2013 GMC Terrain
This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 364
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Engine
Campaigns on file for 2013
None on file
54% of complaints
Complaints per year
2013: 364 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 290 |
| 2011 | 386 |
| 2012 | 364 |
| 2013 | 364 |
| 2014 | 296 |
| 2015 | 298 |
| 2016 | 152 |
| 2017 | 135 |
| 2018 | 220 |
| 2019 | 184 |
| 2020 | 196 |
| 2021 | 36 |
| 2022 | 60 |
| 2023 | 40 |
| 2024 | 52 |
| 2025 | 13 |
| 2026 | 32 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Engine
54% · 197 reportsVisibility/wiper
14% · 50 reportsPower train
12% · 44 reportsMost commonly citing transfer case (4-wheel drive).
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When I put car in park it tools Bach about half a foot before it actually stops this happens everytime it's put into park
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-18
Electrical system
6% · 23 reportsMost commonly citing ignition and instrument cluster/panel.
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My car since day one steering wheels locks up constantly, the brakes do not stop you the worst is the engines battery which is located under the seat constantly says I have no power it will turn on several codes and the start idling the rpms go up...
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-01-05
Also filed under Electronic stability control (esc) and steering
Fuel/propulsion system
6% · 21 reportsSafety timeline
3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2013Complaint volume 364 complaints filed for this model year.
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2016-10-14Electrical system, power train16V502000 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.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the key cylinder lock housing, free of charge. The recall began on October 14, 2016.
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2017-04-13Visibility16V582000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, dealers will repair the AIP-hole, inspect and, if necessary, replace the front wiper module, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2017.
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2022-09-08Exterior lighting22V137000 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.
Remedy: Dealers will install headlamp appliques, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 8, 2022. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222363740.
Buy-smart checklist
2013 GMC Terrain — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine: 197 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility/wiper: 50 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 44 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 16V502000 · Electrical system, power train
- Recall 16V582000 · Visibility
- Recall 22V137000 · Exterior lighting
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- Is the 2013 GMC Terrain reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2013 GMC Terrain is rated "worse than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2013 GMC Terrain?
- The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 54% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2013 GMC Terrain have?
- 3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.