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GMC Terrain

Data refreshed October 26, 2026

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Complaints

3,154

Active records

Recalls

22

Active records

TSBs

3,823

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

1

Injuries

149

Crashes

127

Fires

28

Top reported issues — GMC Terrain

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Operating state

1,007

Condition issue

914

Reporting mechanism

805

Engine behavior

712

Fluid issue

688

Performance issue

591

Wiper/washer behavior

375

Braking behavior

325

Noise

293

Driver assistance issue

291

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

244

Vibration/harshness

222

Safety restraint issue

208

Infotainment behavior

142

Powering on/off behavior

121

Starting behavior

119

Safety restraint behavior

108

Thermal issue

93

Electrical issue

89

Steering behavior

74

Access/entry issue

71

Lighting behavior

71

Smell

64

HVAC behavior

55

Recent change

25

Ride/handling behavior

13

Communication/network issue

12

Charging behavior

1

Electrified system issue

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2024 GMC TERRAIN

Filed Oct 21, 2026


The contact owned 2024 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while stopped, the gear shifter independently shifted from drive(D) to park(P). The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle several times and the vehicle operated normally. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed, and it was determined that the transmission needed to be flushed because debris were found inside the transmission. The transmission was flushed and the vehicle was repaired. The…

2018 GMC TERRAIN

Filed Oct 20, 2026


This car was my daily driver to work it's been serviced regularly and well maintained, in XXX I've had the car for 8 years and driving home from work on the [XXX] it started to Rev very high and I wasn't able to speed up past 55 so I got in the slow lane and the car was not shifting gears and the transmission light came on, I took it to a garage who said the error code was P0700 and I would need a whole new transmission which would cost 8k the trade in value for the 2018 GMC terrain is about…

2016 GMC TERRAIN

Filed Oct 19, 2026


1 injured
Crash

On 10/1/26 I was in an accident where the entire front of the car was pushed in. The air bags did not employ, which resulted in me hitting my ribs on the steering wheel

2023 GMC TERRAIN

Filed Oct 17, 2026


The driver side seat belt is hard to lock and unlock into the clip. Sometimes it will not lock into the clip.

2018 GMC TERRAIN

Filed Oct 14, 2026


On XXX while driving my 2018 GMC Terrain SLE 1.5L turbo on the highway at approximately 70 MPH near [XXX]. I experienced a sudden loss of power brake assist without any prior dashboard warning lights or messages. I was traveling with children to [XXX] for a youth wrestling tournament, approximately 5 hours from my residence. The brake pedal became extremely hard to press, requiring excessive force to slow the vehicle while traveling at highway speeds. I was transporting children at the time,…

2019 GMC TERRAIN

Filed Oct 13, 2026


VIN: [XXX] Mileage: Approximately 103,576 Incident location: [XXX] Safety Complaint: While my wife was driving our 2019 GMC Terrain into a shopping center parking lot, the vehicle suddenly experienced a severe loss of braking assistance. The brake pedal became extremely stiff and difficult to depress, and she was barely able to slow the vehicle. This occurred unexpectedly while the engine continued running, creating a serious risk of a collision. Following the incident, I inspected the…

2017 GMC TERRAIN

Filed Oct 7, 2026


Timing Chain driving, clanging noise while driving on I-475 expressway near Perrysburg exit

2015 GMC TERRAIN

Filed Oct 6, 2026


Tailgate lifts by itself

2014 GMC TERRAIN

Filed Oct 5, 2026


The contact owns a 2014 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that the exhaust manifold was previously replaced due to an exhaust leak and the vehicle was towed. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing excessive oil consumption, and a quart of oil was added every 500 to 1,000 miles, causing an abnormal engine ticking sound and timing chain sound. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact retrieved DTC: P0420. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the…

2024 GMC TERRAIN

Filed Oct 2, 2026


I am reporting a recurring backup camera malfunction in my 2024 GMC Terrain AT4. Since purchasing the vehicle, I have experienced repeated instances in which the rearview camera display goes completely black when the vehicle is shifted into reverse. This prevents me from seeing the camera image while backing up. The malfunction presents a safety concern because the rearview camera is an important aid in identifying pedestrians, children, objects, and other vehicles behind the vehicle. When the…

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Updated October 26, 2026. Refreshed nightly.