NHTSA Data Explorer

GMC Terrain

Data refreshed May 30, 2026

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Complaints

3,034

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

123

Fires

28

Top reported issues — GMC Terrain

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Operating state

973

Reporting mechanism

781

Condition issue

706

Engine behavior

653

Fluid issue

651

Performance issue

517

Wiper/washer behavior

367

Noise

292

Driver assistance issue

275

Braking behavior

273

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

226

Vibration/harshness

214

Safety restraint issue

202

Infotainment behavior

132

Starting behavior

106

Powering on/off behavior

103

Safety restraint behavior

103

Thermal issue

95

Electrical issue

92

Steering behavior

71

Access/entry issue

64

Lighting behavior

64

Smell

62

HVAC behavior

55

Recent change

21

Ride/handling behavior

14

Communication/network issue

11

Charging behavior

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2020 GMC TERRAIN

Filed May 26, 2026


I am submitting this complaint regarding a serious and dangerous brake failure involving my 2020 GMC Terrain SLT with approximately 150,000 miles. While driving, the vehicle suddenly experienced a vacuum pump failure that caused a severe loss of braking ability with no warning beforehand. The brake pedal became extremely hard, and the vehicle would barely stop. This created a very dangerous situation and could have easily resulted in a serious accident. Thankfully, I was not driving at a high…

2023 GMC TERRAIN

Filed May 26, 2026


I was driving the vehicle on the highway the cruise control was on. All of a sudden I got a warning on vehicle info panel that stated vehicle power is reduced. The vehicle decelerated on its own and I could not accelerate past 55. The check engine light came on. I pulled off the road and turned the vehicle off. After about 10 minutes, I started the car back up and proceeded down the highway at normal speed. The check engine light remained on. I stopped at a Chevrolet dealer service center in Ft…

2018 GMC TERRAIN

Filed May 25, 2026


While traveling on the highway in traffic, brakes became very stiff when depressed after attempting to slow down to exit. Was able to put full bodyweight into the brake pedal to slow enough to exit and navigate to the gas station right off the exit. Had to roll stop signs and unsafely navigate traffic because brakes were not working. Service Brake System warning light came on after the incident.

2018 GMC TERRAIN

Filed May 23, 2026


Gas leaking from the hood. High pressure fuel pump

2022 GMC TERRAIN

Filed May 22, 2026


I am filing a safety complaint regarding my 2022 GMC Terrain after experiencing a sudden infotainment system failure that also disabled my backup camera functionality. The infotainment screen in my vehicle suddenly went completely black without warning and without any physical damage to the vehicle. The screen failure caused the backup camera to stop functioning as well, creating a significant safety concern while reversing and parking. The vehicle currently has approximately 50,000 miles. …

2019 GMC TERRAIN

Filed May 19, 2026


My 2019 GMC Terrain has a faulty back up camera system. It shows a blue screen that says Service rear view camera system, This has been a faulty system for years until it finally stopped working completely. I have researched the issue and have discovered this is a known problem. There was a Service Bulletin 19-NA-076 dated April of 2019. Why has there not been a recall for this safety issue?

2023 GMC TERRAIN

Filed May 18, 2026


Vehicle stalled while driving and would not restart. Strong gasoline smell present and on ground. Third occurrence. Vehicle stalled while driving at on busy road (safety issue both times). Strong raw gas smell. Would not crank afterward. Dash powered normally with check engine light. Happened previously around 27k miles in September 2025. Occurred again May 9, 2026. Occurred again today l, May 18, 2026. Vehicles is being towed to dealership again for the 3rd time

2016 GMC TERRAIN

Filed May 17, 2026


Windshield wiper mechanism broke while driving in heavy heavy rain near [XXX] . Extremely dangerous situation and almost resulted in a crash but I was able to make my way off of the interstate safely. Huge inconvenience because we had to wait out the rain! INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

2020 GMC TERRAIN

Filed May 17, 2026


The vacuum pump for the brake system failed catastrophically while driving causing damage to the brake booster and lodging metal debree into the engine components. This happened at less than 100k miles on a 2020 gmc terrain.

2022 GMC TERRAIN

Filed May 16, 2026


The sun/moon roof randomly imploded while driving. It popped and felt the force of the implosion.

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Updated May 30, 2026. Refreshed nightly.