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2016 GMC Terrain

Verified July 23, 2026Sources: NHTSA · EPA · vPIC

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Safety
4
of 5 stars
Recalls
2
on record
MPG
—
combined

Open recalls on record

2 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer — check the VIN before you buy.

Recalls2
Complaints149
Safety
Fuel

Vehicle Summary

2016 GMC Terrain

2 recalls
149 complaints
4/5 safety rating

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Safety record at a glance

Recall campaigns
2
Owner complaints
149
Complaints citing a crash
9

These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalised by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.

2 Recalls on Record

These recalls have been issued by the manufacturer. Contact any authorized dealer to verify they have been completed — repairs are free.

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Safety recalls

2 NHTSA campaigns affecting this model year.

  • 16V449000high

    Incorrect or missing label

    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles manufactured October 16, 2015. The certification labels may have incorrect tire/rim size and cold tire pressure information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

  • 22V137000high

    Lighting issue

    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 above the vehicle and outside of the driver's view with excessively bright light. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consumer complaints

149 owner reports filed with NHTSA.

149
Total
9
Crashes
0
Fires
9
Injuries

Most reported components

  • VISIBILITY49
  • ENGINE48
  • OTHER11
  • AIR BAGS9
  • LIGHTING9

Notable Issues

149 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 9 reports involve injuries. 9 reports involve a crash.

Most reported problems

visibility issues (wipers, defrost, mirrors)49
engine problems (stalling, power loss, warning lights)48
miscellaneous issues11

Specifications & ratings

Specifications

Body class
Unknown
Drive type
Unknown
Engine
0L 0-cyl
Fuel type
Unknown
Transmission
Unknown
Seats
0

NHTSA crash ratings

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover

Data sources

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Common problems

GMC Terrain problems

1,373 owner complaints analysed

Systems recalled

Safety timeline

Full timeline
  1. Investigation closed

    NHTSA closed investigation EA19005

    Front Wiper Transmission Inoperative

  2. Recall

    Recall 22V137000

    The bright reflection may cause a glare for other drivers, reducing their visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

  3. Investigation closed

    NHTSA closed investigation RQ18002

    Windshield Wiper Transmission Failure

  4. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation EA19005

    Front Wiper Transmission Inoperative

  5. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation RQ18002

    Windshield Wiper Transmission Failure