Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2020 GMC Terrain has 2 recalls, 179 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
2
Recalls
179
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated July 5, 2026
20V668000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Ter...
23V339000
CHILD SEAT:VEHICLE LATCH ANCHOR
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles. The four rear-seat lower child seat LATCH anchora...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2020 GMC Terrain SUV AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,BACK OVER PREVENTION | Backup camera stopped working and displays a blue screen stating “service backup camera.” This was a... |
| Jun 7, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | On June 7, 2026, I was driving my 2020 GMC Terrain. I was going at about 40MPH along a very busy mai... |
| Jun 3, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | During my daily commute to work on the interstate the service break assist message came on my dash a... |
| Jun 2, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | I am a [XXX] resident. While commuting to work in [XXX], my GMC Terrain experienced a sudden, catast... |
| May 30, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES | The brake vacuum pump had a catastrophic failure which resulted in the immediate loss of all brakes ... |
| May 23, 2026 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2020 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that shortly after refueling the vehicle, th... |
| May 22, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Transmission wouldnt shift. Sensor in car is causing issue, code is N 202321840 |
| May 18, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | I am submitting this complaint regarding a serious and dangerous brake failure involving my 2020 GMC... |
| May 1, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES | The vacuum pump for the brake system failed catastrophically while driving causing damage to the bra... |
| Apr 22, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Filled up with gas and went to leave gas station and was still rolling to come to a stop and car shu... |
| Apr 21, 2026 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | After vehicle acting like it isnt getting power and trying to die, I pulled into a gas station and t... |
| Apr 16, 2026 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | Random problems accelerating. Like I can be pulling out of my parking spot in revese then switch it ... |
| Mar 4, 2026 | STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | I was driving 55 miles an hour on an Expressway. And suddenly my truck just shut off.The brake becam... |
| Feb 21, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES | While driving I received a "service brake assist system" alert and a check engine light. After this ... |
| Feb 10, 2026 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2020 GMC Terrain. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact no... |
| Jan 26, 2026 | ENGINE | Catastrophic engine failure; no warning lights,etc. took place on or about end of January 2026. Car... |
| Jan 22, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I own a 2020 GMC Terrain with approximately 110,000 miles. While driving in winter, the vehicle sudd... |
| Jan 9, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2020 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while driving in cold weather at variou... |
| Dec 24, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2020 GMC Terrain. While the contact’s wife was driving approximately 40 MPH and a... |
| Dec 15, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The article below appears online, 4/13/2026. I have the exact same problem with my 2020 GMC Terrain... |