Worst 2013 Gmc Terrain Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ENGINE
VISIBILITY/WIPER
POWER TRAIN
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2013 Gmc Terrain.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 197 | 1 | — | 90,027 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 50 | — | — | 62,357 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 42 | — | — | 91,477 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 25 | — | — | 59,781 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 21 | — | 1 | 48,540 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 21 | — | — | 45,243 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 19 | 10 | — | 57,313 mi | |
| STEERING | 14 | — | — | 85,691 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 9 | — | — | 20,420 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 9 | — | — | 52,160 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 8 | — | — | 70,332 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 7 | 3 | — | 43,449 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 6 | — | — | 88,400 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 6 | — | — | 41,300 mi | |
| WHEELS | 6 | 1 | — | 55,200 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 5 | — | — | 55,833 mi | |
| SEATS | 4 | — | 1 | 47,394 mi | |
| Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 115,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV) | 2 | — | — | 108,850 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 2 | — | — | 99,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) | 2 | — | — | 90,384 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE | 2 | — | — | 86,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 2 | — | — | 116,332 mi | |
| VISIBILITY | 2 | — | — | — | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Carry Handle, Shell, Base | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 1 | — | — | 48,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2013 Gmc Terrain
4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,125,123 vehicles.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2017 GMC Terrain vehicles. A reflection caused by the headlight housings may illuminate areas above the vehicle and outside of the driver's view with excessively bright light. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the ball joints in the windshield wiper module may corrode and wear over time, possibly resulting in one or both of the windshield wipers becoming inoperative.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Buick Verano and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu as the electronic park lock lever may allow the ignition key to be removed without the transmission being in PARK. Also, certain 2013 Buick Encore, 2011 Buick Regal, 2013-2014 Buick Verano, 2011-2016 Chevrolet Cruze, 2010-2013 Chevrolet Equinox 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2011-2013 GMC Terrain vehicles may have been serviced with similar defective replacement electronic park lock levers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Buick Verano and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu as the electronic park lock lever may allow the ignition key to be removed without the transmission being in PARK. Also, certain 2013 Buick Encore, 2011 Buick Regal, 2013-2014 Buick Verano, 2011-2016 Chevrolet Cruze, 2010-2013 Chevrolet Equinox 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2011-2013 GMC Terrain vehicles may have been serviced with similar defective replacement electronic park lock levers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
Other Gmc Terrain Years
Wider context: See the full Gmc Terrain reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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