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2013 GMC Acadia Electronic stability control Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
4%of 135 total for the year
Median mileage
69,890miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2013 GMC Acadia, 4% of the 135 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 69,890 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The service department failed to properly repair my vehicle and possibly sold my vehicle to me with prior knowledge of faulty battery charging system . I was told I just needed a new battery (which was replaced twice within the same week). This process began on 11/12/2016. I received the same error on my dash (battery charging system needs servicing) and my battery had to be jumped just like before on 4/12/2017. I contacted onstar and made an appt.with the service department at mccarthy morse chevrolet for the next morning (4/13/2017). …”

NHTSA complaint #11003735, filed 2017-07, 101,000 miles

“About 3 weeks ago, while driving on the highway, the entire dash blacked out for a few seconds, then would go thru checks as it would come back on. The morning I took it to dealer, the problem stopped. They could find nothing. Two days ago while driving very slow (maybe 10 MPH) in heavy traffic the dash began going thru its checks again. I stopped and went into a gas station for a couple of mins, returned and could not unlock the front doors with my key fob. Got into the vehicle and it would not start, nor did it crank (no sound). After trying several times, it did start. …”

NHTSA complaint #11189674, filed 2019-03, 96,700 miles

“I purchased a 2013 Gmc Acadia from car max on february 16th of this year. After 3 weeks the battery was completely dead, but car max reimbursed the cost to replace. Fast forward to may 24th...as I try to leave from work the vehicle would not start. The dash displayed several messages: reduced engine power, stabilitrak off, and battery saver active. The vehicle was towed to tire kingdom and the diagnosis was a bad fuel pump/fuel pump module. The part was replaced and computer reset. All was well for 3 days and the same problem occurred including a dead battery! …”

NHTSA complaint #11109976, filed 2018-07, 44,507 miles

“My car will flash engine warning signs that the stability control is off. The car then looses power and must be shut off. It has happened while driving at various speeds (25 mpg, 65 mpg) and while stopped. Lights say service stability track, service traction control, engine power reduced.”

NHTSA complaint #11157043, filed 2018-12, 69,890 miles

“While driving at varying speeds, vehicle's traction control powers off. As a result, the car looses all power, steering wheel locks, and I am unable to steer or break. Once the car powers down or is turned off, it will restart. Usually the engine light indicator will turn on. It has powered down at it's peak frequency three times within 10 miles. The issue is totally unpredictable and has happened over 8 times total, including on the highway traveling 65-70 miles per hour and on a neighborhood street going as slow as 20 miles per hour. …”

NHTSA complaint #11000110, filed 2017-06, 57,800 miles

Related service bulletins

Electronic stability control: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202312%
202212%
201921%
2018123%
2017132%
201652%
2015125%
2014194%
201364%
201293%
2011166%
201072%
2009144%
2008577%
2007225%

Other parts of the 2013 GMC Acadia

Electrical system
38 complaints
Air bags
29 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
27 complaints
Other or unknown
22 complaints
Engine
21 complaints
Exterior lighting
10 complaints
Steering
8 complaints
Fuel system
6 complaints
Vehicle speed control
6 complaints
Body and structure
5 complaints
Lane departure
4 complaints
Seat belts
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2013 GMC Acadia

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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