2013 GMC Terrain visibility problems

54 complaints (15% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 60,000.

owner complaints: 54
of this car's complaints: 15%
typical mileage: 60,000
crashes: 0
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Windshield wiper/washer
1
Defroster/defogger/HVAC system
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

GMC Terrain visibility problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 2013 GMC Terrain visibility

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Wipers 35

Related recalls

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motorReported August 4, 2016 · 367,808 vehicles affected

What is wrong: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the ball joints in the windshield wiper module may corrode and wear over time, possibly resulting in one or both of the windshield wipers becoming inoperative.
Risk: Inoperative windshield wipers may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, dealers will repair the AIP-hole, inspect and, if necessary, replace the front wiper module, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2017. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020 or GMC customer service at 1‑800‑462‑8782. GM's number for this recall is 25302.

Recall number 16V582000 · Recall details

What 2013 GMC Terrain owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Oct 20, 2022 · Engine, Lights · VA

Unknown

Filed Jun 30, 2022 · Engine, Visibility · PA

My 2013 engine blew out, I did an oil change around February and a month later took my vehicle to aamco and they found a gallon of coolant in the engine. None of the warning lights came on prior to this happening at all whatsoever. The oil life was still at 32% with no oil in my engine. All 3 of my windshield wipers as well rotted within the year that I purchased the vehicle. Now I do not have a working vehicle at all whatsoever due to the engine and car not wanting to start. When I put the code reader in when it first happened it told me it was the camshaft sensor so I changed both sensors and all the spark plugs and even bought the crankshaft sensor and it was none of the above until later I found out it was the engine that blew. I have spent so much money on this vehicle it’s ridiculous.

Filed Aug 4, 2021 · Visibility · HI

The contact owns a 2013 GMC Terrain. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency Campaign number: 16V582000 (Visibility). The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The part was available for the repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Jul 25, 2021 · Acceleration, Engine · NY

1. Engine burning oil, had to be replaced at 100,000 miles. In repair shop again, oil coming out of exhaust?? 2. Car would stall out while driving, try to accelerate at a red light, almost crashed a few times. Back window has been covered in oil from exhaust. Couldn't see. 3. Only used White Plains Buick/GMC for repairs. Car is there now. 4. NYS DMV is currently investigating 5. Check engine light just recently came on

Filed Jan 14, 2020 · Visibility · TX

Took my car for a gmc recall and after waiting for 5 hours they didn't fix my car

Filed Dec 16, 2018 · Visibility · 90,000 miles · MD

On 12/15/18 while driving on highway in maryland on a heavy raining night windshield wipers stop working and froze in place. Had to pull off and acquire a ride home, and retrieve vehicle the next day.

Filed Nov 28, 2018 · Visibility · 82,000 miles · ME

The linkage failed during rain storm while driving. Motor works but wipers were unhooked and did not work.

Filed Nov 15, 2018 · Electrical, Visibility · 48,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 gmc terrain. While driving, the instrument panel darkened without warning. The failure was experienced numerous times. When the vehicle was restarted, the instrument panel lighting returned to normal. The contact also stated that the defrost system failed to clear the windshield when driving in cold weather. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 48,000. *tt

Filed Jun 21, 2017 · Visibility · NC

2013 gmc terrain. Consumer writes in regards to corrosion of ball joints in windshield wiper modules. *ld the consumer stated the parts necessary to repair were unavailable.

Filed Jun 6, 2017 · Visibility · NJ

2013 gmc terrain. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle windshield wipers malfunction while driving. *smd the consumer stated that windshield wipers failed while the vehicle was being driven. The vehicle was repaired with the same model part that failed. The consumer is in possession of the old part. The consumer requested reimbursement.

Questions about the 2013 GMC Terrain visibility

Does the 2013 GMC Terrain have visibility problems?

Owners have filed 54 complaints about the visibility of the 2013 GMC Terrain, 15% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2013 GMC Terrain visibility problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 60,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2013 GMC Terrain visibility?

Yes, 1 recall: 16V582000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

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

The GMC Terrain model years with the most visibility complaints are 2015 (120 complaints), 2014 (89 complaints) and 2012 (81 complaints).