Recalls (3)
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2015 GMC Terrain. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
Check on NHTSA ↗Windshield Wipers May Fail
- Summary
- General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles. The ball joints in the windshield wiper module may corrode, causing one or both windshield wipers to fail.
- Consequence
- Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the wiper module, and repair or replace it as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on April 21, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 25, 2022. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212352530.
Headlight Reflection May Cause Glare/FMVSS 108
- Summary
- General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2017 GMC Terrain vehicles. A reflection caused by the headlight housings may illuminate areas above the vehicle and outside of the driver's view with excessively bright light. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Consequence
- The bright reflection may cause a glare for other drivers, reducing their visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install headlamp appliques, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 8, 2022. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222363740.
Side Impact Air Bag Modules may Rupture
- Summary
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac XTS, Chevrolet Camaro, Equinox, Malibu, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The affected vehicles have front seat-mounted side impact air bags whose inflator may rupture upon its deployment.
- Consequence
- 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 properly inflate. The rupture could cause metal fragments to strike the vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death. Additionally, if the air bag does not properly inflate, the driver or passenger is at an increased risk of injury.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side impact air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began on October 19, 2015. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 01320.
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Owner complaints (297)
297 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The visibility/wiper is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 297 |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility/wiper | 101 | 34% |
| Engine | 80 | 26.9% |
| Electrical system | 31 | 10.4% |
| Exterior lighting | 24 | 8.1% |
| Power train | 21 | 7.1% |
| Unknown or other | 21 | 7.1% |
| Visibility | 20 | 6.7% |
| Air bags | 16 | 5.4% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 15 | 5.1% |
| Structure | 13 | 4.4% |
How 2015 compares with other Terrain years
Best and worst Terrain years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 386 | 4 |
| 2012 | 364 | 4 |
| 2013 | 364 | 3 |
| 2014 | 296 | 2 |
| 2015 | 297 | 3 |
| 2016 | 152 | 2 |
| 2017 | 134 | 1 |
| 2018 | 223 | 5 |
| 2019 | 185 | 3 |
| 2020 | 197 | 2 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Crash tests: 4 stars overall
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2015 GMC Terrain suv fwd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 26 mpg combined
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $2,600
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 347 g/mi
- EPA class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle
What it costs you to run
Miles ÷ 26 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4 L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 22 / 31 / 26 | $2,600 | 347 |
| 2.4 L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 22 / 31 / 26 | $2,600 | 347 |
| 2.4 L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 20 / 28 / 23 | $2,900 | 381 |
| 3.6 L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 17 / 24 / 19 | $3,550 | 462 |
| 3.6 L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 16 / 23 / 19 | $3,550 | 481 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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2015 GMC Terrain FAQ
How many recalls does the 2015 GMC Terrain have?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns: 22V165000 (visibility), 22V137000 (lighting), 15V666000 (air bag). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2015 GMC Terrain problems?
Owners filed 297 complaints with NHTSA. Visibility/wiper (101), Engine (80), Electrical system (31) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2015 GMC Terrain get?
EPA rates the 2.4 L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic version at 22 city, 31 highway and 26 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
What safety rating did the 2015 GMC Terrain get?
NHTSA rated the 2015 GMC Terrain suv fwd 4 stars overall, with 4 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 4 stars rollover (19.1% rollover risk).
How does the 2015 Terrain compare with other years?
Among the 2011–2020 GMC Terrain model years at least five years old, the 2017 drew the fewest complaints (134) and the 2011 the most (386). The 2015 drew 297. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
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.