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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
Reporting mechanism
Condition issue
Engine behavior
Fluid issue
Performance issue
Wiper/washer behavior
Noise
Braking behavior
Driver assistance issue
Transmission/drivetrain behavior
Vibration/harshness
Safety restraint issue
Infotainment behavior
Starting behavior
Safety restraint behavior
Powering on/off behavior
Thermal issue
Electrical issue
Steering behavior
Lighting behavior
Access/entry issue
Smell
HVAC behavior
Recent change
Ride/handling behavior
Communication/network issue
Charging behavior
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…