2023 GMC Terrain: recalls and problems
2 recalls and 39 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system.
Most common problems
What owners report
I purchased this vehicle two weeks ago. it was my first time driving it since i bought it home from the dealer. i was on the highway driving about 55 mph in the left lane. all of a sudden the car started to slow down on its own going down to 15 mph without knowing what was happening. i tried to ease my way to the left and was almost hit by multiple vehicles. once i got to the left lane the vehicle stopped running. i
Harness for the airbag gave out. puts the passenger at risk. confirmed by service members at rodenroth motors inc. in sault ste marie mi. message said service "restraint system". there was no official incident date. one day whenever somebody sat in the passenger side the warning would appear.
adaptive cruise disengaging alert on dash- no cars or weather conditions to induce this. loss of power and bucking on highway( near accident caused) catostostrophic sudden loss of power engine/transmission failure while mechanic driving resulting in car towed back to dealer. loss of power multiple times causing near accidents. sudden jolting at stop light causing car to propel forward requiered both feet on brake ped
The contact owns a 2023 gmc terrain. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle unexpectedly decelerated and failed to properly accelerate. the service transmission and service fuel management system messages were displayed, and the check engine warning light was flashing with several other unknown warnings illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the local dealer and while test-driving the veh
Crash-test ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 GMC Terrain SUV AWD | ||||
| 2023 GMC Terrain SUV FWD |
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Terrain. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.