NHTSA Data Explorer

GMC Terrain

Data refreshed June 26, 2026

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Complaints

3,059

Active records

Recalls

23

Active records

TSBs

3,839

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

1

Injuries

146

Crashes

124

Fires

28

Top reported issues — GMC Terrain

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Operating state

983

Reporting mechanism

784

Condition issue

711

Engine behavior

660

Fluid issue

653

Performance issue

520

Wiper/washer behavior

367

Noise

292

Braking behavior

280

Driver assistance issue

276

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

231

Vibration/harshness

214

Safety restraint issue

204

Infotainment behavior

132

Starting behavior

110

Safety restraint behavior

105

Powering on/off behavior

103

Thermal issue

95

Electrical issue

92

Steering behavior

71

Lighting behavior

65

Access/entry issue

64

Smell

63

HVAC behavior

55

Recent change

22

Ride/handling behavior

14

Communication/network issue

11

Charging behavior

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2024 GMC TERRAIN

Filed Jun 23, 2026


The vehicle has experienced a recurring transmission-related defect that has required multiple repair attempts by an authorized GMC dealership. The transmission system has also exhibited fluid leakage. Despite prior repairs, the problem has continued to reoccur. Transmission and associated transmission fluid sealing components. The vehicle is currently available for inspection upon request. A transmission is a critical safety component that transfers engine power to the wheels. A transmission…

2020 GMC TERRAIN

Filed Jun 21, 2026


Backup camera stopped working and displays a blue screen stating “service backup camera.” This was an issue when the vehicle was under 3 year manufacturer bumper to bumper warranty and was fixed by dealer at no cost. Now this same issue has occurred again approximately 3-4 years later. I thought at first this was an issue specific to my vehicle but now after doing research I see this is an issue across several GMC Terrian vehicles and other GM vehicles. This issue should be fixed by the…

2022 GMC TERRAIN

Filed Jun 21, 2026


Won't start and stay running

2026 GMC TERRAIN

Filed Jun 20, 2026


ABV came on. SCR alerted I needed service. On a 25 mph road I no longer could brake randomly

2013 GMC TERRAIN

Filed Jun 18, 2026


The contact owns a 2013 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that the metal base of the seatbelt of the driver side has become exposed. The contact stated area looks frayed and deteriorated. The contact stated that is coming apart and has affected the seatbelt function. The local dealer was not contacted about the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of failure. The failure mileage was approximately 177,000.

2024 GMC TERRAIN

Filed Jun 18, 2026


Accelerator lag from any speed or stop. The care will take several seconds to hunt for the correct gear before shifting to accelerate. Or it will delay acceleration for several seconds while your pressing the accelerator. No SES indicator active. Mechanics can’t find issues. Other owners on forum a report the same sluggish behavior. These 1.5 turbo cars seem to need a software fix that they are not receiving. It’s like the drive by wire doesn’t register. Affects any gm vehicle with the 1.5…

2022 GMC TERRAIN

Filed Jun 18, 2026


Driving to work and the vehicle suddenly turned off in the middle of the road just as I had turned the corner onto another street leaving me in a dangerous spot. There was no warning lights or anything it just shut off and would not start back up. Sister had to wait with vehicle while brother in law drove me to work. Had to have the vehicle towed to Tinney Chevrolet GMC service department and after they completed their service found out the FUEL PUMP MODULE failed. I was told GMC has open…

2020 GMC TERRAIN

Filed Jun 17, 2026


The contact owns a 2020 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that shortly after refueling the vehicle, the vehicle suddenly stalled while accelerating from a stop light. The contact stated that after the vehicle stalled, the transmission failed to shift out of park, and the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was later towed to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The vehicle was diagnosed with fuel pump failure. The fuel pump was replaced, and the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not yet…

2024 GMC TERRAIN

Filed Jun 17, 2026


Since purchase, this vehicle has consistently had an issue with the fuel system. When I call GMC they state only use no ethanol fuel. I wouldn’t have bought this car if that was the case. The dealership never said that when I was buying it. We replaced the entire engine for $11,000 because of a torn radiator hose, overheating and cracked a gasket. Now, the car is refusing to drive, giving engine power reduced

2015 GMC TERRAIN

Filed Jun 11, 2026


Crash

I hit a deer and it totaled my vehicle and the Airbags did not deploy

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Updated June 26, 2026. Refreshed nightly.