Every 2013 GMC Acadia recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Air Bags · NHTSA 21V246000
Aug 4, 2021Air Bags:Critical Fasteners
- Problem
- General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2015, 2017 Buick Enclave, 2010-2019 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2011-2016 GMC Acadia vehicles. The side curtain air bags may not be properly attached.
- Risk
- Unsecured side curtain air bags may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
- Fix
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, realign or replace the weld nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 24, 2021. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N202321200.
Full recall details for 21V246000 →Seat Belts · NHTSA 14V266000
May 20, 2014Seat Belts
- Problem
- General Motors is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured April 14, 2008, through May 14, 2014, Chevrolet Traverse vehicles manufactured June 6, 2008, through May 14, 2014, and GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured April 9, 2008, through May 14, 2014, and 2009-2010 Saturn Outlook vehicles manufactured April 14, 2008, through March 18, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the flexible steel cable that connects the seatbelt to the front outboard seating positions may fatigue and separate over time.
- Risk
- If the steel cable becomes fatigued and separates, the seatbelt may not properly restrain the seat occupant increasing the risk of an injury in a crash.
- Fix
- General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, repair and replace the lap pretensioner, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. An interim notice will be mailed to owners in July 2014. A second notice will be mailed to owners once parts become available. The recall for the 2009-2010 model years began on July 11, 2014. The interim letter for the 2011-2014 model years were distributed on July 11, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-462-8782 (GMC), 1-800-553-6000 (Saturn). General Motors recall number for this campaign is 14187.
Full recall details for 14V266000 →Air Bags · NHTSA 14V118000
Mar 17, 2014Air Bags:Side/Window
- Problem
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 Buick Enclave and GMC Acadia and 2009-2013 Chevrolet Traverse and 2008-2010 Saturn Outlook vehicles. In the affected vehicles, increased resistance in the driver and passenger seat mounted side impact air bag (SIAB) wiring harnesses may result in the SIAB and seat belt pretensioners not deploying in the event of a crash.
- Risk
- Failure of the side impact air bags and seat belt pretensioners to deploy in a crash increase the risk of injury to the driver and front seat occupant.
- Fix
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected harness connections with soldered connections, free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2014. Buick owners may contact the owner center at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet owners at 1-866-694-6546, Saturn at 1-800-553-6000, and GMC owners at 1-866-996-9463. GM's number for this recall is 14030. Note: Vehicles repaired as part of Customer Satisfaction Campaign 10085 and special coverage 10335 have already had the subject condition repaired and therefore are not included in the safety recall.
Full recall details for 14V118000 →
2013 GMC Acadia complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 135 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 GMC Acadia, reporting 5 crashes, 8 fires, 4 injuries. GMC has issued at least 1,693 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Electrical System38
- Air Bags29
- Power Train27
- Engine21
- Unknown Or Other21
- Exterior Lighting10
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (741)
- Electrical System (329)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (185)
- Engine (139)
- Power Train (122)
- Equipment Adaptive/Mobility (99)
Read GMC Acadia owner complaints and bulletins, every year
NHTSA defect investigations covering the 2013 GMC Acadia
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation lists this model year in 2 investigations. An investigation is not a recall; it is how NHTSA decides whether one is needed.
- Outboard Front Seat Belt Anchor Cable Failure
EA20002Opened Aug 31, 2020Closed Aug 30, 2024
- Seat Belt Anchor Cable Failure
RQ19003Opened May 28, 2019Closed Aug 31, 2020
What people reported
Owners have filed 135 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 GMC Acadia. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Fire
“My 2013 GMC ACADIA started fire on April 9, 2024 around 11PM in the driveway of our home. The vehicle was parked and off. The vehicle wasn't used during the day. The last day of use was on April 8, 2024 around 6PM.”
2013 GMC ACADIAApr 10, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11582226
Injury reportedCrash
“I was tboned January 9, 2023 the side impact airbags didn't deploy nor does it seem the seatbelts engaged. There were 2 side impacts to the passengers side ZERO airbags deployed.”
2013 GMC ACADIAFeb 19, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11572815
Fire
“Car had sat most of the day. By approximately 2:30CST, we decided to go do a little shopping. We drove about 1 mile and the dash displayed "check battery charging system". My husband assumed it was the alternator going out so we turned around swapped vehicles.”
2013 GMC ACADIAJan 24, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11503507
Injury reportedCrash
“The contact owned a 2013 GMC Acadia. The contact stated while driving at 25 MPH, the contact was struck by another vehicle that ran a red light at 60 MPH and struck the passenger side of the vehicle. No air bags deploy. The contact suffered a concussion and was taken to the hospital.”
2013 GMC ACADIAJan 12, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11501433
Fire
“THE CONTACT OWNED A 2013 GMC ACADIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE IN FOR SERVICE THE MECHANIC NOTICED THE ODOR OF SMOKE AND FUEL INSIDE THE VEHICLE. LATER WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED A FIRE HAD STARTED FROM WITHIN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.”
2013 GMC ACADIAAug 18, 2020
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11350108
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