Model year
2026 GMC Terrain
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 33 complaints for the 2026 GMC Terrain (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are UNKNOWN OR OTHER (9), FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING (6), POWER TRAIN (5). NHTSA rated 2 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 25–27 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,500–$2,700, 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
26V114000 · Feb 26, 2026
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Complaints
33 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 1, fire flag on 2, injury field 1, 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
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV N/A AWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.174 | — |
| SUV N/A FWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.185 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrain FWD · 1.5L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 26 | 28 | 27 | — | — | $2,500 |
| Terrain AWD · 1.5L · Automatic 8-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 24 | 28 | 25 | — | — | $2,700 |
| Terrain AWD Denali/AT4 · 1.5L · Automatic 8-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 24 | 26 | 25 | — | — | $2,700 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2026 GMC Terrain at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.