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2015 GMC TerrainProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 299 owner complaints about the 2015 GMC Terrain, most often about the visibility/wiper. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-137 the manufacturer reports only 32% of affected cars repaired.

2015 GMC Terrain
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CarFlaw IndexSolid year1.1× the Terrain median · #4 of 15 years by complaints
Safety recalls3Lowest repair rate 32%Owner complaints29916 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage70kVisibility/wiper, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 23, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.

Complaints by system

Where the 2015 GMC Terrain has problems

299 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Visibility/wiper1010
Engine812
Electrical system311
Exterior lighting240
Power train210
Visibility200
Air bags176
Fuel/propulsion system160
Structure144
15 other systems411

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2015 GMC Terrain recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

44%repaired · 2024 Q3

Windshield wiper/washer: motor

Recall 22V-165 · Mar 17, 2022 · 681,509 vehicles · 301,234 repaired

Risk. Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

32%repaired · 2024 Q2

Exterior lighting: headlights

Recall 22V-137 · Mar 8, 2022 · 740,581 vehicles · 234,163 repaired

Risk. The bright reflection may cause a glare for other drivers, reducing their visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

87%repaired · 2017 Q1

Air bags: side/window

Recall 15V-666 · Oct 16, 2015 · 395 vehicles · 342 repaired

Risk. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of one or both of the side impact air bags, the air bag's inflator may rupture and the air bag may not…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with GMC.

Mileage at failure

When do visibility/wiper problems start?

70kmiles, median

Based on the odometer reading in 72 visibility/wiper complaints. 83% were reported before 100,000 miles.

median0k50k100k150k200k+
3under 30k miles60under 100k miles12100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs

What owners say repairs cost

Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.

Engine

8 owners mentioned a cost

$3,000median

Middle half: $2,446 – $5,750

If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.

Best & worst years

2015 vs. every other Terrain year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Terrain median. How we score

'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26'27
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2015 GMC Terrain safety ratings

2015 GMC Terrain SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

★★★★★Overall rating
  • Rollover: 4 stars (17.4% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: Optional
  • Lane departure warning: Optional
2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2015 GMC Terrain, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Front Wiper Transmission InoperativeEA19005 · closed Nov 28, 2022
    Led to recall 22V-165
  2. Windshield Wiper Transmission FailureRQ18002 · closed Dec 19, 2019
    No recall
In owners' words

What Terrain owners report

Recent visibility/wiper complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The contact owns a 2015 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH in a rainstorm, the front windshield wiper blades suddenly malfunctioned and ceased operation creating a visibility hazard to the driver. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who determined that the…
Complaint 11484631 · Sep 15, 2022 · 72,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 GMC Terrain. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V165000 (Visibility) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated while driving 50-55 MPH in a rainstorm, the windshield wipers stopped working and remained…
Complaint 11484218 · Sep 13, 2022 · 61,000 miles
Hello I have 2 active safety recalls for my GMC Terrain 2015 that the manufacturer does not want to repair as well as the dealership where I bough from it is Headlamp VeIling Glare (NHTSA # 22V137) Windshield Wiper Failure ( NHTSA # 22V165 ) my car is paid off, and I want to listed as a Host and I…
Complaint 11480942 · Aug 24, 2022

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