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GMC Terrain

Data refreshed July 19, 2026

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Complaints

3,072

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

148

Crashes

126

Fires

29

Top reported issues — GMC Terrain

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Operating state

987

Reporting mechanism

784

Condition issue

712

Engine behavior

660

Fluid issue

654

Performance issue

520

Wiper/washer behavior

367

Noise

292

Braking behavior

285

Driver assistance issue

277

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

232

Vibration/harshness

215

Safety restraint issue

204

Infotainment behavior

133

Starting behavior

111

Safety restraint behavior

105

Powering on/off behavior

103

Thermal issue

96

Electrical issue

92

Steering behavior

71

Lighting behavior

65

Access/entry issue

64

Smell

63

HVAC behavior

55

Recent change

22

Ride/handling behavior

15

Communication/network issue

11

Charging behavior

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2024 GMC TERRAIN

Filed Jul 14, 2026


I was driving about 55 mph with adaptive cruise control set to maintain a three-car-length following distance. It was raining, and when the vehicle in front of me slowed down, my vehicle did not detect it or slow down as expected. Instead, it continued accelerating, and I had to brake to avoid rear-ending the vehicle ahead.

2024 GMC TERRAIN

Filed Jul 13, 2026


Leaking transmission fluid at 7,000 miles. Technicians noticed during routine oil change at dealership.

2021 GMC TERRAIN

Filed Jul 12, 2026


Vacuum pump failure caused my brakes to lock up and almost caused me to wreck into another vehicle

2020 GMC TERRAIN

Filed Jul 10, 2026


Vehicle was filled with a full tank of gas, went to crank the car up to go home from work it acted like it wanted to crank but seemed to be getting no gas. Diagnostic was performed and the fuel pump control module failed. I thank God It did not start because if it did and I just so happen to pull out into traffic and the car just die in the middle of the road I don't think it would of been pretty. Frankly I think it would of be a very dangerous situation. My vehicle was not part of the recall…

2020 GMC TERRAIN

Filed Jul 9, 2026


See attached document for complaint.

2026 GMC TERRAIN

Filed Jul 7, 2026


The Screen calls my own phone number and hangs up over and over if I just ended a call. I am not able to use any part of the screen afterwards such as my map. It stays like that until I disconnect the Bluetooth and wifi from my phone while trying to drive. Safety issue!

2019 GMC TERRAIN

Filed Jul 5, 2026


While driving the vehicle became extremely difficult to stop I was advised that the Vacuum booster pump was broken and it needed to be replaced. This was first completed 09/24/25 by Gateway tire and service center. I was advised that there was a service bulletin for the issue. Then I have had the same thing happen and I returned the vehicle to the same repair shop and I was advised that the Vacuum booster pump was broken and it caused the exhaust camshaft to break, as well as the timing was…

2026 GMC TERRAIN

Filed Jul 4, 2026


This vehicle was bought new and is a NEW 2026 GMC TERRAIN DENALI with less than 5,000 miles at this time. It is a continuous event and not a specific failure date, but began soon after purchasing. The specific parts are UNKNOWN. It could be tires, wheels, steering parts (CV JOINTS, CONTROL ARMS ETC) or possibly transmission. I took it initially to the purchasing dealership and they took it for a ride and just dismissed the problem without investigating. Several days later I called and talked…

2019 GMC TERRAIN

Filed Jul 3, 2026


No engine lights are on. When at stops it starts chugging and when I accelerate sometimes it does not go like it should. It idles high and feels like it is slipping. I have almost been hit in the rear several times when this happens. One lady did rear end me but the damage was so little that I did not call the cops. This vehicle has not been inspected and it is available for inspection at any time.

2021 GMC TERRAIN

Filed Jul 1, 2026


Driving on the Garden state parkway on Sunday night June 28, 2026 I proceed to cross over the ratitan bridge. There was traffic as I was going down the bridge at 70 miles an hour. When I applied the brakes the car would not stop. I had two 6 years old in the backseat. I applied 2 feet to the brake pedal and it was like a rock and the car would not slow down. I thought I was going to crash. I had to steer and lane change several times to avoid hitting other cars. This has something to do with…

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Updated July 19, 2026. Refreshed nightly.