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2013 GMC Terrain body problems

14 complaints (4% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 86,000.

owner complaints
14
of this car's complaints
4%
typical mileage
86,000
crashes
0
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Body
    11
  • Frame and members
    2
  • Body: hatchback/liftgate
    2

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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GMC Terrain body problems in other years

2010201520202026

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2013 GMC Terrain owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Oct 25, 2026 · Body, Engine · FL

Headlights

Filed Aug 22, 2026 · Body · TX

The paint on top of these kind of vehicles is peeling off tremendously, I've seen several vehicles like the same model& make in my neighborhood that have the same issues like mine with the paint coming off from the top of the vehicle. It's so badd to where it's corroding from the paint coming off!!!

Filed Feb 7, 2024 · Body · CA

Diagnosis - rear floor boards and trunk well full of water. Diagnose and report - Founds traces of water running down rear pillars, starting just under the taillights. Remove rear taillights and found access hole tape failed, allowing water to enter vehicle.

Filed Sep 26, 2023 · Body · 141,388 miles · WI

The contact owns a 2013 GMC Terrain. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed there was extreme rust to the subframe and that the subframe needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 141,388.

Filed Jan 10, 2023 · Body · 91,276 miles · PA

The contact owns a 2013 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to be inspected however, the contact was informed that the vehicle could not be inspected due to the frame, rocker panel, rear bumper support, and the e-brake cable mounting bracket being extremely corroded. The contact was informed that the parts needed to be replaced before the inspection was completed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 91,276.

Filed Sep 23, 2022 · Body · MO

The hydraulics that are intended to hold up the rear lift gate have failed. After opening the lift gate and leaning in to get something out of the rear of the car, the lift gate will begin to close and hit or hurt the person that is standing at the back of the car. I have not shown this to a dealer or independent service provider, but it is easily reproducible. Likewise, I have not shown this to a manufacturer, the police, or an insurance representative. There were no warning lamps regarding this issue. The problem just started happening approximately 12 months ago.

Filed Nov 10, 2018 · Body, Electrical · 48,000 miles · WI

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. But still doing the same thing stalling when coming to stop signs hesitates not going into to gear took it to gm dealer in new richmond and they hook up to a computer said nothing wrong when vechile dose it again bring it in don't turn it off thats hard to do because you have to start it up again to drive it their know today the radio is off and touchscreen don't come on I am just scared because we take our son to rochester three days a week for therpy help

Filed Oct 6, 2017 · Body · 86,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 gmc terrain. When the liftgate was opened remotely, it would open and then close unexpectedly. The contact also stated that the failure occurred every time for approximately four months. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The dealer was not notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 86,000.

Filed Mar 16, 2017 · Body · 148,000 miles · CA

Tailgate does not stay open. Slowly closes. Started happening 3/1/2017. Happens whenever I open rear tailgate for access.

Filed Feb 28, 2017 · Body · 78,000 miles · WY

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

Questions about the 2013 GMC Terrain body

Does the 2013 GMC Terrain have body problems?

Owners have filed 14 complaints about the body of the 2013 GMC Terrain, 4% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2013 GMC Terrain body problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 86,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2013 GMC Terrain body?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the GMC Terrain have the most body problems?

The GMC Terrain model years with the most body complaints are 2013 (14 complaints), 2015 (14 complaints) and 2012 (12 complaints).

Other 2013 GMC Terrain problems

Engine 206Visibility 54Transmission 44Fuel system 23Electrical 22Airbags 19Steering 15Driver assistance 11Lights 10Brakes 7Suspension 7Wheels 6Acceleration 5Seats 4Seat belts 2Tires 1

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