GMC TerrainYears to avoid, problems & recalls
Based on 3,143 NHTSA owner complaints across 18 model years, no GMC Terrain year stands out as one to avoid, and the strongest years are 2017, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The Terrain has 22 safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports. Updated daily. How we score years. Photo: BuickCentury04, Public domain.
GMC Terrain years to avoid
Complaints by model year, colored by the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Terrain median. Tap a year for its full report.
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Most common GMC Terrain problems
All model years combined: 3,143 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1213 | 27 |
| Power train | 478 | 7 |
| Visibility/wiper | 428 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 351 | 15 |
| Service brakes | 267 | 20 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 228 | 3 |
| Air bags | 170 | 84 |
| Vehicle speed control | 100 | 8 |
| Exterior lighting | 100 | 4 |
| 29 other systems | 793 | 76 |
GMC Terrain recalls
Newest first. The ring shows the share of affected vehicles repaired, from the manufacturer's latest report to NHTSA.
Showing the 12 newest of 22 recalls. Each model-year page lists all recalls for that year.
NHTSA investigations of the Terrain
- Momentary Increased Steering EffortNo recall
- Front Wiper Transmission InoperativeLed to recall 22V-165
- Windshield Wiper Transmission FailureNo recall