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2013 GMC AcadiaProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 196 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 30, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026

Complaints
196
Crashes
7
Fires
17
Recalls
3
TSBs
1,694
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Preliminary Verdict

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Based on 196 complaints, 7 crashes, 17 fires, and 3 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

not shifting properly

5 complaints • Severity 7.6/10

$X,XXX
2

ac blows warm

4 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
3

plastic trim below seat broken

2 complaints • Severity 7/10

$X,XXX
4

poor headlights

2 complaints • Severity 9/10

$X,XXX
5

service airbag light on

2 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the ElectricalHIGH

38 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 83K miles.

!Inspect the AirbagsMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

19
0–30K
28
30–60K
21
60–90K
50
90–120K
6
120–150K
2
150K+

Peak failure range: 90–120K miles (50 reports) • Median: 83K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Electrical (38 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Electrical38 (19%)
Airbags29 (15%)
Drivetrain27 (14%)
Engine21 (11%)
Other21 (11%)
Lights9 (5%)
Steering8 (4%)
Stability Control6 (3%)

2013 GMC Acadia: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 19% of all reports filed for the 2013 GMC Acadia, with 38 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 83,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 83K-mile mark.

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 15% of all reports filed for the 2013 GMC Acadia, with 29 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2013 GMC Acadia, with 27 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2013 GMC Acadia, with 21 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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24
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26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2013 GMC Acadia. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (3 recalls)

14V118000Jun 2014

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

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.

14V266000Jul 2014

SEAT BELTS

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.

21V246000May 2021

AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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2013 GMC Acadia NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Frontal crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Side crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Rollover

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.

NHTSA Defect Investigations (2)

All closed. Investigations are how NHTSA decides whether a defect needs a recall.

EA20002ClosedOpened Aug 2020 · closed Aug 2024

Outboard Front Seat Belt Anchor Cable Failure

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

RQ19003ClosedOpened May 2019 · closed Aug 2020

Seat Belt Anchor Cable Failure

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

The worst model year for the GMC Acadia is the 2008 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is transmission.

2013 GMC Acadia vs. Class Average (Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD)

This vehicle

196

Class avg

373

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical standard sport utility vehicle 2wd vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 196 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated (checked October 30, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.

Other GMC Acadia Model Years

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2013 GMC Acadia: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2013 GMC Acadia?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2013 GMC Acadia is related to the electrical, with 38 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2013 GMC Acadia reliable?
The 2013 GMC Acadia has 196 complaints, 7 crash reports, and 17 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How safe is the 2013 GMC Acadia?
NHTSA rates the 2013 GMC Acadia 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 stars in frontal crash tests, 5 stars in side crash tests, 4 stars for rollover resistance. Where NHTSA tested more than one version, the lowest rating is shown.
How much does it cost to fix 2013 GMC Acadia problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2013 GMC Acadia have any recalls?
Yes, the 2013 GMC Acadia has 3 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do GMC Acadia problems start?
Based on 126 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 83,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 90–120K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2013 GMC Acadia data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 30, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 28, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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