Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2012 GMC Terrain has 29 NHTSA electrical complaints and 1 electrical-related recall.
29
Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
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| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | The check emissions light for the engine light came up on the dashboard. Without prior warning or ot... |
| Jun 1, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | When I stop at the light my car shake and rocks, then the car goes into limp mode. Where the stabili... |
| Jun 9, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Over the past couple years I have become worried to even drive this vehicle. Well Taken care of and ... |
| Jan 3, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,VISIBILITY/WIPER | DURING A BAD STORM THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WENT PAST THE WINDSHIELD AND THE MOTOR FROZE UP MOTOR START... |
| Oct 2, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | THE DEFROSTER WILL NOT SWITCH AIR FLOW TO VENT. THIS CAUSES THE ENTIRE CAR TO FOG UP CONSTANTLY ESPE... |
| Sep 23, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My vehicle has excessive oil consumption including the need for frequent oil refilling, combined wit... |
| May 10, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The contact owns a 2012 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. AAA arrive... |
| Dec 21, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SEATS | RECENT PROBLEMS WITH MY 2012 GMC TERRAIN ALL-WHEEL-DRIVE PVC VALVE CAUSED REAR MAIN SEAL TO CONS... |
| Aug 9, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | STATIONARY SENSOR LIGHTS COME ON STEERING MONITORING WARNING ALSO REDUCED ENGINE POWER THEN DOESN'T ... |
| May 11, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | TAKATA RECALL MY CAR HAS BEEN THROWING A ENGINE POWER REDUCED AND SERVICE STABIL TRAK LIGHT. I HAV... |
| Feb 11, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | EMISSION CONTROL HAS WENT OUT TWICE WITHIN 3 MONTHS OF BEING FIXED. CAM SHAFT BOTH SIDES HAD TO BE R... |
| Apr 16, 2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | IN MAY 2018 MY REAR CAMERA AND BACKUP LIGHTS STOPPED WORKING. WHEN I WENT TO THE DEALER, THE DEALER ... |
| Apr 1, 2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The display screen of GPS/Radio is blackout combined intermittent control button illuminating light ... |
| Nov 6, 2017 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | THE LOW BEAM H11 BULB IS CAUSING THE (MALE/FEMALE PLUG IN) FOR THIS COMPONENT TO OVERHEAT CAUSING TH... |
| Oct 16, 2017 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TOOK MY 2012 TERRAIN IN FOR THE EXCESSIVE OIL BURN IN MAY 2017. SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE THE CAR WOULD ... |
| Oct 7, 2017 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | VEHICLE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AT 50,000 MILES, WOULD NOT PASS INSPECTION. COMPUTER DID NOT SHOW... |
| Sep 11, 2017 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | WHEN THE VEHICLE IS AT 50 60 OR ANY SPEED - THE TACHOMETER JUMPS AND THE CAR SURGES FEELS LIKE IT GO... |
| Jun 23, 2017 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | MY 2012 GMC TERRAIN HAS BEEN STALLING FOR A FEW DAYS NOW THE STABILLTRACK SENSOR WAS REPLACED THIS Y... |
| Mar 10, 2017 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 GMC TERRAIN. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATE... |
| Feb 17, 2017 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | I HAVE HAD THIS CAR FOR LESS THAN A YEAR, BOUGHT FROM A DEALER, AND I HAVE CHECKED THE BACKGROUND TO... |