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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
310–25K
2925–50K
5750–75K
5575–100K
57100–150K
12150K+
241 reports with mileage · 123 unknown
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What to inspect
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
58,000 miles · Dec 16, 2016
Visibility/wiper
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 GMC TERRAIN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V582000 (VISIBILITY); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN AND USING THE WINDSHI…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 GMC TERRAIN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V582000 (VISIBILITY); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN AND USING THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS, THE WIPERS FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS STALLED IN MID MOTION AND REMAINED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE WINDSHIELD. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED HOME. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 58,000. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA ODI #10935901
3 miles · Dec 13, 2016
Seats
MY DRIVER'S SEAT FELL TO ITS LOWEST POSITION WHILE I WAS DRIVING. WHEN I GOT A CHANCE TOO PULL OVER AND INSPECT I FOUND THAT THE BOLT HAD FALLEN OUT. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10935159
45,000 miles · Dec 9, 2016
Visibility/wiper
HAVE NOT BEEN NOTIFIED FOR REPLACEMENT OR RECALL
NHTSA ODI #10934231
Mileage unknown · Dec 9, 2016
Visibility/wiper
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 GMC TERRAIN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V582000 (VISIBILITY). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE RECALL REMEDY WERE STILL NOT AVAILABLE AND THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 GMC TERRAIN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V582000 (VISIBILITY). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE RECALL REMEDY WERE STILL NOT AVAILABLE AND THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA ODI #10934162
Mileage unknown · Dec 8, 2016
Visibility/wiper
DRIVING ON THE EXPRESSWAY DURING A VERY HARD RAIN AND MY WIPERS STOPPED WORKING HAD TO QUICKLY PULL OVER BECAUSE I COULDN'T SEE FOUND OUT SHORTLY AFTERWARDS THERE'S A RECALL ON BALL JOINT ON WIPERS BUT SO FAR THERE IS NO FIX FOR THE PROBLEM IN THE MEANTIME I CAN ONLY DRIVE MY AUTOMOBILE WHEN ITS NOT RAINING OR SNOWING I DON'T WA…
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DRIVING ON THE EXPRESSWAY DURING A VERY HARD RAIN AND MY WIPERS STOPPED WORKING HAD TO QUICKLY PULL OVER BECAUSE I COULDN'T SEE FOUND OUT SHORTLY AFTERWARDS THERE'S A RECALL ON BALL JOINT ON WIPERS BUT SO FAR THERE IS NO FIX FOR THE PROBLEM IN THE MEANTIME I CAN ONLY DRIVE MY AUTOMOBILE WHEN ITS NOT RAINING OR SNOWING I DON'T WANT TO REPAIR ON MY OWN OUT OF POCKET AND WAIT FOREVER FOR A REIMBURSEMENT FROM GENERAL MOTORS I'M NOT SURE OF EXACT DATE THIS HAPPENED BUT ITS BEEN SEVERAL MONTHS THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10933881
Mileage unknown · Dec 5, 2016
Unknown Or Other
TAKATA RECALL HI I JUST RECENTLY PURCHASED A 2013 GMC TERRAIN AT A DEALERSHIP SINCE NOVEMBER 15. THEY WERE TAKING CARE OF SOME BODY DAMAGE IT HAD. AND WHEN IT WAS DONE THEY SAID I CANT TAKE THE TERRAIN HOME BECAUSE IT HAS A RECALL AND THEY CANT GET ANY RPLATES FOR IT. HONESTLY I HAVNT EVEN TEST DRIVE IT. I DONT THINK ITS FAIR T…
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TAKATA RECALL HI I JUST RECENTLY PURCHASED A 2013 GMC TERRAIN AT A DEALERSHIP SINCE NOVEMBER 15. THEY WERE TAKING CARE OF SOME BODY DAMAGE IT HAD. AND WHEN IT WAS DONE THEY SAID I CANT TAKE THE TERRAIN HOME BECAUSE IT HAS A RECALL AND THEY CANT GET ANY RPLATES FOR IT. HONESTLY I HAVNT EVEN TEST DRIVE IT. I DONT THINK ITS FAIR TO PURCHASE A CAR AND CANT TAKE IT HOME UNTILL GOD KNOWS WHEN. STILL TODAY THERES NO REMEDY. IS TJERE ANPTHER WAY I CAN DRIVE THIS CAR HOME AND BRING IT BACK WHEN REMEDY IS AVAILABLE LIKE EVERYONE WITH THAT SAME PROBLEM.
NHTSA ODI #10929901
Mileage unknown · Dec 1, 2016
Visibility
2013 GMC TERRAIN. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO REIMBURSEMENT FOR WINDSHIELD WIPER MODULE RECALL REPAIRS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED PRIOR TO RECEIVING THE RECALL NOTICE, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS A LEASE, AND HAS SINCE TURNED IT IN. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10927927
Mileage unknown · Nov 30, 2016
Unknown Or OtherInjury
THE HATCH BACK DOOR THAT LEFTS UP BY A TOUCH OF A BUTTON CAME CRASHING DOWN ON MY HEAD WHILE PUTTING IN THE GROCERIES. THE NEXT TIME IT CAME DOWN ON MY FINGERS. ALSO CAME DOWN ON MY DAUGHTERS BACK. ALL THE TIME WITHOUT WARNING. IT LEFTS UP JUST FINE BUT IT COMES CRASHING DOWN AT ANY TIME. I TOOK IT TO GMC DEALERSHIP AND THEY REP…
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THE HATCH BACK DOOR THAT LEFTS UP BY A TOUCH OF A BUTTON CAME CRASHING DOWN ON MY HEAD WHILE PUTTING IN THE GROCERIES. THE NEXT TIME IT CAME DOWN ON MY FINGERS. ALSO CAME DOWN ON MY DAUGHTERS BACK. ALL THE TIME WITHOUT WARNING. IT LEFTS UP JUST FINE BUT IT COMES CRASHING DOWN AT ANY TIME. I TOOK IT TO GMC DEALERSHIP AND THEY REPORTED THAT THE OIL WAS LIKING FROM THE LEFT SIDE TERRAIN LIFT GATE TAILGATE HATCH-ACTUATOR 23432304. PART NUMBER 23432304 FOR 2013 GMC TERRAIN. THIS COULD SERIOUSLY HURT SOMEONE. I HAVE TURN MINE TO OFF AND HAVE TO LIFT IT MANUALLY. NO FUN. IT'S HEAVY.
NHTSA ODI #10928900
Mileage unknown · Nov 29, 2016
Visibility/wiper
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 GMC TERRAIN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V582000 (VISIBILITY). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE RECALL REMEDY WERE STILL NOT AVAILABLE AND THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIE…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 GMC TERRAIN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V582000 (VISIBILITY). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE RECALL REMEDY WERE STILL NOT AVAILABLE AND THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA ODI #10928597
56,000 miles · Nov 28, 2016
Visibility/wiper
I WAS DRIVING ON HIGHWAY IN THE RAIN. WIPERS WERE ON MEDIUM SPEED AND THE WIPERS JUST STOPPED WORKING. *TR
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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
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