Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2015 GMC Terrain has 3 recalls, 309 complaints, and a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
3
Recalls
309
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
15V666000
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac XTS, Chevrolet Camaro, Equinox, Malibu, and GMC Terrain vehicles...
22V137000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2017 GMC Terrain vehicles. A reflection caused by the headlight housings may illuminate areas abov...
22V165000
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles. The ball joints in the windshield wiper module ma...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2015 GMC Terrain SUV AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 2026 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | 2015 gmc terrain sle awd. Suv was taking in for oil change found excessive rust on frame under all f... |
| Jan 16, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The radio dead out randomly. Which means the back up camera is non working. I wasn’t able to see a ... |
| Sep 4, 2025 | STRUCTURE | First occurrence in September 2015. Rear lift gate acted abnormally, when I was parked,y son opened ... |
| Jul 27, 2025 | ENGINE | I own a 2015 GMC Terrain, 4D. Vehicle started displaying error P0016 during the evening of 07/27/202... |
| Jun 29, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The rear hatch would open but then start to slowly drop. The local dealership diagnosed the problem... |
| Jun 12, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Liftgate strut malfunctioned. Yes vehicle is available for inspection upon request. I activated the... |
| Feb 22, 2025 | ENGINE | Catastrophic mechanical failure; engine failure. Below freezing day driving normally until the car ... |
| Feb 16, 2025 | AIR BAGS | Found steering wheel airbag deployed |
| Jan 25, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | My vehicle began jerking, shaking and kept shutting off in a highway intersection. I looked on the g... |
| Jan 23, 2025 | ENGINE | Oil consumption on this vehicle is terrible. All GMC for that matter. It burns in the engine and hav... |
| Jan 23, 2025 | ENGINE | Clogged manifold and engine head. Blockage buildup in manifold and Pcv valve causing exhaust problem... |
| Jan 22, 2025 | ENGINE | There is a well known piston ring gasket issue with various GMC Terrain model years. GMC had recalle... |
| Oct 1, 2024 | ENGINE | I GOT IN MY CAR AND PROCEED TO DRIVE AND THE POWER LOW ENGINE SIGN CAME ON. TOOK TRUCK TO MECHANIC A... |
| Jun 21, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | While driving, my vehicle makes a loud funny sound, jerks/skips, and shuts off. It also loses motor ... |
| May 3, 2024 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2015 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the message... |
| May 1, 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2015 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while at a complete stop, the vehicle j... |
| Apr 23, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I am writing to urgently request a safety recall for the GMC Terrain 2015 due to a critical issue wi... |
| Mar 12, 2024 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2015 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed a... |
| Mar 11, 2024 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2015 GMC Terrain. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact tu... |
| Feb 26, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | status display screen shows multiple false signals |