2013 GMC Acadia Reliability ReportC+ grade · moderate risk · system-by-system breakdown
Quick Facts · 2013 GMC Acadia
- The system most likely to surface first: transmission (6t75) (major severity).
- Has 3 NHTSA recalls on record — the most notable involves the seat belts.
- Scores 10 points below the strongest nearby year — the 2014 GMC Acadia earns a 78.
Is the 2013 GMC Acadia Worth Buying?
The 2013 GMC Acadia offers ample space and a comfortable ride, but it's a vehicle that demands diligence from its owner. While not universally problematic, serious transmission and engine timing chain issues elevate its risk profile, making thorough pre-purchase inspection and a robust maintenance history absolutely critical. Proceed with caution; this isn't a 'set it and forget it' family hauler.
Biggest Strengths
- Spacious and comfortable interior for families
- Robust V6 engine when timing chain is healthy
- All-wheel-drive capability for varied conditions
What Tends to Fail First on the 2013 GMC Acadia
The systems that break first on the 2013 GMC Acadia. Mileage windows, repair costs, and fix-before-you-buy notes are in the full report.
2013 GMC Acadia Recall History
3 recalls on record from NHTSA. Check your VIN atnhtsa.gov to see if the repair was performed.
SEAT BELTS
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.
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
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.
What breaks on the 2013 GMC Acadia?
Full reliability breakdown — engine, transmission, rust, electrical. With repair costs and mileage danger zones.
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