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2025 GMC Terrain: recalls and problems

No recalls and 13 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is power train.

0recalls
13complaints
2crashes reported
0fires reported
1injuries reported

Recalls

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2025 GMC Terrain. Individual cars can still have open manufacturer campaigns, so check your VIN.

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Most common problems

  • Power Train4 · 31%
  • Electrical System4 · 31%
  • Service Brakes2 · 15%
  • Forward Collision Avoidance2 · 15%
  • Wheels2 · 15%
  • Unknown Or Other2 · 15%
  • Steering2 · 15%
  • Suspension2 · 15%
  • Engine2 · 15%
  • Steering (Air) Bags1 · 8%

What owners report

Power Train,Service Brakes,Forward Collision Avoidance

Two problems with this vehicle: 1) transmission occasionally slips on the 2-3 shift which the dealer says he cannot duplicate. vehicle was brought in four times for this problem. according to the dealer gm corporate has stated the transmission is working within normal parameters, since no codes were found. 2) vehicle auto braking randomly slams on the brakes with nothing in its path. dealer states turn off system to

Steering,Air Bags,WheelsCrash

I was driving north on [xxx] when i felt a slight pull to the right. i figured it was my lane assist even though i was in my lane. seconds later it felt like if someone was in my passenger seat and just yanked my steering wheel to the right hitting the guardrail. my whole tire and the assembly was off but everything was still intact to the tire. the tie rods, axle, ball joints, the whole assembly. during investigatio

Power Train

Car locks itself into 2 wheel drive when conditions are "unfavorable" meaning sometimes rain and most commonly in cold weather. if anyone has driven on snowy and icy roads during the winter, they know how much of a problem this can cause in the winter. not only has the dealership's maintenance department not been able to diagnose the issue but gm themselves are refusing to acknowledge this problem as well. this is a

Steering,Suspension,Service Brakes

My suv pulls hard to the right when braking at speeds above 50 mph and much more on the interstates at 65 mph and above. i first experienced this after three weeks of ownership on a drive up i-95 on a trip to nc. it has happened numerous times while traveling on the interstates and has almost caused loss of control when having to brake hard when cut off by another driver or traffic suddenly coming to a stop. the ve

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

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2025 GMC Terrain SUV AWDNot ratedNot rated★★★★★★★★★★
2025 GMC Terrain SUV FWDNot ratedNot rated★★★★★★★★★★

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