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When problems were reported
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241 reports with mileage · 123 unknown
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Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Engine. Review the 197 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
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NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
14 crash reports2 fire reports14 injury reports
What owners actually said
364 reports
43,000 miles · Jun 8, 2017
Air BagsCrashInjury
TAKATA RECALL. WE WERE IN AN ACCIDENT ON 05/12/2017 WHERE SOMEONE HIT US HEAD ON AT 50 MPH. WE WERE TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL, AND LATER DISCOVERED THE TAKATA AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS, WITH THE FRONT END CRASHED IN, FRAME WAS BENT, AND THE BATTERY WAS SPLIT IN HALF FROM THE SPEED OF THE IMPACT. I WAS…
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TAKATA RECALL. WE WERE IN AN ACCIDENT ON 05/12/2017 WHERE SOMEONE HIT US HEAD ON AT 50 MPH. WE WERE TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL, AND LATER DISCOVERED THE TAKATA AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS, WITH THE FRONT END CRASHED IN, FRAME WAS BENT, AND THE BATTERY WAS SPLIT IN HALF FROM THE SPEED OF THE IMPACT. I WAS AT A STOP LIGHT STARTED TO MAKE A LEFT TURN AFTER THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN, DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MILES PER HOUR.
NHTSA ODI #10993864
Mileage unknown · Jun 6, 2017
Visibility
2013 GMC TERRAIN. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE WINDSHIELD WIPERS MALFUNCTION WHILE DRIVING. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THAT WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED WITH THE SAME MODEL PART THAT FAILED. THE CONSUMER IS IN POSSESSION OF THE OLD PART. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED…
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2013 GMC TERRAIN. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE WINDSHIELD WIPERS MALFUNCTION WHILE DRIVING. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THAT WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED WITH THE SAME MODEL PART THAT FAILED. THE CONSUMER IS IN POSSESSION OF THE OLD PART. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT. *JS
NHTSA ODI #10965488
100,000 miles · May 3, 2017
Visibility/wiper
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 GMC TERRAIN. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY, THE REAR WINDOW EXPLODED AND THE GLASS SHATTERED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 GMC TERRAIN. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY, THE REAR WINDOW EXPLODED AND THE GLASS SHATTERED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
NHTSA ODI #10983249
119,000 miles · Apr 25, 2017
Engine
2013 GMC TERRAIN WITH 119,000 MILES HAS EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION. THIS WAS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH GMC, CHEV AND BUICKS. THERE WAS A TSB ISSUED 13-06-01-003F. IN 2014, GM WAS FIXING ALL VEHICLES UNDER WARRANTY, UNFORTUNATELY MINE DID NOT OCCURE UNTIL THE WARRANTY EXPIRED. I HAD CHANGED MY OIL EVERY 5,000 TO 7,000 MILES USING THE…
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2013 GMC TERRAIN WITH 119,000 MILES HAS EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION. THIS WAS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH GMC, CHEV AND BUICKS. THERE WAS A TSB ISSUED 13-06-01-003F. IN 2014, GM WAS FIXING ALL VEHICLES UNDER WARRANTY, UNFORTUNATELY MINE DID NOT OCCURE UNTIL THE WARRANTY EXPIRED. I HAD CHANGED MY OIL EVERY 5,000 TO 7,000 MILES USING THE SYNTHETIC BLEND RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER. WHEN TRYING TO START MY VEHICLE, ALL CHECK ENGINE, LIGHTS, ETC CAME ON AND THE VEHICLE WENT INTO POWER SHUT DOWN MODE, WHICH LUCKILY MY VEHICLE WASN'T MOVING. HTTP://GM.OEMDTC.COM/1893/EXCESSIVE-OIL-CONSUMPTION-2010-2013-BUICK-CHEVROLET-GMC/2
NHTSA ODI #10980428
Mileage unknown · Apr 11, 2017
Visibility/wiper
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 GMC TERRAIN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V582000 (VISIBILITY) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 GMC TERRAIN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V582000 (VISIBILITY) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
NHTSA ODI #10971944
Mileage unknown · Apr 10, 2017
Visibility/wiper
2013 GMC TERRAIN. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO NO REMEDY AVAILABLE TO REPAIR WINDSHIELD WIPER BALL JOINTS HIGH CORROSION/WEAR RECALL NOTICE. *SMD UPDATED 04/10/2017*JS
NHTSA ODI #10968113
148,000 miles · Mar 16, 2017
Structure
TAILGATE DOES NOT STAY OPEN. SLOWLY CLOSES. STARTED HAPPENING 3/1/2017. HAPPENS WHENEVER I OPEN REAR TAILGATE FOR ACCESS.
NHTSA ODI #10966316
Mileage unknown · Mar 14, 2017
Visibility/wiper
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 GMC TERRAIN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V582000 (VISIBILITY/WIPER). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 GMC TERRAIN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V582000 (VISIBILITY/WIPER). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
NHTSA ODI #10965882
35,000 miles · Mar 13, 2017
Visibility/wiper
WINDSHIELD WIPER RECALL GENERAL MOTORS IS STALLING RECALLED WINDSHIELD WIPER REPAIR CAUSING SAFETY CONCERN FOR MY GRANDDAUGHTER.
NHTSA ODI #10960434
78,000 miles · Feb 28, 2017
Structure
THE BACK HATCH OF MY 2013 GMC TERRAIN HAS PERFORATING CORROSION AND THE DEALERSHIP (WHITE'S MOUNTAIN, CASPER, WY) WON'T REPAIR IT AND NEITHER WILL GENERAL MOTORS DESPITE IT STILL BEING UNDER WARRANTY
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."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: The bright reflection may cause a glare for other drivers, reducing their visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install headlamp appliques, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 8, 2022. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222363740.
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Inoperative windshield wipers may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, dealers will repair the AIP-hole, inspect and, if necessary, replace the front wiper module, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2017. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 25302.
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."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the key is removed without the transmission in PARK, the vehicle may rollaway as occupants are exiting, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the key cylinder lock housing, free of charge. The recall began on October 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick 1-800-521-7300, and GMC 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 50490 and 50491.
Additional source detail variants (2)
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."
Consequence: If the key is removed without the transmission in PARK, the vehicle may rollaway as occupants are exiting, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the key cylinder lock housing, free of charge. The recall began on October 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick 1-800-521-7300, and GMC 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 50490 and 50491.
Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
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."
Consequence: If the key is removed without the transmission in PARK, the vehicle may rollaway as occupants are exiting, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the key cylinder lock housing, free of charge. The recall began on October 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick 1-800-521-7300, and GMC 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 50490 and 50491.
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