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2026 GMC TerrainProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 34 owner complaints about the 2026 GMC Terrain, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 4, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: BuickCentury04, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2026 GMC Terrain has problems
34 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
6Power train
6Forward collision avoidance
5Electrical system
5Suspension
4Wheels
4Service brakes
3Steering
2Structure
2Lane departure
55 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 6 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 6 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 5 | 0 |
| Suspension | 5 | 0 |
| Wheels | 4 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 1 |
| Lane departure | 2 | 0 |
| 5 other systems | 5 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2026 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.
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.
Best & worst years
2026 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
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2026 GMC Terrain safety ratings
2026 GMC TERRAIN SUV N/A AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (17.4% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words
What Terrain owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I was at a stop light with auto start stop enabled and when I went to drive again I felt a sudden jolt and car immediately shifted to park while on a main road I was unable to shift until I shut the car off opened the door and restarted it the. Drove like normal but a check engine light appeared…
Avis Rental. Vehicle simply shut down while driving and would not re-start. Vehicle could NOT be put into neutral to move from roadway. Emergency services vehicles had to remain on site awaiting tow vehicle. Very dangerous situation.
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…
Own a 2026 Terrain?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.