Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2015 GMC terrain has 58 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
58
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2025 | ENGINE | I own a 2015 GMC Terrain, 4D. Vehicle started displaying error P0016 during the evening of 07/27/202... |
| Feb 22, 2025 | ENGINE | Catastrophic mechanical failure; engine failure. Below freezing day driving normally until the car ... |
| 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... |
| 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... |
| Mar 11, 2024 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2015 GMC Terrain. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact tu... |
| Jan 25, 2024 | ENGINE | The rear main seal for the engine fails because of a clogged PCV valve. This was a problem on previo... |
| Dec 31, 2023 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Oil drained and no oil after oil change ra about 2300 miles and there is no indicator for low oil le... |
| Dec 25, 2023 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2015 GMC Terrain. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH with cruise control act... |
| Dec 14, 2023 | ENGINE | Vehicle has been consuming oil quicker than normal with no known reason as to why. Vehicle has also ... |
| Oct 20, 2023 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2015 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start up as neede... |
| Oct 18, 2023 | ENGINE | Engine timing chain broke car stop working in the middle of the road |
| Aug 23, 2023 | ENGINE | Vehicle stalled, steering column was shaking. Fortunately, this took place when leaving work parking... |
| Aug 14, 2023 | ENGINE | Engine started sputtering, then vehicle was shifting hard and occasionally jerking forward while bra... |
| Aug 13, 2023 | ENGINE | Timing chain issues that causes new engine because the way it’s set up |
| Jul 19, 2023 | ENGINE | The engine burned a usually large amount of oil without warning the driver, resulting in engine fail... |
| Jun 21, 2023 | ENGINE | Timing chain stretching or breaking that can cause drivers to have a wreck or lose control of vehicl... |