What is the overall risk grade for the 2013 GMC Acadia?

The 2013 GMC Acadia has a risk grade of D. This grade is calculated from 3 NHTSA safety recalls, weighted by severity, recency, and temporal decay. Grades range from A+ (excellent) to F (avoid).

How many safety recalls does the 2013 GMC Acadia have?

The 2013 GMC Acadia has 3 known safety recalls on record. All recalls are repaired free of charge at authorized dealerships.

What is the most severe recall for the 2013 GMC Acadia?

The most severe recall for the 2013 GMC Acadia is classified as high. This indicates a serious safety concern that should be addressed promptly.

Is the 2013 GMC Acadia safe to drive?

The 2013 GMC Acadia has 3 open safety recalls. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

What is the SEAT BELTS recall for the 2013 GMC Acadia? (Campaign #14V266000)

The seatbelt in your vehicle has a flexible steel cable that connects the seatbelt to the front outboard seats. Over time, this cable can weaken and break. If the cable breaks, your seatbelt might not properly restrain you in a crash, which could lead to serious injury. Your dealer will inspect the seatbelt and replace the lap pretensioner if necessary, free of charge, as soon as parts are available. You'll receive a letter in July 2014 with instructions on how to proceed, and a second notice when the parts are ready.

2013 GMC Acadia

3 recalls Risk Grade: D Most severe issue: High Priority

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

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AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Manufacturer

General Motors, LLC

What Happened

The side curtain air bags in your vehicle are designed to protect you and your passengers in the event of a rollover or side impact. However, the critical fasteners that hold these air bags in place might not be secure.

Risk if Unfixed

If the side curtain air bags aren't properly attached, they might not deploy correctly in a severe crash, which could leave you and your passengers exposed to serious injury.

Free Fix

Your dealer will inspect the air bag attachment points and make any necessary adjustments or replacements, all at no cost to you. You should schedule an appointment as soon as you receive the recall notice.

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Original — What Happened

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.

Original — Risk if Unfixed

Unsecured side curtain air bags may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of injury.

Original — 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.

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SEAT BELTS

Manufacturer

General Motors LLC

What Happened

The seatbelt in your vehicle has a flexible steel cable that connects the seatbelt to the front outboard seats. Over time, this cable can weaken and break.

Risk if Unfixed

If the cable breaks, your seatbelt might not properly restrain you in a crash, which could lead to serious injury.

Free Fix

Your dealer will inspect the seatbelt and replace the lap pretensioner if necessary, free of charge, as soon as parts are available. You'll receive a letter in July 2014 with instructions on how to proceed, and a second notice when the parts are ready.

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Original — What Happened

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.

Original — Risk if Unfixed

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.

Original — 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.

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AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

Manufacturer

General Motors LLC

What Happened

The wire that connects your side airbags and seatbelt pretensioners in your Enclave, Acadia, Traverse, or Outlook is the side impact airbag wiring harness. In some 2008-2013 models, this wire can get too hot and not send the signal to deploy the airbags and seatbelts in a crash.

Risk if Unfixed

If the airbags and seatbelts fail to deploy in a crash, you're at a higher risk of serious injury to your head, neck, and body. This is a serious safety issue that could have life-threatening consequences.

Free Fix

Your dealer will replace the faulty wiring harness connections with new, reliable ones at no cost to you. This repair will ensure your airbags and seatbelts work as intended in case of a crash. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.

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Original — What Happened

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.

Original — Risk if Unfixed

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.

Original — 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.

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