- The problem
- General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2017 GMC Terrain vehicles. A reflection caused by the headlight housings may illuminate areas above the vehicle and outside of the driver's view with excessively bright light. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- The risk
- The bright reflection may cause a glare for other drivers, reducing their visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will install headlamp appliques, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 8, 2022. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222363740.
Vehicle safety record
2013 GMC Terrain Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2013 GMC Terrain have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in March 2022 for the headlights.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Terrain year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2013 GMC Terrain recalls 3
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the ball joints in the windshield wiper module may corrode and wear over time, possibly resulting in one or both of the windshield wipers becoming inoperative.
- The risk
- Inoperative windshield wipers may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- GM will notify owners, dealers will repair the AIP-hole, inspect and, if necessary, replace the front wiper module, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2017. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 25302.
- The problem
- 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 the ignition key to be removed without the transmission being in PARK. Also, certain 2013 Buick Encore, 2011 Buick Regal, 2013-2014 Buick Verano, 2011-2016 Chevrolet Cruze, 2010-2013 Chevrolet Equinox 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2011-2013 GMC Terrain vehicles may have been serviced with similar defective replacement electronic park lock levers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
- The risk
- If the key is removed without the transmission in PARK, the vehicle may rollaway as occupants are exiting, increasing the risk of injury.
- The fix
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the key cylinder lock housing, free of charge. The recall began on October 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick 1-800-521-7300, and GMC 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 50490 and 50491.
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GMC Terrain: every year compared
All Terrain years2013 GMC Terrain vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 GMC Terrain | 0 | 3 | C | |
| 2013 Ford Escape | 2,757 | 18 | F | Compare |
| 2013 Chevrolet Equinox | 751 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 2013 Honda CR-V | 382 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 2013 Kia Sportage | 381 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 2013 Hyundai Tucson | 266 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 2013 Mazda CX-5 | 194 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2013 Jeep Compass | 80 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 2013 Subaru Forester | 78 | 12 | B | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2013 GMC Terrain
Does the 2013 GMC Terrain have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2013 GMC Terrain: headlights (March 2022); motor (August 2016); ignition (July 2016). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2013 GMC Terrain had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2013 GMC Terrain a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 54 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical GMC Terrain year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2013 GMC Terrain has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data