NHTSA Data Explorer

GMC Terrain

Data refreshed August 8, 2026

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Complaints

3,086

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

30

Top reported issues — GMC Terrain

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Operating state

991

Reporting mechanism

786

Condition issue

715

Engine behavior

663

Fluid issue

654

Performance issue

523

Wiper/washer behavior

367

Braking behavior

293

Noise

293

Driver assistance issue

279

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

232

Vibration/harshness

216

Safety restraint issue

204

Infotainment behavior

133

Starting behavior

112

Safety restraint behavior

105

Powering on/off behavior

103

Thermal issue

97

Electrical issue

92

Steering behavior

71

Access/entry issue

65

Lighting behavior

65

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.

2020 GMC TERRAIN

Filed Aug 5, 2026


Because of the intentional failure of GMC and there promise of “We are Professional Grade”, I almost got plowed down by a semi when the car began to quit on the highway going 60. After pulling into the next driveway, which happened to be a Parker’s Kitchen, and ending up on the curb spot, thanking God I wasn’t dead, I sat there for a moment wondering what just happened. As I went to restart the car, it wasn’t having any of it. 40,000 miles, not professional grade GMC, circus grade. Towed it to…

2023 GMC TERRAIN

Filed Aug 5, 2026


adaptive cruise disengaging alert on dash- no cars or weather conditions to induce this. loss of power and bucking on highway( near accident caused) catostostrophic sudden loss of power engine/transmission failure while mechanic driving resulting in car towed back to dealer. loss of power multiple times causing near accidents. sudden jolting at stop light causing car to propel forward requiered both feet on brake pedal to stop. 4 episodes of near collision 1st altert started 04/4/2024 adaptive…

2026 GMC TERRAIN

Filed Aug 4, 2026


At 12,000 miles removed old air filter found grass under air filter

2018 GMC TERRAIN

Filed Aug 3, 2026


The contact owns a 2018 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The contact stated that the brake pedal was abnormally firm. The brake pedal was depressed to the floor, and the vehicle came to a stop. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The contact referenced an unknown recall; however, the VIN was not…

2020 GMC TERRAIN

Filed Jul 30, 2026


While driving north in interstate 79, the brakes became very hard to push making it difficult to stop the vehicle. We got off the interstate and proceeded back home. The brakes were as hard as a rock to push and it was difficult to stop the vehicle. When this happened, the check engine light came on and stayed on. It was very dangerous to drive due to the brakes not working properly and the stopping distance was greatly reduced and it was difficult to stop the vehicle putting our family at…

2016 GMC TERRAIN

Filed Jul 23, 2026


My cousin thought I had a trailing arm bushing was bad on the driver's side. The subframe holding the trailing arm rusted out completely. He was able to put his thumb through it with little pressure when trying to see if it can be fixed.

2024 GMC TERRAIN

Filed Jul 23, 2026


The rear access closes on its own after sitting open for a period of time. I was sitting at grocery pick up with the access open. This caused it to close on worker at grocery pick up. It stayed closed and I had to hit the button to open it back it did not auto go back up when it couldn’t close.

2020 GMC TERRAIN

Filed Jul 23, 2026


Vacuum pump failure causing sudden and unexpected hard brake pedal and loss of braking coming off the highway. Ended up catastrophic engine failure. This is the SECOND incident with this vehicle of the exact same problem. GMC refuses to address this issue and continues to risk the lives of their customers.

2015 GMC TERRAIN

Filed Jul 22, 2026


I am submitting this complaint regarding the engine timing chain failure in my 2015 GMC Terrain because I believe it presents a serious safety hazard. Before the failure, the vehicle began experiencing intermittent symptoms, including engine jerking, shaking, rough operation, abnormal engine noises, and an intermittent check engine light. While driving on the highway, the engine timing chain failed, causing the vehicle to suddenly lose power. I was traveling at highway speed and had to safely…

2018 GMC TERRAIN

Filed Jul 22, 2026


Vehicle would slowly roll even when break is applied. It was confirmed by the service center that the break booster vacuum pump was only reading 8 when it should be at 27. It was not making enough pressure. The vehicle would not stop when break was applied.

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Updated August 8, 2026. Refreshed nightly.