2013 GMC Terrain GMC Terrain 2013

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2013 GMC Terrain repairs by problem area

Engine (31%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)

Brakes and Traction Control (11%)

Suspension and Steering (14%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (17%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (17%)

Other (8%)

Chart based on 36 repairs.
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2013 GMC Terrain engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (27%)

$100 - $499 (18%)

< $100 (55%)

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Chart based on 11 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2013 GMC Terrain 4dr SUV

301-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

64000 mi

US $150
Water pump bearing started making noise, pulley became loose. No visible leaks or loss of coolant. Replaced water pump, idler pulley and serpentine belt as well as changed coolant. 
37200 mi

C $300
starts and shuts off dealer unable to fix 

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2013 GMC Terrain 4dr SUV

182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

76000 mi

US $500
Oil leakage 3-4 qts due most likely to piston seals gone bad. Out of warranty. 
60000 mi

US $719
PCV Orifice frozen over. Removed Intake to expand PCV orifice to prevent freezing. 
61000 mi Replaced timing chains 
51000 mi replaced timing chains, no cost due to extended warranty 
51000 mi

US $701
Intake solenoid bad, replaced both intake and exhaust. 

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2013 GMC Terrain 4dr SUV

182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

1240 mi Engine is making a snapping/popping sound same as when the 2012 model we owned did. Nothing has been done, But I believe the my ex wife is in for the same problem. Replace head or whole engine. It will work crappy afterward, poor fuel econ. 
52000 mi Timing chain busted and bent pistons. Dealer installed new refurbished engine 
11700 mi Intermittent stall 
10400 mi Flexfuel sensor went bad. Dealer attributed to very cold temperatures. Delay getting part. 

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2013 GMC Terrain Engine Problems

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