Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2013 GMC Terrain
NHTSA data on file today
The 2013 GMC Terrain has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 365 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #22V137000 Headlight Reflection May Cause Glare/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V582000 Windshield Wipers may become Inoperative NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V502000 Key May Be Removed When Not In Park/FMVSS 114 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 198 complaints
- Visibility/Wiper 50 complaints
- Power Train 44 complaints
- Unknown or Other 25 complaints
- Electrical System 22 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 21 complaints
Of the 365 complaints on file, 14 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 365 complaints, owners report 25 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,500–$14,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
This 2013 GMC Terrain receives a below-average rating due to a high number of engine complaints and several significant recall campaigns. Recalls for headlights, wiper modules, and ignition systems suggest potential safety concerns. The high complaint volume, especially related to engine issues, points to significant reliability challenges. While visibility issues and powertrain problems are also reported, the data remains somewhat limited and does not cover all possible failures.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | 50,000–100,000 miles | $1,500–$4,000 | very common |
| wiper system | 30,000–70,000 miles | $150–$300 | common |
| powertrain | 60,000–120,000 miles | $1,000–$2,500 | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad replacement
- Tire rotation and alignment
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant system flush
- Spark plug replacement
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine knocking noises
- Wiper malfunction
- Transmission slipping
- Ignition key issues
- Power losses during acceleration
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2013 GMC Terrain at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.