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2013 GMC Acadia Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 3 NHTSA recalls and 137 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is one of the better years for the GMC Acadia

The 2013 model year shows below-average complaints compared to other years of this model — a good sign for reliability.

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Buyer Beware — 2013 GMC Acadia

The 2013 GMC Acadia shows a notably poor reliability profile for this model year. Consider an alternative year or have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.

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NHTSA Recalls
3 recalls on record
137
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
5
Crashes + Injuries
8 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2013 GMC Acadia (3)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized GMC dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #14V266000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #14V118000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V246000
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Most Common Problems — 2013 GMC Acadia

Based on 137 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Electrical System
34
Air Bags
26
Power Train
26
Unknown Or Other
11
Exterior Lighting
8
Steering
8
Engine
7
Structure
4
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GMC Acadia — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2013 model year is highlighted.

2010 347 complaints 2011 280 complaints 2012 300 complaints 2013 137 complaints 2014 464 complaints 2015 258 complaints 2016 231 complaints 2017 689 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2017 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2013 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2013 GMC Acadia

Is the 2013 GMC Acadia reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2013 GMC Acadia has 3 recalls and 137 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2013 GMC Acadia have?
The 2013 GMC Acadia has 3 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 GMC Acadia?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2013 GMC Acadia are: Electrical System, Air Bags, Power Train, Unknown Or Other. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2013 GMC Acadia safe to buy?
The 2013 GMC Acadia has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 3 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year GMC Acadia should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the GMC Acadia are: 2013. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2017.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.