2013 GMC Terrain: engine knocking or ticking

Filed Dec 12, 2025 · Engine · MN

Was driving my terrain and suddenly it started to shake and then check engine Light came on. Upon getting out I checked the dipstick and no oil was on dipstick. Start to put oil in and it's running out of the oil pan underneath the vehicle. Towed it home removed oil pan and engine parts laying shattered in bottom. Never got a low oil alert . Had codes misfire and knock sensor.

Filed Feb 21, 2024 · Engine, Lights · 55,000 miles · GA

The contact owns a 2013 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that the engine was making an abnormal knocking sound. While driving, at various speeds, the vehicle was jerking. The lights were dim. The contact had to add additional oil every 7 days. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.

Filed Aug 22, 2023 · Engine · 143,000 miles · MI

The contact owns a 2013 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming 1 to 3 quarts of oil for every few miles. The contact stated that the cross member was covered in oil. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the timing chain had jumped and there was no compression in the engine. The contact was informed that the rod bearings were damaged. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 143,000.

Filed May 10, 2023 · Engine · TX

Bought my 2013 GMC Terrain SLT in 2017 from Carvana. I did not know there had been low oil issues or catalytic convertor issues that GM had put out a letter to get replaced in 2020. I always had to put oil in it. It just burnt right out. I also replaced 3 catalytic convertors. Fast forward to now 2023, I'm driving and my engine starts knocking loud. It has oil in it at this point. It finally died half way home 52 miles out. I had it towed home and then to a dealer. I find out from them that there was metal intermix with the oil and that this had a warranty for this issue. But... now my vehicle is 10 years old and over 120,000 miles. Now I can't get the warranty because it expired. that's crap! This should be a recall by now considering this has happened to numerous people with this year make and model. I can't spend $9,698.00 on a new engine.

Filed Sep 20, 2022 · Engine · 80,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2013 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that shortly after having the engine oil changed, the oil percentage information indicated that the engine oil level was quickly decreasing. The contact stated that while checking the oil dip stick, it was discovered that there was very little oil in the oil pan. Additionally, while operating the vehicle, there was a knocking sound coming from the engine compartment. The contact stated that occasionally the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed an oil consumption test. The result of the test was not yet available. Additionally, the cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.

Filed Mar 3, 2022 · Engine · 67,800 miles · MN

The contact owns a 2013 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and approaching a stop sign, the vehicle stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was restarted however, there was a knocking sound coming from the engine. The contact exited the vehicle to inspect the vehicle but found no issues. The vehicle was towed to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The Extended Warranty company notified the dealer of a possible recall however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the repair would be an out-of-pocket expense. The failure mileage was 67,800.

Filed Apr 8, 2021 · Engine · 140,000 miles · IN

My terrain is using motor oil excessively. After an oil change, I can drive 1000 miles then I start hearing a knocking noise on startup. I have to add motor oil at every fuel fill till my next oil change sometimes one quart and sometimes two or more. I have no leaks. The engine compartment is clean and dry and nothing is wet under the car ever.

Filed Mar 24, 2021 · Engine · 106,972 miles · MO

In january 2018 I had noticed at drive thrus that I could hear a knocking sound coming from my 2013 gmc terrian. One day I was driving home on the highway and when I got to the stop light I noticed the sound got very loud and once the light turned green the car would not go. After shutting it off an turning it back on, I was able to get it to a gas station, where oil was leaking everywhere. It was towed to a gmc dealer and they told me the timing chain had broke and I had to buy a brand new engine for a car that was 5 years old and had 106,000 miles. There was a recall that took over a year for me to be declined for which was the piston ring and now there is another one for the catalytic converter that poage is telling me I am denied for. How can there be 2 different recalls that effect the engine, but I do not qualify for either one of them. To spend $5307.00 on an engine for what is obviously a defect is insane.

Filed Feb 7, 2021 · Fuel system · 82,000 miles · IN

My car began making odd knocking sounds and since it was due for an oil change, I made an appointment. The day of the appointment, as I was driving down a busy street and the car locked up and quit. I pulled into a driveway and called aaa. I tried turning the vehicle on a couple of times and it made a significantly loud noise that was concerning. After a mechanic assessed what was wrong, it was determined that the timing chain needed to be replaced and the car was nearly out of oil, even though it had not been 3,000 miles since the last oil change. The repair cost over $2,000.

Filed Dec 14, 2019 · 101,000 miles · MN

Extremely cold day driving home and car started to buck a little, then a few minutes later it started ticking. Next thing my car shuts off and engine light comes on while driving down the freeway. The car blew it's rear main seal out and after reading it sounds like many other have had this problem. I had checked the oil two days prior and it was full. The car had no oil in it. I basically spent 16,000 and 3 years later the car is junk.

Filed Dec 5, 2019 · Engine · 69,000 miles · MN

In august, 2019 I had the oil changed and when I wen to leave the parking lot and put the car in reverse the car sputtered and the engine stalled. This happened several times. I then brought it to a dealership. They replaced the timing chains and actuators ($1,416.60). Two days ago there was a ticking sound and then while I was in gear (drive) waiting for the garage to open, the car started trying to "buck" forward while I had my foot on the brake. I called the dealership and was told that this model with lots of miles (under 70,000) tend to burn oil. I added a significant amount of oil (none on dip stick) and now the vehicle is running fine. Why is this car burning so much oil? I have never had a car burn oil and to be told by a dealership after it was supposedly fixed that burning oil is normal is disturbing as is the unreliability of the car. Will it buck again or die again?

Filed Sep 9, 2019 · Engine · 87,640 miles · NY

2.4 ecotec engine burning oil. Had oil change done within less a month, have 2,000 mile to go before next oil change and vehicle was saying 51% oil life left. The vehicle start knocking, took it to mechanic to have look at and it was 3quarts down and I just had an oil change done 5weeks ago from this date 09/09/19. Mechanic said I was lucky that I caught when I did or the engine when have gone.