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2013 GMC Terrain recalls

NHTSA's September 21, 2026 snapshot lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2013 GMC Terrain, spanning 4 component groups. A model match does not confirm that a specific VIN is included.

Official source: NHTSA recall campaign file · Snapshot September 21, 2026

Distinct campaigns3not VIN-specific
Component groups4distinct top-level categories
Latest recordMarch 8, 2022report received
VIN resultNot checkeduse official lookup

01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS

2013 GMC Terrain recall campaigns

The 2013 GMC Terrain report contains 3 distinct NHTSA campaigns; the most recently received record is campaign 22V137000 dated March 8, 2022.
CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 22V137000

Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Report received
March 8, 2022
Potential units
740,581campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.".

Why it matters: 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.

Owner notification: September 8, 2022 · Filing manufacturer: General Motors, LLC

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 16V582000

Component
VISIBILITY
Report received
August 4, 2016
Potential units
367,808campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.

Why it matters: 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.

Owner notification: April 13, 2017 · Filing manufacturer: General Motors LLC

Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN
Report received
July 5, 2016
Potential units
8,367campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Buick Verano and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu as the electronic park lock lever may allow the ignition key to be removed without the transmission being in PARK. Also, certain 2013 Buick Encore, 2011 Buick Regal, 2013-2014 Buick Verano, 2011-2016 Chevrolet Cruze, 2010-2013 Chevrolet Equinox 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2011-2013 GMC Terrain vehicles may have been serviced with similar defective replacement electronic park lock levers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention.".

Why it matters: If the key is removed without the transmission in PARK, the vehicle may rollaway as occupants are exiting, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the key cylinder lock housing, free of charge. The recall began on October 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick 1-800-521-7300, and GMC 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 50490 and 50491.

Owner notification: October 14, 2016 · Filing manufacturer: General Motors LLC

02 / COMPONENT BREADTH

What defects are listed for the 2013 GMC Terrain?

The most frequent component groups in 2013 GMC Terrain campaign records are Electrical System (1), Power Train (1), Visibility (1), Exterior Lighting (1); these counts describe filed campaigns rather than observed failure rates.
Electrical System1
Power Train1
Visibility1
Exterior Lighting1

03 / MODEL-YEAR CONTEXT

How the 2013 GMC Terrain compares across model years

RecallRoad publishes 6 model-year reports for the GMC Terrain, spanning 2011–2019; each year keeps its NHTSA campaign count separate.
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