2023 GMC Terrain recalls and problems

The 2023 GMC Terrain has 2 recalls and 41 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is fuel system.

Pictured: a 2024 model; the 2023 may differ in details. Photo: 2024 Gmc Terrain by Bull-Doser, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

How the 2023 compares

Low

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Low complaint count among 18 Terrain model years — 14th most.

2recalls

41complaints

2crashes

1fires

1injuries

27,000median 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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2 recalls

Child Seat

May 11, 2023 · NHTSA campaign 23V339000 · 668,187 vehicles

Problem: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles. The four rear-seat lower child seat LATCH anchorage bars may have excessive powder coating, which could prevent a child seat from being installed with the anchorage bars. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."

Risk: The inability to install a child seat with the LATCH anchorage bars could result in an unsecured child seat, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy & notes

Owners are advised to install child seats using the vehicle's rear seat belts until the remedy is complete. Dealers will inspect the latch anchorage bars, and remove and replace the finish, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N232403240.

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.

Air Bags

Dec 15, 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V929000 · 9 vehicles

Problem: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles equipped with ventilated front passenger seats. The Occupant Classification System may not properly disable the front passenger air bag when there is a small child or child restraint detected in the seat.

Risk: In the event of a crash, a front passenger air bag that deploys with a child or infant in the front passenger seat can increase their risk of injury.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will replace the passenger presence system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 24, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222388911.

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

Fuel System22

Engine15

Power Train8

Electrical System7

Unknown or other7

Lane Departure4

Air Bags2

Forward Collision Avoidance2

Vehicle Speed Control2

Back Over Prevention1

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

Complaints by year filed

2023 vs. other GMC Terrain years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2023. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2023 GMC Terrain have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns covering the 2023 GMC Terrain, the latest from May 11, 2023 (child seat). 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 2023 GMC Terrain?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention fuel system (22), engine (15), power train (8). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.