2013 GMC Terrain air bags problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2013 GMC Terrain — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My airbag indicator lit up and I was not involved in any accident or even a fender bender. After this the engine indicator lit up as well, I had to replace the battery, change spark plugs at the local Firestone. Now I have a problem with the theft indicator and the vehicle does not turn on. Several…”
filed Aug 13, 2023
“While traveling approximately 45-50 miles per hour on a two-lane country road, a deer struck my vehicle. The front grille, radiator, and fiberglass were damaged. A strong burning smell became apparent and a 'service airbag' warning message appeared, but the airbag did not deploy.”
filed Apr 2, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Air Bags problems in other Terrain years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Terrain | 2 | 4% |
| 2023 Terrain | 1 | 3% |
| 2022 Terrain | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 Terrain | 1 | 3% |
| 2020 Terrain | 3 | 2% |
| 2019 Terrain | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 Terrain | 14 | 7% |
| 2017 Terrain | 12 | 9% |
| 2016 Terrain | 9 | 6% |
| 2015 Terrain | 16 | 5% |
| 2014 Terrain | 11 | 4% |
| 2012 Terrain | 25 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 GMC Terrain
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.