Model year
2016 GMC Terrain
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 153 complaints for the 2016 GMC Terrain (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ENGINE (46), VISIBILITY/WIPER (46), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (13). NHTSA lists 2 investigations. NHTSA rated 2 variants 4 stars overall. EPA rates it 18–26 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,600–$3,700, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2010 290 complaints
- 2011 386 complaints
- 2012 364 complaints
- 2013 364 complaints
- 2014 297 complaints
- 2015 298 complaints
- 2016 153 complaints
- 2017 135 complaints
- 2018 225 complaints
- 2019 186 complaints
- 2020 197 complaints
- 2021 36 complaints
- 2022 60 complaints
- 2023 41 complaints
- 2024 52 complaints
- 2025 13 complaints
- 2026 33 complaints
- 2027 1 complaints
Recalls
22V137000 · Mar 8, 2022
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
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…
16V449000 · Jun 21, 2016
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS; TIRES
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles manufactured October 16, 2015. The certification labels may have incorrect tire/rim size and cold tire pressure information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the…
Complaints
153 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 10, fire flag on 0, injury field 10, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| RQ18002 | Windshield Wiper Transmission Failure · VISIBILITY; VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER; VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES; VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD… | Nov 2, 2018 | Dec 19, 2019 |
| EA19005 | Front Wiper Transmission Inoperative · VISIBILITY; VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES; VISIBILITY/WIPER | Dec 13, 2019 | Nov 28, 2022 |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV AWD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.174 | — |
| SUV FWD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.191 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrain AWD · 2.4L · Automatic 6-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 28 | 23 | — | — | $2,900 |
| Terrain FWD · 2.4L · Automatic 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 22 | 31 | 26 | — | — | $2,600 |
| Terrain FWD · 2.4L · Automatic 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 22 | 31 | 26 | — | — | $2,600 |
| Terrain AWD · 3.6L · Automatic 6-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 23 | 18 | — | — | $3,700 |
| Terrain FWD · 3.6L · Automatic 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 24 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
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