The contact owns a 2013 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the transmission failed to shift as needed. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stopped and stalled. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to a transmission center, which determined that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and filed a claim. The manufacturer referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 172,000.
2013 GMC Terrain: complete transmission failure
5 of the 365 complaints about the 2013 GMC Terrain describe complete transmission failure.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 0
Complete transmission failure by model year
What owners say
Transmission failed for no Reason
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 gmc terrain. The contact's wife heard a grinding noise coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic who stated that there was a large hole in the transfer case and the transmission failed. The certified mechanic stated that the transfer case needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 72,000.
While driving in the rain on a highway, the windshield wipers stopped working & I had to pull over to avoid a crash. Had the wipers inspected at gmc facility & was told that it was due to wiper transmission failure. I only have 77,000 miles on the car.
Wiper transmission failed during rain storm for no apparent reason.
Service bulletins that may apply
- This service bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
- This service bulletin informs the technician of an alternate lift procedure that has been developed when...
- This service bulletin provides information on some vehicles that may rock or move slightly forward or...
- GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities
- This service bulletin provides information on Driveline Clunk Noise and what is acceptable and what is...
- This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
- This Warranty Admin service bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required...
- This service bulletin provides information on RDM Axle Ratios for AWD Vehicles for Vibration Diagnostics...
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2013 GMC Terrain transmission failure
Is complete transmission failure a common problem on the 2013 GMC Terrain?
5 of 365 owner complaints about the 2013 GMC Terrain (1%) mention complete transmission failure. The model year with the most reports is 2010.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2013 GMC Terrain?
There are 0 recalls and 94 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2013 GMC Terrain
Oil consumption 87Stalling 46Check engine light 45Engine failure 41Wipers 35Knocking 20Hesitation 13Jerking 12Loss of power 11Won't start 10Ball joint 9No deployment 7Fire or smoke 7Fuel pump 7Fuel smell 7Headlights 5
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