2013 GMC Acadia Electrical System Problems
NHTSA component category: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How electrical system ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 133 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2013 GMC Acadia overview page.
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
“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
“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
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Electrical System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2013 GMC Acadia have electrical system problems?
Electrical System is the most-reported problem area on the 2013 GMC Acadia: 38 of 133 complaints on file (28.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2013 GMC Acadia have in total?
133 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 5 involved a crash, 8 involved a fire, 4 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's electrical system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
