Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2016 GMC Terrain has 2 recalls, 149 complaints, and a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
2
Recalls
149
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated July 5, 2026
16V449000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles manufactured October 16, 2015. The certificat...
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...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2016 GMC Terrain SUV AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2026 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | Windshield wiper mechanism broke while driving in heavy heavy rain near [XXX] . Extremely dangerous... |
| Apr 29, 2026 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | During heavy rainfall in the mountains at dawn, my windshield wipers suddenly have stopped working. ... |
| Apr 22, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | My 2016 GMC Terrain 2.4L Ecotec first stalled while idling at a red light in Raleigh, NC. I restarte... |
| Mar 2, 2026 | ENGINE | My vehicle started turning off suddenly when stopped and then when starting to move. I replaced my r... |
| Jan 14, 2026 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | the car is having stability control issues |
| Jan 3, 2026 | ENGINE | Carr paused, and then stopped in the middle of the highway, without any warning lights or identifier... |
| Jan 3, 2026 | ENGINE | excessive oil consumption....caused engine to fail....yes, car is available for inspection ...caused... |
| Dec 13, 2025 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2016 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 MPH, a s... |
| Dec 12, 2025 | ENGINE | I bought the vehicle in November of 2025. No warning lights or problems running. Check the engine oi... |
| Dec 8, 2025 | ENGINE | I check my oil every time I get gas as to ensure that i don't go below the threshold for the oil, as... |
| Sep 8, 2025 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | The windshield wipers quit working while driving during a down pour; some piece to the motor broke. ... |
| Sep 4, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | I was driving my morning commute to work, when I came upon a stop light. I was pressing the brakes a... |
| Aug 20, 2025 | VISIBILITY | The contact owns a 2016 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at an und... |
| Aug 15, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | On or around August 15th I was in traffic and my 2016 GMC TERRAIN just shut off in the middle off tr... |
| Jul 19, 2025 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | The windshield wipers became inoperable due to a ball joint failure within the wipers. The parts are... |
| Jun 23, 2025 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | I was driving on an interstate highway. I entered a construction zone restricted to two lanes.(one e... |
| Jun 14, 2025 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | Windshield wipers stopped working during a downpour. Lucky I was able to make it home safely but too... |
| Jun 6, 2025 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | The front windshield wipers suddenly stopped working while I was driving on the freeway in moderate ... |
| May 21, 2025 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | WHILE DRIVING IN A HEAVY RAIN IN A CONSTUCTION ZONE, WIPER QUIT WORKING. Never notified vehicle h... |
| May 5, 2025 | ENGINE | I am reporting excessive oil consumption in my 2016 GMC Terrain with the 2.4L Ecotec engine. The veh... |