GMC Acadia First generation (GMT960) - Facelift (2013 - 2016)

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First generation (GMT960) - Facelift of GMC Acadia has been in production since 2013 by 2016.
In addition to external changes, the model has undergone changes in technical terms. First generation (GMT960) - Facelift is longer than the previous generation by 0.1 inches , is wider by 0.7 inches , is lower by 2.4 inches.
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GMC Acadia First generation (GMT960) - Facelift dimensions and specs
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Body style | SUV, Crossover |
Engine options | LLT, 3.6L V-6, 304 HP, 273 lb/ft |
Transmission | 6-spd auto w/OD |
Drive type | front-wheel, all wheel |
Length | 200.80 in |
Width | 78.90 in |
Height | 70.40 in |
Wheelbase | 118.90 in |
Curb weight | 4656 - 4850 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 |
Seating capacity | 7 - 8 |
Front hip room | 58.00 in |
Rear hip room | 57.80 in |
Front Headroom | 38.6 - 40.3 in |
Rear Headroom | 38.8 - 39.6 in |
Front shoulder room | 61.60 in |
Rear shoulder room | 61.00 in |
Fuel tank capacity | 22.00 gal |
MPG (City/Highway) | 16 - 17/23 - 24 |
Towing capacity | 2000 - 5200 lbs |
0-60 mph / 0-100 kph | 7 - 7.8 sec |
¼ mile time | 15.4 - 16.2 sec |
GMC Acadia Common Problems generations
Unfortunately, there is no such thing as a perfect car. Each car has its own design flaws and problems that the user has to deal with. During the GMC Acadia First generation (GMT960) - Facelift production period from 2013 to 2016 drivers have reported 360 complaints. The most common problems are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STEERING, AIR BAGS.
Model Year | Complaints |
2016 Acadia |
42
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2015 Acadia |
77
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2014 Acadia |
165
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2013 Acadia |
76
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Problem Category | Number of Problems |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM my acadia has forward collision warning system and has not ever worked to provide any warning at any speed or... |
82
~ 42468 miles |
STEERING on 08/17/14 at approximately 15:30 i was backing up in my driveway from a major roadway and my vehicle suddenly... |
53
~ 48901 miles |
AIR BAGS i was hit by a ford f-150 that was going approx. 55 mph. it hit me on my rear driver's... |
53
~ 54468 miles |
ENGINE while i was driving my car in traffic the green car indicator light came on and slowed down my speed... |
46
~ 44500 miles |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER first incident: vehicle engine turned off(stalled)while backing out of parking spot. car lost all power: brakes steering engine second incident:... |
45
~ 40490 miles |
POWER TRAIN vehicle jerks and lurches when slowing to turn a corner then accelerating especially when turning left. the transmission seems to... |
39
~ 50857 miles |
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL i was traveling on the highway at about 70 mph in the left lane and the engine began to sputter... |
35
~ 50281 miles |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING two separate warranty claims. dealer did replace all tail light assemblies- once on normal warranty claim the second incident (lhs... |
20
~ 37763 miles |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2014 gmc acadia. the contact stated that while turning at approximately 10 mph the vehicle... |
16
~ 30015 miles |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL while i was driving my car in traffic the green car indicator light came on and slowed down my speed... |
14
~ 36731 miles |
SERVICE BRAKES was going to back out of my garage when i put the shifter into reverse. when the shifter was in... |
14
~ 39437 miles |
BODY > STRUCTURE we have had the car since january and i guess today was the first day i have driven the car... |
12
~ 47817 miles |
SEAT BELTS general motors has announced a safety recall for this vehicle. the number for this campaign is 14187. gm considers this... |
12
~ 40214 miles |
SEATS i have had my 2014 gmc acadia denali for a little over 6 months. since that time i have driven... |
8
~ 34253 miles |
TIRES goodyear fortera tires cracked between the treads (all 4 tires) tire size: p255/65r18 installed on 2014 gmc acadia sle 2 |
6
~ 29617 miles |
VISIBILITY/WIPER i had just picked up 250 pieces of chicken from giant eagle to feed the homeless at the ywca and... |
6
~ 29570 miles |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE my car ran out of gas without any warning. i looked up my vin number and its not included in... |
6
~ 1577 miles |
WHEELS constant vibration early in mornings from tires and rims. gm said its bridgestone bridgestone says its gm. *js... |
6
~ 17042 miles |
TREAD/BELT > TIRES goodyear fortera tires cracked between the treads (all 4 tires) tire size: p255/65r18 installed on 2014 gmc acadia sle 2 |
3
~ 13533 miles |
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2014 gmc acadia. while driving approximately 55 mph and attempting to accelerate the vehicle's speed... |
3
~ 33445 miles |
SUSPENSION we have had the car since january and i guess today was the first day i have driven the car... |
3
~ 46500 miles |
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2014 gmc acadia. while driving 75 mph the engine power reduced service stabilitrak and traction... |
2
~ 38500 miles |
VISIBILITY we have had the car since january and i guess today was the first day i have driven the car... |
2
~ 25750 miles |
HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2014 gmc acadia. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled at various speeds. in addition... |
1
~ 72000 miles |
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2013 gmc acadia. while driving approximately 55 mph the sun roof blew out and shattered... |
1
~ 30000 miles |
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2015 gmc acadia. while driving in the rain water leaked inside the vehicle. the contact... |
1
~ 55000 miles |
HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2014 gmc acadia. the contact stated that the liftgate failed to remain open without warning.... |
1
~ 40147 miles |
SIDEWALL > TIRES tl* the contact owns a 2014 gmc acadia equipped with goodyear fortera hl tires size: p255/65r18 109s. after inspecting the... |
1
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AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT tl* the contact owns a 2014 gmc acadia. upon entering the rear passenger side of the vehicle the contact realized... |
1
~ 20079 miles |
HEAD RESTRAINT > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS tl* the contact owns a 2015 gmc acadia. after driving one hour or longer the contact would get severe headaches... |
1
~ 200 miles |
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2013 gmc acadia. has problem with the fuel gauge not accurately displaying correct amount of fuel. *ta the consumer stated... |
1
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i was returning from a doctors appointment and stopped to pick up my son's prescription. i turned to check on... |
1
~ 4000 miles |
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY i was returning from a doctors appointment and stopped to pick up my son's prescription. i turned to check on... |
1
~ 4000 miles |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES rear door lock automatically locks when vehicle is placed in drive or locked via key pad. when attempting to unlock |
1
~ 4000 miles |
FRONT > SUSPENSION tl* the contact owns a 2013 gmc acadia. while approaching a stop sign the vehicle made an abnormal fluttering sound... |
1
~ 8000 miles |
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL tl* the contact owns a 2013 gmc acadia. while driving approximately 5 mph the accelerator pedal was depressed and the... |
1
~ 1800 miles |
ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT poor outgoing call quality when using handsfree bluetooth microphone connection. when using the built-in bluetooth connection to make phone calls... |
1
~ 250 miles |
How to improve the appearance of your GMC Acadia and to make it look younger?
Time goes on, and the automobile industry does not stand still. The cars that were trendy just a few years ago no longer make people look at you with such enthusiasm. However, you won't love your car any less because it's getting old. But if you want your GMC Acadia to stand out from the crowd and still catch the eye, transform its appearance. Put on nice rims - it'll make it more noticeable right away. Install coilovers - lowered cars always look cooler. Add fender flares to the kit and you get a sportier look. Put decals on it and people passing by won't be able to take their eyes off of you.
However, you can not only change the appearance of your car beyond recognition, but also to rejuvenate it. If you want, you can make your car a couple of generations younger. To do this you should buy a body kit - a set of body elements that repeat the outlines of cars of later versions. It won't make the car go faster, but it will be extremely difficult to notice the differences externally.
Body kits
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iJDMTOY 30W High Power 10-LED LEDayFlex ...
- All new Free-style flexible design
- 10 pieces super bright 3W each eagle eye LED lights (30W total)
- Each LED light is measured at 0.94" in diameter and 1.00" in length
- Free style mounting to bumper...
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Xotic Tech Front Bumper Lip Chin Spoiler...
- 【Material】Made of updated durable and sturdy ABS, no deformation in long-term use, physically strong firm and durable, anti-collision and scratch-resistant
- 【Special Design】DIY installation, different cool style reveal no matter you install the White spoiler or...
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Xotic Tech Universal Front Bumper Lip Ch...
- [Model] - Universal fitment for most vehicle front bumper lip.(Please measure and check the position you are going to install the spoiler, and make sure these splitters will fit your vehicle before purchase.)
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Bumper Trunk Quick Release Front Rear Bu...
- Need to attach and detach your bumper quickly? Quick release fasteners are great for front bumpers, rear bumpers, and hatch lids that need to be frequently removed. They are perfect for people who go to...
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All-Fit Automotive 2.5 Inch Universal Bu...
- ✔️ Protect your bumper from scrapes; OEM grade lip is made in the USA and does not rip or tear
- ✔️ The strongest bumper lip you can buy; Heavy duty material offers excellent protection
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CK Formula Carbon Fiber Hood Scoop - Aer...
- ? DECORATIVE USE: Closed end hood scoop enhances the JDM body lines to give your vehicle a racing / sports look. The scoop kit can improve the aerodynamics and fuel efficiency of your vehicle. Give...
Fender flares
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EZ Flares – The Original Universal Fle...
- ENHANCE & PROTECT YOUR RIDE – The universal fender EZ Flares are a fast, easy, and low-cost way to give your car an aggressive, off-road look! Universal compatibility allows it to be installed on virtually...
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EZ Flares XL – The Original Universal ...
- MAXIMUM PROTECTION & TIRE COVERAGE – The universal EZ Flares XL are fast, easy way to give your truck an aggressive, off-road look and stay legal! Universal compatibility allows it to be installed on virtually...
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GOOACC Blind Rivet,Fender Flare & Rocker...
- 20 Pieces of Nylon Blind Rivets: Replaces GM: 10184895, 20452072 Ford: N803862-S, Chrysler: 6501559, 6506007-AA
- 20 Pieces of Fender Flare & Rocker Moulding Clip:Replaces Chrysler: 68039280-AA Jeep Wrangler JK & Wrangler Unlimited JK 2007 -
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50PCS Fender Flare Clips, Push Door Trim...
- [High quality material]: Fender Flare Clips are made of high quality Nylon material, which is wear-resistant and corrosion resistant. It is equipped with black foam for better sealing, smaller swing, and is not easy to...
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Mean Mug Auto 201525-6133C 38x Fender Fl...
- Compatible with Toyota : Toyota Tacoma 2004-on, 4Runner 2002-on, RAV4 2005-on, FJ Cruiser 2006-2010, Highlander 2009-2010
- Blue Fender Flare clips : Size: Head Diameter: 17mm, Stem Length: 10mm Replaces OEM Number 75495-35010
- Orange Fender Flare...
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A-Premium 4 Pcs Black Universal Splash G...
- Upgraded Universal Mud Flaps Splash Guards; Drilling Holes Required
- Compatible Makes: Universal; For All Body Styles: Car, Pickup, SUV, Van, Truck, etc.
- Package Includes: 4 Pcs (1 Set) --- Front and Rear
- Color: Black; Material:...
Rims
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All-Fit Rim Trim Wheel Protection Strips...
- Car Wheel Rim Protection Strips Available In 7 Standout Colors ?
- 25 Feet of OEM Grade Wheel Rim Material That Won't Rip Or Tear
- Package Includes Enough Rim Trim Wheel Protection For Four 24 inch...
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Tallew 4 Pcs Push Through Wheel Center C...
- Quality Material Selection: made of quality stainless steel, the wheel center cap is sturdy and solid, reliable and long lasting, strong enough against breakage, deformation and abrasion, serving you for long
- Notable Size Details: the...
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VARGTR 4 Pcs Tire Valve Stem Caps,Lumino...
- [Material] The valve dust cap is made of high-quality and durable ABS plastic, which is dustproof and waterproof and can be used for a long time.
- [Fluorescent Design] The wheel tire valve absorbs light when...
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8 Pcs Wheel Rim Decal Stripes Car Decals...
- Quality Materials: these rim decals are made of reflective PVC material, which is waterproof and windproof, can resist rain erosion and sunlight, not easy to fade, good adhesion, not easy to fall, and can be...
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Ouzorp Car Wheel Scratch Fix Rim Touch U...
- If you are parking sideways, your wheels are easily scratched, the kits help you repair scratches and slight dents.
- It has never been easier to repair your wheels quickly! No need to take your wheels...
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Ouzorp Car Wheel Scratch Fix Rim Touch U...
- If you are parking sideways, your wheels are easily scratched, the kits help you repair scratches and slight dents.
- It has never been easier to repair your wheels quickly! No need to take your wheels...
Coilovers
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iJDMTOY Universal Fit Gun Metal Grey Fin...
- Universal fit for most cars (sedan/coupe/convertible)
- Come with (4) gunmetal grey color powder-coated anodized finish aluminum fasteners, (4) sets of stainless bolts/nuts/washers, (2) high strength fastener O-ring rubber bands
- Made with T6 6061 high quality...
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Xotic Tech 2pc Adjustable 6"-9" Front Bu...
- ?2 pieces of front bumper lip splitter rod strut tie bars, universal for cars use.
- ?Package includes fully articulated top and bottom joins which allow them to be installed at any angle.
- ?Made with premium...
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Xotic Tech Front Bumper Lip Chin Spoiler...
- 【Material】Made of updated durable and sturdy ABS, no deformation in long-term use, physically strong firm and durable, anti-collision and scratch-resistant
- 【Special Design】DIY installation, different cool style reveal no matter you install the White spoiler or...
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Motor Trend Premium FlexTough All-Protec...
- Flex Tough – Our Advanced Performance Rubber Polymers are Tested for Extreme Conditions to Ensure they Don't Crack, Split or Deform
- No-Slip Grip – Rubberized Nibs on the Bottom so the Mat Does not Move...
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Brake Light Flasher Strobe Brake Light S...
- What you can receive: there are 4 pieces of flash strobe controllers and 4 pieces of double sided adhesive tapes in the package, which can alert the vehicles behind you to stop to avoid rear-end...
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JUSTTOP Universal Cleaning Gel for Car, ...
- Safe and Eco-friendly: The car beauty keyboard cleaning gel is made of high quality biodegradable gel material, non-sticky and smells like a light lemon fragrance. It is non-irritating to the skin and is environmentally safe.Cleaning...
Decals
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24 x 6.6 Inches Giant Car Bumper Sticker...
- What Will You Get: this package contains 2 pieces 24 x 6.6 inches of large size car stickers for easy replacement and sharing, this will be the ideal present option, and if you have a...
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8 Pcs Wheel Rim Decal Stripes Car Decals...
- Quality Materials: these rim decals are made of reflective PVC material, which is waterproof and windproof, can resist rain erosion and sunlight, not easy to fade, good adhesion, not easy to fall, and can be...
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Arrow Reflective Stickers for Car, 24PCS...
- 【Safety Warning Stickers】: This car sticker is designed with a diamond-grade, high-brightness reflective prism structure, which can have a good reflective effect even in low light. It is not only a cool decorative item, but...
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7 inch Snow Mountain Tree Stickers for C...
- 【Works for A Long Time】: This forest snow mountain sticker is made of high quality PVC material, not only waterproof and anti-fading, but also not easy to fade very durable. We use a high level...
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SINGARO Funny Car Stickers Exterior Acce...
- Funny stickers: Decorate your beloved car with this funny car sticker.
- Sticker composition: The sticker consists of three parts, the first layer is a transparent transfer film, the second layer is a car sticker, and...
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SINGARO 4PCS Aluminum Valve Stem Cap, Gr...
- High quality: High quality aluminum alloy is used to replace the original bad valve cap of the tire, which can keep the wheel working well.
- Convenience: The valve cover is easy to install and disassemble....

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