Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2018 GMC terrain has 18 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
18
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2026 | ENGINE | Brakes were hard to engage or press when stopping due to Vacuum pump stop working. Had to replace th... |
| Jan 2, 2026 | ENGINE | Vacuum pump failure resulting in crankshaft sensor to completely sheer off. |
| Jan 14, 2025 | ENGINE | My vehicle’s engine was the component that failed. I was driving home from work. It is a forty-two m... |
| Jan 13, 2025 | ENGINE | Broken piston land and ring. car went into 'limp mode' while driving on interstate. Taken to dealer,... |
| Oct 9, 2024 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2018 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, ... |
| Sep 1, 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | The contact owns a 2018 GMC Terrain. The contact stated while driving at approximately 65 MPH, the c... |
| Jul 30, 2024 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2018 GMC Terrain. The contact stated while driving 45-50 MPH, a message indicatin... |
| Dec 4, 2023 | ENGINE | The 2018 GMC Terrain has the AutoStop feature but does not incorporate a switch to defeat AutoStop. ... |
| Dec 2, 2023 | ENGINE | Driving 2,5 hrs from Binghamton, NY towards Long Island on Saturday. We took a short break and after... |
| Dec 1, 2023 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2018 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while her husband was driving 30 MPH, t... |
| May 25, 2023 | ENGINE | Catalytic converter went out at 101,650 miles and the dealer has no replacement part. This is the d... |
| May 4, 2023 | ENGINE | In mid traffic my 2018 GMC terrain just stopped with no warning, no check engine lights, no smoke fr... |
| May 4, 2023 | ENGINE | I was driving my vehicle, there was no indication that the vehicle was in need of servicing or that ... |
| Oct 13, 2022 | ENGINE | Camshaft failed during driving causing vehicle to become disabled in the roadway and almost hit many... |
| Dec 12, 2021 | ENGINE | The dealer has not been very familiar with the diesel option in this vehicle. Dealer has found noth... |
| Sep 17, 2021 | ENGINE | Beaverton GMC did repair work on my vehicle. During the inspection they said they found the radiator... |
| Sep 12, 2021 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Catalytic converter failed when driving damaging the engine. Vehicle undrivable and waited for repai... |
| Sep 6, 2018 | ENGINE | THE AUTO STOP FEATURE IS A SAFETY HAZARD. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHEN FOOT IS TAKEN OFF BRAKE IT IS SL... |