2013 GMC Terrain problems
Owners have filed 484 complaints about the 2013 GMC Terrain with NHTSA. Engine accounts for 40.7% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of visibility/wiper at 10.3%.
Complaints484
Crashes18
Fires2
Injuries45
Deaths1
What owners report breaking
Engine 40.7% · 197
Visibility/wiper 10.3% · 50
Power train 9.1% · 44
Unknown or other 5.2% · 25
Electrical system 4.8% · 23
Fuel/propulsion system 4.3% · 21
Air bags 3.9% · 19
Steering 2.9% · 14
Severity
Of those complaints, 18 describe a crash, 2 describe a fire, 45 report an injury and 1 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Across the 11 model years of the GMC Terrain in this data, 2013 ranks 3rd by complaint volume — 2011 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 32 in the last three years against 142 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 77,000 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2013 GMC Terrain. The contact stated while driving 65 mph, the front collision alert sensor illuminated and the vehicle decreased in speed. The manufacturer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who stated that the vehicle was working properly. The failure recurred on several occasions. The failure mileage was 500 and the current mileage was 8,033. Updated 8/22/14 Engine · reported at 500 miles
The contact owns a 2013 GMC Terrain. While driving, the engine power reduced indicator illuminated and the speed drastically reduced. Taylor chevrolet (734-287-2600, located at 13801 s telegraph rd, taylor, mi 48180) inspected the vehicle and stated that further diagnostic testing was required. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted. The failure mileage was not available. Engine
2.4 Ecotec engine burning oil. Had oil change done within less a month, have 2,000 mile to go before next oil change and vehicle was saying 51% oil life left. The vehicle start knocking, took it to mechanic to have look at and it was 3quarts down and I just had an oil change done 5weeks ago from this date 09/09/19. Mechanic said I was lucky that I caught when I did or the engine when have gone. Engine · reported at 87,640 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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