Worst 2013 GMC Acadia Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Airbags
Transmission / Drivetrain
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2013 GMC Acadia.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 37 | — | 5 | 65,511 mi | |
| Airbags | 28 | 3 | — | 96,114 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 27 | 1 | — | 95,754 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 21 | — | 4 | 68,184 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 9 | — | — | 101,725 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 8 | — | — | 65,708 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 6 | — | 1 | 73,979 mi | |
| Body Structure | 5 | — | 2 | 72,625 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 5 | — | — | 78,400 mi | |
| Fuel System | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Brakes | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Warning | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Traction Control System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2013 GMC Acadia
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~2,515,870 vehicles.
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.
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 April 9, 2008, through May 14, 2014, and 2009-2010 Saturn Outlook vehicles manufactured April 14, 2008, through March 18, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the flexible steel cable that connects the seatbelt to the front outboard seating positions may fatigue and separate over time.
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. In the affected vehicles, increased resistance in the driver and passenger seat mounted side impact air bag (SIAB) wiring harnesses may result in the SIAB and seat belt pretensioners not deploying in the event of a crash.
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2013 GMC Acadia — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full GMC Acadia reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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