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2013 Gmc Terrain

Based on reports from 483 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints

483

Crashes

Fires

Recalls

TSBs

1,930

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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 483 complaints, 18 crashes, 2 fires, and 3 recalls. Complaint rate is 2.3x the class average.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the EngineHIGH

203 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 77K miles.

!Inspect the VisibilityMED

Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure

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Failure Timeline by Mileage

0–30K

30–60K

60–90K

90–120K

120–150K

150K+

Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (82 reports) • Median: 77K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Engine (203 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Engine203 (42%)

Visibility52 (11%)

Drivetrain42 (9%)

Other25 (5%)

Fuel System22 (5%)

Electrical21 (4%)

Airbags19 (4%)

Steering14 (3%)

2013 Gmc Terrain: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 42% of all reports filed for the 2013 Gmc Terrain, with 203 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 77,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 77K-mile mark.

Visibility Issues

Visibility complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2013 Gmc Terrain, with 52 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to visibility-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2013 Gmc Terrain, with 42 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 2013 Gmc Terrain, with 22 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2013 Gmc Terrain. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (3 recalls)

16V502000Oct 2016

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

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."

16V582000Apr 2017

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

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.

22V137000Sep 2022

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

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."

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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2013 Gmc Terrain vs. Class Average (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD)

This vehicle

483

Class avg

213

2.3x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical small sport utility vehicle 4wd vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 483 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2013 Gmc Terrain: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2013 Gmc Terrain?

The most commonly reported issue with the 2013 Gmc Terrain is related to the engine, with 203 complaints filed with NHTSA.

Is the 2013 Gmc Terrain reliable?

The 2013 Gmc Terrain has 483 complaints, 18 crash reports, and 2 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 2.3x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.

How much does it cost to fix 2013 Gmc Terrain problems?

Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.

Does the 2013 Gmc Terrain have any recalls?

Yes, the 2013 Gmc Terrain has 3 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

What mileage do Gmc Terrain problems start?

Based on 317 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 77,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.

What’s in the full report?

10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.

How is this different from free NHTSA data?

NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.

How is this different from Carfax?

Carfax is VIN-specific history ($45/report). BumperScan is model-level reliability intelligence — what problems this car is known for, what they cost, and whether you should buy it. Complementary, not competing.

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