general problems of the 2013 GMC Acadia

I bought a 2013 GMC Acadia with a 3. 6l engine and I was driving it home, and the engine locked up on me, and it didn’t throw a code or anything, it just shut off and wouldn’t start back up, and later I find out that it had an oil leak from somewhere and now I have to have the engine replaced, which is 13k dollars, the vehicle is located at walker Chevrolet in nitro wv, I’m a single dad of 5 children and I can’t afford to fix this vehicle at that price, I asked if they could take payments to replace it, and they said not and that they would not release the vehicle back to me until it is paid for, and now I’m stranded with 5 children with no way to go to the store or anything. The engine locked up on me in the middle of the four lane in st albans wv, and I almost got hit by vehicles that were behind me and everything.

My 2013 GMC Acadia started fire on April 9, 2024 around 11pm in the driveway of our home. The vehicle was parked and off. The vehicle wasn’t used during the day. The last day of use was on April 8, 2024 around 6pm. The fire department stated it was potentially an electrical fire within the engine of the vehicle.

At 35-40 and 55-65 mph, the car slips/ pulls back. I took it to the dealer, my rep said it is a known issue and GMC issued a bulletin but will not recall it because it's too expensive. There are thousands of reports online. Please investigate.

Battery saver mode activated dinged then car talked to me. I've replaced the alternator and brand new battery. . . . . Car battery draining fast n only pulling 11. 03 volts when it's supposed hit 14. 5-15. 5volts. Also air bag lite is on saying service airbag. I've only had the car 3 months. . . . Bought it from a dealer March 13th n till 2-3 days ago been working fine. Now saying service air bag n battery saver mode activated. I have no clue to this . . . . . I'm lost after replacing the battery n alternator.

I dont know exactly what is wrong but from online videos I think power train or transmission. When driving the vehicle will struggle/delay shifting. When it does finally shift its so hard it throws u forward. When having to quickly get on the gas it will delay to where your not really moving. This almost caused accidents multiple times. ( not pulling out in front of people) entering interstate is a good exsample. It has also lost power when crossing intersection!.

Unknown. Engine blew. Was determined by independent service provider. Vehicle wouldn’t start and blew white smoke from the exhaust.

After having for just under a year the transmission seems to be acting up when going from 2nd to 3rd gear around 30mph to 40mph. After reading several forms it seems this is a common occurrence in these vehicles. . Not sure if it’s been reported but all the forms are showing people had to spend a good amount to determine what the issue is and seems that everyone had to replace the transmissions for the problem to go away. I’m not sure how everything works but feel it should be looked at maybe.

Tl- the contact owns a 2013 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while in for service the the mechanic noticed the odor of smoke and fuel inside the vehicle. Later while the vehicle was parked a fire had started from with in the engine compartment. The fire department was called to the scene and extinguished the flames. During the incident the vehicle was destroyed. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer step on GMC located at 5651 pensacola blvd, pensacola, FL 32505 who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was later inspected by an independent company who was also unable to determine the cause of the fire. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 115,000. Jft.

The contact owns a 2013 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that the vehicle was intermittently difficult to starting. 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, the stabilizer, starter, ignition switch, the door panel, the 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.

Piston connector rod put a whole in the engine at only 62700 (2700 miles after oil change that was always changed after oil change light came on around every 4500 to 5000 miles)miles on the vehicle. We were driving at 70 mph on major highway and suddenly stop responding and would not start in an area that only had half of emergency lane(so the car was taking part of travel lanes) . This was December 27,2018 at 11:30 pm with me, my wife, our 2 kids, our nephew and their friend (8, 12,13 and 14 years old) we were coming back from a ski trip 1 and half hour from home, it happened about 40 minutes away from home . We could not come out the car, it was not safe place out of the car. State police drove by and did not stop, I called then to send someone until tow truck come. Tow truck came first after around 45 minutes. Car computer cluster start to show battery was dying, it was pit black with 18 wheeler and cars flying by. This is a safety issue - drivers with families should be made aware. I went to the local GMC dealer to ask why it happened since car has 62700 miles and they ask me if my wife does off road I said no. But I asked my wife to make sure she said no. But to make double and triple sure I asked my 8 years old daughter and my 12 years old if their mother drives on mud, water,bump hills, wet land, shaking places and pot holes. They said no but that would be fun (lol). Thank you GMC for a nice holiday gift.

Piston put a whole in the engine at only 40,000 miles on the vehicle. We were driving at 70mph on major highway. This is a safety issue - drivers should be made aware.

The service department failed to properly repair my vehicle and possibly sold my vehicle to me with prior knowledge of faulty "battery charging system". I was told I just needed a new battery (which was replaced twice within the same week). This process began on 11/12/2016. I received the same error on my dash (battery charging system needs servicing) and my battery had to be jumped just like before on 4/12/2017. I contacted onstar and made an appt. With the service department at mccarthy morse Chevrolet for the next morning (4/13/2017). However I didn't make it because my car went up in flames in my garage about 15mins. After me and my children got out of it!!!! other issues that were addressed during this 6mo. Time frame included: a/c replacement, head gaskets and head bolts replacement, timing chain and cam shaft actuators replacement, and flywheel replacement. I feel like the services department had prior knowledge of these issues and didn't correct them before either.

The contact owns a 2013 GMC Acadia. While driving approximately 5 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the front tires spun without the vehicle moving. The engine stability and traction lights illuminated. In addition, the contact noticed smoke emitting from the engine. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician was unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 1,800.

I have never had to replace bulbs in the headlights in a vehicle I have owned. The headlights in this vehicle were good about 2 years. But, since then I have had to replace both bulbs in the headlights every year. And, I have to have the a/c system worked on every year as well beginning 3 months after I purchased it. Purchasing this vehicle is the worst decision I have ever made in my life. I am constantly having something break. Headlights, wheel bearings, motor mount, multiple issues with a/c, transmission.