2013 GMC Acadia AWD SLT-2
All photo credits
- Photo: 2013 GMC Acadia front 4.27.18 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2007 GMC Acadia 3.6 V6 AWD SLT (49740153872) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2014 GMC Acadia AWD by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Passenger Side Door - 2013 GMC Acadia SLT (8674488629) by Michael Sheehan, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Rear Hatch Open - 2013 GMC Acadia SLT (8675593722) by Michael Sheehan, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2013 GMC Acadia AWD SLT-2 is a 288-hp 3.6-liter V6 with an automatic 6-speed and all-wheel drive. It starts at $43,200 MSRP and is rated at 18 mpg combined.
It makes 288 horsepower and 270 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 16 mpg city and 23 mpg highway (18 mpg combined).
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $43,200 ($60,258 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $44,095 ($61,506 *) |
| Destination Charge | $895 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.6L High Feature V6, direct injection |
| Displacement | 3.6 L |
| Horsepower | 288 hp |
| Torque | 270 lb-ft |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 24-valve, VVT |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | All-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Automatic 6-speed |
| 1st Gear | 4.48 |
| 2nd Gear | 2.91 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.91 |
| 4th Gear | 1.45 |
| 5th Gear | 1 |
| 6th Gear | 0.74 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 16 MPG |
| Highway | 23 MPG |
| Combined | 18 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Wheelbase | 118.9 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (15.5 % risk) |
Other tested variants (1)
- 2013 GMC Acadia SUV FWD: 5 ★ overall
Recalls
3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2013 GMC ACADIA. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Apr 8, 2021 · AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2015, 2017 Buick Enclave, 2010-2019 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2011-2016 GMC Acadia vehicles. The side curtain air bags may not be properly attached.
Consequence: Unsecured side curtain air bags may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, realign or replace the weld nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 24, 2021. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N202321200.
NHTSA campaign 21V246000
May 20, 2014 · SEAT BELTS
General Motors is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured April 14, 2008, through May 14, 2014, Chevrolet Traverse vehicles manufactured June 6, 2008, through May 14, 2014, and GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured April 9, 2008, through May 14, 2014, and 2009-2010 Saturn Outlook vehicles manufactured April 14, 2008, through March 18, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the flexible steel cable that connects the seatbelt to the front outboard seating positions may fatigue and separate over time.
Consequence: If the steel cable becomes fatigued and separates, the seatbelt may not properly restrain the seat occupant increasing the risk of an injury in a crash.
Remedy: General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, repair and replace the lap pretensioner, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. An interim notice will be mailed to owners in July 2014. A second notice will be mailed to owners once parts become available. The recall for the 2009-2010 model years began on July 11, 2014. The interim letter for the 2011-2014 model years were distributed on July 11, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-462-8782 (GMC), 1-800-553-6000 (Saturn). General Motors recall number for this campaign is 14187.
NHTSA campaign 14V266000
Mar 17, 2014 · AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 Buick Enclave and GMC Acadia and 2009-2013 Chevrolet Traverse and 2008-2010 Saturn Outlook vehicles. In the affected vehicles, increased resistance in the driver and passenger seat mounted side impact air bag (SIAB) wiring harnesses may result in the SIAB and seat belt pretensioners not deploying in the event of a crash.
Consequence: Failure of the side impact air bags and seat belt pretensioners to deploy in a crash increase the risk of injury to the driver and front seat occupant.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected harness connections with soldered connections, free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2014. Buick owners may contact the owner center at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet owners at 1-866-694-6546, Saturn at 1-800-553-6000, and GMC owners at 1-866-996-9463. GM's number for this recall is 14030. Note: Vehicles repaired as part of Customer Satisfaction Campaign 10085 and special coverage 10335 have already had the subject condition repaired and therefore are not included in the safety recall.
NHTSA campaign 14V118000
140 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2013 GMC ACADIA
Owner Complaints
140 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2013 GMC ACADIA (5 mention a crash, 8 a fire, 4 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 39 |
| Air Bags | 32 |
| Power Train | 27 |
| Unknown Or Other | 24 |
| Engine | 21 |
| Exterior Lighting | 10 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2013 GMC ACADIA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.