2017 GMC Terrain recalls and problems

The 2017 GMC Terrain has 1 recall and 135 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is engine.

2017 Gmc Terrain
Photo: 2017 Gmc Terrain by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2017 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Average complaint count among 18 Terrain model years — 11th most.

1recalls
135complaints
11crashes
2fires
7injuries
48,850median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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1 recall

Exterior Lighting

Mar 8, 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V137000 · 740,581 vehicles

Problem: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2017 GMC Terrain vehicles. A reflection caused by the headlight housings may illuminate areas above the vehicle and outside of the driver's view with excessively bright light. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Risk: The bright reflection may cause a glare for other drivers, reducing their visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will install headlamp appliques, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 8, 2022. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222363740.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Engine81
Power Train24
Unknown or other20
Air Bags12
Electrical System9
Exterior Lighting7
Structure7
Fuel System4
Seat Belts4
Visibility4

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2017: 4 complaints20172018: 5 complaints20182019: 8 complaints20192020: 4 complaints20202021: 7 complaints20212022: 23 complaints20222023: 24 complaints20232024: 25 complaints2024252025: 21 complaints20252026: 14 complaints202614

2017 vs. other GMC Terrain years

2010: 290 complaints20102011: 386 complaints3862012: 364 complaints20122013: 365 complaints2014: 297 complaints20142015: 299 complaints2016: 153 complaints20162017: 135 complaints2018: 227 complaints20182019: 187 complaints2020: 198 complaints20202021: 36 complaints2022: 61 complaints20222023: 41 complaints2024: 55 complaints20242025: 14 complaints2026: 34 complaints20262027: 1 complaints20271

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2017. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2017 GMC Terrain have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2017 GMC Terrain, the latest from Mar 8, 2022 (exterior lighting). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2017 GMC Terrain?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention engine (81), power train (24), unknown or other (20). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.