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2012 GMC Terrain Steering Problems

Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2012 GMC Terrain has 7 NHTSA steering complaints and 0 steering-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2012 GMC Terrain

Engine
113
Visibility
78
Other
44
Powertrain
36
Electrical
29
Airbags
23
Structure
10
Steering
7
Lights
7
Speed Control
7
Seat Belts
5
Suspension
3
Wheels
3

7

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Steering Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Feb 14, 2024STEERING,SUSPENSION,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMWill like car facts
Sep 9, 2020STEERINGSteering wheel locks and hard to steer while driving. System light comes on stating check power Stee...
Apr 1, 2020STEERINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 GMC TERRAIN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE PO...
Dec 16, 2018STEERINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 GMC TERRAIN. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE AND MAKING A RIGHT TURN, THE ST...
Jan 1, 2013STEERINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 GMC TERRAIN. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED WITHOUT WAR...
Nov 5, 2012STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMWON'T START, GET A "CHECK POWER STEERING"LIGHT.
Jun 14, 2011STEERINGPURCHASED 2012 GMC TERRAIN IN JUNE 2012. SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASE I NOTICED THE STEERING IS VERY ST...

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