2013 GMC Acadia Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 135 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 27,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the visibility of the 2013 GMC Acadia, 1% of the 135 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 27,500 miles.
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 contact owns a 2013 Gmc Acadia. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the sun roof blew out and shattered glass pieces blew out of the vehicle. The contact stated that there were no warning indicators illuminated. Both the dealer and insurance company stated that the failure was a known issue. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the dealer would be contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10959070, filed 2017-03, 30,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11014230Jan 31, 2025This 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.
- 11006511Jul 31, 2024This PI provides information on Rear and Side Tempered Glass Spots (Quench Marks) and that they are a normal characteristic.
- 10247780Sep 26, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General…
- 10232283Feb 17, 2023This PI provides information on Rear and Side Tempered Glass Spots (Quench Marks) and that they are a normal characteristic.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 | 2 | 4% |
| 2022 | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 | 2 | 1% |
| 2020 | 3 | 3% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 | 4 | 1% |
| 2016 | 4 | 2% |
| 2015 | 7 | 3% |
| 2014 | 4 | 1% |
| 2013 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 12 | 4% |
| 2011 | 10 | 4% |
| 2010 | 4 | 1% |
| 2009 | 5 | 2% |
| 2008 | 34 | 4% |
| 2007 | 27 | 6% |
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 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsLane departure
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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