Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2013 GMC Terrain has 152 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
152
Complaints
0
Recalls
2
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
| 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... |
| 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... |
| Oct 1, 2024 | ENGINE | Excessive oil consumption before first oil change due, bought vehicle used less then month before se... |
| 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 ... |
| Jan 5, 2024 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2013 GMC Terrain. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle lost motiv... |
| Sep 25, 2023 | ENGINE | Catalytic Converter - Available for inspection Safety Risk - Toxic Exhaust gasses and engine failur... |
| Aug 1, 2023 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2013 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming 1 to 3 quarts... |
| Jul 5, 2023 | ENGINE | Massive oil consumption |
| Jun 1, 2023 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | When driving vehicle loses power, upon pushing accelerator there is no acceleration and vehicle keep... |
| Apr 30, 2023 | ENGINE | Bought my 2013 GMC Terrain SLT in 2017 from Carvana. I did not know there had been low oil issues or... |
| Mar 13, 2023 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | See attached document from complainant |
| Feb 10, 2023 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE | The contact's mother owns a 2013 GMC Terrain. The contact stated while she was driving at approximat... |
| Feb 6, 2023 | ENGINE | Vehicle began to hesitate and then became disabled. A large amount of oil was evident under the vehi... |