2013 GMC Acadia Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

21Engine complaints

15.8%Of all 133 complaints

#4Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM38 · 28.6%

AIR BAGS28 · 21.1%

POWER TRAIN27 · 20.3%

ENGINE21 · 15.8%

Unspecified / other20 · 15%

Share of the 133 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2013 GMC Acadia overview page.

What owners report

“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…”NHTSA complaint 11350108 — filed 08/18/2020

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 GMC ARCADIA. WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS AND MAKING A TURN, THE VEHICLE STALLED. ALSO, THE STABILITRAK DISABLE AND TRACTION…”NHTSA complaint 11268736 — filed 10/15/2019

“I HAVE NEVER HAD TO REPLACE BULBS IN THE HEADLIGHTS IN A VEHICLE I HAVE OWNED. THE HEADLIGHTS IN THIS VEHICLE WERE GOOD ABOUT 2…”NHTSA complaint 11206895 — filed 05/10/2019

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2013 GMC Acadia have engine problems?

Engine is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2013 GMC Acadia: 21 of 133 complaints on file (15.8%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2013 GMC Acadia have in total?

133 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 5 involved a crash, 8 involved a fire, 4 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.