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GMC Acadia Denali: which year should you buy?

Across the 2011 to 2026 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2013 (90/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Shop by model year.

Best years to target

2013 90 · 2024 89 · 2015 85 · 2016 82

Every model year, scored

The same scoring for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to judge the year either way.

202664/100
Too New

5 complaints · 1 recalls

202580/100
Buy

58 complaints · 0 recalls

202489/100
Buy

55 complaints · 0 recalls

202379/100
Buy

38 complaints · 4 recalls

202281/100
Buy

47 complaints · 3 recalls

202177/100
Buy

145 complaints · 2 recalls

202077/100
Buy

97 complaints · 6 recalls

201973/100
Buy

374 complaints · 2 recalls

201872/100
Buy

389 complaints · 2 recalls

201773/100
Buy

639 complaints · 0 recalls

201682/100
Buy

220 complaints · 0 recalls

201585/100
Buy

247 complaints · 0 recalls

201478/100
Buy

447 complaints · 0 recalls

201390/100
Buybest year

134 complaints · 0 recalls

201264/100
Caution

300 complaints · 5 recalls

201164/100
Caution

280 complaints · 5 recalls

Zeroing in on the 2013?

The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2013 GMC Acadia Denali’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.

Recalls, complaint breakdown & inspection checklist, all in a shareable PDF

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The fine print: each year’s verdict is computed from public NHTSA complaint and recall records for the GMC Acadia Denali as a model, not for any individual car. A well-kept example of a weaker year can outlast a neglected strong one. Informational only, so always get a professional pre-purchase inspection.