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2015 GMC Terrain: recalls and problems

3 recalls and 315 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is visibility/wiper.

3recalls
315complaints
10crashes reported
1fires reported
7injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Visibility/Wiper102 · 32%
  • Engine81 · 26%
  • Electrical System35 · 11%
  • Exterior Lighting30 · 10%
  • Power Train26 · 8%
  • Unknown Or Other22 · 7%
  • Visibility19 · 6%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System16 · 5%
  • Air Bags15 · 5%
  • Structure14 · 4%

What owners report

Engine

I am submitting this complaint regarding the engine timing chain failure in my 2015 gmc terrain because i believe it presents a serious safety hazard. before the failure, the vehicle began experiencing intermittent symptoms, including engine jerking, shaking, rough operation, abnormal engine noises, and an intermittent check engine light. while driving on the highway, the engine timing chain failed, causing the vehi

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

The contact owns a 2015 gmc terrain. the contact stated that while driving 5 mph, the brake, abs, and stabili-trak warning lights were illuminated. the dealer was contacted and diagnosed the vehicle with an electronic brake control module failure. the dealer stated that the manufacturer no longer manufactured parts to repair the vehicle. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the failure mileage was approx

Air BagsCrash

I hit a deer and it totaled my vehicle and the airbags did not deploy

Engine And Engine Cooling

The contact owns a 2015 gmc terrain. the contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, there was an abnormal rattling sound coming from the engine compartment. the vehicle was taken to the residence. the contact stated that when the vehicle was started the following day, the rattling sound from the engine compartment returned. the vehicle was taken to a dealer on several occasions, and it was diagnosed and

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2015 GMC Terrain SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2015 GMC Terrain SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Terrain. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.