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All cars · GMC Acadia · 2013

2013 GMC Acadia. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index15100 = average car
Complaints16NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold89,793U.S. model year
Per 100K sold18complaints
Year rank#1 of 16#1 = fewest complaints

Engines and drivetrains 2

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
3.6L 6-cylAuto 6-spdFWD17 / 24 / 19Regular$3,300
3.6L 6-cylAuto 6-spdAWD16 / 23 / 18Regular$3,450

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

Failure mileage by system

Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 47,000 and 107,000 miles. Median 83,000, from 91 complaints with a mileage.

SystemMedianMiddle halfComplaints
Electrical65,00044,000–101,00027
Airbags95,00069,000–124,50017
Transmission & drivetrain99,20075,800–115,20018
Engine77,70043,100–99,50012
Steering89,00015,000–110,0007

Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Electrical44%
Lights12%
Engine12%
Body structure6%
Equipment & accessories6%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
13558408

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 3

  • 21V246000 Apr 2021 Air Bags / Critical Fasteners

    Defect. 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.

    Risk. Unsecured side curtain air bags may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of injury.

    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. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N202321200.

  • 14V266000 May 2014 Seat Belts

    Defect. 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.

    Risk. 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.

    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. A second notice will be mailed to owners once parts become available. The recall for the 2009-2010 model years began on July 11, 2014. The interim letter for the 2011-

  • 14V118000 Mar 2014 Air Bags / Side/Window

    Defect. 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.

    Risk. 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.

    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. Buick owners may contact the owner center at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet owners at 1-866-694-6546, Saturn at 1-800-553-6000, and GMC owners at 1-866-996-9463. GM's number for this recall is 14030. Note: Vehicles repaired as part of Customer

NHTSA investigations

StatusSubjectOpenedClosed
ClosedOutboard front seat belt anchor cable failure20202024
ClosedSeat belt anchor cable failure20192020

Manufacturer communications 1694

GMC filed 1694 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • Electrical concerns
  • Buick/chevrolet/gmc/saturn: see document search button for owner letter
  • On some trucks and passenger vehicles, accessory power outlets (apo) and trailer lighting are

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
GMC Acadia SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆
GMC Acadia SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆
GMC Acadia Denali SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆
GMC Acadia Denali SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardNoNo

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
2010926968,295Steering
2011787279,288Steering
2012766778,280Body structure
2013151689,793Electrical
20141019683,972Electrical
2015474496,393Steering
2016454188,466Steering

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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