DRIVING MY 2013 GMC TERREIN (2.4L) IT WAS ABOUT 20 DEGREES OUT, A WARNING LIGHT CAME ON THAT OIL PRESSURE IS LOW "STOP ENGINE IMMEDIATELY. I PULLED OVER AT A GAS STATION AND AS GOT OUT OF THE CAR I COULD SEE A OIL SPILLING FROM BELOW THE ENGINE. I HAD IT TOWED TO MY MECHANIC AND HE SAID IT HAD A A REAR CRANKSHAFT SEAL OIL LEAK. I HAD RECEIVED AN EXTENDED WARRANTY BULLETIN 14882 WHICH GMC RECOGNIZE…
2013 gmc Terrain engine problems
moderate 152 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $3,100
Complaints
152
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Avg fix
$3,100
What owners are reporting 10 most recent
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 GMC TERRAIN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE, THE FOLLOWING DAY THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE OIL PRESSURE WAS LOW AND THE TIMING CHAIN HAD FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS N…
Was driving vehicle all of a sudden reduce low power engine mode. Sign came on and something about stabilization traction. Not sure exactly what vehicle stalled out will not restart. Also have used too much oil constantly putting oil in one to 2 quarts every two weeks or more.
The contact owns a 2013 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that he noticed oil spots on his driveway that were coming from his vehicle. The contact called the dealer and was informed that the next appointment would not be available until six weeks. One day as the contact's wife was driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. Due to the failure, the contact had the vehicle towed…
CONSUMING TOO MUCH OIL BETWEEN OIL CHANGES AND NO INDICATION LIGHT COMES ON TO INFORM ME OF LOW OIL LEVELS
Oil consumption is high causing car to burn all oil out and car to make loud noises/stop running.
MY TERRAIN RAN OUT OF OIL AND HAD NO LEAKING ANYWHERE. FOUND OUT FROM THE DEALER THAT THESE VEHICLES HAVE A HUGE PROBLEM WHERE THEY ARE BURNING OIL INTERNALLY AND NEED THEIR PISTONS AND RINGS REPLACED. HAD TO GO IN EVERY 500 MILES AND HAVE THEM CHECK THE OIL. IT WAS DOWN EVERY TIME I WENT IN AND THEY WOULD HAVE TO ADD OIL. I THOUGHT I WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY AND COME TO FIND OUT AFTER FINISHI…
The contact owns a 2013 GMC Terrain. The contact stated while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The contact stated that prior to the vehicle stalling, the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil. The contact stated that one quart of oil was being added every week. The co…
PURCHASED CAR USED FROM GMC DEALER 88,706 MILES. 1 PREVIOUS OWNER THTA PURCHASED FROM GM DEALER NEW, I PURCHASED EXTRA 100,000 WARRANTY IN ADDITION. I DRIVE ABOUT 10 MILES TOTAL A DAY ABOUT 3 DAYS A WEEK TO WORK, SO I HAVE NOT PUT MANY MILES ON IT. 30 DAYS AFTER PURCHASE WHEN DRIVING HOME FROM WORK GOT TO DRIVEWAY, CAR DUMPED LARGE QUANTITIES OF OIL ON DRIVEWAY. NO WARNING LIGHTS EVER CAME O…
THE VEHICLE CONSUMES OIL AT A RATE MUCH HIGHER THAN "NORMAL". BETWEEN MANUFACTURES RECOMMENDED OIL CHANGE INTERVAL THE VEHICLE WILL CONSUME 40-50% OF THE ENGINES OIL CAPACITY. THIS IS DETERMINED TO NOT BE OUT OF SPECIFICATION IN REGARDS TO ISSUED SERVICE BULLETINS FOR THE VEHICLE, BUT IS NOT "NORMAL" OR STATED AS OPERATING AS DESIGNED BY THE GMC OPERATION MANUAL/DOCUMENTATION. THERE HAVE BEEN O…
Common questions
How serious is the engine problem on the 2013 gmc Terrain?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 152 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $3,100 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the engine typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $3,100 for engine repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to engine?
No active recalls currently cover engine issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
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