2025 GMC Terrain Recalls and Problems
NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 13 owner complaints for the 2025 GMC Terrain.
Most-reported area: electrical system (4 complaints, 31%).
0 safety recalls for the 2025 GMC Terrain
NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2025 GMC Terrain in its recall file dated Sep 29, 2026. Recalls can still be issued later, so check your VIN from time to time.
What owners report
Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Terrain. Below, they are sorted by the areas NHTSA files them under. NHTSA does not verify complaints.
A complaint can name more than one area, so shares add up to more than 100%.
GMC Terrain recalls and complaints by model year
The highlighted bars are the 2025 model year. Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are lower. Counting complaints filed in each model year's first three years, the 2018 Terrain drew the most (65).
Owner complaints
2025: 13 complaintsTap or drag across the chart for other years.
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| Model year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 152 |
| 2017 | 133 |
| 2018 | 220 |
| 2019 | 185 |
| 2020 | 196 |
| 2021 | 35 |
| 2022 | 88 |
| 2023 | 39 |
| 2024 | 49 |
| 2025 | 13 |
| 2026 | 33 |
Safety recalls
2025: 0 recallsTap or drag across the chart for other years.
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| Model year | Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 0 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for each version it tested. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimate of the chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Tested version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
GMC Terrain SUV AWD Rollover risk 17.4% |
Not rated | Not rated | ||
GMC Terrain SUV FWD Rollover risk 18.5% |
Not rated | Not rated |
Questions
What are the most common 2025 Terrain problems?
The areas owners name most often in NHTSA complaints: electrical system (4), powertrain (4), brakes (3). NHTSA does not verify complaints, and one complaint can name several areas.
How do I check if my Terrain has an open recall?
Enter the 17-character VIN from your dashboard, door jamb or registration at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The lookup lists unrepaired recalls for that exact vehicle. Safety recall repairs are free at GMC dealers.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recalls file (NHTSA datasets), dated Sep 29, 2026; every campaign checked against NHTSA's recalls API.
- NHTSA owner complaints file, dated Sep 28, 2026. Counted by complaint number, so a complaint naming three components counts once in the total.
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP).
- NHTSA model names covered: TERRAIN.
Complaint counts are unverified owner reports. They rise with sales volume and time on the road, so compare model years with care. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.