2013 GMC Acadia: check engine light

Filed Mar 21, 2025 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 92,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2013 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that the vehicle was intermittently difficult to start. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled. The check engine and traction control warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the alternator, stabilizer, starter, ignition switch, door panel, axle, MAP sensor, canister valve, gas cap, and power master window switch were replaced. The mechanic determined that the failure was related to the fuse box. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in a recall related to the electrical system. The contact used a diagnostic scanner to scan the vehicle but was unable to retrieve any diagnostic trouble codes. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 92,000.

Filed Mar 21, 2025 · Electrical · 92,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2013 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that intermittently, the vehicle was difficult to start. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled. The check engine warning light and the traction control warning light were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the alternator, the stabilizer, starter, ignition switch, the door panel, the axle, the matt sensor, the canister valve, gas cap, and power master window switch was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The mechanic determined that the failure was related to the fuse box. The contact used a diagnostic scanner to scan the vehicle but was unable to retrieve any diagnostic trouble codes. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in a recall related to the electrical system. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 92,000.

Filed Nov 26, 2022 · Transmission · MS

My GMC Acadia has been experiencing transmission problems. It has been jerking and it has been failing to accelerate properly. The check engine light is not on and the mechanic says he can not find a problem with the vehicle.

Filed Aug 26, 2020 · Fuel system · 98,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 gmc acadia. The contact stated that the day after refueling the vehicle to the full level, the fuel gauge indicated that the fuel tank was empty. The contact then refueled the vehicle again however the fuel level indicated half when it was completely full. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled as the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact initially took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who then towed the vehicle to fresno buick gmc (5515 n blackstone ave, fresno, ca 93710). The contact stated that the mechanic was able to correct the warning light; however, the fuel gauge would not operate as needed. The mechanic then informed the contact that they had replaced the fuel pump in hopes that would repair the failure with the fuel gauge; however, despite the repair, the failure persisted. The manufacturer had been notified of the failure and she was informed that they were aware of the failure however there was no recall for the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000.

Filed Oct 24, 2018 · Engine, Transmission · 103,000 miles · CO

These symptoms started over 2 years ago and is very intermittent. Driving on the highway, the vehicle suddenly loses power, unable to accelerate and the transmission will not shift out of high gear. The decrease in speed is significant enough that on now 3 occasions the vehicle has almost nearly been rear-ended. Additionally, on the instrument panel the following indicators and messages occur: - "check engine light" - "traction control off" - "engine power is reduced" - "service traction control" - "service stabilitrak" additional symptoms: - loss of power steering - loss of power brakes once vehicle is turned off and sits for a few minutes. The vehicle will start and all of the symptoms above will go away with the exception sometimes of the check engine light. This indicator goes off after vehicle has sat overnight. Note this occurs very infrequently...sometimes months in between. August 2018, dealership (chev automation north, denver, co) diagnosed as transmission problem. Paid $5800 for replacement. October 22, 2018, all of the symptoms described above occurred again while on highway nearly crashing the vehicle. Wife now refuses to drive the car again. This vehicle is totally unsafe. It is unfortunate that a fatal accident must occur before any real attention is made to fixing a problem of this magnitude with gm vehicles.

Filed Jul 7, 2018 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 44,507 miles · FL

I purchased a 2013 gmc acadia from car max on february 16th of this year. After 3 weeks the battery was completely dead, but car max reimbursed the cost to replace. Fast forward to may 24th...as I try to leave from work the vehicle would not start. The dash displayed several messages: reduced engine power, stabilitrak off, and battery saver active. The vehicle was towed to tire kingdom and the diagnosis was a bad fuel pump/fuel pump module. The part was replaced and computer reset. All was well for 3 days and the same problem occurred including a dead battery! I drove the vehicle approximately three more days before the same issue happened again. This time, I had it towed to the gmc dealership. They had my vehicle from june 5th- june 12th and even though they received 6 error codes, they stated it was the battery (the same one replaced in february and was recharged a week prior). I was sure that wasn't the only problem, but they were confident it was. I had to pay $508 out of pocket for battery/ diagnostic because my warranty only covers the diagnostic with repairs. All seemed well for 3 days. This time after starting the vehicle and reaching my destination the truck would not shut off! I immediately called gmc (cel illuminated) and after 10 minutes the engine shut off. I took it to them the next day and they started it had a bad fues block. They repaired it, but 8 days later the vehicle wouldn't start again! On july 2nd it was taken to a shop for the 6th time! This time they are saying it is the ECM. I purchased this vehicle because my husband's 2003 gmc yukon has 286,000 miles and little things are starting to go. Ironically it has been more reliable than this 2013!! I have only had this vehicle for 4 months and have already paid out over $1000 in repairs/deductables. What a nightmare!

Filed Jul 28, 2017 · Transmission · 54,000 miles · KY

My acadia engine light came on when I put it in drive won't go anywhere. Acadia doors keep unlocking and locking was at my house in driveway. Engine light went off everything is fine. Took it to dealership and they said it's the transmission module making car think it's in park but can't fix it unless my engine light is on when I get it to them. Question from me is if it's thinking it's in park what if I'm driving 55 and it thinks it's in park I'll wreck. I feel my family is driving in a dangerous vehicle that the dealership knows what's wrong and where the problem resides but won't fix because my engine light isn't on. That doesn't make a bit of sense to me

Filed Jun 19, 2017 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 57,800 miles · GA

While driving at varying speeds, vehicle's traction control powers off. As a result, the car looses all power, steering wheel locks, and I am unable to steer or break. Once the car powers down or is turned off, it will restart. Usually the engine light indicator will turn on. It has powered down at it's peak frequency three times within 10 miles. The issue is totally unpredictable and has happened over 8 times total, including on the highway traveling 65-70 miles per hour and on a neighborhood street going as slow as 20 miles per hour. It has been taken to the gmc dealership where it was purchased for repairs 4 times, beginning in april 2017. It is currently there now (the 4th time, was towed today 6/19/17;). It is unsafe to drive as there is no way of knowing when or where the car will loose power. There is very little time to do anything when the warning sound/message appears. Literally, you must pray that no one hits you and that you can coast to a safe part of the road (e.g., shoulder). The dealer has been unable to diagnose the cause or repair the vehicle properly. I work in a city (atlanta, ga) where a car is necessary given the distance I drive from home to work everyday. I have lost valuable work hours and peace of mind with this car. I just want my family to be safe when driving. I have also called the corporate gmc office and opened a case.

Filed Feb 16, 2017 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · OH

On multiple occasions now, my car has flashed "traction control off", "engine power is reduced", "service traction control", "service stabilitrak" while in motion at various speeds and has occurred most recently just prior to a curve that caused me to drive into the opposite lane because the engine shuts down causing no control in the steering when these lights come on. When the car is at a complete stop, it is then put into park and the key is turned to the off position and has had no consistency of if it will restart or not. If the traction control symbol is still on the display, it will not restart. It has been into the gm dealer it was purchased from with scheduled evaluation of the problem and they state there is not a problem with the vehicle and no codes stored in the system for them to evaluate this problem. The malfunction indicator lamp symbol will stay on or go off on its own at no specific rate. This is a huge safety concern that has caused my vehicle to stop unexpectedly while driving 55mph down a state route and limits steering ability when this failure occurs causing my vehicle to go into the oposite lane on the road. I did record the dash indicator lights after the vehice was at a complete stop partially on the road while still in drive for the dealership service department to view these on the display and I also have the copy of the service department paper that describes there were no repairs completed due to no failure during scheduled appointment on 2/9/17. The malfunction indicator lamp (check engine light) was still on the display when vehicle dropped off in the evening before the scheduled service. Upon pickup on 2/11/17 there were no indicator lights on the display. I am unable to put the MPH or estimated miles in the alloted space on last incident on 2/15/17 so am adding here; I was driving about 35mph and there was about 98,170 miles.