has the most visibility and wiper complaints?
The 2008 GMC Acadia has the most visibility and wiper complaints (34), compared with 34 for the 2008.
Is there a visibility and wiper recall for the 2008 GMC Acadia?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 GMC Acadia concerns the visibility and wiper: 08V410000.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.