2013 GMC Terrain structure problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2013 GMC Terrain — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The paint on top of these kind of vehicles is peeling off tremendously, I've seen several vehicles like the same model& make in my neighborhood that have the same issues like mine with the paint coming off from the top of the vehicle. It's so badd to where it's corroding from the paint coming off!!!”
filed Aug 22, 2026
“Diagnosis - rear floor boards and trunk well full of water. Diagnose and report - Founds traces of water running down rear pillars, starting just under the taillights. Remove rear taillights and found access hole tape failed, allowing water to enter vehicle.”
filed Feb 7, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Structure problems in other Terrain years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Terrain | 2 | 7% |
| 2024 Terrain | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 Terrain | 1 | 3% |
| 2020 Terrain | 5 | 3% |
| 2019 Terrain | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 Terrain | 3 | 1% |
| 2017 Terrain | 7 | 5% |
| 2016 Terrain | 3 | 2% |
| 2015 Terrain | 13 | 4% |
| 2014 Terrain | 5 | 2% |
| 2012 Terrain | 12 | 3% |
| 2011 Terrain | 11 | 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.