The Lemon IndexGMC Terrain recalls.
Every NHTSA recall campaign for the 2010–2025 GMC Terrain, newest first. Each one is listed once, with the model years it covers.
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Every recall 21
- Body structure · recall issued Dec 2023 · model year 2024
The door strikers may fracture, resulting in the door opening unexpectedly.
265 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V869000
- Child seat · recall issued May 2023 · model years 2020–2023
The four rear-seat lower child seat LATCH anchorage bars may have excessive powder coating, which could prevent a child seat from being installed with the anchorage bars.
668,187 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V339000
- Airbags · recall issued Dec 2022 · model year 2023
The Occupant Classification System may not properly disable the front passenger air bag when there is a small child or child restraint detected in the seat.
9 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V929000
- Seats · recall issued Sep 2022 · model year 2022
The driver's seat may have a stripped or loose bolt at the seat frame height-adjust pivot.
6,895 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V724000
- Visibility · recall issued Mar 2022 · model years 2014–2015
The ball joints in the windshield wiper module may corrode, causing one or both windshield wipers to fail.
681,509 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V165000
- Lights · recall issued Mar 2022 · model years 2010–2017
A reflection caused by the headlight housings may illuminate areas above the vehicle and outside of the driver's view with excessively bright light.
740,581 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V137000
- Tires · recall issued Aug 2021 · model year 2021
The tires may have been manufactured with an insufficient amount of curative agent, which could cause tread separation.
9,597 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V612000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Oct 2020 · model years 2018–2020
The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts.
194,105 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V668000
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- Seats · recall issued Mar 2019 · model year 2019
The rear-right seat may have insufficient welds on the head-restraint bracket.
120 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V184000
- Brakes · recall issued Aug 2018 · model years 2018–2019
The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.
210,628 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V576000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued May 2018 · model year 2018
The high pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange, possibly resulting in the pump damaging the high pressure fuel line.
895 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V358000
- Airbags · recall issued May 2018 · model year 2018
The sensing diagnostic module (SDM) that senses a crash and deploys the necessary air bags may not power down correctly when the vehicle is shut off, causing it to be inoperative when the vehicle is restarted.
88,503 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V340000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Aug 2017 · model year 2018
The right front intermediate driveshaft may fracture and separate while driving.
2,905 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V516000
- Visibility · recall issued Aug 2016 · model year 2013
In the affected vehicles, the ball joints in the windshield wiper module may corrode and wear over time, possibly resulting in one or both of the windshield wipers becoming inoperative.
367,808 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V582000
- Electrical · recall issued Jul 2016 · model years 2011–2013
As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Sta.
8,367 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V502000
- Equipment · recall issued Jun 2016 · model year 2016
The certification labels may have incorrect tire/rim size and cold tire pressure information.
17 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V449000
- Airbags · recall issued Oct 2015 · model year 2015
The affected vehicles have front seat-mounted side impact air bags whose inflator may rupture upon its deployment.
395 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V666000
- Seats · recall issued Jul 2014 · model years 2010–2012
In the affected vehicles, the bolt that secures the driver's and passenger's power front seat height adjuster may fall out causing the seat to drop suddenly to the lowest vertical position.
414,333 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V447000
- Tires · recall issued Oct 2011 · model year 2012
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 COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTO…
33,964 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 11V511000
- Seat belts · recall issued Dec 2010 · model year 2011
GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 CADILLAC SRX, CHEVROLET EQUINOX AND GMC TERRAIN VEHICLES.
97,843 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 10V623000
- Visibility · recall issued Dec 2009 · model year 2010
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 NO. 103, "WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFO…
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What they fix. Campaigns by system.
Is one open on your Terrain?
A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car. NHTSA's public recall data works by make, model and year, so these lists cover every car of that model year, not one VIN. Whether a recall was already fixed on a particular car is in the automaker's records: type the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any dealer of that brand. The repair is free.
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Questions
How many recalls does the GMC Terrain have?
21 recall campaigns across model years 2010–2025, from NHTSA. Many campaigns cover several model years; counted once for every model year they cover (the way each year's page counts them), that's 39.
Which GMC Terrain year has the most recalls?
The 2018, with 5 campaigns. 2012: 4, 2011: 4, 2019: 3.
What are most GMC Terrain recalls about?
Airbags: 3 of the 21 campaigns. Then seats (3) and visibility (3).
What is the newest GMC Terrain recall?
Body structure, filed Dec 2023 (NHTSA 23V869000): The door strikers may fracture, resulting in the door opening unexpectedly.
What is the biggest GMC Terrain recall?
NHTSA 22V137000 (lights, Mar 2022) covers 740,581 vehicles in all, every model in that campaign. A reflection caused by the headlight housings may illuminate areas above the vehicle and outside of the driver's view with excessively bright light.
How do I check if my GMC Terrain has an open recall?
Use its VIN: type it at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any GMC dealer. Our VIN check decodes it and lists every recall for that model year. Recall repairs are free.
GMC Terrain: problems and best years · All GMC recalls · Recall check
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns (api.nhtsa.gov), matched to the model names owners use in NHTSA complaints. Vehicle counts and the "park it" warnings come from NHTSA's recall file, which starts in 2010, so older recalls have no count. A campaign's count covers every make and model in it.
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