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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 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (4%)

$500 - $999 (15%)

$100 - $499 (26%)

< $100 (56%)

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Chart based on 27 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2013 GMC Terrain

Engine not specified

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 

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2013 GMC Terrain 4dr SUV

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

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 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 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. 
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 

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2013 GMC Terrain 4dr SUV

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

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 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 Florida, United States
Jul 2013 - Jun 2022
Jun 2018

51000 mi

US $701
Intake solenoid bad, replaced both intake and exhaust. 
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 Iowa, United States
Aug 2016 - Jun 2018
Sep 2017

81000 mi

US $133
Brake pedal vibration. 
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 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 Illinois, United States
Oct 2012 - Apr 2017
Oct 2016

51000 mi
replaced timing chains, no cost due to extended warranty 
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. 

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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 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 
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 

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