2013 GMC Acadia Transmission & Powertrain Problems
Owners filed 27 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2013 GMC Acadia, 20% of all 135 complaints that year. Reported failures center on torque converter shudder, rough shifting, and unexpected loss of drive, with a median failure mileage of 99,250. No related recalls are listed for this issue.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 27
- 20% of 135
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 99,250 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical transmission symptoms owners report
- Owners describe torque converter failures causing shuddering or vibration when accelerating from a stop, sometimes with the engine shutting off while stopped.
- Some drivers report the transmission delays shifting until high RPM, producing a whining noise before the vehicle finally moves.
- Several complaints describe sudden loss of power or the transmission refusing to shift out of high gear while driving on the highway.
- Owners report transmission fluid leaks after dealer repairs that recurred despite multiple visits.
- One complaint describes the all-wheel-drive system disengaging while climbing a snowy hill, leaving the vehicle unable to move except in reverse.
- A separate complaint describes the vehicle rolling forward unexpectedly after being parked, resulting in a crash and injury.
When 2013 GMC Acadia transmission complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 4, 2016, latest Feb 11, 2026.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2013 GMC Acadia
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Acadia model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Are transmission problems common on the 2013 GMC Acadia?
- NHTSA lists 27 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2013 Acadia, which is 20% of all 135 complaints filed for that model year.
- At what mileage do 2013 GMC Acadia transmission problems usually appear?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 99,250 miles.
- Is there a recall for the 2013 GMC Acadia transmission?
- No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the 2013 Acadia's Transmission & Powertrain complaints.
- What specific transmission symptoms do 2013 Acadia owners report?
- Owners describe torque converter shudder, delayed or rough shifting, fluid leaks, and sudden loss of drive power while underway.
- How does the 2013 Acadia compare to other years for this issue?
- The 2013 model's 20% share of complaints tied to this area is higher than 2010-2012 and 2014-2016, but well below the 2017-2019 model years, which each exceeded 30%.