2024 GMC Terrain: recalls and problems
1 recall and 49 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is power train.
Most common problems
What owners report
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.
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.
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.
Leaking transmission fluid at 7,000 miles. technicians noticed during routine oil change at dealership.
Crash-test ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 GMC Terrain SUV AWD | ||||
| 2024 GMC Terrain SUV FWD |
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Terrain. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.