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2013 GMC Terrain repairs by problem area
Chart based on 37 repairs.
Chart based on 28 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2013 GMC Terrain
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| GMC Terrain in New York, United States Jan 2013 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Apr 2013 2800 mi |
Trouble reading IPOD and CD on screen - did not show all songs, and skipped through them as tho it was on shuffle when it wasn't. Would go through artists when I was in songs. This Friday I will have taken it to the shop 3 times to fixthis | ||
2013 GMC Terrain 4dr SUV
301-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| GMC Terrain in Kentucky, United States May 2025 - Jun 2025 | |||
| Apr 2025 82000 mi US $250 |
Front and rear sway bar links Rear sway bar bushings | ||
2013 GMC Terrain 4dr SUV
301-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| GMC Terrain in Connecticut, United States Feb 2018 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Feb 2018 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. | ||
| GMC Terrain in New York, United States Sep 2012 - Apr 2023 | |||
| Jun 2018 52000 mi |
Rear hatch support shock | ||
| Jan 2022 79000 mi US $400 |
Master cylinder | ||
| Apr 2022 80000 mi US $100 |
Steering wheel vibration, front 2 rotors replaced under warranty | ||
| GMC Terrain in Alberta, Canada Jun 2013 - Aug 2022 | |||
| Dec 2013 4960 mi |
onstar had codes dealer could not pull any codes uprnall systems tested normal | ||
| Jun 2015 16120 mi |
Rust on hatch by handle, Hatch repainted. | ||
| Nov 2017 37200 mi C $300 |
starts and shuts off dealer unable to fix | ||
| GMC Terrain in Quebec, Canada May 2013 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Aug 2013 1520 mi |
Would hear the direction "groaning" when turning the wheels when stopped. They changed the on board computer and this appeared to eliminate the problem. | ||
| Oct 2013 2160 mi |
When taking bumps or sometimes turning at a street corner, a creaking noise would come from the back of the truck. Turns out the hatch locking "post" or "U" on the body appeared to be misaligned - an easy fix. | ||
| GMC Terrain in British Columbia, Canada Jun 2013 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Feb 2015 21980 mi C $65 |
Park brake pedal goes to the floor and does not hold. One of the brake cables was replaced. Dealer damaged drivers side body panels when placing car on hoist. | ||
| Mar 2015 24180 mi |
Hard 2 to 3 upshifts during off throttle after acceleration. Very violent bang during full throttle acceleration. Reprogrammed a computer. Still upshift with a more gentle jolt during cruising throttle uplifts. | ||
| Dec 2016 35340 mi C $325 |
Car would not crank over after a 40 minute ferry trip. Up to that point it had cranked over somewhat slower for the prevous weeks. | ||
2013 GMC Terrain 4dr SUV
182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| GMC Terrain in Indiana, United States Mar 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jan 2018 60000 mi US $719 |
PCV Orifice frozen over. Removed Intake to expand PCV orifice to prevent freezing. | ||
| Mar 2018 61000 mi |
Replaced timing chains | ||
| GMC Terrain in New York, United States Jan 2013 - Feb 2019 | |||
| Jan 2018 76000 mi US $1400 |
Stabilizer joint boots were worn out, joint was filled with salt. Replace right and left lower control arms. Left ball joint boot was completely gone, joint was filled with debris. Right ball joint boot was deteriorating and would soon fail. | ||
| GMC Terrain in Florida, United States Jul 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 2018 51000 mi US $701 |
Intake solenoid bad, replaced both intake and exhaust. | ||
| GMC Terrain in Oklahoma, United States Jun 2014 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Sep 2016 76000 mi US $500 |
Ball joint bad. Oil leakage 3-4 qts due most likely to piston seals gone bad. Out of warranty. | ||
| GMC Terrain in Texas, United States Mar 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 2013 2000 mi |
Nav. System screen was randomly going blank. | ||
| Sep 2017 41000 mi US $130 |
Replaced 4 year old battery. | ||
| GMC Terrain in Iowa, United States Aug 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 2017 81000 mi US $133 |
Brake pedal vibration. | ||
| GMC Terrain in Arkansas, United States Aug 2013 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Sep 2013 | Headlight not mounted properly at factory resulting in 10mm gap around left headlight and hood. Carpet under drivers side pedals has come loose and no longer fits under trim panels. | ||
| GMC Terrain in Virginia, United States Aug 2013 - Jul 2016 | |||
| Feb 2014 4400 mi |
Heated seats do not seem to be warming when vehicle is remote started. Was given a TSB stating they all do that and that the weight needs to be in seat for heat to be felt. Seats are warm when vehicle is stated with key with no weight. | ||
| GMC Terrain in Illinois, United States Oct 2012 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Oct 2016 51000 mi |
replaced timing chains, no cost due to extended warranty | ||
2013 GMC Terrain 4dr SUV
182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| GMC Terrain in New Brunswick, Canada Jan 2013 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Jun 2013 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. | ||
| GMC Terrain in Michigan, United States Dec 2012 - Nov 2015 | |||
| Feb 2014 10400 mi |
Flexfuel sensor went bad. Dealer attributed to very cold temperatures. Delay getting part. | ||
| Sep 2014 17000 mi |
Rear tail light filled with water. | ||
| GMC Terrain in New York, United States May 2017 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Jun 2017 52000 mi |
Timing chain busted and bent pistons. Dealer installed new refurbished engine Wiper motor replacement | ||
| GMC Terrain in Ontario, Canada Jul 2015 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Nov 2016 38920 mi C $500 |
Ball bearing worn Wiper bearing fault. | ||
| GMC Terrain in New York, United States Mar 2013 - May 2016 | |||
| May 2014 11700 mi |
Intermittent stall | ||
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