How many Structure & Body complaints does NHTSA have for the 2013 GMC Terrain?

NHTSA lists 17 Structure & Body complaints for the 2013 Terrain, which is 5% of the 364 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2013 GMC Terrain's body or structure issues?

No. The data shows no related recalls tied to the Structure & Body complaints for this model year.

At what mileage do these structure problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2013 Terrain is 60,771 miles.

What kinds of body problems do owners report on the 2013 Terrain?

Owners report tailgate/liftgate closing issues, door seal and rust concerns, seat mounting failures, and one fire incident involving smoke and a burned seat.

Did the Structure & Body issue cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data shows 0 crashes but 3 injuries and 1 fire linked to Structure & Body complaints for the 2013 Terrain.

2013 GMC Terrain Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 17 Structure & Body complaints for the 2013 GMC Terrain, 5% of its 364 total complaints, with median failure mileage of 60,771 miles. There is no related recall for this issue, and it includes 1 reported fire and 3 injuries.

Structure & Body complaints: 17; 5% of 364
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 3
Median mileage: 60,771 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

Owners report the rear liftgate/tailgate opening remotely then closing on its own, or slowly drifting shut instead of staying open.
Several owners describe road dirt, snow, and mud collecting inside the bottom of the doors up to the interior panels, raising concerns about rust and door seals.
Some owners report perforating corrosion on the rear hatch that dealers and GM declined to repair under warranty.
Owners report driver or passenger manual/power seats slipping or getting stuck, including one case where a seat bolt fell out and the seat dropped to its lowest position while driving.
One owner reported a burning smell and smoke with a small burn hole in the driver's seat after a remote engine start.
An owner described the windshield making a cracking or 'popcorn' sound in cold weather that the dealer could not duplicate.

When 2013 GMC Terrain body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 1, 2014, latest Aug 22, 2026.

17 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2014 to Aug 2026; peak Mar 2014 (1).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2013 GMC Terrain

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Structure & Body complaints by Terrain model year

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

201013 (4%)
201121 (5%)
201216 (4%)
201317 (5%)
20149 (3%)
201515 (5%)
20166 (4%)
20177 (5%)
20187 (3%)
20192 (1%)
20206 (3%)
20210 (0%)
20220 (0%)
20231 (3%)
20241 (2%)
20251 (8%)

Frequently asked questions

How many Structure & Body complaints does NHTSA have for the 2013 GMC Terrain?: NHTSA lists 17 Structure & Body complaints for the 2013 Terrain, which is 5% of the 364 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2013 GMC Terrain's body or structure issues?: No. The data shows no related recalls tied to the Structure & Body complaints for this model year.
At what mileage do these structure problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2013 Terrain is 60,771 miles.
What kinds of body problems do owners report on the 2013 Terrain?: Owners report tailgate/liftgate closing issues, door seal and rust concerns, seat mounting failures, and one fire incident involving smoke and a burned seat.
Did the Structure & Body issue cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data shows 0 crashes but 3 injuries and 1 fire linked to Structure & Body complaints for the 2013 Terrain.