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GMC Terrain recalls and problems

22 recalls and 3,145 owner complaints for 17 model years. Pick your year for full details.

Recalls
22
Complaints
3,145
Crashes reported
129
Fires reported
31

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GMC Terrain by year

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2026 Terrain1352310
2025 Terrain0142010
2024 Terrain1551120
2023 Terrain2412110
2022 Terrain2610000
2021 Terrain2364040
2020 Terrain21987250
2019 Terrain318873120
2018 Terrain5227141120
2017 Terrain113511270
2016 Terrain2153100100
2015 Terrain32999160
2014 Terrain22977280
2013 Terrain3365142251
2012 Terrain4364175190
2011 Terrain4386118240
2010 Terrain3290100120

Most reported GMC Terrain problems

Problem areaReports
Engine1,213
Power Train478
Visibility/Wiper419
Electrical System355
Unknown or Other312
Service Brakes242
Fuel/Propulsion System221
Air Bags164
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)92
Vehicle Speed Control83

All GMC Terrain recalls

RecallDateYearsComponentSummary
26V-114Feb 26, 20262026EquipmentGeneral Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ…
23V-869Dec 21, 20232024StructureGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Blazer, Blazer EV, Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles.
23V-339May 11, 20232020–2023Child SeatGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles.
22V-929Dec 15, 20222023Air BagsGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles equipped with ventilated front passenger seats.
22V-724Sep 29, 20222022SeatsGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Chevrolet Equinox and 2022 GMC Terrain vehicles.
22V-165Mar 17, 20222014–2015VisibilityGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles.
22V-137Mar 8, 20222010–2017Exterior LightingGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2017 GMC Terrain vehicles.
21V-612Aug 5, 20212021TiresGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles equipped with certain Hankook tires.
20V-668Oct 29, 20202018–2020Power TrainGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2019-2020 Buick Encore, Buick Enclave…
19V-184Mar 7, 20192019SeatsGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles.
18V-576Aug 30, 20182018–2019Service Brakes, HydraulicGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox, Impala, Cruze, Volt and Bolt EV vehicles, GMC Terrain vehicles, Buick Lacrosse and Regal vehicles, Cadillac XTS and XTS Professional vehicles and…
18V-358May 31, 20182018Fuel System, GasolineGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC…
18V-340May 24, 20182018Air BagsGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 GMC Terrain vehicles.
17V-516Aug 22, 20172018Power TrainGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles and 2017-2018 GMC Acadia vehicles.
16V-582Aug 4, 20162013VisibilityGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles.
16V-502Jul 5, 20162011–2013Electrical System, Power TrainGeneral 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.
16V-449Jun 21, 20162016Equipment, TiresGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles manufactured October 16, 2015.
15V-666Oct 16, 20152015Air BagsGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac XTS, Chevrolet Camaro, Equinox, Malibu, and GMC Terrain vehicles.
14V-447Jul 23, 20142010–2012SeatsGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Buick LaCrosse, Regal and Chevrolet Camaro, as well as certain 2010-2012 Cadillac SRX, Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles, equipped with power…
11V-511Oct 19, 20112012TiresGeneral motors (Gm) is recalling certain model year 2012 chevrolet equinox and gmc terrain vehicles, manufactured from july 18, 2011, through september 6, 2011, for failing to comply with the requirements of federal…
10V-623Dec 15, 20102011Seat BeltsGeneral motors is recalling certain model year 2011 cadillac srx, chevrolet equinox and gmc terrain vehicles.
09V-489Dec 23, 20092010VisibilityGeneral motors is recalling certain model year 2010 chevrolet equinox and gmc terrain vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.

Frequently asked questions

What is the worst year for the GMC Terrain?

By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2011 GMC Terrain has the most reports (386). Check the 2011 page for the problems owners describe.

How many recalls does the GMC Terrain have?

NHTSA lists 22 safety recalls covering GMC Terrain model years 2010–2024, 2026.

What are the most common GMC Terrain problems?

Owners report engine, power train, visibility/wiper problems most often.