GMC Terrain complaints by model year
3,122 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 33 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 52 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | 40 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 2022 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2021 | 36 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| 2020 | 197 | 7 | 2 | 2 |
| 2019 | 185 | 7 | 3 | 3 |
| 2018 | 223 | 14 | 1 | 5 |
| 2017 | 134 | 11 | 2 | 1 |
| 2016 | 152 | 9 | 0 | 2 |
| 2015 | 297 | 9 | 1 | 3 |
| 2014 | 296 | 7 | 2 | 2 |
| 2013 | 364 | 14 | 2 | 3 |
| 2012 | 364 | 17 | 5 | 4 |
| 2011 | 386 | 11 | 8 | 4 |
| 2010 | 290 | 10 | 0 | 3 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →
Problem areas by model year
Complaints that name each component, 2017–2026. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.
| Component | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 78 | 54 | 69 | 58 | 10 | 10 | 15 | 11 | 2 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 82 | 71 | 72 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Power train | 24 | 41 | 51 | 28 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 22 | 4 | 5 |
| Unknown or other | 20 | 35 | 21 | 34 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 2 | 9 |
| Electrical system | 9 | 35 | 39 | 27 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 5 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | 12 | 4 | 25 | 2 | 27 | 16 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 0 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 6 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
GMC Terrain recalls (22)
Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one Terrain model year, newest first.
| Campaign | Filed | What | Model years | Repaired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V114000 | Feb 26, 2026 | Missing Owner's Manual/FMVSS 208 | 2026 | 63.2% |
| 23V869000 | Dec 21, 2023 | Door Strikers May Fracture | 2024 | 96.6% |
| 23V339000 | May 11, 2023 | Child Seat Anchors May Not Function/FMVSS 225 | 2020–2023 | 84.2% |
| 22V929000 | Dec 15, 2022 | Passenger Air Bag May Deploy with Child in Seat | 2023 | 100% |
| 22V724000 | Sep 29, 2022 | Loose Bolt in Driver's Seat Frame | 2022 | 95% |
| 22V165000 | Mar 17, 2022 | Windshield Wipers May Fail | 2014, 2015 | 48.8% |
| 22V137000 | Mar 8, 2022 | Headlight Reflection May Cause Glare/FMVSS 108 | 2010–2017 | 38.8% |
| 21V612000 | Aug 5, 2021 | Tire Tread Separation | 2021 | 96.8% |
| 20V668000 | Oct 29, 2020 | Missing Bolts on Start/Stop Accumulator | 2018, 2019, 2020 | 82.4% |
| 19V184000 | Mar 7, 2019 | Insufficient Weld On Head Restraints | 2019 | 99.2% |
| 18V576000 | Aug 30, 2018 | Insufficient Coating on Rear Brake Caliper Pistons | 2018, 2019 | 95.9% |
| 18V358000 | May 31, 2018 | Fuel Pump Flange Weld may Fracture | 2018 | 96.9% |
| 18V340000 | May 24, 2018 | Sensing Module may not Power Down Correctly | 2018 | 96.5% |
| 17V516000 | Aug 22, 2017 | Driveshaft Fracture and Separation | 2018 | 99.9% |
| 16V582000 | Aug 4, 2016 | Windshield Wipers may become Inoperative | 2013 | 73.1% |
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.
Check on NHTSA ↗Crash-test stars by model year
| Model year | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Tested as |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2023 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2022 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2021 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2020 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2019 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2018 | ★★★★☆ | 5★ | 4★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2017 | ★★★★☆ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2016 | ★★★★☆ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2015 | ★★★★☆ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2014 | ★★★★☆ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2013 | ★★★★☆ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Source: NHTSA NCAP, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy by model year
EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Where to next
GMC Terrain FAQ
How many recalls has the GMC Terrain had?
NHTSA lists 22 recall campaigns that cover at least one GMC Terrain model year from 2010 to 2026. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.
Which GMC Terrain year has the most complaints?
Among the last 12 model years with settled counts, the 2011 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (386) and the 2021 the fewest (36). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.
What are the most common GMC Terrain problems?
Across the 2017–2026 model years, owners most often name the engine, service brakes, power train in complaints filed with NHTSA.
What mpg does the GMC Terrain get?
EPA rates the 2026 GMC Terrain at 25 to 27 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.