2013 GMC Acadia Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 4%of 135 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 98,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the fuel system of the 2013 GMC Acadia, 4% of the 135 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 98,000 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.
“My 2013 Gmc arcardia slt model burst into flames on its own on the morning of friday, july 17th. I came home around 9:45pm and parked my SUV in the backyard. The next thing I know is that the fire department was at my door waking me up to the SUV ablaze. The only work that was done to my vehicle was to have my oil change that thursday morning. At which time the tech said he saw smoke and smelled gas. He didn't indicate that it was a problem and zi should get it checked. I took SUV and ran my errands and returned home. The SUV was parked from 9:45pm until said fire.”
NHTSA complaint #11350088, filed 2020-08, 115,500 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“Won't take fuel just jumps at one point then every time I fill up with fuel it will just set and grind I have to keep pumping the gas for it to finally start then it starts jumping for awhile between fill ups and I'm afraid it will die when I go to pull on the road it's that bad.”
NHTSA complaint #11398876, filed 2021-03“Transmission causes problems in can be on interstate and be switching lanes and it loses power and wont go takes forever to shift out. It will cut out and you can barely get pulled off side of rd in time. Electrical the battery voltage goes crazy up and down causing vehicle to power surge bad or at night time lights will go out for no reason while driving every now and then you can smell something melting or burning also the engine gets so hot but it's right temperature cooling fan runs constantly even when car is cool.since all the problem with Transmission the suspension is off some how. …”
NHTSA complaint #11749833, filed 2026-07Related service bulletins
- 11007095Aug 7, 2024This bulletin provides information on the TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline Licensed Brands and the TOP TIER Diesel Fuel Licensed Brands that are recommended for use in all GM vehicles…
- 11004727Jun 29, 2024This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 11004761Jun 28, 2024This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or…
- 10253061Mar 4, 2024This Preliminary information communicates that when removing the fuel line jumper hose care should be taken to be sure the line is reinstalled correctly to avoid a no/low fuel…
- 10250505Feb 7, 2024This service bulletin provides information on the cold start control system in DI engines to reduce cold start emissions and improve fuel economy.
- 10246003Oct 16, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. Technician will…
- 10241417Aug 1, 2023This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 10234144Mar 20, 2023This informational bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4 | 8% |
| 2022 | 8 | 15% |
| 2021 | 30 | 19% |
| 2020 | 11 | 10% |
| 2019 | 5 | 1% |
| 2018 | 10 | 3% |
| 2017 | 13 | 2% |
| 2016 | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 | 8 | 3% |
| 2014 | 25 | 5% |
| 2013 | 6 | 4% |
| 2012 | 24 | 8% |
| 2011 | 10 | 4% |
| 2010 | 5 | 1% |
| 2009 | 15 | 5% |
| 2008 | 16 | 2% |
| 2007 | 9 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2013 GMC Acadia
38 complaintsAir bags
29 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
27 complaintsOther or unknown
22 complaintsEngine
21 complaintsExterior lighting
10 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsElectronic stability control
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsLane departure
4 complaintsSeat 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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