2013 GMC Terrain Engine Problems
Engine complaints make up 206 of 364 total complaints (57%) for the 2013 GMC Terrain, the highest share of any model year in this dataset. Owners most often report sudden power loss/stalling and excessive oil consumption, with a median failure mileage of 91,000. No related recalls are listed for this issue.
- Engine complaints
- 206
- 57% of 364
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 91,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Vehicle suddenly loses power or shuts down while driving, sometimes showing an 'engine power reduced' message.
- Engine stalls unexpectedly at low speed, including while stopped on an incline or attempting to park.
- Owners report excessive oil consumption, needing to add roughly a quart of oil every 1,000 miles between changes.
- A ticking noise is heard from under the hood while the engine idles in drive or reverse, disappearing in park.
- One owner described the engine failing entirely on the highway, requiring a tow.
When 2013 GMC Terrain engine complaints were filed
First complaint Mar 12, 2014, latest Jan 7, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2013 GMC Terrain
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Terrain model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are engine problems in the 2013 GMC Terrain?
- NHTSA lists 206 engine-related complaints out of 364 total complaints for the 2013 Terrain, a 57% share, the highest share among all model years listed.
- Is there a recall for the 2013 GMC Terrain engine?
- No related recalls are listed in the NHTSA data for this engine issue.
- At what mileage do 2013 GMC Terrain engine problems typically appear?
- The median mileage at failure across reported engine complaints is 91,000 miles.
- What specific engine issues do owners report most?
- Owners commonly describe sudden power loss or stalling, excessive oil consumption requiring frequent top-offs, and a ticking noise heard while idling in gear.
- Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these engine complaints?
- NHTSA data for this issue area shows 1 crash and 2 injuries reported, with no fires.