Worst 2013 GMC Terrain Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Wipers & Visibility
Transmission / Drivetrain
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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 Problems | 197 | 1 | — | 90,027 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 50 | — | — | 62,357 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 42 | — | — | 91,477 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 21 | — | 1 | 48,540 mi | |
| Fuel System | 21 | — | — | 45,243 mi | |
| Airbags | 19 | 10 | — | 57,313 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 14 | — | — | 85,691 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 9 | — | — | 20,420 mi | |
| Body Structure | 9 | — | — | 52,160 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 8 | — | — | 70,332 mi | |
| Brakes | 7 | 3 | — | 43,449 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 6 | — | — | 88,400 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 6 | — | — | 41,300 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 6 | 1 | — | 55,200 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 5 | — | — | 55,833 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Crankcase (Pcv) | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive) | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Camera System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Carry Handle, Shell, Base | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Oil/Lubrication | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2013 GMC Terrain
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,116,756 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."
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2013 GMC Terrain — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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