Terrain (2026)
Data covers 2 NHTSA model names
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Complaints by Engine Code
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Complaint Breakdown
Owner Complaints by System
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the GMC Terrain, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.
Recalls (1)
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, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, LYRIQ, VISTIQ, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Coupe, Corvette Convertible E-Ray, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, Silverado EV, Suburban 1500, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Hummer EV Pickup, Hummer EV SUV, Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, Sierra EV, Terrain, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The radio may not have been set to the correct status to download the electronic owner's manual during production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, “Occupant Protection.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common 2026-2026 GMC Terrain complaints?
Owners have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026-2026 GMC Terrain. The systems they name most often are the safety systems, the suspension and the transmission.
Is the 2026-2026 GMC Terrain a good used car?
That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026-2026 GMC Terrain. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2026-2026 GMC Terrain have?
NHTSA has 33 owner complaints on file for the 2026-2026 GMC Terrain as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
What recalls affect the 2026-2026 GMC Terrain?
NHTSA lists 1 recall covering some 2026-2026 GMC Terrain vehicles. Which ones apply depends on the VIN: enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see the open campaigns on a specific car.
What should I check before buying a used GMC Terrain?
Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the safety systems, the suspension and the transmission, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.
What are the NHTSA crash test ratings for the Terrain?
The 2026 GMC Terrain received an overall N/A-star safety rating from NHTSA. Frontal crash: N/A stars. Side crash: 5 stars. Rollover: 4 stars (17.4% rollover probability). Electronic Stability Control: Standard. Forward Collision Warning: Standard. Lane Departure Warning: Standard. These ratings are based on standardized crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 33 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: moderate. Last updated: 2026-10-12.