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2013 GMC Terrain Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2013 GMC Terrain has 42 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2013 GMC Terrain

Engine
152
Visibility
50
Powertrain
42
Other
29
Airbags
20
Electrical
17
Steering
14
Structure
11
Lights
8
Suspension
7
Speed Control
5
Wheels
4
Seats
3
Brakes
3

42

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
May 21, 2025POWER TRAIN,ENGINEThe contact owns a 2013 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the transmission ...
Jul 3, 2024POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEI hit a pot hole and a stabilitrack error popped up. Also reduced engine power I was miles from home...
Sep 1, 2023POWER TRAINWhen I put car in park it tools Bach about half a foot before it actually stops this happens everyti...
Feb 24, 2023POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMThe exhaust and emissions system appears to have failed or is malfunctioning, including the catalyti...
Feb 6, 2023POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2013 GMC Terrain. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle lost motiv...
Dec 1, 2022POWER TRAINA loud popping noise was coming from the middle to back of vehicle. Upon inspection by independent r...
Oct 24, 2022POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMWhile driving on the highway at speed limit 75mph, the vehicle (without warning ️) suddenly went int...
Jul 13, 2022POWER TRAINTransmission failed for no Reason
Aug 28, 2021POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEWhen driving my Terrain, my traction control light came on, then a message on the display saying ser...
Aug 1, 2021POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMVehicle burns excessive amounts of oil. I need to add oil almost every time I drive. This could resu...
May 6, 2021POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEVehicle stopped while driving three different times. Whenever alarm is turned on, car sometimes does...
Mar 29, 2021POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINEMY VEHICLE EATS UP OIL. I JUST RECENTLY FOUND OUT ABOUT THE EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION INVESTIGATION....
Mar 19, 2021POWER TRAIN,ENGINEGMC 2013 TERRAIN. FAULTY ENGINE MAKE. CAUSING EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION. NEVER ALERTED BY ANY WARNIN...
Feb 8, 2021POWER TRAIN,ENGINEPCV VALVE FROZE CAUSING REAR CRANKSHAFT SEAL TO FAIL. ENGINE NEEDED TO NE REPLACED. GM WON'T HONOR...
Jan 29, 2021POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2013 GMC Terrain. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, a noise was...
Nov 4, 2020POWER TRAIN,ENGINEMY VEHICLE BEGAN BY STALLING OUT WHEN I WAS IN REVERSE, WHILE DRIVING AND WOULD STALL OUT WHEN STOPP...
Nov 1, 2020POWER TRAIN,ENGINETHIS VEHICLE IS CONSUMING OIL AT AN EXCESSIVE RATE. THIS HAS CAUSED OTHER ISSUES SUCH AS SOLENOIDS N...
Sep 20, 2020POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMIIN EARLY 2020 I REACHED OUT TO 2 DIFFERENT GMC DEALERSHIPS IN REGARD TO THE RECALLS THAT EXISTED ON...
Jan 24, 2020POWER TRAIN,ENGINETHE CAR HAS OIL CONSUMPTION ISSUES WHICH IS CAUSING IT TO STALL. MY CAR STALLED WHILE DRIVING IN TRA...
Jan 19, 2020POWER TRAIN,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINEON A COLD 12 DEGREE DAY ON 1/19/2020 I WAS DRIVING MY 2013 GMC TERRAIN ON A BUSY STATE HIGHWAY DOING...

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