Model year record

2013 GMC Terrain

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 498 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V137000

Exterior lighting: headlights

Component
Exterior lighting: headlights
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Vehicles affected
740,581
Reported to NHTSA
2022-03-08
Owners notified
2022-09-08

Defect description

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."

Safety risk

The bright reflection may cause a glare for other drivers, reducing their visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 16V582000

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor

Component
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
Vehicles affected
367,808
Reported to NHTSA
2016-08-04
Owners notified
2017-04-13

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

Inoperative windshield wipers may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 16V502000

Electrical system: ignition

Component
Electrical system: ignition
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
Vehicles affected
8,367
Reported to NHTSA
2016-07-05
Owners notified
2016-10-14

Defect description

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."

Safety risk

If the key is removed without the transmission in PARK, the vehicle may rollaway as occupants are exiting, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine20392,000 mi
Visibility/wiper5060,000 mi
Power train4496,000 mi
Unknown or other2563,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system2234,572 mi
Electrical system2147,000 mi
Air bags1945,000 mi
Steering1460,000 mi
Structure: body1148,000 mi
Exterior lighting9100 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)863,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling888,000 mi
Service brakes736,000 mi
Suspension627,000 mi
Wheels654,000 mi
Vehicle speed control563,000 mi
Seats424,000 mi
Seat belts3177,000 mi
Chest clip, buckle, harness2
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system2115,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: crankcase (PCV)290,700 mi
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking299,000 mi
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)277,768 mi
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate286,000 mi
Structure: frame and members291,276 mi
Visibility2
Back over prevention: camera system1
Carry handle, shell, base1
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel148,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition1
Engine and engine cooling: engine: oil/lubrication1
Equipment adaptive/mobility11,500 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner160,660 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.133,956 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights1
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control199,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline1115,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: throttlebody/manifold1170,000 mi
Lane departure: blind spot detection1
Suspension: rear170,000 mi
Tires19,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system148,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer1

The 2012 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2014 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.