The service and repair manual for the 2013 GMC Terrain — 2.4L I4 and 3.6L V6 engines, 3 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones GMC published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.4L I4 — 145 cu in, DOHC 3.6L V6 — 217 cu in, DOHC |
| Trims | SLE Sport Utility 4-Door · Denali Sport Utility 4-Door · SLT Sport Utility 4-Door |
| Federal record | 3 recalls · 483 complaints · 818 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2013 Terrain manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 603
- General Information 1,848
- Accessories & Equipment 5,494
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 382
- Body & Frame 1,909
- Brakes 596
- Restraints 387
- Drivelines & Axles 125
- Steering 303
- Electrical 2,793
- Suspension 205
- Engine Mechanical 916
- Transmission 823
- Engine Performance 3,535
- Front 151
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2013 Terrain
- Exterior Lighting — headlights · 22V137000The bright reflection may cause a glare for other drivers, reducing their visibility and increasing.
- Electrical System — ignition · 16V502000If the key is removed without the transmission in park, the vehicle may rollaway as occupants are ex.
- Visibility — windshield wiper/washer › motor · 16V582000Inoperative windshield wipers may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Owners have filed 483 complaints and GMC has issued 818 technical service bulletins for the 2013 Terrain. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2013 Terrain manual
Is this manual specific to the 2013 Terrain?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2013 model year, covering the 2.4L I4 and 3.6L V6 across the SLE Sport Utility 4-Door, Denali Sport Utility 4-Door, SLT Sport Utility 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones GMC published for this year.
What 2013 Terrain problems does it help with?
3 recalls are on federal record for the 2013 Terrain, covering exterior lighting, electrical system, visibility. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by GMC dealers.
Does it include 2013 Terrain wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2013 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $49.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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