2013 GMC Acadia: engine stalls while driving

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 Jun 20, 2023 · Transmission · 194,032 miles · PA

The contact owns a 2013 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that after coming to a stop for a traffic signal or stopping for other traffic, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The contact was unaware if any warning lights were illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the torque converter solenoid had remained in an open position, causing the vehicle to stall while stopped. The vehicle had not been repaired. The contact stated that his mechanic had researched online and related the failure to TSB Number: 10052215-6979 (Power Train). The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 194,032.

Filed May 4, 2021 · Engine, Fuel system · MS

When driving in traffic and slowing down or coming to a stop. The vehicle goes completely dead. I will have to restart at each stop. When it does start, it is not a smooth take off, it is extremely rough, almost like a manual transmission in the wrong gear. This should not be happening. And it is getting worst every day. I have to transport my family in this vehicle and it is very unsafe for us. I still have a year to pay for it and I am hearing more and more customers with the same complaint. The dealer doesn't want to touch it, because they are unsure what is wrong, or if they can repair it. Frankly, this should not be an issue with this many cars. There have been several near-misses with accidents because of the car stalling in traffic.

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 Nov 22, 2019 · Electrical · 55,000 miles · ME

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 gmc acadia. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the 'service side detection system', 'low voltage' and 'traction control' messages suddenly displayed before the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was later restarted, but the failure recurred. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 55,000.

Filed Oct 15, 2019 · Engine · 85,393 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 gmc arcadia. While driving at low speeds and making a turn, the vehicle stalled. Also, the stabilitrak disable and traction control disable warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to team one chevrolet buick (1616 lansing rd, charlotte, mi 48813, (517) 543-0200) where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where an engine was ordered. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number:[xxx]. The failure mileage was 85,393. Consumer stated engine was replaced. ('parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).')

Filed Sep 4, 2018 · Engine · 95,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 gmc acadia. While driving 50 MPH, the vehicle slowed down and stalled without warning. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and instructed the contact to call the federal safety agency. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000.

Filed May 9, 2018 · Brakes, Steering · 94,000 miles · TN

While coasting up to a redlight the car engine lurched and stalled shutting off. This left me coasting with no power steering and no power brakes. Very scary. I was very fortunate I didn't hit anything. We have since found out this is due to a gm known problem with the torque converter. Gm has a service bulletin acknowledging this problem. Tsb 13120a

Filed Jan 4, 2016 · Transmission · 20,000 miles · WA

All wheel drive turned off while driving up straight up a hill with 2-3 feet of snow. Could not get the car to move in any gear except reverse. If there had been uphill traffic, I would have been rear ended because it stopped moving.

Filed Apr 10, 2015 · Electrical · 44,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 gmc acadia. While driving approximately 5 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to the dealer who stated that the failure was contributed to the faulty electrical system. The vehicle was currently being diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 44,000.

Filed Feb 19, 2015 · Electrical · 2,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 gmc acadia. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 55 MPH, the lights on the instrument panel flashed and the engine stalled. The vehicle restarted after numerous attempts. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v614000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was approximately 2,000.