2013 GMC Acadia
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 135
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2013
Opened by NHTSA
28% of complaints
Complaints per year
2013: 135 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 428 |
| 2008 | 854 |
| 2009 | 331 |
| 2010 | 343 |
| 2011 | 269 |
| 2012 | 296 |
| 2013 | 135 |
| 2014 | 463 |
| 2015 | 243 |
| 2016 | 236 |
| 2017 | 707 |
| 2018 | 396 |
| 2019 | 387 |
| 2020 | 106 |
| 2021 | 155 |
| 2022 | 51 |
| 2023 | 48 |
| 2024 | 60 |
| 2025 | 69 |
| 2026 | 10 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Electrical system
28% · 38 reportsShow complaint excerpts
My 2013 GMC ACADIA started fire on April 9, 2024 around 11PM in the driveway of our home. The vehicle was parked and off. The vehicle wasnât used during the day. The last day of use was on April 8, 2024 around 6PM.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-04-10
After I returned home from a short 5 mile drive in the evening on 11/19/13, I shut off my 6 month old car in the driveway and smoke began pouring out of the hood and sparks and fire were coming out below the engine.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-02-27
While dropping off some kindergarteners after a playdate, I was parked in my friends driveway and left 2 children in the car with the doors closed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-11-24
Also filed under Structure
Air bags
21% · 29 reportsShow complaint excerpts
I was tboned January 9, 2023 the side impact airbags didn't deploy nor does it seem the seatbelts engaged. There were 2 side impacts to the passengers side ZERO airbags deployed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-02-19
Also filed under Seat belts
I was coming off a red light and was hit by another vehicle on the drivers side / front drivers side of the car. The other vehicle was driving at least 55 MPH as that is the posted speed. I had two children in the back.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-01-01
Also filed under Seat belts
I think my vehicle is apart of this recall: March 17, 2014 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V118000 Side Impact Air Bags Wiring Connections Failure of the side impact air bags and seat belt pretensioners to deploy in a crash increase the risk of injury to...
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-30
Power train
20% · 27 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 GMC Acadia. After the vehicle was parked, the vehicle continued to move forward and dragged the contact as she was exiting. The vehicle rolled over the contact's left leg and crashed into a light post.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-12-14
Engine
16% · 21 reportsExterior lighting
7% · 10 reportsMost commonly citing headlights.
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first
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2014-06-16Air bags14V118000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 Buick Enclave and GMC Acadia and 2009-2013 Chevrolet Traverse and 2008-2010 Saturn Outlook vehicles.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected harness connections with soldered connections, free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2014.
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2014-07-11Seat belts14V266000 General Motors is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured April 14, 2008, through May 14, 2014, Chevrolet Traverse vehicles manufactured June 6, 2008, through May 14, 2014, and GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured...
Remedy: General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, repair and replace the lap pretensioner, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. An interim notice will be mailed to owners in July 2014.
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2019-05-28Recall queryClosed 2020-08-31 Seat Belt Anchor Cable Failure
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2020-08-31Engineering analysisClosed 2024-08-30 Outboard Front Seat Belt Anchor Cable Failure
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2021-05-24Air bags21V246000 General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2015, 2017 Buick Enclave, 2010-2019 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2011-2016 GMC Acadia vehicles. The side curtain air bags may not be properly attached.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, realign or replace the weld nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 24, 2021.
Buy-smart checklist
2013 GMC Acadia — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 38 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 29 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 27 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 14V118000 · Air bags
- Recall 14V266000 · Seat belts
- Recall 21V246000 · Air bags
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- Is the 2013 GMC Acadia reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2013 GMC Acadia is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2013 GMC Acadia?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 28% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2013 GMC Acadia have?
- 3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.