How many electrical complaints does the 2013 GMC Acadia have?

NHTSA lists 46 electrical system complaints for the 2013 Acadia, which is 34% of the 135 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2013 GMC Acadia electrical system?

No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the electrical system on the 2013 Acadia.

Did the 2013 GMC Acadia electrical issues cause fires?

Yes, NHTSA complaint data for the electrical system on the 2013 Acadia includes 5 fires and 0 crashes or injuries.

At what mileage do electrical problems typically appear on the 2013 Acadia?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for electrical system complaints on the 2013 Acadia is 67,950 miles.

How does the 2013 Acadia compare to other years for electrical complaints?

The 2013 Acadia's electrical complaints made up 34% of its total complaints, a higher share than 2010 (17%), 2012 (19%), 2015 (15%), and 2016 (11%), among the years listed.

2013 GMC Acadia Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 46 electrical system complaints for the 2013 GMC Acadia, 34% of all complaints filed for the year, including 5 fires and a median failure mileage of 67,950. No related recall is listed for this component.

Electrical System complaints: 46; 34% of 135
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 5
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 67,950 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Owners report engine compartment fires starting while the vehicle was parked and off, sometimes hours after the last drive.
Several complaints describe smoke, sparks, or flames erupting from under the hood shortly after a short drive.
Some owners saw a "check battery charging system" warning on the dash before a fire occurred, and battery replacements did not fix the underlying issue.
Headlights reportedly fail to properly illuminate the road when switching from high beam to low beam, leaving drivers unable to see beyond oncoming traffic.
Owners describe the engine stalling or the vehicle shutting off unexpectedly at both low and highway speeds, with instrument panel lights flashing before the stall.
One owner reported a headlight lens collecting water and condensation after rain, distorting the light for oncoming traffic.

When 2013 GMC Acadia electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 24, 2013, latest Jul 12, 2026.

46 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2013 to Jul 2026; peak Aug 2018 (2).

Electrical System recalls for the 2013 GMC Acadia

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Acadia model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201059 (17%)
201177 (29%)
201257 (19%)
201346 (34%)
2014101 (22%)
201537 (15%)
201626 (11%)
2017216 (31%)
2018109 (28%)
2019114 (30%)
202028 (27%)
202138 (26%)
202215 (31%)
202310 (23%)
202412 (20%)
20257 (11%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical complaints does the 2013 GMC Acadia have?: NHTSA lists 46 electrical system complaints for the 2013 Acadia, which is 34% of the 135 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2013 GMC Acadia electrical system?: No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the electrical system on the 2013 Acadia.
Did the 2013 GMC Acadia electrical issues cause fires?: Yes, NHTSA complaint data for the electrical system on the 2013 Acadia includes 5 fires and 0 crashes or injuries.
At what mileage do electrical problems typically appear on the 2013 Acadia?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for electrical system complaints on the 2013 Acadia is 67,950 miles.
How does the 2013 Acadia compare to other years for electrical complaints?: The 2013 Acadia's electrical complaints made up 34% of its total complaints, a higher share than 2010 (17%), 2012 (19%), 2015 (15%), and 2016 (11%), among the years listed.