2012 GMC Acadia vs 2013 GMC Acadia
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2012 GMC Acadia | 2013 GMC Acadia |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 296 | 134 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,584 | 1,691 |
| Investigations | 2 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 8 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 8 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19 | 18–19 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 75,000 mi | 84,197 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | GMC Acadia | GMC Acadia |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 41 | 38 |
| Power Train | 43 | 27 |
| Air Bags | 33 | 29 |
| Engine | 35 | 21 |
| Steering | 46 | 8 |
| Structure | 42 | 5 |
| Exterior Lighting | 21 | 10 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 22 | 5 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 22 | 6 |
| Check engine light | 17 | 6 |
| Stalling | 13 | 14 |
| Airbag warning light | 10 | 9 |
| Hesitation / surging | 8 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 8 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 7 | 8 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 8 |
2012 GMC Acadia
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.