Complaints by model year
Distinct federal complaints filed against each model year of the GMC Terrain, to date. Hover a bar for the count. Older years have had longer to accumulate filings; the rankings below correct for that.
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Highest totals within an 8-year windowAll other years
Model years compared
Ranked from the same federal record on an equal exposure window. Click any year for its full file.
Highest complaint totals
- 2013 GMC Terrain - 280 complaints in its first 8 years (364 to date)
- 2011 GMC Terrain - 272 complaints in its first 8 years (386 to date)
- 2012 GMC Terrain - 263 complaints in its first 8 years (364 to date)
Ranked on distinct complaints filed within eight years of the model year, so old and new years get the same exposure window. Not adjusted for sales volume; a best-selling year files more complaints at the same failure rate.
Lowest totals among mature years
- 2017 GMC Terrain - 121 complaints in its first 8 years (135 to date)
- 2016 GMC Terrain - 124 complaints in its first 8 years (152 to date)
- 2010 GMC Terrain - 219 complaints in its first 8 years (290 to date)
Same eight-year window, among model years old enough to have completed it and with at least 25 complaints in it. Model years before 1990 are excluded because the federal file begins in 1995. A low total is not proof of reliability.
What owners report, all years combined
Every model year
| Model year | Complaints to date | Within 8 years | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 GMC Terrain | 33 | 33 | 1 |
| 2025 GMC Terrain | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 2024 GMC Terrain | 52 | 52 | 1 |
| 2023 GMC Terrain | 40 | 40 | 2 |
| 2022 GMC Terrain | 60 | 60 | 2 |
| 2021 GMC Terrain | 36 | 36 | 2 |
| 2020 GMC Terrain | 197 | 197 | 2 |
| 2019 GMC Terrain | 185 | 185 | 3 |
| 2018 GMC Terrain | 223 | 223 | 5 |
| 2017 GMC Terrain | 135 | 121 | 1 |
| 2016 GMC Terrain | 152 | 124 | 2 |
| 2015 GMC Terrain | 298 | 258 | 3 |
| 2014 GMC Terrain | 297 | 242 | 2 |
| 2013 GMC Terrain | 364 | 280 | 3 |
| 2012 GMC Terrain | 364 | 263 | 4 |
| 2011 GMC Terrain | 386 | 272 | 4 |
| 2010 GMC Terrain | 290 | 219 | 3 |
Recall campaigns, all years
Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN.
| Campaign | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V114000 | 2026 | Equipment | General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5,... |
| 23V869000 | 2024 | Structure | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Blazer, Blazer EV, Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. |
| 23V339000 | 2020-2023 | Child Seat | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles. |
| 22V929000 | 2023 | Air Bags | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles equipped with ventilated front passenger seats. |
| 22V724000 | 2022 | Seats | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Chevrolet Equinox and 2022 GMC Terrain vehicles. |
| 22V165000 | 2014-2015 | Visibility | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles. |
| 22V137000 | 2010-2017 | Exterior Lighting | 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... |
| 21V612000 | 2021 | Tires | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles equipped with certain Hankook tires. |
| 20V668000 | 2018-2020 | Power Train | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu,... |
| 19V184000 | 2019 | Seats | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles. The rear-right seat may have insufficient welds on the head-restraint bracket. |
| 18V576000 | 2018-2019 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox, Impala, Cruze, Volt and Bolt EV vehicles, GMC Terrain vehicles, Buick Lacrosse and Regal vehicles,... |
| 18V358000 | 2018 | Fuel System, Gasoline | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse,... |
| 18V340000 | 2018 | Air Bags | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 GMC Terrain vehicles. The sensing diagnostic module (SDM) that senses a crash and deploys the necessary air bags may not power... |
| 17V516000 | 2018 | Power Train | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles and 2017-2018 GMC Acadia vehicles. |
| 16V582000 | 2013 | Visibility | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles. |
| 16V502000 | 2011-2013 | Power Train | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Buick Verano and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu as the electronic park lock lever may allow the ignition key to be removed... |
| 16V449000 | 2016 | Tires | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles manufactured October 16, 2015. |
| 15V666000 | 2015 | Air Bags | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac XTS, Chevrolet Camaro, Equinox, Malibu, and GMC Terrain vehicles. |
| 14V447000 | 2010-2012 | Seats | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Buick LaCrosse, Regal and Chevrolet Camaro, as well as certain 2010-2012 Cadillac SRX, Chevrolet Equinox and GMC... |
| 11V511000 | 2012 | Tires | GENERAL MOTORS (GM) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 CHEVROLET EQUINOX AND GMC TERRAIN VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 18, 2011, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 6, 2011, FOR FAILING TO... |
| 10V623000 | 2011 | Seat Belts | GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 CADILLAC SRX, CHEVROLET EQUINOX AND GMC TERRAIN VEHICLES. |
| 09V489000 | 2010 | Visibility | GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 CHEVROLET EQUINOX AND GMC TERRAIN VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD... |