Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2013 GMC Terrain has 3 recalls, 367 complaints, and a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
3
Recalls
367
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
16V582000
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the ball joints in...
16V502000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
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 t...
22V137000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2017 GMC Terrain vehicles. A reflection caused by the headlight housings may illuminate areas abov...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2013 GMC Terrain SUV AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 8, 2025 | ENGINE | Was driving my terrain and suddenly it started to shake and then check engine Light came on. Upon g... |
| Oct 5, 2025 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2013 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while coming to a complete stop or shif... |
| Aug 6, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2013 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle hesit... |
| May 21, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2013 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the transmission ... |
| Mar 18, 2025 | ENGINE | My 2013 GMC Terrain suddenly began to jerk as I was heading to run an errand in town. I pulled my ... |
| Feb 6, 2025 | ENGINE | Oil consumption rate was too high, roughly 2qts every 1500miles. Caused timing chain to break. Secon... |
| Dec 28, 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2013 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that when slowing down to come to a stop, th... |
| Dec 14, 2024 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2013 GMC Terrain. The contact stated while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the v... |
| Dec 2, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Vehicle emissions issue, catalytic converter and engine light. Vehicle is burning oil |
| Nov 4, 2024 | Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness | Vehicle involved in a significant head on crash. Child was restrained in the right rear in Cosco Eas... |
| Oct 28, 2024 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | vehicle started running rough when driven, mechanic found fuel pump putting fuel into oil. could hav... |
| Oct 1, 2024 | ENGINE | Excessive oil consumption before first oil change due, bought vehicle used less then month before se... |
| Jul 8, 2024 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The contact owns a 2013 GMC Terrain. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V... |
| Jul 3, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | I hit a pot hole and a stabilitrack error popped up. Also reduced engine power I was miles from home... |
| Jun 10, 2024 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2013 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start up with the... |
| May 25, 2024 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The engine locked up due to oil leaking into it. This is a known issue with GM on these model cars b... |
| Apr 17, 2024 | ENGINE | 2013 GMC Terrain with 109000 miles. Check engine light came on. Drove to local independent repair ... |
| Apr 6, 2024 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | When refueling, and having the fill nozzle locked on for auto shutoff, the fuel overflows and drains... |
| Feb 1, 2024 | STRUCTURE | Diagnosis - rear floor boards and trunk well full of water. Diagnose and report - Founds traces of w... |
| Jan 5, 2024 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2013 GMC Terrain. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle lost motiv... |