2013 GMC Terrain Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 4%of 365 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 78,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the body and structure of the 2013 GMC Terrain, 4% of the 365 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 78,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I bought the vechile in feb. 2016 ran fine. In june of 2016. The vechile started acting like it had water in the gas hesitateing stalling and the radio and touch screen don't work took it to a dealer and he said had ater in fuel put I a new senors. …”
NHTSA complaint #11150747, filed 2018-11, 48,000 miles“Started right after I purchased the vehicle in jan 2013 and continues every winter. When outside temperature falls below 40 degree's the vehicle windshield makes a cracking sound. I like to refer to it as making popcorn same sound. Continues while driving until I heat up car. I have brought it to dealer attention even had it in service department but they are unable to duplicate sound. I have video and sent to Gmc.”
NHTSA complaint #10839643, filed 2016-03, 30 miles“Road dirt, snow, mud accumulates at inside bottoms of doors all the way up to bottom of speaker areas. I can see where it is pulling down the bottom panels. Called dealer and asked for GM info on this and nothing back from dealer. Also 2 weeks ago engine lite came on, took to local dealer for replacement of gasoline sensor? At 10,000 miles? Asked if I used corn gas? No, I use plus or premium. Does this happen every 10,000 miles? Also I am concerned I will have rust on my doors very soon.”
NHTSA complaint #10566595, filed 2014-03, 5,000 miles“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”
NHTSA complaint #10957651, filed 2017-02, 78,000 miles“Snow, mud and all road dirt accumulates inside the bottom of all doors, up to the inside interior panel of the doors. Am concerned about rust in the future and if it's due to an improper seal on doors.”
NHTSA complaint #10579424, filed 2014-04, 92 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11014171Jan 31, 2025This service bulletin provides information on proper use of floor mats.
- 11011709Nov 5, 2024This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11009764Sep 21, 2024This service bulletin provides information on Concerns or Questions Regarding Installation of Dealer Installed Accessories.
- 10250244Jan 18, 2024This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 10239124Jun 30, 2023This service bulletin provides information on Paintless Dent Repair Process.
- 10235561Apr 4, 2023This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 6% |
| 2025 | 1 | 8% |
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2020 | 5 | 3% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 3 | 1% |
| 2017 | 7 | 5% |
| 2016 | 3 | 2% |
| 2015 | 14 | 5% |
| 2014 | 5 | 2% |
| 2013 | 14 | 4% |
| 2012 | 12 | 3% |
| 2011 | 11 | 3% |
| 2010 | 10 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2013 GMC Terrain
198 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
54 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
44 complaintsOther or unknown
27 complaintsFuel system
23 complaintsElectrical system
22 complaintsAir bags
19 complaintsSteering
15 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsExterior lighting
10 complaintsElectronic stability control
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 GMC Terrain
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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