2013 GMC Acadia Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 22about this part
- Share
- 16%of 135 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 54,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 22 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2013 GMC Acadia, 16% of the 135 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 54,000 miles. 3 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Service side detection system problem bulletin no. 16-na-178 --- as described GM has a moisture problem getting in to the sensors-- how ever they refused to repair mine completely, in fact can not get a wiring harness to prevent this problem from re-occuring. Some song and dance about my ven is not included in this--how ever I had to have it repaired multable times?? Help? A car beside you and detection does not alert you- that is why you purchased it!”
NHTSA complaint #11343494, filed 2020-08, 45,000 miles“While on a highway using the intellilink navigation system suddenly the icons from another screen, the radio controls appeared over the top of the navigation map. I couldn't see the map anymore and didn't know when or where to turn. Nothing I did fixed it except to pull over on the side of the road and turn off the car and turn it back on again. This is very dangerous because one might turn on a one way road or in to a crime ridden neighborhood.”
NHTSA complaint #10958448, filed 2017-03, 29,500 miles“My Acadia engine light came on when I put it in drive won't go anywhere. Acadia doors keep unlocking and locking was at my house in driveway. Engine light went off everything is fine. Took it to dealership and they said it's the transmission module making car think it's in park but can't fix it unless my engine light is on when I get it to them. Question from me is if it's thinking it's in park what if I'm driving 55 and it thinks it's in park I'll wreck. …”
NHTSA complaint #11011190, filed 2017-07, 54,000 miles“My transmission has been acting up since 50,000 miles A/C acting up since 70,000 miles air bag light keeps coming on dealership wants to charge me for warranty work one dealership refuse to work on my car”
NHTSA complaint #11139242, filed 2018-10, 95,000 miles“I have replaced a sensor in my rear bumper twice now. The second time Gmc also had to install a new waterproof harness to keep water from saturating the sensor. The sensor is directly related to the blind-spot monitor system. When the sensors become saturated, the system no longer works. After habitually relying on this system, it becomes a danger when you do not realize that it is not working when changing lanes or merging into traffic. The original harness should be recalled and replaced in all vehicles using it.”
NHTSA complaint #10953879, filed 2017-02, 45,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11037555Sep 26, 2026This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it.
- 11037253Sep 4, 2026This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11030974Apr 1, 2026This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.
- 11030092Mar 9, 2026This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.
- 11030091Mar 9, 2026This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11027601Jan 8, 2026This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11025755Nov 20, 2025This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts that are being performed on customer’s…
- 11023091Sep 9, 2025New Vehicle Monitoring Programs Section in IVH
- 11022084Aug 14, 2025This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11021792Aug 7, 2025This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the…
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 40% |
| 2025 | 13 | 19% |
| 2024 | 2 | 3% |
| 2023 | 11 | 22% |
| 2022 | 11 | 21% |
| 2021 | 22 | 14% |
| 2020 | 15 | 14% |
| 2019 | 120 | 31% |
| 2018 | 118 | 30% |
| 2017 | 170 | 24% |
| 2016 | 22 | 9% |
| 2015 | 23 | 9% |
| 2014 | 31 | 7% |
| 2013 | 22 | 16% |
| 2012 | 42 | 14% |
| 2011 | 16 | 6% |
| 2010 | 12 | 4% |
| 2009 | 18 | 5% |
| 2008 | 66 | 8% |
| 2007 | 19 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2013 GMC Acadia
38 complaintsAir bags
29 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
27 complaintsEngine
21 complaintsExterior lighting
10 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsElectronic stability control
6 complaintsFuel system
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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