2013 GMC Terrain problems and complaints
Owners have filed 370 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 GMC Terrain. The most-reported areas: Engine (198), Visibility/Wiper (50), Power Train (44).
Key takeaways
- 370 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 14 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 25 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 198 | 54% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 50 | 14% |
| Power Train | 44 | 12% |
| Unknown Or Other | 28 | 8% |
| Electrical System | 23 | 6% |
| Air Bags | 22 | 6% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 21 | 6% |
| Steering | 15 | 4% |
| Structure | 14 | 4% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 11 | 3% |
| Exterior Lighting | 10 | 3% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 8 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 GMC Terrain SUV AWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2013 GMC Terrain SUV FWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Steering,structure,engine - filed 2026-10-25
Headlights
Structure - filed 2026-08-22
The paint on top of these kind of vehicles is peeling off tremendously, I've seen several vehicles like the same model& make in my neighborhood that have the same issues like mine with the paint coming off from the top of the vehicle. It's so badd to where it's corroding from the paint coming off!!!
Seat Belts - filed 2026-06-18
The contact owns a 2013 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that the metal base of the seatbelt of the driver side has become exposed. The contact stated area looks frayed and deteriorated. The contact stated that is coming apart and has affected the seatbelt function. The local dealer was not contacted about the failure...
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More for the 2013 GMC Terrain
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.