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GMC Terrain Recalls — All NHTSA Recall Campaigns

2 recall campaigns on record across 1 model year of the GMC Terrain. Data sourced directly from NHTSA and updated daily.

2
Recall Campaigns
2011
Owner Complaints
121
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths
1 affected model years95 crash-involved complaintsMost recalled year: 2022

Affected Model Years

R = recalls · C = complaints. Click a year to see the full problems report.

Recall Breakdown by Component Category

Seat/Restraints2 campaigns (100%)

Most Common Owner Complaint Areas — GMC Terrain

ENGINE
578
POWER TRAIN
209
VISIBILITY/WIPER
191
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
147
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
131
SERVICE BRAKES
102
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
97
AIR BAGS
89
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
52
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
46

Based on 2,011 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across all model years. 121 injuries reported.

All GMC Terrain Recall Campaigns

#22V7240002022 GMC TerrainSeat/Restraints
Issued: Invalid Date

SEATS

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Chevrolet Equinox and 2022 GMC Terrain vehicles. The driver's seat may have a stripped or loose bolt at the seat frame height-adjust pivot.

Risk: A seat with a missing or loose bolt may not properly restrain the occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the driver's seat and replace the seat cushion frame, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 4, 2022. Owners may contact Chevrolet cust

#23V3390002022 GMC TerrainSeat/Restraints
Issued: Nov 5, 2023

CHILD SEAT:VEHICLE LATCH ANCHOR

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles. 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. As such, these vehicles fai

Risk: The inability to install a child seat with the LATCH anchorage bars could result in an unsecured child seat, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy: Owners are advised to install child seats using the vehicle's rear seat belts until the remedy is complete. Dealers will inspect the latch anchorage bars, and remove and replace the finish, as necess

Recalls by Component

GMC Terrain Recall — Frequently Asked Questions

How many recalls does the GMC Terrain have?
The GMC Terrain has 2 recall campaigns in the NHTSA database, spanning model years 2022 through 2022.
Is my Terrain under recall?
Recall applicability depends on your specific VIN — not just the model year. Some recalls cover only certain production date ranges or trim levels. Enter your 17-digit VIN at VinCheckEngine or NHTSA.gov for an exact answer.
What is the most recalled Terrain year?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2022 GMC Terrain has the highest recall campaign count (2 campaigns). However, the total count of campaigns is not the same as the number of defects — some campaigns are issued as expansions of earlier recalls.
Does a Terrain recall mean my car is unsafe to drive?
Not necessarily. Recalls range from critical safety hazards — where NHTSA advises against driving — to minor inconveniences like a label error. Check the consequence field of each recall to understand the severity. If your specific VIN is subject to an open recall, contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Who pays for recall repairs on a Terrain?
The manufacturer is legally required to pay for all recall repairs under the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer, regardless of whether you are the original owner or whether the vehicle is out of warranty.

Check Your Specific GMC Terrain for Open Recalls

Model-level recall data tells you what campaigns exist. A VIN-specific check tells you exactly which ones apply to your vehicle — based on production date, serial number, and configuration.

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