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2013 GMC Acadia Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Electrical System — runs 2.6× the fleet median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.
133Complaints
3Recalls
5Crashes
8Fires
4Injured
0Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Electrical System (28.6% of complaints) — has no NHTSA recall or open investigation on file.

Electrical System complaints here are 2.6× the median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.

1 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 5 rest on owner reports alone.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Electrical System38 · 28.6%No official action
Air Bags28 · 21.1%RecalledRecall 14V118000 · Recall 21V246000
Power Train27 · 20.3%No official action
Engine21 · 15.8%No official action
Exterior Lighting9 · 6.8%No official action
Steering8 · 6%No official action

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

AIR BAGS28 · 21.1%
POWER TRAIN27 · 20.3%
ENGINE21 · 15.8%
Unspecified / other20 · 15%
EXTERIOR LIGHTING9 · 6.8%
STEERING8 · 6%
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)6 · 4.5%
STRUCTURE:BODY5 · 3.8%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL5 · 3.8%

Percentages are the share of the 133 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 3 campaigns

Seat Belts

NHTSA campaign 14V266000 · 2014 · reported 05/20/2014

If the steel cable becomes fatigued and separates, the seatbelt may not properly restrain the seat occupant increasing the risk of an injury in a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Air Bags:side/window

NHTSA campaign 14V118000 · 2014 · reported 03/17/2014

Failure of the side impact air bags and seat belt pretensioners to deploy in a crash increase the risk of injury to the driver and front seat occupant. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Air Bags:critical Fasteners

NHTSA campaign 21V246000 · 2021 · reported 04/08/2021

Unsecured side curtain air bags may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“The original side detection system is not an enclosed system. Allowing water, snow, sleet, and salt can penetrate the system. Once, there is penetration and…”NHTSA complaint 11477690 — filed 08/04/2022 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“On 02/10/2022 my side warning detection monitors are both activated/lit up intrmittently while parked or driving indicating faulty operation and therefore replacement. The vehicle has…”NHTSA complaint 11453076 — filed 02/20/2022 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“THE SERVICE SIDE DETECTION SYSTEM HAS APPEARED IN THE DIC DUE TO WATER INTRUSION IN THE SENSORS. THEY WERE ORIGINALLY REPLACED PER THE TSB16-NA-178 IN…”NHTSA complaint 11398958 — filed 03/03/2021 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2013 GMC Acadia?

Electrical system issues are the most-reported category, cited in 38 of 133 NHTSA complaints (28.6%), followed by air bags (28), power train (27), engine (21). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2013 GMC Acadia have?

133 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 5 involved a crash, 8 involved a fire, and 4 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.

Does the 2013 GMC Acadia have any recalls?

Yes — 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 14V266000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2013 GMC Acadia's reported problems?

1 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page is backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.