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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
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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
Condition issue
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Engine behavior
Fluid issue
Performance issue
Wiper/washer behavior
Braking behavior
Noise
Driver assistance issue
Transmission/drivetrain behavior
Vibration/harshness
Safety restraint issue
Infotainment behavior
Powering on/off behavior
Starting behavior
Safety restraint behavior
Thermal issue
Electrical issue
Steering behavior
Access/entry issue
Lighting behavior
Smell
HVAC behavior
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Ride/handling behavior
Communication/network issue
Charging behavior
Electrified system issue
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
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…