2013 GMC Terrain engine and engine cooling problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2013 GMC Terrain — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2013 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle hesitated with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact also stated that while coming to a stop, the vehicle lost automotive power. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The vehicle was…”
filed Aug 6, 2025
“The contact owns a 2013 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that when slowing down to come to a stop, the vehicle was jumping and hesitating, causing the contact to shift into neutral(N) to stop the vehicle and prevent the vehicle from shaking. There was a fuel odor that smelled like rotten eggs. The…”
filed Jan 28, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Terrain years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Terrain | 1 | 3% |
| 2022 Terrain | 2 | 4% |
| 2021 Terrain | 2 | 6% |
| 2020 Terrain | 3 | 2% |
| 2018 Terrain | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 Terrain | 2 | 2% |
| 2015 Terrain | 4 | 1% |
| 2014 Terrain | 6 | 2% |
| 2012 Terrain | 5 | 1% |
| 2011 Terrain | 22 | 6% |
| 2010 Terrain | 10 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 GMC Terrain
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.