2013 GMC Acadia Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 25 engine complaints for the 2013 GMC Acadia, 19% of its 135 total complaints. Failures typically appear near 77,696 median miles, with 4 fires reported and no related recall on file.
- Engine complaints
- 25
- 19% of 135
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 4
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 77,697 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Sudden loss of power while driving at highway speeds, with traction control, stability control, and engine reduced-power warnings illuminating.
- Vehicle stalls or shuts off unexpectedly at varying speeds, sometimes accompanied by power steering shutting down and the key becoming stuck in the ignition.
- Reports of engine fires starting in the engine compartment, in some cases while the vehicle was parked and off.
- Piston or connector rod failures that punched a hole in the engine block, occurring both around 40,600 miles and 62,700 miles.
- Engine control module replacement failed to resolve recurring stalling and power-loss complaints in some cases.
When 2013 GMC Acadia engine complaints were filed
First complaint Dec 12, 2014, latest Jul 10, 2025.
Engine recalls for the 2013 GMC Acadia
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Acadia model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are engine problems in the 2013 GMC Acadia?
- NHTSA lists 25 engine complaints for the 2013 Acadia, which makes up 19% of the 135 total complaints filed for that model year.
- At what mileage do 2013 Acadia engine problems usually occur?
- The median mileage at failure for engine complaints on the 2013 Acadia is 77,696.5 miles.
- Is there a recall for the 2013 GMC Acadia engine?
- No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the engine complaints on the 2013 GMC Acadia.
- Did the 2013 Acadia engine complaints involve fires?
- Yes, NHTSA data shows 4 fires among the 25 engine complaints for the 2013 Acadia, though no crashes or injuries were recorded.
- How does the 2013 Acadia compare to other years for engine complaints?
- The 2013 Acadia's 25 engine complaints and 19% share are lower than the 2010 model (91 complaints, 27%) but higher in share than 2014 (53 complaints, 11%) and 2016 (15 complaints, 6%).