The contact owns a 2013 GMC Terrain. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 22V137000 (Exterior Lighting) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. Several local dealers were contacted; however, the parts for the recall repair were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
2013 GMC Terrain lights problems
10 complaints (3% of all complaints for this car).
- owner complaints
- 10
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Headlights1
At what mileage
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GMC Terrain lights problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2013 GMC Terrain lights
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Exterior lighting: headlights
- What is wrong
- General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2017 GMC Terrain vehicles. A reflection caused by the headlight housings may illuminate areas above the vehicle and outside of the driver's view with excessively bright light. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Risk
- The bright reflection may cause a glare for other drivers, reducing their visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install headlamp appliques, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 8, 2022. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1‑800‑462‑8782. GM's number for this recall is N222363740.
Recall number 22V137000 · Recall details
What 2013 GMC Terrain owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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.
The contact owns a 2013 GMC Terrain. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 22V137000 (Exterior Lighting) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2013 GMC Terrain. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 22V137000 (Exterior Lighting) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Unknown
The dealer can not get parts to fix this issue. It appears as a safety recall
The contact owns a 2013 GMC Terrain. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 22V137000 (Exterior Lighting) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact experienced a failure and was stopped by the police due to the glare from the headlights. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was unknown. Parts distribution disconnect.
2013 gmc terrain. Consumer writes seeking reimbursement for repairs made related to headlamps safety recall.
I have had the passenger side headlight replaced by the dealer two times. It has been shorting out and come to find out the plug that the bulb connects to has been broken and no one fixed the issue. Also I had my front axle's having issues.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 gmc terrain. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the daylight running lights illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who stated that there was not a remedy available to correct the defect. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 100.
Questions about the 2013 GMC Terrain lights
Does the 2013 GMC Terrain have lights problems?
Owners have filed 10 complaints about the lights of the 2013 GMC Terrain, 3% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2013 GMC Terrain lights problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 2013 GMC Terrain lights?
Yes, 1 recall: 22V137000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the GMC Terrain have the most lights problems?
The GMC Terrain model years with the most lights complaints are 2015 (24 complaints), 2014 (17 complaints) and 2012 (10 complaints).
Other 2013 GMC Terrain problems
Engine 206Visibility 54Transmission 44Fuel system 23Electrical 22Airbags 19Steering 15Body 14Driver assistance 11Brakes 7Suspension 7Wheels 6Acceleration 5Seats 4Seat belts 2Tires 1
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