2015 Model Year

GMC Terrain

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

Compare
Complaints
291
Recalls
0
Crashes
8
Severe
15

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Structure
Mar 2026

First occurrence in September 2015. Rear lift gate acted abnormally, when I was parked,y son opened the lift gate using the normal door handle button,...

SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE
Feb 2026

2015 gmc terrain sle awd. Suv was taking in for oil change found excessive rust on frame under all four doors. On both sides rust and holes near the f...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER Crash
Jan 2026

The radio dead out randomly. Which means the back up camera is non working. I wasn’t able to see a stump and hit it. Doesn’t seem safe. Like what wo...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 2025

Liftgate strut malfunctioned. Yes vehicle is available for inspection upon request. I activated the trunk with the key fob, while retrieving items ou...

Engine
May 2025

I GOT IN MY CAR AND PROCEED TO DRIVE AND THE POWER LOW ENGINE SIGN CAME ON. TOOK TRUCK TO MECHANIC AND PAID $1000 BECAUSE GAS WAS GOING INTO MY ENGINE...

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE
Apr 2025

The contact owns a 2015 GMC Terrain. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH with cruise control activated, the RPM suddenly increased to redline, aft...

Engine
Apr 2025

I own a 2015 GMC Terrain, 4D. Vehicle started displaying error P0016 during the evening of 07/27/2025, the following day the vehicle stopped working....

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 2025

The rear hatch would open but then start to slowly drop. The local dealership diagnosed the problem and told me the pump needed to be replaced but qu...

Engine
Feb 2025

Catastrophic mechanical failure; engine failure. Below freezing day driving normally until the car just died right in the middle of a busy 4 lane roa...

Air Bags
Feb 2025

Found steering wheel airbag deployed

VS

Vehicle Safety Research Team

Automotive Data Analysts

Independent researchers analyzing NHTSA data to help consumers make informed vehicle decisions.

Data updated: March 5, 2026

Summary

The 2015 GMC Terrain has 291 complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is VISIBILITY/WIPER. 8 crash-related incidents have been reported.

Complaint Trend