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2024 GMC Terrain: recalls and problems

1 recall and 49 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is power train.

1recalls
49complaints
1crashes reported
1fires reported
2injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Power Train21 · 43%
  • Engine11 · 22%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System10 · 20%
  • Unknown Or Other9 · 18%
  • Electrical System6 · 12%
  • Forward Collision Avoidance3 · 6%
  • Vehicle Speed Control3 · 6%
  • Service Brakes2 · 4%
  • Air Bags2 · 4%
  • Firerelated1 · 2%

What owners report

Power Train

Factory powertrain programming actively locks out 9th gear (overdrive) during freeway driving at speeds exceeding 60–65 mph. the vehicle refuses to upshift from 8th to 9th gear, forcing sustained high-rpm operation during standard highway cruising.

Unknown Or Other

The rear access closes on its own after sitting open for a period of time. i was sitting at grocery pick up with the access open. this caused it to close on worker at grocery pick up. it stayed closed and i had to hit the button to open it back it did not auto go back up when it couldn’t close.

Forward Collision Avoidance

I was driving about 55 mph with adaptive cruise control set to maintain a three-car-length following distance. it was raining, and when the vehicle in front of me slowed down, my vehicle did not detect it or slow down as expected. instead, it continued accelerating, and i had to brake to avoid rear-ending the vehicle ahead.

Power Train

Leaking transmission fluid at 7,000 miles. technicians noticed during routine oil change at dealership.

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

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2024 GMC Terrain SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2024 GMC Terrain SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

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