2013 GMC Terrain fuel/propulsion system problems
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2013 GMC Terrain — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The exhaust and emissions system appears to have failed or is malfunctioning, including the catalytic converter and potentially the exhaust manifold or upstream exhaust components. The engine and fuel/propulsion system are also affected, as evidenced by sputtering and drivability issues. The…”
filed Jan 7, 2026
“vehicle started running rough when driven, mechanic found fuel pump putting fuel into oil. could have caught fire! pump replaced and trashed. check engine light was only warning other then rought running engine.”
filed Nov 9, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other Terrain years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Terrain | 10 | 21% |
| 2023 Terrain | 14 | 39% |
| 2022 Terrain | 20 | 42% |
| 2021 Terrain | 2 | 6% |
| 2020 Terrain | 22 | 12% |
| 2019 Terrain | 4 | 2% |
| 2018 Terrain | 12 | 6% |
| 2017 Terrain | 4 | 3% |
| 2016 Terrain | 3 | 2% |
| 2015 Terrain | 15 | 5% |
| 2014 Terrain | 15 | 5% |
| 2012 Terrain | 28 | 8% |
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.