Battery boost for a 2013 GMC Terrain
Battery boost for the 2013 GMC Terrain: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 9.2 to 12.6 L/100 km
- Body
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle

A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2013 GMC Terrain for battery boost
- Body: small sport utility vehicle (EPA size class).
2013 GMC Terrain: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.4 L | 2.4 L | 3.6 L | 3.6 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 22 | 20 | 17 | 16 |
| MPG highway (US) | 31 | 28 | 24 | 23 |
| MPG combined (US) | 26 | 23 | 20 | 19 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 31 | 28 | 24 | 23 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,600 | US$2,900 | US$3,350 | US$3,550 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,852 | $3,132 | $3,658 | $3,906 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2013 GMC Terrain
- NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 364 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine (197), visibility/wiper (50) and power train (44). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22V137000 | 2022-03-08 | exterior lighting:headlights | 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... |
| 16V582000 | 2016-08-04 | visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor | 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. |
| 16V502000 | 2016-07-05 | electrical system:ignition | 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... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Arranging the work for the Terrain
Need battery service for your 2013 GMC Terrain? We do not do mechanical work, but we arrange it with a trusted shop and keep you driving meanwhile. A battery that struggles in the cold is often near the end of its life.
Your car, your notes
Say whether the car is drivable; it changes how it gets to the shop. Tell the shop about any warning light or sound you have noticed. Mention the trim and engine in your request; parts differ between them. The 2.4L 4-cylinder with front-wheel drive is the powertrain to look at.
How the request works
You agree everything with the shop before work begins. We tell you plainly if we do not know a shop for the job. We pass your request to a trusted shop or give you its name.
A car meanwhile
Keep moving with a rental while the shop has your car, by the day at our usual rates. Add a rental to the same request as the repair. The handover is in person, at your address or at our location.
Small things that help
Note the mileage when each service is done, so you know when the next is due. Top up the washer fluid with a winter mix in the cold months. Keep a record of every service; it helps the shop and adds value when you sell.
Talking to the shop
Ask whether the parts are new, rebuilt or used. Ask whether the shop will check anything related while the car is there. Ask how the shop will contact you if it finds something unexpected.
Send a request
Ask us, and we tell you whether we can arrange it.
Request battery boost
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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