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2013 GMC Terrain Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 23 Fuel System complaints for the 2013 GMC Terrain, 6% of its 364 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 40,500. There is no related recall filed for this issue.

Fuel System complaints
23
6% of 364
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
40,500 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

  • Owners report a fuel odor accompanied by a visibly dropping fuel gauge and a puddle underneath the vehicle, traced to a fuel line needing replacement.
  • Some describe the engine misfiring or "missing" for a few seconds each morning at startup, which they attribute to condensation in the fuel line.
  • Others report the gas pump nozzle popping out of the fuel filler during auto-fill at gas stations, sometimes spilling fuel onto the ground.
  • One owner described sudden unintended acceleration at low speed while parking that ended in a collision.

When 2013 GMC Terrain fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 1, 2014, latest Jan 7, 2026.

2013 GMC Terrain fuel system complaints: complaints filed per month2Mar 2014Dec 2015Dec 2017Feb 2021Jul 2021Oct 2022Apr 2024Jan 2026
23 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2014 to Jan 2026; peak Oct 2022 (2).

Fuel System recalls for the 2013 GMC Terrain

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by Terrain model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201016 (6%)
  2. 201148 (12%)
  3. 201229 (8%)
  4. 201323 (6%)
  5. 201415 (5%)
  6. 201517 (6%)
  7. 20163 (2%)
  8. 20174 (3%)
  9. 201815 (7%)
  10. 20194 (2%)
  11. 202031 (16%)
  12. 20214 (11%)
  13. 202237 (62%)
  14. 202321 (54%)
  15. 202410 (20%)
  16. 20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many fuel system complaints does the 2013 GMC Terrain have?
NHTSA lists 23 Fuel System complaints for the 2013 Terrain, which is 6% of the 364 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a fuel system recall for the 2013 GMC Terrain?
No. The data shows no related recalls tied to the Fuel System complaints for the 2013 Terrain.
At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure for Fuel System complaints on the 2013 Terrain is 40,500 miles.
Were there any crashes or injuries linked to fuel system complaints?
NHTSA records show 1 crash and 2 injuries among the Fuel System complaints for the 2013 Terrain, with no fires reported.
How does the 2013 Terrain compare to other years for fuel system complaints?
The 2013 Terrain's 23 complaints and 6% share are lower than the 2011 Terrain (48 complaints, 12%) but higher than years like 2016 and 2019, which each had a 2% share.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.